Internships & Opportunities
Welcome to the Students with USC Museums Internships & Employment Opportunities page! We invite you to explore the various positions that we have listed below, and we encourage you to apply to any that pique your interest. Our aim is to help students discover and apply for valuable openings, both in Los Angeles and beyond. We will regularly update the page, so be sure to check back frequently for new and exciting opportunities.
California African American Museum (CAAM) Gallery Service Assistant
Looking for a hands-on role in the arts? The California African American Museum is hiring Gallery Services Assistants (USC Work Study Only) to welcome patrons, provide exhibition information, assist with events, and support gallery educators.
Job Details:
Hourly Rate: $18.00
Duties: Reception, gallery monitoring, event support, administrative tasks
Qualifications: Strong communication skills, interest in art or history a plus!
To apply, email your resume to Marie Jennings at mjennings@caamuseum.org or fax to 213.744.2050.
The Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internships
This is a list of the 102 Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internships offered for summer 2024. Please note: the deadline for 2024 Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internships at Getty has passed. Internships are grouped by the geographic area of the host organization and listed alphabetically within each section. Each entry includes a position description and application information. To learn more about a host, click the organization name to visit their website. To apply, submit an application to the host organization. Please note that Getty will update the availability of positions as they are filled. All positions will be filled by May 1, so submit your application as soon as possible.
Torrenance Art Museum Assistant Preparator
This volunteer position supports the museum’s preparatory department staff in the de/installation of exhibitions. They play an important role in the preparation of gallery walls for installation, maintaining cleanliness, organization, and facilities maintenance. Requirements: Familiar and safe handling of basic tools. Good at following directions. Ability to stand and perform physical tasks for 3 hours. Position can involve climbing up ladders and lifting up to 50lbs.
Torrenance Art Museum Docent
This volunteer position is the first point of contact for museum visitors and general public. They help field a variety of inquiries and provide information about the exhibitions, programs, and services presented by the museum. They ensure that attendance to the museum is tracked and that visitors sign in and adhere to museum policies. Requirements: Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with culturally diverse audiences. Work well with public. Ability to sit for 3 hours. Commit to 2 shifts per month while exhibits are open.
LACMA Education
Part-Time Assistant
Reporting to the Director of Youth & Family Programs, the Education Assistant supports the Education & Public Program Department’s vision that everyone has access to art by providing outstanding customer service, welcoming intergenerational audiences to the museum, inviting LA County youth to join the museum’s free youth membership program, engaging with program participants of all ages in art-making activities and classes, and issuing museum entrance tickets to NexGenLA families. The expected hourly pay for this Los Angeles, CA-based position is $19.50.