Graduate Intern

Graduate Intern

Open To: Graduate students in art, art history, museum studies and cultural studies

Stipend: $32,000 for the 9-month period (37.50 hours a week)

Deadline: Applications must be received by January 30, 2026; decisions will be made by March 31,

2026

The Norton Simon Museum offers graduate students the opportunity to work with curators and

collections staff on a range of exhibition, research and object-oriented projects. This nine-month

paid internship is centered on the Museum’s outstanding art collections and presents a valuable

opportunity to gain curatorial experience. The internship takes place onsite at the Norton Simon

Museum.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting curators and registrars with preparations for temporary exhibitions and permanent collection displays
• Conducting research on the collections
• Contributing to collections management and conservation projects
• Contributing to digital projects
• Writing wall labels, newsletter articles and other didactic materials
• Responding to public inquiries

Strong research and writing skills are required; reading proficiency in a second language is helpful.

Physical Requirements:

This position may require moderate lifting, stretching, reaching, and bending. Ability to lift up to 15

pounds.

Schedule:

Position is scheduled to work 37.50 hours per week onsite, between Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. –

5:30 p.m.

How to apply:

Interested applicants should send cover letter, CV, one writing sample and completed Internship

Application to Intern_application@nortonsimon.org.

All applicants will be notified by March 31, 2026. No phone calls please.

Employment is contingent upon proof of legal status to work in the United States.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Norton Simon Entities* provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and

employees. The Norton Simon Entities do not unlawfully discriminate or tolerate harassment on the

basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability,

reproductive health decisionmaking, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex,

gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender

identity, gender expression, age (forty years of age and over), sexual orientation, military and

veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation.

The Norton Simon Entities make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and

employees and for religious observances and practices. This policy applies to all areas of

employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, termination, training, promotion,

compensation, benefits, transfer, and social and recreational programs.

The Norton Simon Entities are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of

diversity and inclusion in its workforce.

*The Norton Simon Entities are composed of the following: Norton Simon Museum of Art at

Pasadena and the Norton Simon Art Foundation. Employment may be with either, or both, of these

entities.