The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)’s internship programs give students a unique opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at the day-to-day operations of one of the country’s leading modern and contemporary art museums. If you are a college student or recent graduate interested in learning more about how museums work, are considering academic credit, or hoping to pursue a career at the museum, an internship at SFMOMA is an excellent first step.
Our summer internship is a full-time, ten-week paid program for undergraduate and graduate students. It includes training, direct work experience, professional development, and a membership program that connects current interns with former interns on staff. Participating interns will receive a stipend of $5,000.
The 2019 summer internship runs from June 10 through August 16 and includes a welcome breakfast with senior leadership, weekly curatorial tours, Lunch and Learns with several departments, as well a visit to SFMOMA’s other campus facilities. Applications for the summer 2019 internship close March 17, 2019.
Highlights
- $5000 stipend for full participation
- Weekly speaker series featuring museum professionals in several departments
- Field trips to other cultural institutions
- Discounts at SFMOMA restaurants and retail store, invitations to exhibition openings, and free admission to San Francisco museums
- One-on-one mentoring and career workshops
Qualifications
- Priority consideration will be given to rising juniors and seniors at accredited undergraduate programs
- Certain internships may require graduate level training and/or professional experience, noted in the department descriptions
