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Office Manager

artsforla on April 9, 2025

Position Overview
The Office Manager plays a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient daily operations of Theater West, a dynamic non-profit theatre company. This position provides administrative support to the artistic board and the office assistant, oversees office functions, including financial and operational duties.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, has an interest in theatre arts and nonprofit management, and enjoys working with company members to assure that the theatre remains vibrant, active, and in good working condition.

Theatre West is celebrating its 63rd year of creating world class theatre with shows that originated on its stage moving to Broadway, Off-Broadway, and in other major theatres around the globe. Theatre West also boasts its award-winning Storybook Theatre, an Equity Theatre for Young Audiences which has entertained and excited several generations of children and their families for the past 42 years, as well as its education program.

Key Responsibilities
Administrative & Office Management
Oversee daily office operations, ensuring a well-organized and functional work environment.
Maintain office supplies, equipment, and vendor relationships.
Handle incoming calls, emails, and general inquiries.
Manage filing systems and maintain accurate records, including donor and patron databases.
Respond to STORYBOOK enquiries, invoicing, and coordinating with Lloyd and Barbara Schwartz, the creators of STORYBOOK.
Financial & HR Support
Assist with budgeting, expense tracking, and basic bookkeeping.
Process invoices, reimbursements, payroll, through QuickBooks.
Ensuring compliance with policies.
Communicate and coordinate with Assistance League / Community Service Volunteers
Fundraising & Development Assistance
Assist in donor stewardship efforts, including maintaining donor records and processing acknowledgments.
Support grant applications and reporting by gathering necessary documentation. Communicate with Grant Writer and supply needed documents.
Coordinate fundraising events with the artistic board and year end campaigns as needed.
Represent the organization positively in interactions with patrons, donors, and stakeholders.
Qualifications & Skills
Previous office management or administrative experience, preferably in a nonprofit or arts organization.
Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
Proficiency in QuickBooks, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, QuickBooks, and familiarity with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce, PatronManager, Gusto, or similar).
Basic knowledge of financial processes, including invoicing and budgeting.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, creative environment.
Passion for theatre, the arts, and nonprofit work is a plus!

Salary:  $25, hourly

Benefits: Flexible work schedule with occasional evening and weekend events.
This is not a remote job. Must work on site at the theatre.

Education requirements: N/A

Deadline to apply: May 22, 2025

Documents required to apply: Resume, Cover Letter, References

How to apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to abchairman@theatrewest.org with the subject line “Office Manager Application – [Your Name].”

Content Coordinator

artsforla on April 9, 2025

The Los Angeles Conservancy seeks a highly motivated Content Coordinator who is passionate about Los Angeles’ history and preserving the county’s architecturally and culturally significant historic resources. The Content Coordinator must be a strong communicator who appreciates the rich diversity of Los Angeles and shares the Conservancy’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Content Coordinator is an integral part of the Conservancy’s small, fast-paced Communications team, helping to develop, coordinate, and execute communication and marketing strategies that promote the organization, programs, advocacy issues, membership, and other initiatives–we are the storytellers. Core responsibilities revolve around coordinating and producing, updating, and maintaining digital and print content for multiple projects and platforms simultaneously.

We’re looking for a skilled coordinator with a passion for storytelling, an eye for design and a positive can-do attitude; someone creative and resourceful who thrives under pressure. This is a full-time exempt position that reports to the Director of Communications.

Job Duties

Content Coordination

Create engaging and visually compelling content using design, layout and copywriting skills for social media, web, video, print or email, including:

Writing, editing and proofreading content for grammar, accuracy and consistent brand voice.

Designing branded printed and digital collateral and assets

Video production and editing

Sourcing photography or taking photos

Assist with key strategic content projects, including writing, editing, coordinating production, maintaining budgets, working with vendors, and ensuring proper distribution. Projects include LAndmark quarterly member publication, special event program materials, and Preservation Awards videos.

