Position Summary
The Executive Director (ED) will serve as a visionary leader for SF Camerawork, reporting to the Executive Committee of the Board, and responsible for guiding the organization’s growth, ensuring financial sustainability, and advancing its mission. The ED will serve as SFC’s primary fundraiser and public representative, working in partnership with the Board to achieve its strategic goals. A dynamic leader with strong business acumen, a passion for photography, and proven experience in arts management and advocacy, the Executive Director takes a strategic, forward-looking approach that balances growth with long-term sustainability. By anticipating, identifying, and addressing challenges and opportunities, the ED will guide SFC into its next phase. They will foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and accountability, advancing our mission to provoke discovery, experimentation, and exchange through exhibitions and experiences that inspire all who value new ideas in photography.
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How an Oakland photographer ditched film developing chemicals for everyday plants.
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