Under the guidance of the Exhibition Manager 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. 

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
Cultivate relationships with professional artists, arts and culture works, and curators 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
Understand the strength in collaborating with the community
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 currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate in either a bachelor’s degree program or an associate’s 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
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 and the Director of Exhibitions, and will assist with:

The planning and presentation of programs for my hands are monsters who believe in magic in the Armory’s Caldwell Gallery and off-site in public spaces in collaboration with community organizations 
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 a public program led in part by the Intern, with guidance from Armory staff and using Armory resources
Preparing production schedules for upcoming exhibitions in collaboration with Armory’s exhibition team and staff
Artist communications and research for current and upcoming exhibitions at the Armory
General administrative support  

Duration and Compensation
Getty Marrow Undergraduate Interns must work full-time (40 hours a week, M-F, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM), for 10 consecutive weeks beginning no sooner than June 2 and ending no later than August 22, 2025. This internship is intended to be a hybrid of remote and in-person work, with most projects being executed remotely. The exact schedule will be discussed and decided upon prior to hiring. Pay rate is $17.87/hr.

Benefits

Free Armory art class
Opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in the real world
Professional references upon successful completion of your experience 
Class credit (if applicable)
Training and professional development opportunities

How to Apply
Applicants must submit the following to employment@armoryarts.org with “Communications Internship” as the subject:

Resume 
Cover letter
Relevant work samples (portfolio/website/Google Folder)
Contact information for 2-3 three references