Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internship: Exhibitions (Full-Time)

Under the guidance of the Exhibition Manager and the Director of Exhibitions, the Armory’s Getty Marrow Exhibition Intern will support the development, marketing, production, and documentation of public programs, including exhibitions and online events, at the Armory Center for the Arts — a community arts center in Pasadena. You will gain valuable, real-world experience contributing as part of the Armory Exhibition team. 

The Getty Marrow Exhibition Internship will offer the selected undergraduate student the opportunity to:
* Receive training from the Armory’s exhibition program staff
* Gain hands-on experience in arts administration and public program development
* Interact with professional artists who are participating in exhibitions and programs
* Cultivate relationships with professional artists, arts and culture works, and curators who are participating in exhibitions and programs
* Support the planning and presentation of programs in the Armory’s Caldwell Gallery and virtually via the Armory’s online platforms
* Understand the strength in collaborating with the community
* Gain an understanding of and experience in the daily workings of a multi-disciplinary community-based arts organization

Getty Marrow Undergraduate Interns must meet the following eligibility criteria:
* Be currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate 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. Students who graduated the 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; and
* 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 also eligible.

Candidates are not eligible if:
* You have previously been an Armory Getty Marrow Undergraduate intern
* You have received a prior BA, BS, or higher degree
* Are family members of Armory staff or board members

Qualifications
The ideal candidate is a full-time undergraduate student majoring in art history, museum studies, library sciences, information studies, visual arts, communications, or other related fields. Candidates should have some or all of the following attributes:
* Be proficient in Mac OS
* Be proficient in G-Suite (Google Docs, Sheets, Forms, Calendar, Slides, etc.)
* Have excellent verbal, written, and listening skills
* Follow instructions and ask thoughtful questions
* Have a positive attitude and a strong desire to learn
* Manage multiple tasks in a timely manner
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team both in-person and virtually
* Familiarity with Adobe applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, PremierePro, etc.) a plus

Previous internships or other relevant experiences in the visual arts are a plus, but not required.

Supervision and Training
Intern will report directly to the Exhibition Manager and the Director of Exhibitions, and will assist with:
* The planning and presentation of programs for my hands are monsters who believe in magic in the Armory’s Caldwell Gallery and off-site in public spaces in collaboration with community organizations 
* The preparation of written program descriptions, supporting event promotion, program collateral design, social media campaign activation, and online program technical support 
* The development and execution of a public program led in part by the Intern, with guidance from Armory staff and using Armory resources
* Preparing production schedules for upcoming exhibitions in collaboration with Armory’s exhibition team and staff
* Artist communications and research for current and upcoming exhibitions at the Armory
* General administrative support  

Salary: $17.87, hourly

Benefits: Free Armory art class
Opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in the real world
Professional references upon successful completion of your experience
Class credit (if applicable)
Training and professional development opportunities

Education requirements: High School diploma

Deadline to apply: April 6, 2025

Documents required to apply: Resume, Cover Letter, References, Work Sample/Portfolio

How to apply: Applicants must submit the following to employment@armoryarts.org with “Communications Internship” as the subject:
1. Resume 
2. Cover letter
3. Relevant work samples (portfolio/website/Google Folder)
4. Contact information for 2-3 three references