Maintain content calendars and coordinate production to ensure timely delivery across platforms including the website, social media, email, video, and print

Work with staff, volunteers, designers, photographers, videographers, and others to generate cohesive and on-brand content

Cultivate relationships with key community partners, social influencers and volunteers.

Assist in content strategy development and provide insights for content planning.

Remain up to date on digital trends and platform optimization strategies.

Organize and manage digital asset libraries.

Other duties as assigned.

Social Media

Administer social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, YouTube), including generating post content, scheduling, and sourcing assets.

Analyze social media performance and implement strategies to increase audience reach.

Create quarterly social media metric reports, including recommendations.

Employ community engagement strategies to foster social media growth & engagement.

Create and compile social media or press kit materials for campaigns and special programs, as needed.

Attend local events to capture digital content for social, web, and other needs.

Required Qualifications

Two-to-three years of relevant professional experience

At least two years of social media production experience (Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram), with a solid understanding of best practices

Strong writer who knows how to communicate with diverse stakeholders

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and InDesign).

Proficient in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro for creating and editing video content.

Passion for preserving L.A.’s historic places

Flexibility; willingness to pitch in on other projects as needed

Strong organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively

Analytical skills and experience with content performance metrics

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style

Familiarity with social media management systems (like Sprout Social)

Experience with CRM (like Salesforce), CMS (like WordPress), and email marketing systems

Comfortable with project management tools, such as Asana

Bilingual, a plus

Job Location  

This job is a hybrid of remote and in-person work for the indefinite future. Required to work occasional evening and weekend events or film/photo shoots. Work must be performed in or near Los Angeles County.  

Salary: $69,000, annually

Benefits: continuous employment; paid time off includes sick, vacation, and holidays; monthly transportation and cell phone stipends. Salary starts at $69,000 and is commensurate with experience.  

Education requirements: High school diploma

Deadline to apply: May 1, 2025

Documents required to apply: Resume, Cover Letter

How to apply: Email cover letter and resume to jobs@laconservancy.org with “Content Coordinator” in the subject line.  

The Los Angeles Conservancy is committed to diversity as a core value. They welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. To read more about its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, read the L.A. Conservancy’s Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.  

 

Vice President of Advancement

artsforla on April 9, 2025

The Los Angeles Master Chorale is seeking a dynamic and creative fundraising professional as its next Vice President of Advancement.

This position is based out of the Master Chorale’s office at The Music Center in Los Angeles. The annual salary range is $230,000 to $260,000 plus benefits.

The Organization

Recognized as “the finest-by-far major chorus in America” (Los Angeles Times) and a vibrant cultural treasure, Los Angeles Master Chorale is an independent and innovative professional vocal ensemble that shares the traditional and evolving spectrum of choral music with the widest possible audience.

Hailed for its powerful performances, technical precision, and artistic daring, the Master Chorale envisions a world in which choral music is a conduit for belonging, a vehicle for participation in the arts, and a means for understanding and exploring commonalities and differences. Reaching over 175,000 people each year through its concert series at Walt Disney Concert Hall, its international touring of innovative works, and its performances with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and others, the Master Chorale also reaches a wider audience through its extensive Grammy™ Award-winning discography.

To learn more, please visit www.lamasterchorale.org.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the President & CEO, the Vice President of Advancement will elevate philanthropic giving and drive transformational impact of LAMC. Serving on the senior leadership team, the VP of Advancement will lead major fundraising initiatives, manage a team of five, and collaborate closely with the Board of Directors. The VP of Advancement will expand and diversify the donor base, steward principal gifts, and spearhead the upcoming Foundation for the Future Campaign to ensure long-term sustainability.

Qualifications

Competitive candidates will ideally bring some combination of the following:

Proven success in cultivating donors and securing major gifts

Experience managing a comprehensive advancement team

Track record of leading capital campaigns and working with engaged Boards

Strong strategic and execution skills, with the ability to set vision and achieve goals

Skilled at developing staff and volunteers into a high-performing team

Background in classical music, performing arts, or related fields is a plus

Experience with Tessitura or similar development CRM preferred

Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree and/or CFRE certification a plus.

Salary: $230,000 – $260,000

Benefits: Benefits package and respected work life balance.

Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree

Deadline to apply: June 1, 2025

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter

How to apply: The Los Angeles Master Chorale has retained Morris & Berger to conduct the Vice President of Advancement search. View the full position description here. To apply, submit an application, including a resume and a letter of interest, in confidence to Morris & Berger through their website here.

Social Media Internship

artsforla on April 8, 2025

LARB interns gain real-world, hands-on magazine work experience. This program is designed to train students for careers in editing and copyediting, publicity, marketing, fundraising, educational and public programming, and/or social media on behalf of a major magazine and literary arts nonprofit.

For Los Angeles County residents or students in the Los Angeles Area, we are seeking paid interns in our Social Media department via the Los Angeles Department of Arts and Culture Program. Visit their website to learn about eligibility and requirements.

The social media intern will assist in the planning, drafting, and execution of all LARB social media. The intern will learn skills in social media copywriting, social and site analytics, and developing editorial, fundraising, and event campaigns. In-person or remote, 10-15 hours per week for $17.87 / hour.

Duties include:

-extensive copywriting for promotion of daily web articles
-designing social media graphics
-scheduling on social media management platforms
-monitoring in-app socials
-community correspondence
-putting together monthly site and social readership reports
-developing various social media campaigns
-developing presence on alternate social platforms
use of Loomly, Chartbeat, Office Suite, Canva, Airtable, Slack, and other programs.

Must be able to a total of 400 hours from June 1st, 2025 – March 1st, 2026 per LACDAC requirements.

Salary: $17.87, hourly

Benefits: This is a part-time internship with no benefits included.

Education requirements: None, Bachelor’s Degree

Deadline to apply: April 18, 2025

Documents required to apply: Resume, Cover Letter, College Transcripts

How to apply: Apply via the summer internship application form.

More information on eligibility can be found here.

Communications Coordinator

artsforla on April 8, 2025

Fulcrum Arts champions creative and critical thinkers at the intersection of art and science to provoke positive social change and contribute to a more vibrant and inclusive community. We advance collaboration at the intersection of art and science to impact positive social change on a civic scale through exhibitions, institutional partnerships, interdisciplinary symposia, festivals, residencies, and outreach education Our programming forges deep and lasting connections with artists and the region’s top scientific, research, technological, design, and cultural assets.

The Communications Coordinator is a full-time (40 hours/week), non-exempt position that reports to the Executive and Artistic Director, and will play a major role developing and implementing communication strategies; supporting Fulcrum Arts’ festival, residency, and symposia; the Emerge fiscal sponsorship program (which supports ~85 independent artists, collectives, and arts organizations of all disciplines through fiscal sponsorship, professional development, and administrative services); as well as providing core operating support.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

-Strategically plan and create digital content to be distributed across Fulcrum’s platforms including all social media, the website and newsletter.
-Manage user-facing platforms (websites, online forms, marketing campaigns).
-Develop press releases.
-Serve as primary liaison between Fulcrum Arts staff and communications consultants, including but not limited to, PR consultants, marketing consultants, designers, video editors, and web developers.
-Develop and update all content for Bloomberg Connects.
-Serve as the primary point of contact with Bloomberg Connects team.
Optimize online workflow.
-Develop PR, marketing, social media, and communications strategies.
-Manage PR, marketing, social media, and community outreach.
-Clerical and administrative support.
-Correspondence with artists, vendors, and volunteers as needed.
-Attend meetings with Fulcrum Arts staff.
-Run errands as needed.
-Provide logistical support at events as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

-Proficiency in creating digital content including video production and post-production.
-Knowledge of basic graphic design.
-One to three years of experience working in an administrative capacity.
-1-3 years experience managing communication initiatives across multiple social media platforms
-Detail oriented.
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to details.
-Must have own vehicle and liability insurance.
-Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Figma, and Adobe Creative Suite.
-Knowledge of the local, regional and national arts community required.
-Professional appearance and demeanor.

