About the role#
The Archives and Records Management intern will join the Collections, Exhibitions, and Design department to support a pilot project focused on centralizing access to artwork-related documentation. Working one-on-one with the Archivist and Records Manager, the intern will gain hands-on experience in records management, collections information management, and digital asset management within a museum context.
What you'll do#
- Survey and inventory incoming born-digital documents.
- Upload and describe documents into the museum’s digital asset management system.
- Ensure incoming information about objects is accurately reflected in the collection management system.
- Compile digital object files and produce inventories and file maps.
- Draft or update standards and procedures for organizing and describing digital object records.
- Collaborate with colleagues across the Archives and Art Resources department.
What you'll need#
- Current student or recent graduate of a Masters-level program in library science, records management, museum studies, or a related field.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Genuine interest in archives and records management within a museum setting.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft 365 (including Teams and SharePoint), and task-management tools like Asana and Airtable.
- Experience handling fragile objects, specifically paper and audiovisual materials.
Location & details#
- Term: Fall 2026.
- Work Modality: Fully on-site.
- Commitment: At least 3 hours per week, with duration based on the school schedule.
- Compensation: This is an unpaid internship. Applicants must provide proof of eligibility to receive school credit.
- Location: Work is divided between the museum’s Third Street location in San Francisco and the Collection Center in South San Francisco.
About SFMOMA San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is a nonprofit institution based in San Francisco. Founded in 1935, the museum maintains collections of contemporary art, including the Fisher Collection. It operates from a facility designed in collaboration with the architecture firm Snøhetta. The museum employs 505 people and focuses on exhibitions, education, and public engagement.
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