Art Auction Coordinator

Art Auction Coordinator (Contract)

Reports To

Executive Director and Development Director

Compensation

$6,000 total contract (approximately 20 weeks)

Timeline

June 1 – October 16, 2026 (flexible as needed)

Event

Annual Art Auction –September 10th 2026 (SOMArts, San Francisco)

About COHSF

Founded in 1987, the Coalition on Homelessness, San Francisco organizes low-income and unhoused people to create permanent solutions to poverty and homelessness while protecting civil and human rights. Our staff, volunteers, and leadership are primarily made up of people directly impacted by homelessness. Our Art Auction is our largest annual fundraiser, engaging over 1,000 community members annually.

Role Overview

The Art Auction Coordinator leads all aspects of art procurement, artist relations, cataloging, and exhibition execution for the 2026 Art Auction. This includes managing a hybrid auction model using ClickBid for online bidding, registration, and payments.

Key Responsibilities

Art Procurement & Artist Relations:

- Solicit and secure 100–200 artworks

- Manage artist contracts and communication

- Conduct outreach through open calls and direct invitations

- Coordinate framing and in-kind support

ClickBid & Database Management:

- Maintain artwork database with lot numbers, pricing, and descriptions

- Upload and manage auction listings in ClickBid

- Support bidder registration and ticket tracking

- Assist with live auction platform management

Curation & Exhibition:

- Work with Art Auction Committee on selection and pricing

- Design exhibition layout and floor plan

- Lead installation, labeling, and display coordination

Promotion & Outreach:

- Promote auction in artist and community networks

- Manage social media content (especially Instagram)

- Support Mailchimp and invitation campaigns

Event Production & Execution:

- Prepare auctioneer materials and artist bios

- Coordinate volunteers and art logistics

- Support setup, installation, and breakdown

Post-Auction Work:

- Coordinate artwork pickup and return

- Assist with artist payments and commission tracking

- Send thank-you communications

- Support record keeping and evaluation

Qualifications

• Experience in art coordination, exhibitions, or auctions

- Strong organizational and project management skills

- Experience working with artists and galleries

- Familiarity with Bay Area arts community preferred

- Experience with digital tools and databases

- ClickBid or similar platform experience strongly preferred

- Graphic design and social media skills a plus

- Ability to respond to all communications in 24 hours

Work Style

• Flexible, project-based schedule

- Increased workload closer to event

- In-office presence required mid-July through mid-September

- Participation in Art Auction Committee meetings

Priority Consideration

Applicants with lived experience of homelessness and/or strong ties to San Francisco are strongly encouraged to apply.

To Apply

Submit resume and cover letter to mbullock@cohsf.org

Deadline: May 15, 2026

Join Us

Help produce a major community event supporting local artists and funding the fight to end homelessness in San Francisco.

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