Facilities and Operations: 3D Scanning Intern

Sfmoma • San Francisco, CA

2d • $7,000 - $7,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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, Monday, June 15 - Friday, August 14, up to five days working onsite Department Description The Facilities and Operations team is responsible for overseeing day-to-day facility operations and providing service and support in the areas of Office Services, Facilities, Engineering, Janitorial, and Shipping and Receiving. We are charged with maintaining and improving our beautiful building while keeping staff, visitors and artworks safe and comfortable. This includes infrastructure, maintenance, supplies, logistics, and exhibitions support. Project Management’s role within Ops is to manage special projects that require a higher level of planning, coordination, and collaboration. Position Description The FacOps 3D Scanning Intern will support the museum by adding to our library of gallery scans. Using a Leica BLK360 3D scanner, they will take lidar and image scans, assemble point clouds, and create 3D models of the facility. These models will be used by multiple departments for everyday business for years to come. In addition to the scanning exercise, our intern will assist us in a detailed reorganization of our digital and hardcopy architectural drawings. Project Plan Over the 9-week program the Operations 3D Scanning Intern will contribute 3D scans of spaces within SFMOMA to improve building and space awareness, engagement, and employee efficiency by: · Meeting with various members of the Operations Team and partners to understand the need for and usage of Lidar scans of the entire building, with a focus on gallery and public spaces. · Learning how to operate the Lidar scanner and ingest point clouds into Sketchup. · Executing Lidar scans of gallery and public spaces, create and upload point clouds to the internet. · Auditing existing Building Plan Archives organization, nomenclature, and gaps in information. · Working with department staff to understand how the Operations Team utilizes the Building Plan Archive. · Participating in other team projects requiring technical expertise and creativity in analysis. This project supports the FacOps goals, "Provide an exceptional office experience for staff" and "Reduce the environmental impact of the museum facility." Educational Objectives · Acquire technical skills related to 3D scans, bundling point clouds and 3d modeling. · Understand the role and objectives of the Facilities and Operations department. · Develop cross-functional and collaborative skills. · Practice important organizational and archival work with the museum’s architectural drawings. Additional Internship Programming The 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.

Requirements

• Applicants 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.
• University level study in architecture, construction or related fields.
• Experience with 3-D scans, point clouds and 3D models
• Experience converting point clouds into Revit and/or SketchUp models
• Detail-oriented and organized

Responsibilities

• Meeting with various members of the Operations Team and partners to understand the need for and usage of Lidar scans of the entire building, with a focus on gallery and public spaces.
• Learning how to operate the Lidar scanner and ingest point clouds into Sketchup.
• Executing Lidar scans of gallery and public spaces, create and upload point clouds to the internet.
• Auditing existing Building Plan Archives organization, nomenclature, and gaps in information.
• Working with department staff to understand how the Operations Team utilizes the Building Plan Archive.
• Participating in other team projects requiring technical expertise and creativity in analysis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees