Hoffmitz Milken Center for Typography [HMCT] 2026 Getty Marrow Intern

ArtCenter College of Design is searching for an experienced Hoffmitz Milken Center for Typography [HMCT] 2026 Getty Marrow Intern to join our team.

The salary range for this position: $21.14 - 21.14

Final salary is based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.

About ArtCenter
Founded in 1930 and located in Pasadena, California, ArtCenter College of Design is a global leader in art and design education and has had an international reputation for its rigorous, transdisciplinary curriculum, faculty of professionals, strong ties to industry, and commitment to socially responsible design. ArtCenter is a private nonprofit fully accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).

Every position at ArtCenter plays an important part in carrying out the cultural values, goals, strategic vision, and mission of the College. This includes upholding and cultivating an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

The internship must be completed over 10 consecutive weeks between June 1 and August 21, 2026. The Intern will work 8-hour workdays, including breaks, from 9 AM to 5 PM (with flexibility) Monday through Friday. The position pays $21.14/hr. for 35 hours per week. The internship will take place in the 950 S. Raymond facility at ArtCenter’s South Campus,. The Intern will be required to participate in educational events presented by the Getty Foundation, including an Arts Summit on June 22, 2026, and two Learning Community Events (selected from among July 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, and 30).

The internship must be completed over 10 consecutive weeks between June 1 and August 21, 2026. The Intern will work 8-hour workdays, including breaks, from 9 AM to 5 PM (with flexibility) Monday through Friday. The position pays $21.14/hr. for 35 hours per week. The internship will take place in the 950 S. Raymond facility at ArtCenter’s South Campus,. The Intern will be required to participate in educational events presented by the Getty Foundation, including an Arts Summit on June 22, 2026, and two Learning Community Events (selected from among July 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, and 30).

Essential Functions

• Research and write an academic paper exploring Vernon Simpson's professional background and chronicle the history of his press, located in Los Angeles. The Intern will be responsible for researching all possible connections between the LA design community and Simpson and contact those still living in the area for possible interviews.
• Based on the research paper, the Intern will assist with the planning and installation of an exhibition in the HMCT Storefront Gallery and our Showcase Displays, to open at the end of July or early August 2026.
• Intern will assist with implementing public programming relevant to the exhibition, scheduling outside speakers, and creating a social media campaign to generate publicity surrounding the exhibition and its associated events.

• Intern must be a current student who has completed at least one semester or two quarters as a full-time undergraduate in either a bachelor’s degree program or an associate’s degree program by June 2026; OR must have graduated the semester or quarter immediately before the internship begins;
• Attend college in or be a permanent resident of Los Angeles County; and
• Be a United States citizen or permanent resident (non-citizen authorized to live and work in the United States permanently). Students with DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival) status valid through the internship period are also eligible.
• Intern must be able to operate a variety of office equipment and experience with MS Office Suite

The following are ineligible for consideration:

• Students who have previously served as a Getty Marrow Undergraduate Intern at ArtCenter;
• ArtCenter staff members and relatives of its staff or members of its Board of Trustees;
• Students who have received a prior BA, BS, or higher degree prior to the past semester or quarter; and
• Students pursuing a second BA or BS degree. 

The conditions herein 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 to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with frequent interruptions and distractions; extended periods of time viewing computer monitor; interactions with other individuals. Due to the nature of the work environment, there is regular exposure to fumes, chemicals, dust and noise.

Physical: The position is performed in an office and various campus settings. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office or move around campus; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 10 pounds); to operate modern office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Regular and consistent attendance are required for most positions.

Vision: Must be able to have the visual capacity to perform activities such as preparing and reading reports, viewing a computer terminal and other normal office work with or without correction.

Hearing: Must be able to communicate effectively in the course of normal office communication or exchange ideas with or without correction.

Diversity Statement
ArtCenter is fully committed to fostering a culture that values diversity, equity, inclusion, access and belonging not only in vision but in practice. Our path forward is predicated on our belief that multiple points of view, life experiences, ethnicities, cultures and belief systems are essential to academic and creative excellence. We strive to learn more about difference while respecting the rich diversity in our world, attending to important questions about racial injustice and decolonizing our curriculum. Our campus environment must be vigilant in supporting the full participation of students, faculty, and staff of every race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, socioeconomic status and political viewpoint.

Equal Opportunity Employer
ArtCenter is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants on the basis of race (including hair texture and protective hairstyle), color, religion (includes religious dress and grooming practices), sex/gender (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and/or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition (genetic characteristics, cancer, or a record or history of cancer), military or veteran status, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental and physical, including HIV/AIDS, cancer, and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for family care or medical leave, age (over 40), criminal background (Fair Chance Act), reproductive health decision-making, off-duty and off-premises cannabis use, or any other actual or perceived characteristic protected by applicable state or federal law. Equal employment opportunity is extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including without limitation, recruitment, hiring, upgrading, learning and professional development, promotion, compensation, benefits, leave of absence, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of ArtCenter and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of ArtCenter. Applicants who wish to request an accommodation for a disability may contact the Office of Employee Experience and Engagement at (626) 396-2470.

Applicant Rights (Prior Cannabis Use)
ArtCenter will not request information from an applicant relating to the applicant’s prior use of cannabis. ArtCenter will not use information obtained from a criminal history about an applicant or employee’s prior cannabis use, unless ArtCenter is permitted to consider that information under applicable law.

Employment At-Will
All employment with ArtCenter is for an unspecified term and is “at-will.” Employees are free to resign at any time, with or without reason, and with or without prior notice. Similarly, ArtCenter has the right to terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without prior notice. This “at-will” employment, which includes the College’s right to transfer, discipline, demote, or change the conditions of employment with or without cause and with or without prior notice, cannot be modified, amended or waived by any oral or implied agreement, and may be modified or altered only by an express individualized written employment agreement signed by both the employee and the College president

ArtCenter Employees have a Mandatory Duty to Report 
All employees who know or have reason to know of allegations or acts that violate ArtCenter’s Title IX Policy prohibiting discrimination, harassment, retaliation, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual violence, dating violence, and stalking shall promptly inform the , Title IX Coordinator or designee, or the Associate Dean of Students or designee. Faculty, who have a mandatory duty to report, are required to disclose all information including the names of the parties, even where the person has requested their name remain confidential.

Pursuant to the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), all employees who know of or have reason to suspect child abuse or neglect involving alleged victims under age 18 shall promptly inform local law enforcement or the county welfare department.

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