Overview

Under the guidance of the Exhibition Manager/Assistant Curator and the Director of Exhibition Programs/Chief Curator, the Getty Marrow Exhibition Intern will support the development, marketing, production, and documentation of public programs, including exhibitions and online events, at the Armory Center for the Arts — a community arts center in Pasadena. You will gain valuable, real-world experience contributing as part of the Armory Exhibition team. Intern candidates are not required to have demonstrated a previous commitment to the visual arts. 

About the Armory

The mission of the Armory Center for the Arts is to nurture our community and its young people by creating, learning, and presenting art to advance equity and social justice. Nonprofit and donor-supported, the Armory is a leader for contemporary art exhibitions and community arts education, delivering vibrant art education programs to children, teens, adults, and families throughout the region. The Armory believes that an understanding and appreciation of the arts is essential for a well-rounded human experience and a healthy community. At the core of our mission is a deep commitment to social justice through arts education. 

The Getty Marrow Exhibition Internship will offer the selected undergraduate student the opportunity to:

• Receive training from the Armory’s exhibition program staff
• Gain hands-on experience in arts administration and public program development
• Interact with professional artists who are participating in exhibitions and programs
• Support the planning and presentation of programs in the Armory’s Caldwell Gallery and virtually via the Armory’s online platforms
• Gain an understanding of and experience in the daily workings of a multi-disciplinary community-based arts organization

Getty Marrow Undergraduate Interns must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Be of a group underrepresented in museums and visual arts organizations, including, but not limited to, individuals of African American, Asian, Latino/Hispanic, Native American, or Pacific Islander descent;
• Be currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate (bachelor’s degree program or associate degree program). Students must have completed at least one semester or two-quarters of college by June 2023. Students who graduated after April 1, 2023, are also eligible. (Students who are enrolled in a second BA or BS program are not eligible.)
• Reside or attend college in Los Angeles County; and
• Be a United States citizen or permanent resident (non-citizen authorized to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis; also known as a “green card” holder). Students with DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival) status valid through the internship period are also eligible.

Candidates are not eligible if:

• You have previously been an Armory Getty Marrow Undergraduate intern
• You have received a prior BA, BS, or higher degree
• Are family members of Armory staff or board members

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is a full-time undergraduate student majoring in art history, museum studies, library sciences, information studies, visual arts, communications, or other related fields. Candidates should have some or all of the following attributes:

• Be proficient in Mac OS
• Be proficient in G-Suite (Google Docs, Sheets, Forms, Calendar, Slides, etc.)
• Have excellent verbal, written, and listening skills
• Follow instructions and ask thoughtful questions
• Have a positive attitude and a strong desire to learn
• Manage multiple tasks in a timely manner
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team both in-person and virtually
• Be social media savvy (Instagram, Facebook)
• Familiarity with Adobe applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, PremierePro, etc.) a plus

Previous internships or other relevant experiences in the visual arts are a plus, but not required.

Supervision and Training

Intern will report directly to the Exhibition Manager/Assistant Curator and the Director of Exhibition Programs/Chief Curator, and will assist with:

• The planning and presentation of programs in the Armory’s Caldwell Gallery and virtually via the Armory’s online platform
• The preparation of written program descriptions, supporting event promotion, program collateral design, social media campaign activation, and online program technical support 
• The development and execution of an online public program led in part by the Intern,  with guidance from Armory staff and using Armory resources
• General administrative support  

Duration and Compensation
Getty Marrow Undergraduate Interns must work full-time (no more than 40 hours a week), for 10 consecutive weeks beginning no sooner than June 5 and ending no later than August 25, 2023. This internship is intended to be a hybrid of remote and in-person work, with some projects being executed remotely. The exact schedule will be discussed and decided upon prior to hiring. Pay rate is $17/hr.

Benefits

• Real-world work experience
• Free Armory art class
• Mentorship by art professionals at a mid-sized nonprofit
• Opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in the real world
• Professional references upon successful completion of your experience 
• Class credit (if applicable)
• Networking opportunities 
• Training & professional development opportunities

How to Apply
Interested undergraduate students should email their resume, cover letter, and contact information for 2-3 three references to employment@armoryarts.org with “Exhibition Internship” as the subject. Please direct questions to Heber Rodriguez, Exhibition Manager/Assistant Curator, at hrodriguez@armoryarts.org.

The application deadline is Friday, April 7, 2023. Intern will be selected by May 1, 2023.

We understand that it is unlikely that an applicant meets all of the qualifications above. If much of this internship description describes you, you are encouraged to apply for this role.

This internship is made possible with support provided by a grant from the Getty Foundation as part of its 2023  Marrow Undergraduate Internship program.