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SFMOMA San Francisco Museum of Modern Art · 1 week ago

Education: Family Programs Intern

San Francisco, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) is a prominent cultural center in the Bay Area, dedicated to modern and contemporary art. They are seeking a Family Programs Intern to assist with the development and facilitation of Family Sundays programs, conduct audience research, and contribute to archiving educational content. This internship offers hands-on experience in museum programming for families and children.

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Responsibilities

Work on the development, preparation and facilitation of Family Sundays programs and resources

Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to determine audience response and impact of Family Sundays, including impact of marketing efforts (social media, email, website, word of mouth), to present at the completion of the 9 weeks

Review the history of Family Programs since Wallace Grant days

Visit the CC to look at physical archives if needed, interview(s) with Director of Education, Julie Charles

Attend and help facilitate Family Sunday

Get MHM training on intercept interviews

Begin intercept interviews at Family Sunday events

Compile and catalog interview data

Meet with marketing team members as needed

Archive past program and teaching resources

Finish intercept interviews at Family Sunday events

Finish with archiving past program and teaching resources

Complete personal research project and presentation

Qualification

ChildrenModern artEarly childhood educationDatabase management skillsPatienceInterest in institutional historyEngage audiencesInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsWork independentlyFlexibility

Required

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

Experience working with children 11 and younger in an arts, educational, or public context

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

Diplomatic, interpersonal and communication skills

Interest in institutional history and public programs

Ability to work enthusiastically and effectively with intergenerational audiences

Skills in written communications

Ability to maintain patience and flexibility while working in a dynamic public work environment

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

Ability to work independently and reliably