Fulcrum Arts is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the discretion of the Employer.

Salary: $25, hourly

Benefits:
-Accrual of paid vacation every year
-Paid holiday leave
-Health insurance
-This is a full time, non-exempt position at 40 hours/week
-Fulcrum Arts employees may opt to work remotely with approval from EAD
-Full time employees receive one paid personal day every other Monday

Education requirements: None.

Deadline to apply: May 3, 2025

Documents required to apply:

How to apply: Send materials to “admin@fulcrumarts.org” with the subject line “Communications Coordinator Application” and include the following attachments:
– Cover letter
– CV
– One writing sample, which may include a sample press release or narrative text describing an exhibition, performance, or other cultural program
– Three examples of previous social media posts or advertisements

Direct questions to admin@fulcrumarts.org

Position will be listed until it is filled

Executive Director

artsforla on April 5, 2025

Long Beach Opera seeks an Executive Director who will manage all operations, including marketing, development and production. The Executive Director reports directly to the board of trustees and is responsible for strategy, ensuring the long-term sustainability of LBO. While the Artistic Director and Chief Creative Officer reports to the Executive Director, it is expected that there will be a close collaborative relationship in decision making.

The Organization

Founded in 1979, Long Beach Opera (LBO) is the LA Metro area’s first professional opera company, with a focus on site-specific productions of unusual and rarely performed works, both classical and contemporary. LBO seeks to reach, and shape, a new audience by premiering and commissioning work that expands the boundaries of the operatic form. LBO reimagines operatic classics in ways that reflect contemporary realities, making these works accessible and relevant. Our anchor arts programs include three fully staged productions each year, along with an annual film festival and Opera@School, which produces children’s operas in Long Beach public schools.

LBO’s approach to performance helps to build and launch careers that matter. Our programming reflects the diversity of the Southern California audience, and the artists whose work we present come from the many communities that make up the LA metro area. As an artist-centered organization, we engage the artistic community by seeking out and working with emerging local artists and offering mentoring on all aspects of composition, design and production.

James Darrah, who is also the Director of UCLA’s Opera Program, is LBO’s Artistic Director and Chief Creative Officer. Christopher Rountree, who is also the Artistic Director of Wild Up, is the Music Director.

A member of Opera America, LBO’s annual budget has ranged from $1.5 to $1.9 million in recent years.

Position Responsibilities

Strategic Vision and Financial Oversight
• Collaborate with the Artistic Director and Music Director on season planning, budget development, and ensuring that all artistic and financial decisions will advance organizational goals.
• Work with board members, staff and external constituents to develop a long-range strategic plan for the company.
• Monitor financial performance by developing and managing budgets, identifying new revenue sources, controlling expenses and overseeing financial processes to support decision-making and ensure long-term fiscal health.
• Supervise the preparation and presentation of detailed financial reports and Issue regular updates, reports and strategic guidance to the Board of Directors.
• Work with financial team and senior artistic and production leaders to develop strategies to enhance revenue generation.

Organizational Effectiveness and Revenue Enhancement
• Recruit and supervise key senior team members, fostering a culture of accountability, empowerment and continuous professional growth within the organization.
• Cultivate a supportive organizational culture where staff members feel a strong sense of belonging, trust and shared purpose, encourage collaboration and innovation.
• Seek out new and renewed sources of contributed income, with a particular focus on individual donors and production-specific funding, while motivating board members to leverage their networks and skills.
• Embrace organizational diversity, equity inclusion and accessibility initiatives across all administrative and artistic decisions.

Community Leadership and Educational Engagement
• Serve as a public spokesperson and ambassador, raising awareness and support for the organization’s activities and promoting LBO and its mission. Form relationships with elected officials, state and local government agencies and other community leaders.
• Create opportunities for collaborations with local and regional partners to raise the visibility and cultural presence of LBO.
• Collaborate with the Opera@School team to promote Long Beach Opera’s presence and revenue-generating possibilities with local school districts.
• Direct and expand LBO’s opportunities to engage with more diverse audiences.

