Internships
Internships at LACMA
Collections Management Internship
Museum Service Council (MSC) Internship
Registrar & Collection Information Internships
Individual Giving Internship
Summer 2013
Development
Description
The Development Department is seeking an undergraduate, graduate, or recently graduated intern who is/was actively enrolled in an art history, history, museum studies, or other applicable program for Summer 2013.
This is a non-paid internship, but school credits can be awarded. Intern will work closely with Individual Giving which raises unrestricted and restricted revenue for art acquisitions, exhibitions, and general museum operations. Duties primarily entail ongoing research projects, such as individual and corporate prospecting via the internet, fulfilling donor stewardship, internal gift processing, filing, and collaborating media for major proposals. There may also be the opportunity to assist with special events for the Development Department, such as opening-night receptions and private viewings of exhibitions.
Eligibility Requirements
The desired intern will be a proficient writer and have strong analytical skills. He or she should be computer savvy with proficient skills in MS Word, Excel, Gmail and internet research. The candidate should have good organizational and writing skills and should present a professional demeanor.
Hours
20 hours a week, minimum.
To Apply
Interested candidates for this intern position should send a cover letter and resume sample to Caroline Merrill at cmerrill@lacma.org.
Deadline for Application
May 31, 2013
Costume & Textiles Internship
Summer 2013
Costume & Textiles
The Department of Costume and Textiles at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art has an unpaid internship opportunity available in summer 2013.
Description
Working closely with the Curatorial Assistant and the Senior Collections Administrator, the intern will gain hands-on experience working with an encyclopedic collection of contemporary, historic, and regional costume and textiles. Responsibilities may include performing condition reports, measuring, cataloging, and labeling objects, and taking reference photographs. Packing, storing, and inventorying the permanent collection will also be included. The intern will gain experience working with the museum database (TMS) and some object-based research may be required.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a graduate-level program in fashion studies, the history of dress, art history, museum studies, collections management, or a related field. An academic concentration in costume and textiles is preferable. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of basic museum collections management practices, collections care, documentation, information systems, and have the ability to work as part of a team and independently. Preference will be given to applicants with a serious interest in pursuing a museum career. The selected intern must commit to the completion of 240 hours beginning June 2013.
To Apply
Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to Nancy Carcione, Costume and Textiles, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036; or e-mail carcione@lacma.org; or send a fax to 323-857-6218.
Deadline for Application
May 5, 2013
Collections Management Internship
Year-Round
Collections Management
Collections Management will be accepting applications for one or two student interns on an ongoing basis, following the university semester system.
Description
Collections Management ensures works of art in storage areas are accessible, housed under proper environmental conditions and are properly protected while in storage. The internship program is designed to provide students with an opportunity to work on projects related to preparation of archival materials for housing artwork, conduct inventories and relocation updates of artwork, and assist in maintaining and monitoring environmental conditions in all permanent collection storerooms. The internship will expose students to multiple facets of collections care and long term preservation goals.
Eligibility Requirements
The volunteer intern must be able to complete 240 hours within a fourteen-week period, be computer literate and be a college junior, senior or graduate-level status. This non-compensatory internship is appropriate for students from the following majors: museum studies, art history, anthropology, archaeology, history, library science or pre-program conservation studies. Academic credit can be arranged. Hours are flexible between 8am and 6 pm Monday through Friday.
The ideal candidate should have knowledge of basic museum collections management practices, collections care, documentation, information systems, and have the ability to work independently. Preference will be given to students with a serious interest in pursuing a museum career.
To Apply
Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to Lana Johnson, Collections Management Supervisor, Los Angeles County Museum of Art,
5905 Wilshire Blvd., los Angeles, CA 90036; or email lanajohnson@lacma.org; or send a fax to (323) 857-4754.
Deadlines for Application
November 1 for spring semester (January-May)
April 1 for summer (June, July, August)
July 1 for fall semester (September-December)
Marketing Internship
Spring 2013
Public Engagement
Description
The Marketing Intern will professionally and efficiently coordinate LACMA’s marketing projects while providing support for members of LACMA’s Marketing staff. The Marketing Intern is responsible for the coordination of key marketing projects including advertising, outreach and community relations, online marketing, copywriting, and execution of other marketing initiatives. This internship requires excellent project management, organizational, written, and verbal skills. This is a part-time, unpaid internship set to begin as soon as possible.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate marketing initiatives that drive attendance to LACMA’s exhibitions and programs
- Plan and execute outreach initiatives including communication with schools, cultural institutions, community organizations, online communities and bloggers, retail businesses, and other local and national audiences
- Help with production of daily ‘Today at LACMA’ documents
- Post all exhibitions and programs to various online calendars
- Coordinate communications with hotel and tourist organizations
- Assist in market research as needed (implementation of surveys, data collection, etc.)
- Keep up-to-date and complete archives of all marketing initiatives
- Create and maintain community outreach lists
- Provide administrative support to department as needed
- Handle special projects as assigned
- Communicate on a daily basis with manager regarding projects and priorities
- Update the department with weekly status reports of projects
Qualifications
- At least one year of internship experience in a marketing setting required
- Solid understanding of basic marketing concepts and processes including advertising, promotions, community relations, PR, outreach, and internet marketing
- Professional demeanor
- Excellent Microsoft Office and PC skills required
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Excellent organizational skills with great attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to problem-solve independently and collaborate with others
- Experience working with third party vendors to execute perfect projects under very tight deadlines
To Apply
Please send a resume and cover letter describing your skills and interests, along with two
references to Roberto Ayala a rayala@lacma.org. Please also include your school, year, major, and availability from early March to the end of December. Finalists will be asked to provide references.
