SFMOMA San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

About the Company

Art transforms lives. It provokes us to think, to express, to explore our own creativity, to envision new possibilities. SFMOMA expanded the museum to provide a better experience for our visitors and a better home for our expanding collections, including the SFMOMA collection and the Fisher Collection, one of the finest collections of contemporary art in the world. The new SFMOMA, designed in collaboration with the architecture firm Snøhetta, opened May 2016. With this project, we are transforming not just the museum's physical presence, but also our contributions to the community, enhancing SFMOMA's role as a place for learning, inspiration, and interaction for visitors from the Bay Area and beyond. We are making SFMOMA a magnet for contemporary art and for the audiences who will engage with it. View our current job listings → https://www.sfmoma.org/join-the-team

Listed Jobs

Company Name

SFMOMA San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

Job Title

Marketing and Communications: Public Relations Intern

Job Description

**Job Title:** Marketing and Communications: Public Relations Intern **Role Summary:** Nine‑week summer internship within a major arts institution’s Public Relations team. The intern supports media research, press list maintenance, coverage tracking, and the creation of press materials while gaining insight into PR strategy and museum communication practices. **Expectations:** - Complete all assigned deliverables within established deadlines. - Demonstrate professionalism in written and verbal communication. - Actively participate in team and cross‑department meetings. - Exhibit initiative, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. **Key Responsibilities:** - Research and update the museum’s database of journalists, editors, and media outlets. - Track, analyze, and summarize press coverage of exhibitions and programs. - Prepare drafts of press releases, media alerts, and talking points; review with senior staff prior to distribution. - Maintain and update the PR team’s press highlights board. - Review exhibition materials to inform media targeting strategies. - Attend PR team meetings, Communications Department briefings, and cross‑division gatherings. - Deliver a final project presentation summarizing research findings and recommendations. **Required Skills:** - Strong research and data organization abilities. - Excellent written and verbal communication in English. - Proficiency with media databases or tools (e.g., Meltwater) preferred. - Ability to analyze media coverage and produce concise reports. - Detail‑oriented, reliable, and deadline‑driven. - Collaborative team player with proactive learning mindset. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Bachelor’s program in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field. - Coursework or experience in media relations or public relations is preferred.

San francisco, United states

Hybrid

Fresher

05-01-2026

Company Name

SFMOMA San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

Job Title

Curatorial: Photography Intern

Job Description

**Job Title:** Curatorial: Photography Intern **Role Summary:** Support the Photography department in exhibition planning, collection research, and cataloguing. Conduct focused research on celebrity and American photography, produce written materials, and assist with art handling and storage documentation. **Expectations:** - Full‑time (35 hours/week) from June 15 to August 14, 2026. - Minimum three on‑site days per week. - Deliver accurate research summaries, annotated bibliographies, and label copy within project timelines. - Maintain organized records and adhere to museum handling protocols. **Key Responsibilities:** - Research the relationship between celebrity culture and 20th‑21st century American photography using the museum’s collection database. - Create checklists of artworks relevant to upcoming exhibition themes. - Compile annotated bibliographies of publications and exhibitions on the topic. - Write short label texts and overview summaries for artworks and artists as needed. - Scan and organize archival materials; update storage location records and descriptions. - Assist with basic art handling and storage organization tasks. - Participate in weekly presentations, interdisciplinary meetings, and educational visits. **Required Skills:** - Strong academic research and analytical abilities. - Excellent written communication and concise copywriting. - Proficiency with collection databases or cataloguing systems. - Detail‑oriented organization and record‑keeping. - Basic knowledge of photography history and terminology. - Ability to follow art‑handling and safety procedures. - Effective collaboration and interpersonal skills. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Current undergraduate student or recent graduate (within 6 months of start date) in Art History, Cultural/Ethnic Studies, Photography, or a related humanities discipline with a focus on photography. - No specific certifications required.

San francisco, United states

Hybrid

Fresher

26-01-2026