Organizational and Administrative Leadership
• Supervise and manage direct reports, including the Directors of Development, Marketing, Production, Administration, and Artistic Production, and consultants as needed.
• Oversee the hiring, supervision and mentoring of all administrative staff, providing opportunities for professional development and growth to support employee engagement, satisfaction and a high level of performance.
• Manage board relations through effective communication, ensuring that board members are fully engaged while identifying and recruiting new board members as part of the Nominating and Governance Committee.

Traits and Characteristics

The Executive Director will be an entrepreneurial, adventurous and strategic leader who leads with creativity and pragmatism. With a collaborative approach to problem-solving, they will be an effective and transparent communicator who is able to resolve conflict and handle challenging situations calmly and with compassion. Embracing a public-facing role, they will be a natural collaborator who forms strong working relationships internally and throughout the community.

Other key competencies include:

Leadership and Teamwork – the ability to organize and influence people to believe in a vision while creating a sense of purpose and direction.

Personal Accountability and Interpersonal Skills – the capacity to be answerable for personal actions while effectively communicating, building rapport, and relating well to all kinds of people.

Diplomacy and Negotiation – the dexterity to effectively and tactfully handle difficult or sensitive issues while listening to many points of view and facilitating agreements between two or more parties.

Goal Orientation – the acumen to set, pursue and attain goals in the face of obstacles or difficult circumstances.

Qualifications

The Executive Director will bring demonstrated leadership experience, ideally with significant experience in opera, music or theater production and administration. A proven track record of success in fiscal understanding and accountability, fundraising and strategic partnership building is essential. They should exhibit exceptional written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including artists, staff, board members, donors, and community partners. The Executive Director will possess a deep commitment to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion. No specific number of years of experience or specific educational credential are required, but love and knowledge of opera, new music and/or theatre is desirable.

Salary: $125,000 – $175,00, annually

Benefits: Health Benefits
Vacation

Education requirements: None.

Deadline to apply: April 14, 2025

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter, references.

How to apply: Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following items for consideration by April 14, 2025:

• Cover letter
• Current resumé
• Names and contact information for three professional references

All documents should be in .pdf format and include the candidates’ name as part of the file name. Submissions should be made to Amaridis Quintana via email at aquintana@longbeachopera.org.

Director of Gallery Learning

artsforla on April 4, 2025

The Skirball Cultural Center seeks a Director of Gallery Learning to oversee a collaborative team that develops and facilitates participatory, affective learning experiences for young people and adults focused on Jewish culture and history, immigration, and Civil Rights. Reporting to the Vice President of Education and Family Programs, year-round, full-time this position is part of the leadership team of the Education Department. The schedule includes weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

The Skirball presents Jewish stories as American experiences to build a sense of shared humanity and strengthen a society where diverse views can be shared respectfully. The organization presents joyful, and sometimes challenging, content in age-appropriate ways to build empathy as an antidote to hate. Programs primarily take place in Skirball galleries, including Visions and Values: Jewish Life from Antiquity to America, Noah’s Ark, and changing exhibitions.

Salary: $85,000 – $95,000, annually

Benefits: 403(b) plan (with employer match)
Health insurance with optional FSA
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid sick leave
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Free entry and access to Skirball programs/exhibits
Parental leave
EAP
Life insurance
AD&D and long-term disability insurance
Free entry to other museums through the museum reciprocity program
Employee discount

Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree

Deadline to apply: May 31, 2025

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter

How to apply: Read full job description here and send resume and cover letter via email to: hr@skirball.org

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Lead Sales Associate

artsforla on April 4, 2025

The Skirball Cultural Center seeks a qualified full-time Lead Sales Associate. Reporting to the Store Manager, this position is responsible for assisting in day-to-day operations in Audrey’s Museum Store and satellite stores.

