SFAI supports 50-70 artists and creative practitioners of all disciplines annually through our residency and fellowship programs, and hosts public events that forge critical inquiry and cultural exchange between artists and the broader community. The SFAI Administrative Assistant is responsible to support SFAI and SFAI staff and residents through maintaining an efficient and effective work environment, including managing bookkeeping tasks and being responsible for administrative and financial operations, assisting in external communications and special projects as needed.
This position is expected to work up to 15 hours a week and to be available three days a week for
five-hour increments. These schedules and responsibilities may change as needed.
This is a position for a highly motivated individual to contribute their skills to an organization that is
committed to engaging complex social issues through the arts - focusing on the rights of BIPOC,
LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, immigrants, and women. The ideal candidate has the following
experience and/or skills:
● At least 3 years of experience in similar capacity and position;
● Ability to meet and graciously interact with new people on an ongoing basis;
● Strong communication, collaboration, project management, and organization skills;
● Understanding of bookkeeping best practices and financials, including working in Excel and
Quickbooks;
● Good writing skills, ability to read proposals, and a basic understanding of contracts; and
● High level of accountability, follow through, ability to prioritize tasks, and ownership of
work.
Must have own cell phone,reliable transportation and familiarity with computers (Note: SFAI
utilizes Apple laptops).
SFAI values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages people of color, LGBT individuals, women,
people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
SFAI is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race,
ethnicity, religion, spiritual beliefs, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation,
gender identity, affectation, and expression, physical ability or disability, medical condition or any
protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
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