Research Assistant

Los Angeles County Museum Of Art (Lacma) • Los Angeles, CA

285d • $23 - $25

About The Position

The Research Assistant will support the forthcoming reinstallation of the Arts of the United States in LACMA's new David Geffen Galleries (opening April 2026). The Research Assistant will conduct research on the permanent collection, compile bibliographies and exhibition histories, and write interpretive materials. The successful candidate will have expertise in 18th- to early 20th-century American art, excellent writing skills, familiarity with local libraries and archives, and the ability to work independently. The Research Assistant will assist with installation planning, researching new acquisitions, and supporting curatorial projects. This position is projected to end on December 31, 2025.

Requirements

• M.A. in Art History (ABD preferred)
• Advanced knowledge of American art, specifically eighteenth-, nineteenth-, and early twentieth-century painting and sculpture
• Some past experience in a museum curatorial department, including fellowships or internships, or related experience
• Demonstrated experience conducting archival research
• Familiarity with research resources, local libraries and archives, and databases

Responsibilities

• Conducts research related to works in LACMA's permanent collection of American Art
• Assists with collections documentation and maintains shared research files
• Produces online and in-gallery didactics, as well as bibliographies and exhibition histories
• Attends meetings related to the installation of the new David Geffen Galleries
• Provides administrative support and coordinates with internal LACMA departments

Benefits

• The expected hourly rate for this Los Angeles, CA based position is $23.00-$25.00, subject to change.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
• Education Level: Master's degree