Employment

Internships: Unless otherwise noted, internship applicants must be currently enrolled in an academic program, or recently graduated within 1 year, and reside in Los Angeles vicinity.

Registration & Collections Internship (Temporary, Part-Time)

Registration & Collections

INTERNSHIP SUMMARY

Under the guidance of the Registration & Collections team, the intern will develop skills in museum documentation, collections research, and digital recordkeeping while gaining exposure to the various functions of Registration. The internship provides students with hands-on experience supporting projects related to collections documentation, inventory and cataloguing, incoming and outgoing loans, and exhibitions. The Registration Department creates and maintains the official records for all objects in LACMA’s collection or on loan to the museum. 

The internship is based at LACMA’s main campus, with the possibility of partial remote work. Participants should also anticipate occasional travel to local storage facilities throughout Los Angeles County.

This is a 15-week paid internship, approximately 16 hours per week at $18.47/hour.
Anticipated Start Date: September 16, 2026
 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Gains exposure to exhibition-related tasks, including preparing installation and deinstallation documents, gallery inventory, and archiving past exhibition files.
• Learns how acquisition records and supporting documentation are organized, maintained, and archived across physical and digital systems.
• Learns introductory skills for data entry and record extraction using collections management software (TMS), Adobe, Google Suite, and Microsoft systems.
• Learns professional museum practices by observing and working alongside staff and gaining insight into how exhibition and collections information is documented, maintained, and accessed.
   

QUALIFICATIONS

• Internship applicants must be currently enrolled in an academic program or have recently graduated within 1 year.
• Completed coursework in museum studies, art history, art, anthropology, archaeology, history, and library science. 

Please submit a resume and a cover letter. If you need academic credit, please include your school’s requirement in your cover letter so we can confirm whether the LACMA internship qualifies.

The deadline to apply is Monday, August 31, 2026

Please apply here.

Editorial Internship (Temporary, Part-Time)
Communications

INTERNSHIP SUMMARY

Reporting to the Associate Editor, the intern will develop skills in museum editorial practices, research, writing, editing, and digital publishing while gaining exposure to the communications functions of a major art museum. The internship provides hands-on experience supporting editorial projects across LACMA’s digital and print communications, including the Unframed blog and Insider magazine. The intern will also have opportunities to collaborate with colleagues in marketing, press, education and public programs, graphic design, rights and reproductions, and curatorial departments.

The internship provides exposure to the full editorial process, from research and content development through editing, publication, and post-publication review. Through mentorship and feedback from museum communications professionals, the intern will develop an understanding of museum editorial standards and practices and have opportunities to contribute published writing to LACMA’s communications platforms.

The internship is based at LACMA’s main campus, with the possibility of partial remote work. Participants may also have opportunities to attend exhibitions, public programs, and other museum events to support editorial research and content development.

This is a 16-week paid internship, approximately 16 hours per week at $18.47/hour.

Anticipated Start Date: October 16, 2026

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Learns to research, develop, and author written content for LACMA’s Unframed blog, Insider magazine, and other editorial platforms, with opportunities to explore topics related to the collection, exhibitions, public programs, and museum activities.
• Participates in editorial planning meetings and learns how content ideas are developed for evergreen, exhibition-related, and audience-focused communications.
• Develops skills in editing, proofreading, and preparing content for publication while gaining familiarity with LACMA’s editorial standards and processes.
• Learns to upload and update digital content using content management systems and other tools used to publish web content.
• Supports proofreading of digital and print materials developed in collaboration with departments including press, marketing, membership, development, education, public programs, and exhibitions.
• Learns how audience engagement metrics inform editorial planning and content strategies.
• Develops professional research and interviewing skills by working with curatorial and other museum staff to gather information for digital and print content.
• Gains exposure to the planning, organization, and archiving of editorial assets and materials.
• Learns about image licensing and rights procedures by working with the Rights and Reproductions department to support the use of images in digital and print communications.
• Gains insight into the daily operations of a museum communications department by observing and assisting with appropriate editorial activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Internship applicants must be currently enrolled in an academic program or have recently graduated within 1 year.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Interest in arts, museums, cultural institutions, communications, writing, or editorial work.

Please submit a resume and a cover letter.

The deadline to apply is Friday, September 18, 2026.

Please apply here.

Volunteering is a unique form of philanthropy: a gift of unrestricted time and expertise to the museum. Volunteering provides a means for members to bond over shared artistic passions, and participate in group tours, lectures, receptions and travel. There are a number of ways to give of your time to help LACMA. 

Museum Service Council

The Museum Service Council volunteers greet museum visitors on the LACMA campus, support LACMA's important visitor survey program, assist with Free Day activities, and act as hosts for various special events. As a benefit, volunteers receive special invitations to private exhibition tours and other LACMA activities. 

The volunteer selection and training process occurs as needed, usually once per year. Please check back in Summer 2026 for more details.

Docent Council

Members of the Docent Council engage with visitors of all ages through guided tours and casual dialogue to make works of art accessible for all. We are committed to inclusivity, access, and equity, and we believe that the Docent Council should represent the diversity of Los Angeles.

An art background is not required in order to be a docent. Prospective docents should have an interest in learning about art, working with audiences of all ages and backgrounds, and facilitating positive museum experiences. In addition to working with visitors, docents enjoy an extensive program of continuing education provided by staff members and local experts. Members of the Docent Council perform a unique form of philanthropy by donating their time in a way that supports LACMA and the visitors it serves.   

The Docent Council is not currently recruiting new members. To be notified of future application opportunities, please email us at docentcouncil@lacma.org.