Getty Marrow Undergraduate Summer Internship: Curatorial and Exhibition Management 2026

Skirball Cultural Center • Los Angeles, CA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Through funding provided by the Getty Foundation for the Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internship, the Museum Department of the Skirball Cultural Center offers one summer internship to a qualified undergraduate student. The Curatorial and Exhibition Management Intern will learn about curatorial work and exhibition management as career pathways while gaining hands-on experience in the fundamental skills of museum work. Date/Hours: The full-time summer internship will be held in-person at the Skirball Cultural Center. (40 hours/week), with a stipend of $7,400 (approx. $18.50/hr.), for a consecutive ten-week work period starting between June 2 and June 15. The schedule is Monday – Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Responsibilities: Upcoming exhibitions will focus on aspects of Jewish history and contemporary art. Specific assignments will vary depending on departmental needs and the intern’s interests. This position focuses on two key areas: The research and writing involved in developing an exhibition concept. The detail-oriented management of the exhibition process brings these concepts to life. Qualifications, Experience, and Attributes: Demonstrated experience with research and writing projects. Strong ability to work collaboratively in a professional setting. Previous museum experience is not required, but an interest in museum work is essential. Interest in learning about Jewish culture. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Must be able to commute to and from the Skirball independently (transportation is not provided). Eligibility: Applicants must fulfill the following requirements: Be currently enrolled as a full –time undergraduate student 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 2026. Students who graduated this 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. 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 eligible While this internship is intended for students from backgrounds underrepresented in museums and visual arts professions, eligible candidates from all backgrounds will be considered. Candidates are sought from all areas of undergraduate study at any higher education institution – community college, trade school, and public and private university – and are not required to demonstrate a previous commitment to the visual arts. Candidates will have the opportunity to show their interest in museums and visual arts professions and how they might add diverse and underrepresented perspectives, which can include – among other things – socio-economic status, cultural background, physical or other disability, geographical origin, and/or any other life experiences.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience with research and writing projects.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively in a professional setting.
• An interest in museum work is essential.
• Interest in learning about Jewish culture.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to commute to and from the Skirball independently (transportation is not provided).
• Be currently enrolled as a full –time undergraduate student 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 2026.
• Students who graduated this 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.
• 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 eligible

Responsibilities

• The research and writing involved in developing an exhibition concept.
• The detail-oriented management of the exhibition process brings these concepts to life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees