Welcome to the employment page of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. To see a brief description of the position that interests you, select the position title. People & Culture will review each applicant’s qualifications for compatibility with available openings. Should a potential fit exist, People & Culture will contact the applicant directly.
Welcome to the employment page of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. To see a brief description of the position that interests you, select the position title. People & Culture will review each applicant’s qualifications for compatibility with available openings. Should a potential fit exist, People & Culture will contact the applicant directly.
An Equal Opportunity Employer: It is the policy of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art to provide all persons with equal employment practices and opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran or marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Education Assistant
Education & Public Program
Coordinator, Donor Relations and Stewardship
Development
Manager, Facility Safety and Sustainability
Facilities Engineering
Andrew W. Mellon Fellow, Objects
Conservation Center
Andrew W. Mellon Fellow, Interdisciplinary
Conservation Center
Project Conservator, Paintings
Conservation Center
Project Conservator, Textiles
Conservation Center
Visitor Services Associate
Visitor Services
Due to the volume of correspondence received, the People & Culture Department cannot confirm receipt of submitted documentation. Phone calls will not be returned.
How to Apply
To be considered for any of the openings listed, please forward your resume including a list of references, and a cover letter indicating the position(s) of interest, as well as any salary requirements, to LACMA People & Culture, via our online system. Follow the link at the bottom of the position posting to apply through the online system. Not compatible with Firefox.
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.
Research Library Intern (Temporary, Part-Time)
Research Library & Archives
SUMMARY
Reporting to the Head, Research Libraries and Archives, the Research Library Intern will have the opportunity to apply graduate-level coursework in description and metadata to a vast collection of uncatalogued and unprocessed contemporary artist monographs. The intern will assist in managing and maintaining the library’s collection of artist ephemera, which is received regularly from the Director’s Office and curatorial departments. Materials include exhibition notices from commercial galleries, press releases, small catalogs, exhibition brochures, and related items.
Throughout the internship, the intern will gain hands-on experience with copy and original cataloging, as well as familiarity with Library of Congress art subject headings and classification.
This is a 10-week paid internship, approximately 12 hours per week at $17.87/hour.
Anticipated Start Date: January 16, 2026
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists with sorting incoming materials, identifying duplicates, and flagging items outside of the library’s collecting parameters.
- Helps file materials alphabetically by the artist’s last name and ensures accurate placement within existing files.
- Learns to create new artist files as needed, including assisting with establishing catalog records in OCLC WorldShare and preparing appropriate housing.
- Supports updates and ongoing maintenance of the library’s Artist Files finding aid.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Internship applicants must be currently enrolled in an academic program, or recently graduated within 1 year, and reside in the Los Angeles vicinity.
- BA in art history or a related field.
- Organized and detail-oriented.
- Familiarity with online library catalogs preferred.
Please submit a resume and a cover letter.
To Apply, Please use the following link.
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.