Overview

The Getty Marrow Education Intern will report to the Education Design and Technology Manager, working closely with educators and administrators in the Education Department. The intern will be involved in the processing and analysis of data from the CAS program and synthesizing that information 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 Monday, June 1, 2026, and continues for a total of 10 weeks. The schedule is generally working 9:30 am – 5:30 pm Mondays through Fridays, and is subject to adjustment to accommodate occasional weekend events.

Cultivating an inclusive work environment that values a range of talent and ideas is our top priority. 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.
Hourly Wage: $19.73 per hour

Duties and Responsibilities

• DATA ANALYSIS:
  • Review and classify data from Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) coaching sessions with teachers who participated in the Contemporary Art Start program.
  • Summarize years of detailed notes to facilitate identification of program patterns and outcomes.

• PROGRAM SUPPORT

  • Assist program staff as needed to plan and execute in-person programming, including in-gallery family activities, Contemporary Art Start and its Rebecca Smith Summer Institute for Teachers, Sunday Studio, 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:
    • 2026 Arts Summit. Monday, June 22, 2026, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
    • Learning Community Hub events on two of the following dates: July 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, or 30, 2026. Learning Community Leaders will announce two dates by the end of June.

• 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. Candidates from all backgrounds will be considered.
• 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, 2026. 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.

Application:

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.

Please submit your resume and cover letter here.