Education Family Programs Intern

San Francisco, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is one of the largest museums of modern and contemporary art in the United States and a thriving cultural center for the Bay Area. We cannot imagine life without art; it inspires and connects us every day. Now more than ever these connections matter and are aligned with ourvalues.

Inclusive: We strive to be a museum of many voices in dialogue.

Passionate: We believe working with art is more than a job or trusteeship - its a way of life.

Brave: We are committed to approaching our work with courage and a sense of adventure always ready to explore new perspectives.

Empathic: We aim to act like a person not an institution.

SFMOMA is a place for the infinitely curious to explore support and experience the art of our time. We believe that modern and contemporary art can influence the way we think view the world and embrace the many voices and perspectives around us. We aspire to foster an environment that elicits joy nurtures a sense of belonging and purposewhere difference is seen as a strength and every one is appreciated for their whole self.

Schedule: Full Time 35 hours/week Monday June 15 - Friday August 14 at least three days working onsite (including Sundays)

This internship requires availability Sunday through Thursday.

Department Description

The Education Department at SFMOMA is a department of pedagogical and cultural programming with a commitment to lifelong learning theartistsand ideas of our time and exploring the meaning of art for public life. Itcomprisesprogram areas that span K-12educatoractivities school visits family activities talks screenings studentsymposiaand exhibitions.

Position Description

This internship is ideal for someone who would like to learn the inside and out of programmingforthe museums youngest audience and their adult counterpartsina museum the guidance ofthe Manager of Educator Engagement and the Senior Program Specialist Family ProgramstheFamily ProgramsIntern will work on thedevelopmentpreparationandfacilitation of FamilySundaysprograms and will alsoconduct qualitative and quantitative research todetermineaudience response and impact ofFamily Sundaysincludingimpactof marketing efforts(social media email website word of mouth)to present at the completion of the9weeks.

In addition theywill alsocontinueresearchstarted in 2024based on the general history ofthe Education Departmentfromthe past 10 yearslooking atwaysthat content can be archived and presented online.

Project Plan

Over the9-week program theEducationIntern will:

Week 1-2

Review the of history ofFamilyPrograms sinceWallace Grantdays.

Visit the CC to look at physical archivesif needed interview(s) with Director of Education Julie Charles.

Attend and helpfacilitateFamily Sunday.

Get MHM trainingon interceptinterviews.

Week 3-4

Attend and helpfacilitateFamily Sundays.

Begin interceptinterviews at Family Sunday events.

Compile and catalog interview data.

Meet with marketing team members as needed.

Archive pastprogramand teaching resources.

Week 5-6

Attend and helpfacilitateFamily Sundays.

Continue intercept interviews at Family Sunday events.

Compile and catalog interview data.

Meet with marketing team members as needed.

Archive pastprogramand teaching resources.

Week 7-8

Attend and helpfacilitateFamily Sundays.

Finish interceptinterviews at Family Sunday events.

Compile and catalog interview data.

Meet with marketing team members as needed.

Finish with archiving pastprogramand teaching resources.

Week 9

Attend and helpfacilitateFamily Sundays.

Complete personal research project and presentation.

Educational Objectives

Learn to use museum programs and to collaborate cross-departmentally.

Broaden knowledge of Bay Area-based artists communityorganizationsand how this intersects with museum programming.

Learnabout apivotaleducationalresource(s)within the museum.

Understand how nonprofit arts institutions work.

Developrecommendations for growth in Family Programs audience centering racial and economic justicebased on the history of the program area.

Learnandideateon best practices for serving themuseums youngest audience ata large arts institution.

Additional Internship Programming

The Summer 2026 Internship will offer 9-weeks of hands-on experience and mentorship along with weekly presentations and discussions with various departments in the museum off-site educational visits within the Bay Area community and access to various tours and events within the museum.

Requirements

Applicants must be currently enrolled in school or a recent graduate. The SFMOMA recognizes a graduation date

within 6 months of the internship start date as a recent graduate.

If you are a current employee of the SFMOMA applying for an internship you must be a current student or a

recent graduate within 6 months of the internship start date.

Area of focusinart teacher credentialing education museum studies publicpolicyor library science a plus.

Experience working withchildren 11 and youngerin anarts educational or public context.

Knowledge and experience with currentearly childhoodeducational practices and techniquesaplus.

Knowledge and understanding of and enthusiasm for modern and contemporary art.

Diplomaticinterpersonaland communication skills.

Interest in institutional history and public programs

Ability to work enthusiastically and effectively with intergenerational audiences.

Skills in writtencommunications.

Ability tomaintainpatience and flexibility while working in a dynamic public work environment.

Knowledge and interest in modern and contemporary art and education techniques.

Ability to engage and lead large groups of people of all ages in diverse activities.

Database and project management software skills a plus

Ability to work independently and reliably.

$7000 - $7000 one-time

Pre-tax stipend paid out in a one-lump sum after start date

*TAX WITHHOLDING: For certain non-US residents and non-CA residents any payments that constitute taxable income under U.S. tax law may be subject to up to 30% federal and 7% state tax withholding (or the current applicable rates) and so any payments you receive may be reduced accordingly. Please consult with your tax advisor regarding the tax treatment of your stipend from this internship.

Application Requirements

Intern application on SFMOMA job site

Resume in PDF format

Cover letter stating the specific internship of interest in PDF format

Describe the experience you bring why you are interested in museum or nonprofit work reasons for

applying to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and your goals for the internship.

Two letters of recommendation from either a college professor or current/former employer in PDF format

College/university transcript in PDF format

Transcripts can be unofficial but must be legible

If you are currently enrolled in a masters or PhD program please provide the transcript for your current

program not your undergraduate transcript

Application Deadline: February 28 2026

Please note: You only need two letters of recommendation total not separate letters for each internship. If you apply to multiple internships (up to three) simply inform your recommenders which positions youre applying for. Well review the same two letters across all your applications.

Location:San Francisco 151 3rd Street.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Required Experience:

Intern