About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience with the digitization of archival cultural materials. You will work directly with the Associate Records Manager to support the preservation and accessibility of institutional records. This role is designed for students interested in the archives and records management profession within a museum setting.
What you'll do#
- Inventory, lightly process, and perform holdings maintenance for archival materials in preparation for digitization.
- Complete scan requests for internal and external research inquiries.
- Upload digitized assets to the digital asset management system (DAMS).
- Develop and improve procedures relating to digitization standards and practices.
- Track request progress using Asana.
- Assist with inventorying unprocessed collections such as posters, AV materials, and press materials.
- Create or update digitization SOPs and standards documentation.
- Complete a final metrics report of your digitization work.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Masters-level program in library science, records management, museum studies, or a related field.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Experience handling fragile objects, specifically paper and audiovisual materials.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft 365, including Teams and SharePoint.
- Familiarity with task-management applications like Asana and Airtable.
- A genuine interest in archives and records management.
Location & details#
- This internship takes place during Winter 2027.
- The role is fully on-site and the workspace is split between the museum in San Francisco and the Collection Center in South San Francisco.
- This is an unpaid internship. You must provide proof of receiving school credit for your participation.
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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