Internships
Internships at LACMA
Collections Management Internship
Registrar & Collection Information Internships
Major Donor Events Internship
Spring 2014
Development
The Development Department is seeking an undergraduate or graduate intern who is actively enrolled in an art history, history, museum studies, liberal arts, or other applicable course of study. The Major Donor Events Intern will support the planning, organizing and execution of all Major Donor Events, including private tours, trustee meetings and fundraising events. This position will report to the Director of Major Donor Events and will work closely with the Major Donor Event Planner, Major Gifts, Director's Circle, Curator's Circle, and Corporate Sponsorship departments.
Hours
20 hours a week, minimum. Must be available on Wednesdays.
Qualifications
Applicants must be currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a recognized college or university. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail are essential. A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required. Additional proficiency in Adobe software or Photoshop is preferred. Preference will be given to those applicants with event production experience. Applicants must be flexible team-players who are enthusiastic about events. This is a non-paid internship, but LACMA can work with the university to provide course credit. Candidate must be available for a total of at least 20 hours a week for a 12-week period.
Responsibilities
Duties involve supporting all aspects of Major Donor event planning including: maintaining RSVP lists and database maintenance, supporting event print and electronic materials, invitation creation, vendor interaction and assisting with special donor requests. The Major Donor Events Intern will play an active role during events which may include managing check-in, involvement in event set up and/or tear down, and oversight of volunteers. Attendee follow up and post-event administrative duties will also be required.
To Apply
Interested candidates for this intern position should send a cover letter and resume to Jessica Weinstein at jweinstein@lacma.org
Conservation Internship
Winter 2014
Conservation
The Conservation Center at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art is offering an unpaid internship in museum mount-making. This internship will provide the successful candidate with a working knowledge of how to design and construct the basic types of mounts used in a museum setting and will provide a unique opportunity to gain experience in exhibition design and the installation and display of artwork.
Eligibility Requirements
This internship is offered to college juniors, seniors and graduate students. This internship is appropriate for, but not limited to, students in fine arts or design programs. The hours are flexible, but should be no less than 4 hours per day. The intern must commit to a completion of 240 hours of work throughout the semester for academic credit.
Museum mount-making involves careful art handling and precision metal work. The ideal candidate must have basic metal working skills and knowledge of metal shop tool use and safety. Mount-making requires careful art handling and great attention to detail. Preference will be given to candidates possessing a high degree of manual dexterity.
To Apply
Interested candidates should send the following: curriculum vitae including basic biographical information, education, experience and interests; a portfolio documenting the applicant’s best work; a short statement of the candidate’s interest and intent in applying for the internship and the name and address of three references. Applications should be sent to: Human Resources, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036
Deadline for Application
February 28, 2014
Marketing Internship
Year-Round
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
Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter describing your skills and interests, along with two references to Roberto Ayala at rayala@lacma.org. Please also include your school, year, major, and availability.
Deadlines for Application
- December 1 for spring semester (January –May)
- April 1 for summer (June-August)
- July 1 for fall semester (September-December)
Communications Internship
Spring 2014
Communications
LACMA’s Communications Department develops and executes communications strategy for all areas of the museum, including exhibitions, the permanent collection, public programs, new and ongoing initiatives, and other news and events. All projects are supported with communications strategy that integrates traditional, digital, and new media campaigns.
Communications Department interns work collaboratively with all members of the team, and most closely with the Communications Manager, Associate, and Coordinator. Interns work on numerous departmental projects varying in scope and timeline, including communications with journalists, development of press materials, tracking and monitoring media coverage, and research.
Main Responsibilities:
- Handle requests from all types of media, including print, online, and broadcast
- Assist with creation of press kits related to museum’s exhibitions, public programs, special events, and announcements
- Track and monitor museum’s media coverage with clippings and coverage reports
- Assist with photography shoots that constitute news or editorial coverage of the museum
- Maintain and organize media database
- Research prospects for media outreach
Requirements:
- Candidate must be enrolled in a college or university.
- Enrollment in art, art history, and/or communications or marketing classes is preferred.
- Candidate must be available for a total of at least 20 hours a week for a minimum of a 12 week period.
- This is a non-paid internship. LACMA can work with the university to provide course credit.
- Must be a flexible team-player who is excited to learn how a museum works!
- Candidate must understand that work tasks may change daily.
To Apply
Interested candidates should email cover letter and resume to press@lacma.org.
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 Samantha Forsko, Collections Management Technician, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., los Angeles, CA 90036; or email sforsko@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)
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)
