Marketing and Communications: Social Media 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 clusive: 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, Monday, June 15 - Friday, August 14, at least three days working onsiteDepartment DescriptionThe Social Media Intern will work closely with the Social Media team within SFMOMA’s Marketing Department. The Social Media team is made up of the Associate Director of Social Media and Content Marketing, the Social Media Program Manager, and the Associate Content Producer, Social Media. This role will work closely and creatively with all team members.Position DescriptionThe Social Media intern will assist the team in engaging with our audiences by creating engaging static and video content for social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn), copywriting, and reporting on post insights and channel growth. The intern will also learn the ins and outs of a Social Media department and the processes used to organize and strategize content. The Social Media Intern must love brainstorming content ideas and identifying opportunities to capture audiences via timely topics and trends. Project PlanOver the 9-week program the Social Media Intern will: Produce 25-40 finished pieces of content across Instagram, TikTok, and other channelsCreate a reusable annual calendar of museum-related events, art holidays, cultural observances, and internal milestones to support long-term planning.Create a 50-100-clip b-roll library organized by gallery/floor, and museum experience.Educational ObjectivesTurn exciting ideas into meaningful content, optimized for socialCultivate a brand through social media communicationsUnderstand and implement a social media content calendar and production timelinesUnderstand social media’s role in a marketing strategyCopywrite from a brand voiceIdentify trends and content opportunities through channel researchUnderstand how to gather social media data Understand social media metrics and KPIsMake decisions based on performance dataAdditional Internship ProgrammingThe 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.RequirementsApplicants 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. Interest, background, and knowledge of social media, marketing, public relations, journalism, art history, and/or museum operationsAbility to accurately and effectively represent the SFMOMA brand as the broadcast voice of the institution over social mediaKnowledge of or interest in modern and contemporary art and the SFMOMA collectionAbility to communicate with wit and humor Ability to capture visually-compelling content via iPhone Knowledge of PC-based applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word), Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, Photoshop) is a plusExpertise in social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn)Concern for detail and accuracy; excellent language, spelling, and grammar skillsExcellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal effectively and courteously with the public, artists, vendors, and museum staff at all levels Ability to meet deadlines and maintain confidentiality$7,000 - $7,000 one-timePre-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 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 RequirementsIntern application on SFMOMA job siteResume, in PDF formatCover letter stating the specific internship of interest, in PDF formatDescribe 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 formatCollege/university transcript, in PDF formatTranscripts can be unofficial but must be legibleIf you are currently enrolled in a master's or PhD program, please provide the transcript for your current program, not your undergraduate transcriptApplication Deadline: February 28, 2026Please 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 you’re applying for. We’ll review the same two letters across all your applications.

Created: 2026-02-06