Art Administrative Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY

The Burning Man Project Art Department supports the creation of impactful, interactive artwork in Black Rock City and beyond. The Art Administrative Coordinator plays a key role in program administration and office operations, both in San Francisco and on-site in Nevada. The role involves coordinating logistics, meetings, schedules, and relationships while supporting a wide range of administrative processes. Success in this position requires strong critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and a genuine commitment to administrative work as a vital part of the team.

This is a regular full-time role, located in the San Francisco Bay Area. Working hours will be based on Pacific Time.

 The deadline to apply for this role is 5:00 pm Pacific on March 22nd, 2026.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Art Management (25%)
• Grants Management: Honoraria and Temple Grant Programs (20%)
• Hiring Logistics and Volunteer Management (10%)
• Communications (10%)
• General Administrative (25%)
• On-Playa (5%)
• Other Functions and Responsibilities (5%)

Please follow the link to apply for a full description of the job functions above.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED

• 3+ years of administrative support experience 
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience 
• Past attendance and participation at the Burning Man event in Black Rock City
• Ability to think on feet, problem solve, critically think, and remain calm under stress
• Ability to adjust work schedule seasonally; flexibility to adjust daily workload as needed
• Ability to live and work in the harsh physical environment of the Burning Man event location on the Black Rock Desert of Nevada for ~3 weeks out of every year during August and September
• Excellent oral and written communication and time management skills 
• High level of personal integrity with the ability to uphold high standards of confidentiality
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to take direction from more than one person, manage time appropriately, and prioritize workload as necessary
• Motivated self-starter with an ability to anticipate issues and be proactive in developing effective solutions
• Dedicated to principles of behavior and ethics of the Burning Man organization
• Very comfortable with technology, including knowledge of Google G Suite, MS Office, Salesforce or similar database software, digital image management

PREFERRED

• Experience working with volunteers
• Basic Salesforce skills
• Event management experience
• Experience in diverse, innovative, and experimental environments

Note: If you have gained the necessary experience to succeed in this role and have acquired this experience in other ways, we encourage you to apply and share all relevant experience in your application.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

We are certain that working for Burning Man Project is unlike any other job on the planet! In addition to the unique opportunity to participate and contribute to our global community and culture within a creative, fun, and inspiring work environment, we’re also thrilled to provide the following:

COMPENSATION:

Individual compensation decisions are dependent on a variety of factors, including prior experience and geographical location. The anticipated salary range for this position is $66,000  to $73,000 annually.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:

• Health benefits: medical, dental, vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• Long term disability and life insurance.
• 401k retirement plan with voluntary employee contribution.
• Accrued vacation and sick time: Up to 10 days vacation per 12 months on assignment.
• Additional annual paid time off in accordance with policy guidelines; 7 paid holidays annually, in addition to paid office closure during December 24th - January 1st.
• Paid parental and bonding leave.
• Communications benefits for remote employees; reimbursement of up to $120/month for home office internet and phone expenses.
• Commuter benefit program.
• Mental health support, life coaching, financial and legal consultation services through our employee assistance program.
• Professional development fund along with unique leadership and learning opportunities. 
• Equipment and tools necessary to succeed in a remote friendly workplace.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Off-playa: Work is primarily sedentary in nature; no special demands are required.
• On-playa: Work is primarily sedentary but will also include the need to find and meet with department representatives who may not be in the vicinity therefore, this could include walking or using some form of transportation.  Some of the work will be in outside weather conditions and exposed to fumes or airborne particles, as well as possible extremes in temperature.