Deputy Chief of Curatorial Affairs and Public Programs

Position Summary

The Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) seeks an experienced, highly organized, and

collaborative Deputy Chief of Curatorial Affairs and Public Programs to support the

implementation and day-to-day operations of the museum’s curatorial, public

programming, education, and exhibitions initiatives. This new leadership role will work in

close partnership with the Chief of Curatorial Affairs and Public Programs to oversee

internal workflows and infrastructure, steward team culture, and refine systems that

support the museum’s ambitious creative and educational goals.

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The Deputy Chief will focus on strategic planning, project management, team

coordination, and infrastructure development, allowing the Chief to concentrate on

visioning, research, fundraising, and cultivating national and international partnerships.

The Deputy will be a key internal leader and liaison across departments, helping translate

vision into action and ensuring the smooth execution of programs aligned with MoAD’s

mission.

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This position requires a proactive and process-oriented thinker with a strong track record

of team leadership, program delivery, and the ability to build systems that support equity,

transparency, and creative innovation.

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Job Title: Deputy Chief of Curatorial Affairs and Public Programs

Department: Curatorial Affairs

Reports To: Chief of Curatorial Affairs and Public Programs

Location: Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD), San Francisco

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $100K - $120K, commensurate with experience