Overview

Under the guidance of the Exhibition Coordinator and the Director of Exhibitions, the Armory’s 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.

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 careers related to art conservation, museums, and/or visual arts organizations, which can include groups defined by – among other things – socioeconomic status, cultural background, physical or other disability, geographical origin and/or any life experiences that add diverse and underrepresented perspectives;
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. Students who graduated the semester or quarter immediately before the internship begins are also eligible. (Students who are enrolled in a second BA or BS program are not eligible.)
Attend college in or be a permanent resident of LA 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 Coordinator and the Director of Exhibitions, 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 public program led in part by the Intern,  with guidance from Armory staff and using Armory resources
General administrative support