Decorator Showcase Director

San Francisco University High School•San Francisco, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1977, the San Francisco Decorator Showcase has raised over $20 million to benefit the San Francisco University High School (UHS) Financial Aid Program. As the premier showcase house event on the West Coast, this month-long public event transforms an exemplary San Francisco home through the collaborative efforts of dozens of lauded designers. Revenue from ticket sales, corporate events, and direct fundraising grants hundreds of deserving Bay Area students access to a world-class college preparatory education. The Director is responsible for strategically advancing the event’s mission while maintaining direct administrative and operational oversight. Reporting to the Director of Development and serving as a key member of the UHS Development Team, you will oversee the entire event lifecycle—from securing the home and managing relationships with homeowners and designers to orchestrating construction logistics and high-end events. Due to the relational nature of this role, it will predominantly be an in person and on site role.

Requirements

Proven experience leading large-scale projects, high-level volunteer boards, and cross-functional teams.
Strong background in complex project management, vendor relations, and navigate regulatory/permitting environments.
Demonstrated success in donor cultivation, corporate underwriting, and community engagement.
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Cover letter
Any additional portfolio materials that highlight your executive leadership or event production skillset.

Responsibilities

Implement and continually refine the event’s strategic vision, ensuring the program directly aligns with the school’s mission and strategic goals.
Serve as a key spokesperson for the Decorator Showcase and Financial Aid programs, building strong local and national relationships.
Maintain robust, trusting partnerships with designers, real estate professionals, donors, neighbors, and the broader UHS volunteer community.
Lead the restructure of the Design Advisory Board (DAB)—including creating by-laws, term limits, and job descriptions—and deliver regular progress reports to both the DAB and the UHS Board of Trustees.
Identify and confirm annual showcase venues, negotiate lease terms with homeowners, and manage ongoing homeowner and neighbor relations.
Oversee and manage the house's physical transformation, including pulling permits, sourcing vendor quotes, managing contractors, and hosting inspectors.
Lead designer recruitment, selection, and overall project management, acting as the primary liaison between the homeowner and designers to ensure work is completed beautifully and on time.
Directly manage the Showcase Operations and Events Manager, alongside seasonal part-time employees and interns, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
Partner with the UHS Business Office to develop, manage, and scale an annual budget that reflects organizational and strategic priorities.
Collaborate closely with the UHS Development Office to drive corporate underwriting programs and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies.