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.
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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.
IFPDA Foundation Intern (Temporary, Part-Time)
Prints & Drawings
SUMMARY
Reporting to the Associate Curator, the intern will gain supervised experience handling works on paper, develop skills in collections research, become familiar with The Museum System (TMS) database, and receive training in professional museum practices. Additional opportunities include cross-departmental collaboration and contributing to a public-facing blog post.
This internship offers hands-on experience within a major museum print collection of more than 25,000 objects. The intern will support a focused research and cataloging project on LACMA’s extensive Cirrus Editions Archive, working with curatorial and collections staff to review and organize records while learning to distinguish between editioned and non-editioned materials.
This is an 8-week paid internship, approximately 24 hours per week at $17.87/hour.
Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2026
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists with a focused collections research and cataloging project centered on the Cirrus Editions Archive within the Department of Prints and Drawings
- Learns to review, verify, and organize archive records to support accuracy and completeness
- Assess objects and associated documentation to distinguish editioned works from non-editioned materials, including progressive and trial proofs, as well as preparatory elements such as mylars, maquettes, and drawings
- Supports work on a large archive of over 3,500 records, with a focus on editioned prints
- Learns and applies museum standards and best practices to help ensure only editioned works are published in the museum’s Collections Online database
- Assists in reviewing and updating TMS catalog records for accuracy, consistency, and completeness, including verifying catalogue raisonné numbers and standardizing descriptive fields
- Identifies and helps resolve discrepancies across records to improve the quality of collections data
- Develops an understanding of the Cirrus Editions holdings and contributes to a final presentation of findings
- Contributes to a written article for the museum’s Unframed blog to share research insights with a broader public audience
QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently enrolled in an MA or PhD program in Art History (preferred)
- Prior experience working in a museum setting
- Demonstrated academic or professional interest in works on paper
- Knowledge of 20th-century print history
- Familiarity with printmaking processes
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.