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: On-Call
The AV Technician I (On-Call) position supports the Museum’s technology rich multimedia spaces including the Wattis Theater, White Box, Koret Education Center, and the technical production activities in support of the event, film, and interpretive gallery programming. The AV Technician I (On-Call) also provides support to Senior AV Technician (III) and AV Manager, acts as lead on special projects, during designated special events, or for other Museum programming. All AV technical positions are responsible for such operational duties as the physical installation and configuration of AV equipment, audio and video mixing, general production and post-production activities, repair and preventative maintenance of equipment.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Core Services
- Provide technical support for the Museum’s event, performance, and presentation spaces and equipment including the Wattis Theater, White Box, Koret Education Center, digital signage, interpretive galleries and accessory spaces as needed.
- Perform the setup and teardown of Museum AV furniture and equipment for performance, film, events, lectures, and presentations.
- Operate and maintain all AV equipment and provide technical and logistical support, and end-user training as needed.
- Monitor the set-up and load-out of vendors and ensure compliance with Museum policy and protocol.
- Communicate appropriate policies, operating procedures, and standards for use by Museum staff and contractors.
- Prepare client provided media and equipment and test to ensure compatibility with Museum systems.
- Monitor and maintain presentation of AV equipment in museum venues. Arrange repair and/or replacement of equipment as needed.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications & Skills
- Experience operating and troubleshooting a variety of media systems, AV and production equipment. Knowledge of standard AV technologies, web, video, and audio conferencing and video streaming. Experience working with sound and lighting systems in live performance settings. Or relevant experience that supports your ability to master new skills quickly.
- Demonstrated experience in working with a mix of in-house audio/visual staff, freelance technicians, and contractor supplied technicians as necessary.
- Knowledge of current generation digital mixers and videography; or demonstration of genuine interest and capacity to learn.
- Technical proficiency with standard suite of workplace applications (Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) as well as applications and platforms related to space and resource scheduling.
- Strong oral and written communication skills. Proficiency in writing well-formulated emails. Ability to follow oral and written instructions, decipher schematics, diagrams and floor plans, and quickly comprehend work-order and task reports.
- Strong work ethic. Ability to work independently and reliably.
- Developed organizational and task management ability is essential. Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure, respond to changing demands, and prioritize. Capacity to anticipate needs and problems and respond proactively.
- Commitment to quality of service and sensitivity to diversity.
- Ability to work productively in a dynamic, culturally diverse community.
Working Conditions
- Special Environmental Factors
- Manual dexterity required to use tools and operate equipment. Required to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds. Must be able to visually inspect work.
- Open office environment. Must be available to work irregular hours for both Museum special events and rental events, including late nights and overtime.
Job posting open date: 10/20/26
All jobs posted will remain open for at least ten business days.
We encourage both internal and external candidates to apply within the initial open posting period as the application close date may or may not be extended beyond that initial period.
Location: San Francisco, 151 3rd Street.
Benefits: SF City Option, SFMOMA Membership, and more
At SFMOMA, we do not believe that any applicant can, or should, meet every qualification listed in a job posting. We are committed to welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and professional paths who are inspired to join a mission-driven, community-oriented organization grounded in inclusivity, passion, bravery, and empathy.
If this describes you, we encourage you to apply.
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 or 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.