Salary: $22 – 25, hourly

Benefits: 403(b) plan (with employer match)
Health insurance with optional FSA
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid sick leave
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Free entry and access to Skirball programs/exhibits
Parental leave
EAP
Life insurance
AD&D and long-term disability insurance
Free entry to other museums through the museum reciprocity program
Employee discount

Education requirements: High School diploma

Deadline to apply: April 30, 2025

Documents required to apply: Resume

How to apply: Read the full job description here and send resume by email, to: hr@skirball.org

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Getty Marrow Education Intern

artsforla on April 3, 2025

Overview:
The Getty Marrow Education Intern will report to the Director of Education & Visitor Engagement, working closely with educators and administrators in the Education Department. The intern will play a role in synthesizing archival education programming documentation into cohesive narratives, as well as supporting the program implementation for youth-connected initiatives including Contemporary Art Start— with a focus on the Rebecca Smith Summer Institutes for teachers—recruitment for the MOCA Teen Program, and Family Projects. Internship begins Tuesday, June 10, 2025 and continues for a total of 10 weeks. Schedule is generally working 9:30am – 5:30pm Mondays through Fridays and subject to adjustment to accommodate occasional weekend events.

Cultivating an inclusive work environment that values a range of talent and ideas is top priority for us. Eligibility requirements for Getty Marrow Internships—intended to provide opportunities for outstanding students who are members of groups who are underrepresented in careers related to museums and the visual arts—are outlined below.

Examples of Duties:
ARCHIVAL PROJECT
Review and synthesize key themes emerging from materials in a variety of formats including hard-copy, photographic, video, and digital resources that are part of documenting MOCA’s nearly 40-year history of education programming.
Using these assets, create written content for internal and public storytelling. Examples include lists and descriptions of artist-driven projects, as well as researched narratives on the evolution and context of education programs.

PROGRAM SUPPORT
Assist program staff as needed to plan, execute, and evaluate in-person programming including in-gallery family activities, Contemporary Art Start and its Rebecca Smith Summer Institute for Teachers, and the recruitment and selection process for the MOCA Teen Program.
Assist in ideating, maintaining, and evaluating Family Projects space.
Assist in delivering other programs as available and as needed, such as Bloomberg Connects audio tours, Talking Tours, and/or engaging community organizations.
Attend in-person and online meetings with museum staff and external contacts.

GETTY MARROW INTERN REQUIRED ACTIVITIES
Attend three mandatory Education Events:
Arts Summit (June 23)
Two Learning Community events in July, to be selected by the end of June (two dates will be selected from July 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31)
Submit end-of internship evaluation.

Requirements:
Highly motivated to learn about a variety of methods and practices that encourage people to connect with art in museums.
Self-directed and detail-oriented approach toward independent projects.
Solid written and/or verbal communication skills for online use in a business context.
A “roll-up-your-sleeves” attitude to front-of-house and public-facing tasks.
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in cultural institutions.

GETTY MARROW UNDERGRADUATE INTERNSHIP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Member of a group underrepresented in museums and visual arts organizations, which can include groups defined by–among other things–socioeconomic status, cultural background, physical or other disability, geographical origin and/or any life experiences that add diverse and underrepresented perspectives.
Currently enrolled undergraduate (bachelor’s degree program, associate’s degree program, or a vocational or technical program below the baccalaureate level). Students must have completed at least one semester or two quarters of college by June 1, 2025. Students who graduated the semester or quarter immediately before the internship are also eligible. (Students who are enrolled in a second BA or BS program are not eligible.)
Reside or attend college in Los Angeles County;
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; and
May have previously interned as a Getty Marrow Undergraduate Intern at an organization other than MOCA.

Position covered by MOCA/AFSCME Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement: NO

Physical Demands:
While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent must be able to do the following: sit for extended periods; bend and reach for filing and other job-related functions; climb up and down stairs; bend, stoop, and lift to move and retrieve materials; pull, push, and lift; reach both above and below shoulder height. Specific visual abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to visually inspect work. Manual dexterity to operate computer and other office equipment required. Heavy usage of computers and phones required.

