Senior Curator, Holocaust Center — Inaugural Exhibitions

Jewish Family Children's Services of the Suncoast; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range

Full-time exempt

Hybrid schedule

403(b) match

Benefits plan

Holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Job summary

Jewish Family and Children’s Services (JFCS) seeks a Senior Curator to lead the intellectual and curatorial development of the Holocaust Center in San Francisco. The Center will feature exhibition galleries, a research library, and public learning spaces, opening in 2029, leveraging the Tauber Holocaust Library holdings.

The Senior Curator will shape narratives, manage research and loans, collaborate with designers and historians, and present concepts to leadership and donors, contributing to

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Holocaust Studies, Jewish Studies, History, Museum Studies, or related field preferred.
• 8–10 years of experience developing museum exhibitions or major interpretive projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in Holocaust history, Jewish history, or genocide studies.
• Experience working with archival collections, artifacts, and interdisciplinary design teams.
• Strong research, writing, project management, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of the Jewish community, holidays, and cultural activities is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Lead the curatorial vision and interpretive framework for the Holocaust Center’s inaugural exhibitions.
• Develop exhibition narratives integrating artifacts, archival materials, and survivor testimony.
• Collaborate with exhibition designers, historians, artists, and partner institutions.
• Author curatorial content including gallery texts, object labels, and interpretive materials.
• Oversee research, artifact loans, and integration of the Tauber Holocaust Library and Archives.
• Present exhibition concepts to leadership, advisory committees, donors, and community stakeholders.
• Contribute to public programs, lectures, and institutional initiatives related to Holocaust education and Jewish Peoplehood.
• Performs other duties and special assignments within the department as may be assigned by their supervisor and executive leadership

Skills

Project management

Writing

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Advanced degree in Holocaust Studies or related field

Job description

Jewish Family and Children’s Services (JFCS) seeks a Senior Curator to lead the intellectual and curatorial development of the Holocaust Center in San Francisco. The Center will feature exhibition galleries, a research library, and public learning spaces, opening in 2029, leveraging the Tauber Holocaust Library holdings.

The Senior Curator will shape narratives, manage research and loans, collaborate with designers and historians, and present concepts to leadership and donors, contributing to