Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internship—Education and Family Programs

Skirball Cultural Center • Los Angeles, CA

301d • $715

About The Position

Through funding provided by the Getty Foundation for the Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internship, the Education Department of the Skirball Cultural Center offers one summer internship to a qualified undergraduate student. The Education Intern will help develop, coordinate, and facilitate on-campus programs for family audiences related to the award-winning permanent children's and family destination Noah's Ark at the Skirball, the Archaeology Dig, the Family Art Studio, and summer exhibitions Diane von Furstenberg: Woman Before Fashion, Jack Kirby: Heroes and Humanity, and Away in the Catskills: Summers, Sour Cream, and Dirty Dancing. The full-time summer internship will be held in-person at the Skirball Cultural Center. (40 hours/week), with a stipend of $715 a week (approx. $17.87/hr.), for a consecutive ten-week work period starting June 2 and ending August 9. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student in either a Bachelor's degree program or an Associate's degree program.
• Completed at least one semester or two quarters of college by June 2024.
• Attend college in or be a permanent resident of LA County.
• Be a United States citizen or permanent resident (non-citizen authorized to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis).
• Interest in building a career in the arts, arts education, museum education, or related field.
• Ability to work directly with families and visitors of all ages and backgrounds in a warm and welcoming manner.
• Ability to work as a team player with a professional, positive attitude.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multisensory, stimulating work environment.
• Ability to problem-solve independently and collaborate with others.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Physical ability to work multiple hours with sustained energy in a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces with variable conditions (heat, cold, etc.).
• Interest in learning about Jewish culture.
• Ability to work Saturdays and occasional evenings.
• Ability to commute to and from the Skirball independently (transportation is not provided).

Nice To Haves

• Candidates from backgrounds underrepresented in museums and visual arts professions are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates from all areas of undergraduate study at any higher education institution are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Work with Education and Family Programs team members to develop, coordinate, and facilitate educational summer programming for family visitors.
• Play a pivotal, front-facing role in supporting and facilitating interactive programs for families in the Family Art Studio, outdoor Winnick Amphitheater and Breezeway, and South Arroyo Garden.
• Serve as a facilitator in the Family Art Studio, Noah's Ark, and at the outdoor Archaeology Dig site, as needed.
• Contribute to research on upcoming projects and assist with visitor surveys and other data collection that inform Education and Family Programs.

Benefits

• Stipend of $715 a week for a consecutive ten-week work period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree