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.
Mellon Undergraduate Curatorial Fellow
Education & Public Programs
Manager, Facility Services & Safety
Facilities Engineering
Andrew W. Mellon Fellow, Objects
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.
Collections Management Internship, Generalist (Temporary, Part-Time)
Collections Management
SUMMARY
Reporting to the Assistant Collections Manager, the Collections Management Intern will learn about the day-to-day tasks performed by collections management staff and gain a greater knowledge of and hands-on experience working with all object types. The internship is at an offsite facility in Los Angeles County (not on LACMA’s main campus).
LACMA’s encyclopedic collection includes over 154,000 artworks of all material types from all over the world and from all timespans. The collections management department is responsible for the preservation, storage, and organization of the art collection, and plays a critical role in providing access to the collection for LACMA staff and visiting scholars.
This is a 13-week paid internship, approximately 14 hours per week at $17.87/hour.
Anticipated Start Date: May 15, 2026
RESPONSIBILITIES
Shadows Collections Management staff to gain hands-on experience in best practices for preservation and collections care
Assists with housing museum objects for storage and transit in accordance with institutional standards
Supports the monitoring and maintenance of collection storerooms
Learns and contributes to the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program
Tracks and updates object records in the collections management database (TMS) and work request system
Supports large-scale acquisition rehousing projects, including chemical labeling of artworks and data entry in TMS
QUALIFICATIONS
Internship applicants must be currently enrolled in an academic program, or recently graduated within 1 year.
Completed coursework in Museum Studies, Collections Management, Art History, Conservation Science, Studio Art, Art Education, Library Science, Anthropology, or History is preferred.
Please submit a resume and a cover letter, in which you describe a project that demonstrates your high level of attention to detail. The project can be personal, academic, or work related.
To Apply, Please use the following link.
Collections Management Internship, Paper (Temporary, Part-Time)
Collections Management
SUMMARY
Reporting to the Associate Collections Manager, the Collections Management Intern will be provided with the opportunity to learn about the long-term preservation, handling, organization, and tracking of works of art on paper. The intern will gain considerable experience with art handling, and familiarity with museum best practices for works on paper storage, and organization. The intern will learn to conduct basic queries, and record artwork information using TMS, LACMA’s collections management system. The internship is at an offsite facility in Los Angeles County (not on LACMA’s main campus).
LACMA’s encyclopedic works on paper collection includes artworks from around the world totaling roughly 86,000 items. Virtually all types of works on paper are represented, including photographs, prints, drawings, manuscripts, posters, ephemera, books, and collage. The collections management department is responsible for the preservation, storage, and organization of the art collection, and plays a critical role in providing access to the collection for LACMA staff and visiting scholars.
This is a 13-week paid internship, approximately 14 hours per week at $17.87/hour.
Anticipated Start Date: May 15, 2026
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists with the long-term preservation, handling, organization, and tracking of works of art on paper
Gains hands-on experience in art handling in accordance with museum best practices
Supports proper storage and organizational procedures for works on paper
Conducts basic database queries and update artwork records using TMS (The Museum System), LACMA’s collections management database
Maintains accurate documentation related to collections management activities
QUALIFICATIONS
Internship applicants must be currently enrolled in an academic program, or recently graduated within 1 year.
Completed coursework in Museum Studies, Collections Management, Art History, Conservation Science, Studio Art, Art Education, Library Science, Anthropology, or History is preferred.
Please submit a resume and a cover letter, in which you describe a project that demonstrates your high level of attention to detail. The project can be personal, academic, or work related.
The deadline to apply is March 31, 2026
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.