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The Museum of Contemporary Art is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, hairstyle, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms the Museum of Contemporary Art’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices. Details of our equal employment opportunity policies are further explained in Anti-Discrimination & Harassment.

Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.

Salary: $19, hourly

Benefits: Paid sick leave

Education requirements: High School diploma

Deadline to apply: April 30, 2025

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter

How to apply: Apply online here.

Getty Marrow Curatorial Intern

artsforla on April 3, 2025

The Getty Marrow Curatorial Intern will report to MOCA’s Curatorial Assistant, working closely with MOCA’s Chief Curator & Director of Curatorial Affairs and Guest Co-curator, MOCA’s Curatorial Administrator, as well as staff from other departments as necessary. The Curatorial Intern will gain experience in the developmental processes of a thematic exhibition scheduled to open in the fall of 2026 at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA. The intern will assist with object research, compiling a bibliography and exhibition histories, writing and editing artist entries, and more. Throughout the course of the summer, the intern will gain valuable insight into the exhibition and catalogue planning.

Work Hours: 9:30am–5:30pm, Monday through Friday, for 10 consecutive weeks from June–August 2025 (starting date flexible). While this internship is primarily on-site, the selected candidate should be prepared for occasional remote work, which will require a stable internet connection.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Carry out historical, object, and artist research for an upcoming exhibition and publication, including compiling a bibliography and exhibition histories
Assist in writing and editing artist entries for an exhibition catalogue
Update and expand records in the museum’s database (TMS training will be provided)
Draft correspondences to artists, artists’ estates, archives, and museums to seek permission for borrowing works, acquiring images and image rights, as well as for general inquiries
Assist with administrative tasks as needed
Observe and participate in departmental meetings as appropriate
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements:
Possess an interest in modern and contemporary art history, curation, and exhibition planning
A curiosity about museums, collection management, and publications is also preferred
Ability to write clear, concise, and well-researched texts on artists
Interest in rethinking postwar American art history
Excellent communication, research, and organizational skills
Detail-oriented and able to work independently
Ability to use Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Workspace
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in cultural institutions.

GETTY MARROW UNDERGRADUATE INTERNSHIP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Member of a group underrepresented in museums and visual arts organizations, which can include groups defined by–among other things–socioeconomic status, cultural background, physical or other disability, geographical origin and/or any life experiences that add diverse and underrepresented perspectives.
Currently enrolled undergraduate (bachelor’s degree program, associate’s degree program, or a vocational or technical program below the baccalaureate level). Students must have completed at least one semester or two quarters of college by June 1, 2025. Students who graduated the semester or quarter immediately before the internship are also eligible. (Students who are enrolled in a second BA or BS program are not eligible.)
Reside or attend college in Los Angeles County;
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; and
May have previously interned as a Getty Marrow Undergraduate Intern at an organization other than MOCA.

GETTY MARROW INTERN REQUIRED ACTIVITIES
Attend three mandatory Education Events:
Arts Summit (June 23)
Two Learning Community events in July, to be selected by the end of June (two dates will be selected from July 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31)
Submit end-of internship evaluation.

Position covered by MOCA/AFSCME Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement: NO

Physical Demands:
While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent must be able to do the following: sit for extended periods; bend and reach for filing and other job-related functions; climb up and down stairs; bend, stoop, and lift to move and retrieve materials; pull, push, and lift; reach both above and below shoulder height. Specific visual abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to visually inspect work. Manual dexterity to operate computer and other office equipment required. Heavy usage of computers and phones required.

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The Museum of Contemporary Art is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, hairstyle, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms the Museum of Contemporary Art’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices. Details of our equal employment opportunity policies are further explained in Anti-Discrimination & Harassment.

Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.

Salary: $19, hourly

Benefits: Paid sick leave

Education requirements: High School diploma

Deadline to apply: April 30, 2025

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter

How to apply: Apply here.