Conservation Documentation Intern

SFMOMA

3 months ago

San Francisco, CA

Hybrid

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About this role

The Conservation Documentation Intern at SFMOMA supports the Elise S. Haas Conservation Department in documenting the lifecycle of modern and contemporary artworks within the museum. The role centers on consolidating, organizing, and digitizing conservation records to improve information accessibility and long-term collection stewardship. The internship offers a 9-week, full-time, mentored experience that provides insight into conservation, registration, and curatorial workflows in a major art museum. It emphasizes understanding institutional documentation practices rather than hands-on conservation treatment.

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Qualifications

Currently Enrolled In Master’s ProgramRecent Master’s GraduateMaster’s In Museum StudiesMaster’s In Information ScienceExperience In Archive

About SFMOMA

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San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) is one of the largest museums of modern and contemporary art in the United States, dedicated to presenting and collecting the art of our time. Located in San Francisco, it houses a wide-ranging collection across painting, sculpture, photography, design, architecture, and media arts and mounts rotating exhibitions of international and local artists. SFMOMA also offers public programs, education and research initiatives, tours, events, and membership opportunities to engage diverse audiences. The museum is known for its architectural presence and commitment to making contemporary art accessible and relevant.