Overview:

The Getty Marrow Education Intern will report to the Director of Education & Visitor Engagement, working closely with educators and administrators in the Education Department. The intern will play a role in synthesizing archival education programming documentation into cohesive narratives, as well as supporting the program implementation for youth-connected initiatives including Contemporary Art Start— with a focus on the Rebecca Smith Summer Institutes for teachers—recruitment for the MOCA Teen Program, and Family Projects. Internship begins Tuesday, June 10, 2025 and continues for a total of 10 weeks. Schedule is generally working 9:30am – 5:30pm Mondays through Fridays and subject to adjustment to accommodate occasional weekend events.

Cultivating an inclusive work environment that values a range of talent and ideas is top priority for us. Eligibility requirements for Getty Marrow Internships—intended to provide opportunities for outstanding students who are members of groups who are underrepresented in careers related to museums and the visual arts—are outlined below.

Examples of Duties:

ARCHIVAL PROJECT

• Review and synthesize key themes emerging from materials in a variety of formats including hard-copy, photographic, video, and digital resources that are part of documenting MOCA’s nearly 40-year history of education programming.
• Using these assets, create written content for internal and public storytelling. Examples include lists and descriptions of artist-driven projects, as well as researched narratives on the evolution and context of education programs.

PROGRAM SUPPORT

• Assist program staff as needed to plan, execute, and evaluate in-person programming including in-gallery family activities, Contemporary Art Start and its Rebecca Smith Summer Institute for Teachers, and the recruitment and selection process for the MOCA Teen Program.
• Assist in ideating, maintaining, and evaluating Family Projects space.
• Assist in delivering other programs as available and as needed, such as Bloomberg Connects audio tours, Talking Tours, and/or engaging community organizations.
• Attend in-person and online meetings with museum staff and external contacts.

GETTY MARROW INTERN REQUIRED ACTIVITIES

• Attend three mandatory Education Events:
  • Arts Summit (June 23)
  • Two Learning Community events in July, to be selected by the end of June (two dates will be selected from July 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31)
• Submit end-of internship evaluation.

Requirements:

• Highly motivated to learn about a variety of methods and practices that encourage people to connect with art in museums. 
• Self-directed and detail-oriented approach toward independent projects.
• Solid written and/or verbal communication skills for online use in a business context.
• A “roll-up-your-sleeves” attitude to front-of-house and public-facing tasks. 
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in cultural institutions.

GETTY MARROW UNDERGRADUATE INTERNSHIP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Member of a group underrepresented in museums and 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.
• Currently enrolled undergraduate (bachelor’s degree program, associate’s degree program, or a vocational or technical program below the baccalaureate level). Students must have completed at least one semester or two quarters of college by June 1, 2025. Students who graduated the semester or quarter immediately before the internship 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;
• 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; and
• May have previously interned as a Getty Marrow Undergraduate Intern at an organization other than MOCA.

Hourly Wage: $19.00

Position covered by MOCA/AFSCME Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement: NO

Physical Demands:
While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent must be able to do the following:  sit for extended periods; bend and reach for filing and other job-related functions; climb up and down stairs; bend, stoop, and lift to move and retrieve materials; pull, push, and lift; reach both above and below shoulder height.  Specific visual abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  Must be able to visually inspect work.  Manual dexterity to operate computer and other office equipment required.  Heavy usage of computers and phones required.

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The Museum of Contemporary Art is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, hairstyle, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms the Museum of Contemporary Art’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices. Details of our equal employment opportunity policies are further explained in Anti-Discrimination & Harassment. 

Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.