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People Team: Internal Communications Intern

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 our values.

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 - it's 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 purpose—where difference is seen as a strength, and every one is appreciated for their whole self.

SCHEDULE: Full Time, 35 hours/week, June 16 - August 15, 2025, approximately 3 days working onsite

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The People Team at SFMOMA is passionately dedicated to transforming our culture from the inside out by aligning our staff and trustees around shared goals, curating a values-based community that is a safe space for openness and individuality, and providing our staff with opportunities to learn, grow, and collaborate.

We strive to provide an employee experience that is ahead of the curve, focused on five key themes:

· Culture

· Talent Development Performance Management

· Talent Acquisition

· Organizational Excellence.

Our vision as team is to:

· Foster community within our museum by upholding high standards of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (DEIA), belonging and shared purpose.

· Bring our values to Life.

· Establish a framework to drive growth, development, and performance through collaboration and continuous improvement.

· Grow and leverage people analytics to modernize our talent management and employee experience.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The People Team: Internal Communications Intern will work cross-functionally to both lead and support People Team initiatives focused on internal communications and general People (Human Resources) Operations while keeping employee events, culture-building and DEIA, in general preview. The Internal Communications Intern will be tasked with both day-to-day project and administrative support duties for exposure to a range of general human resources operations. The Intern will also own an entire project end to end over the ten weeks with the support of team and cross-functional museum partners.

PROJECT PLAN

Over the 9-week program the Talent and People Operations Intern work on two video-based projects. This work will include, but is not limited to:

· Scope, film, edit and create a series of videos for the “Meet a Colleague” video series, featured in the bi-weekly employee newsletter. The purpose of these videos is to get to know staff members across the museum and the work that they do.

· Scope, film, edit and create an updated Employee Values in Action Video. This video showcases our museum values and how employees are putting these values into action in their everyday work. The video will be shown at employee appreciation events and featured in the bi-weekly employee newsletter.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

The Internal Communications Intern will gain exposure to and hands-on experience with:

· Project management using specific tools and software, including Asana, Microsoft, and Office Suite.

· Creating, developing, and updating internal communications, shared organizational documents, and processes.

· General Internal Communications and Employee Engagement operations within a non-profit arts organization.

ADDITIONAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAMMING

The Summer 2025 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.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

· Must be a current student or recent graduate, ideally with a focus in Human Resource Management, People Operations, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Nonprofit Management, Communications, Fine Arts or any similar or related field. SFMOMA recognizes a graduation date within 6 months of the internship start date as a recent graduate.

· Strong interpersonal skills.

· Strong organization and time management skills.

· Strong professional writing and verbal communication skills.

· Ability to maintain a high degree of discretion and confidentiality with sensitive issues.

· Ability to video edit using Adobe Premiere Pro software

· Previous exposure to and/or ability to learn business software tools including (but not limited to) MS Office. Suite, MS Teams, Asana, SharePoint, and Lever (or other applicant tracking system).

**Current SFMOMA employees are not eligible to apply for the Summer 2025 internship.**

$7,200 - $7,200 one-time

$7,200 pre-tax stipend paid out in a one-lump sum after start date

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

· Completed application via SFMOMA's job site

· Resume

· Cover letter stating the specific internship of interest. 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 former employer.

· College transcript: Transcripts can be unofficial but need to be legible.

Application Deadline: March 14, 2025

You do not need separate letters of recommendation for each intern application - please just let each of the recommenders know which internships (up to 3) you're applying to and we'll review those two letters across all of your internship 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.

SFMOMA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. No person shall be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, genetic information, ancestry/national origin, marital status, disability, medical condition, HIV status, sexual orientation, veteran/military status, and any other category protected by federal of state law.

You may request reasonable accommodation if you are unable to or are limited in your ability to access job postings or provide additional information asked in the job posting.

You can request reasonable accommodation by contacting the People Team at talent@sfmoma.org.

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What You Should Know About People Team: Internal Communications Intern, SFMOMA

The People Team at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is on the lookout for an enthusiastic Internal Communications Intern! If you're passionate about art and eager to dive into the exciting world of internal communications and People Operations, this is the perfect role for you. Over the course of this summer internship, you'll have a front-row seat to the inner workings of a leading cultural institution while working in a vibrant team that actively nurtures a creative and inclusive environment. You'll get hands-on experience by managing two video-based projects, including our beloved 'Meet a Colleague' series, which aims to showcase the diverse voices of our staff. As you engage with other departments and take on responsibilities that might include project management tools like Asana and Microsoft Office Suite, you'll be directly contributing to building a culture that champions diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (DEIA). We believe in fostering an environment of learning and growth, so you will also have opportunities to engage in mentorship and discussions with various museum departments. If you're a current student or recent graduate in Human Resource Management, Communications, Fine Arts, or a related field, this is your chance to gain valuable experience while connecting with passionate colleagues. So, are you ready to embark on this adventure with us at SFMOMA? We can't wait to hear from you!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for People Team: Internal Communications Intern Role at SFMOMA

What are the main responsibilities of the Internal Communications Intern at SFMOMA?

As the Internal Communications Intern at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, your key responsibilities will include managing day-to-day project and administrative support duties, as well as leading two exciting video-based projects. You'll scope, film, edit, and create a series of videos for the 'Meet a Colleague' initiative that highlights staff across the museum, and you'll also be responsible for producing an 'Employee Values in Action' video that showcases how the museum's values are embodied in daily operations.