Los Angeles Conservancy
Los Angeles, CA
The Los Angeles Conservancy’s Education programs teach students and adults to see beyond the traditional concept of “landmarks” to understand neighborhoods and buildings in a context that emphasizes the role of history, culture, and community. The Education Intern assists with the Conservancy’s Student and Family Programs and upcoming efforts related to community-focused tours in different neighborhoods across the County. Interns with a strong interest in education, history, cultural and historical preservation, architecture, teaching, and community engagement are encouraged to apply.
Intern Duties
– Assist with the planning, teaching, and staffing of summer Student Programs, including The Heritage Project, a three-week intensive for high school students.
– Conduct preliminary research, resource gathering, and community networking on behalf of a special fall campaign focused on the role historic preservation plays in relation to affordable housing.
– Assist with the staffing of the Last Remaining Film Series in June. Schedule will be adjusted for weekend hours.
– With staff, research and develop curriculum and programs suitable for 3- to 12-grade students highlighting historically significant buildings/neighborhoods, including but not limited to residency workshops with East L.A. schools and Community Leadership Boot Camp: Next Generation.
– Miscellaneous research and administrative work as needed.
The Student and Family Program Coordinator will provide direct supervision of the intern’s work. The intern, as with all members of the education department, answers to the Director of Education.
The intern will work a Monday through Friday 40-hour week with some weekends and after-hour work required. During the month of June, the intern may work a predominantly Tuesday through Saturday/Sunday work week. Flexible hours and the ability to work a hybrid schedule are a must.
Possible Internship Dates
June 2 to August 8, 2025
June 9 to August 15, 2025
June 16 to August 22, 2025
Special Note: The intern will work a hybrid schedule with approximately 50% in-office time and 50% remote. A personal computer with a camera and access to the internet are required. A schedule will be determined upon hiring.
The intern will gain experience researching, creating and teaching educational programs for students and adults, supporting educational events that reach audiences through various learning styles, and evaluating program efficiencies. In addition, the Education Intern will participate in many aspects of the Conservancy’s daily operations, including staff, board, and department meetings and planning sessions. The intern will gain experience working with volunteers, be immersed in a collaborative team environment, and learn how the departments in a nonprofit organization work together to carry out a mission.
Salary: The intern will receive a $7,150.00 stipend.
Benefits: N/A
Education requirements: High school diploma
Deadline to apply: April 7, 2025
Documents required to apply: Resume, Cover Letter, References
How to apply: Email the below items to: Chantal Santoyo, Student and Family Program Coordinator: csantoyo@laconservancy.org
– Cover letter explaining your interest in education and/or historic preservation, teaching, public programming, or civic engagement. Include a description of how you meet the requirements for the position (found at https://www.getty.edu/projects/getty-marrow-undergraduate-internships/)
– Current resume
– Contact information for two references (teacher, former employer, etc.)
– Title each document with the following format: document name_first_last name. For example, Resume_Charlie_Smith.
