Collections Technical Specialist
Sfmoma
Country: United States of America
Location: San Francisco, CA
Time Type: Full Time
Posted On: January 22, 2025
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, fully onsite
Under the supervision of the Collections Technical Manager, the Collections Technical Specialist is responsible for the preparation, installation, maintenance, and deinstallation of media artworks, including video, audio, film, software- and computer-based art, electronic art, and other new forms of technology that artists may one day explore. The position collaborates extensively with Registration, Conservation, and other Collections Management Department teams on logistics related to care, handling and storage of artworks, as well as collaborating closely with other museum departments, artists, and partner institutions in the planning and implementation of SFMOMA programs that engage and inspire audiences.
As directed by the Collections Technical Manager, the Collections Technical Specialist is regularly assigned to act as a project Point of projects. This designation works in partnership with project team members to maintain an in-depth oversight of project timelines, needs, staffing, special interests, and relationships over the course of a project from initiation to finish. The role of the Point also serves as a mentor to junior preparator staff and leads teams through plans and changes with a respectful professional demeanor and attitude towards project partners. The position may also be assigned independent projects.
The Collections Technical Specialist’s responsibilities also include representing SFMOMA to other institutions, setting professional examples and further developing the professional standards of art handling at SFMOMA.