About the role#
The Archives and Records Management Internship provides hands-on experience with the digitization of archival cultural material. This role offers an opportunity to learn about the archives and records management profession within a museum setting. The intern will work one-on-one with the Associate Records Manager to support the preservation and accessibility of institutional records.
What you'll do#
- Inventory, lightly process, and perform holdings maintenance for archival materials in preparation for digitization.
- Complete internal and external research scan requests.
- Upload digitized assets to the digital asset management system (DAMS) and input descriptive metadata.
- Develop and improve procedures relating to digitization standards and practices.
- Participate in SFMOMA Archives inventory projects, including the assessment of posters, audiovisual materials, and press materials.
- Track project progress using task-management applications.
- Complete a final metrics report of all digitization work performed during the term.
What you'll need#
- Current student in 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.
- Experience handling fragile objects, specifically paper and audiovisual materials.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft 365 (including Teams and SharePoint), and task-management tools like Asana and Airtable.
- A demonstrated interest in archives and records management within a museum environment.
Location & details#
- Term: Fall 2026.
- Commitment: At least 3 hours per week.
- Modality: Fully on-site. Workspace is divided between the museum’s Third Street location in San Francisco and the Collection Center in South San Francisco.
- Compensation: This is an unpaid internship. Applicants must provide proof of eligibility to receive school credit.
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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