Data Management Internship
Spring 2013
Development Research
Description
The Development Department is the fundraising and relationship development arm of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Development Research provides operational support by identifying and compiling relevant information about potential individual, corporate, and foundation donors to the museum.
The data management intern would assist the Development Research team in the following areas: Partner with Development Research to create strategies for proper data entry into Raiser’s Edge; As related to Development Research, undertake specific data entry projects focused on updating and maintaining data integrity;Other duties and small projects pertaining to database management may be assigned
Eligibility Requirements
Must be proficient with the Internet, Excel, MS Word, and be able to type 50 words per minute.
Experience with relational databases; Raiser’s Edge knowledge is helpful, but not required.
The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Preference will be given to those applicants with a serious interest in pursuing a museum and/or development career.
Days/Hours
• Requires a minimum of 15 hours per week
• Days and times are flexible
Duration of Internship: The internship requires the completion of 240 worked hours (minimum)
Type: Non-paid
School Credit Applicable: Available if school paperwork has been filled out, signed and submitted by student prior to the start of the internship.
To Apply
Please upload a resume and cover letter to: https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=747931
Museum Service Council (MSC) Internship
Spring 2013
Public Engagement
The Museum Service Council is LACMA's volunteer support group of 200 volunteers that provides assistance to museum staff and visitors through several volunteer-led committees.
Each committee has tracking and reporting requirements to keep the council board of directors and museum management well informed.
Description
This position will give the intern an inside look at managing an expansive volunteer program at a large museum, and the opportunity to be mentored in this field. Part of the time spent in this position will provide the intern with ample opportunity to learn about art through scheduled public and private tours of the museum's permanent collection and special exhibitions, and private curatorial presentations to the council.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Council Manager, the council intern will perform several duties including but not limited to:
- Collates committee information into monthly reports for the board
- Tracks recurring events such as the admissions process: answers inquiries and logs applications, schedules interview appointments
Assists the trainers with class needs - Processes volunteer training evaluation reports
- Processes the annual preference surveys for volunteer selection of service
- Works closely with the membership department in the dues collection process
- Makes timely deposits to the finance office of Tribute Fund donations, and prepares timely requisitions for payments
- Monitors the council budget and provides the council board of directors with a monthly report
- Takes notes at the monthly meetings of the MSC board of directors and prepares written minutes of the meeting for distribution to the board
- Schedules events such as the monthly continuing education art program that will require coordination with volunteer committee leaders, docent representatives, and use of the museum's calendar management program
- Schedules council social events and other council special events
- Helps the council's communications director collect reports for the MSC website, makes edits as necessary and uploads reports to the council website
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be currently enrolled or a recent graduate of a recognized college or university. This non-compensatory internship is appropriate for students from the following majors: Non-Profit Management, Business Administration, Museum Studies, Art History or related field. Academic credit can be arranged. Approximately 10-15 hours per week are required. A strong working knowledge of Word and Excel programs is required. Preference will be given to students with a serious interest in pursuing a museum career.
To Apply
Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to Tim Deegan, Council Manager Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., los Angeles, CA 90036; or email tdeegan@lacma.org.
Corporate Giving Internship
Summer 2013
Development
Description
LACMA’s Development department is offering a unique internship opportunity working with the Corporate Giving staff. This program provides a valuable hands-on business experience working at a major non-profit, arts institution, while interfacing with the nation’s major corporations.
Responsibilities include:
- Supporting active corporate donor solicitation and cultivation activities
- Participating in special events, museum tours, and opening receptions
- Preparing and processing ongoing gift and corporate membership packages
- Researching prospects and competitive programs
- Fulfilling requests from corporate members and sponsors
Requirements:
- Enrolled in or a recent graduate of a major college or university
- Be available to work a minimum of three days a week during the Summer for three months (dates flexible)
- Possess strong organizational, writing, phone and general communication skills
- Must have a professional demeanor and be enthusiastic about LACMA
- Computer savvy with proficient skills in MS Word, Powerpoint, Gmail, and internet research
To Apply:
Send availability, a cover letter, and resume to Michelle Mountain, Manager of Corporate Giving: mmountain@lacma.org.
Registrar & Collection Information Internships
Year-Round
Registrar's Office
The Registrar's Office will be accepting applications for student interns on an ongoing basis, following the university semester system.
Description
The Registrar's Office creates and maintains the official records for all of the objects in the LACMA collections or on loan to the museum. The internship program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to work on projects related to documenting the permanent collection, inventorying and cataloguing objects, assisting with incoming and outgoing loans, exhibitions, database management, and special projects. The interns will be exposed to all phases of registration and receive additional assignments focusing on archiving and museum ethics.
Eligibility Requirements
The volunteer intern must be able to complete 240 hours within a fourteen-week period, be computer literate, and have junior, senior or graduate-level status. This non-compensatory internship is appropriate for students from the following majors: museum studies, art history, art, anthropology, archaeology, history, and library science. Academic credit can be arranged. Hours are flexible between 8 am and 5 pm Monday through Friday.
The ideal candidate should have knowledge of basic museum collections management practices, collections care, documentation, information systems, and have the ability to work independently. Preference will be given to students with a serious interest in pursuing a museum career.
To Apply
Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to Nancy Russell, Registrar's Office, Los Angeles County Museum of Art,
5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036; or email jmeraz@lacma.org; or send a fax to to 323 857-6213.
Deadlines for Application
- November 1 for spring semester (January–April)
- March 1 for summer (May-August)
- July 1 for fall semester (September–December)
