What are the responsibilities and job description for the Getty Marrow Public & Community Engagement Intern position at The Huntington?
About Us
At The Huntington, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to support and promote the appreciation of the humanities, the arts, and botanical science. The Huntington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law.
The Huntington
Founded in 1919, The Huntington is a collections-based research and educational institution open to the public, housing world-class library, art, and botanical collections. Its mission is to support research and promote education in the arts, humanities, and botanical science and to display and interpret its extraordinary resources for diverse audiences.
The Culture
Here we are committed to the highest of standards in all that we do – from preserving and protecting the collections, to exhibitions, educational and scholarly programming, visitor and reader services, and beyond. Achieving excellence across these pursuits requires a diversity of perspectives, expertise, experience, and methodologies.
At The Huntington, our organizational Culture is shaped by the following core values: Intellectual curiosity, Collaboration, Stewardship, Belonging, and Integrity.
About the Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internship Program
Since 1993, the Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internship program has provided substantive, full-time work opportunities to 3,200 undergraduates, exposing them to potential careers in the arts. Aiming to encourage greater diversity in the professions related to museums and the visual arts, the program funds internships at cultural organizations across Los Angeles, including at the Getty Center and the Getty Villa. The Foundation's support enables organizations to host students in full-time, paid internships for ten weeks during the summer.
The internships are intended for outstanding students who are members of groups underrepresented in careers related to museums and the visual arts. Students gain experience in key areas such as curatorship, conservation, education, publications, and related programmatic activities. Candidates are sought from all areas of undergraduate study and are not required to have demonstrated a previous commitment to the visual arts.
About The Internship
The Public and Community Engagement Intern will work directly with the Associate Director of Public and Community Engagement to support public programs across The Huntington's three collecting areas: Art, Library, and Botanical. The intern will gain insight into the development, planning, and implementation of programs for diverse audiences. In addition, they will support multigenerational activities related to the landmark institution-wide initiative "THIS LAND IS...," a series of exhibitions, programs, and installations commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
As a capstone, the intern will help shape a future multigenerational drop-in program by researching possible organizations and proposing activities. They will participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions, contribute original ideas and feedback, and present their research to the Education Division at the end of the internship. Working hours are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., 37.5 hours per week.
The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, and comfortable working in a fast- paced, collaborative environment. This is an 10 week, full-time opportunity, perfect for someone who is interested in pursuing a career in Museum Education, Community and Visitor Engagement, or Public Programming. Tentative Internship Dates: June 1, 2026 - August 7, 2026, with flexibility between weekdays and weekends as needed.
Applicants Must
Candidate Requirements and Experience
Working Conditions
Interested Applicants Must Complete An Application Form And Submit The Following Documents Through Our Employment Page. You Will Have The Opportunity To Upload Your Personal Statement & Resume As a Single PDF In One Portion Of The Application. You Will Then Have An Opportunity To Upload Additional Documents In The “My Experience” Section
In a SINGLE PDF
At The Huntington, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to support and promote the appreciation of the humanities, the arts, and botanical science. The Huntington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law.
The Huntington
Founded in 1919, The Huntington is a collections-based research and educational institution open to the public, housing world-class library, art, and botanical collections. Its mission is to support research and promote education in the arts, humanities, and botanical science and to display and interpret its extraordinary resources for diverse audiences.
The Culture
Here we are committed to the highest of standards in all that we do – from preserving and protecting the collections, to exhibitions, educational and scholarly programming, visitor and reader services, and beyond. Achieving excellence across these pursuits requires a diversity of perspectives, expertise, experience, and methodologies.
At The Huntington, our organizational Culture is shaped by the following core values: Intellectual curiosity, Collaboration, Stewardship, Belonging, and Integrity.
- Intellectual Curiosity: Knowledge, lifelong learning, and a spirit of inquiry are at the core of our mission and organizational culture.
- Collaboration: Teamwork and a collaborative attitude are important at all levels of The Huntington. We foster relationships internally among our departments and externally with organizations throughout the community.
- Stewardship: We are committed to the care and development of our collections, our financial and physical resources, our staff, and our community.
- Belonging: We strive to attract and maintain a workforce of individuals with diverse talents, backgrounds, and perspectives. Our organizational culture promotes a sense of welcome, inclusion, and connection.
- Integrity: We value respect and honesty, working to fulfill our mission with honor and ethical principles.
About the Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internship Program
Since 1993, the Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internship program has provided substantive, full-time work opportunities to 3,200 undergraduates, exposing them to potential careers in the arts. Aiming to encourage greater diversity in the professions related to museums and the visual arts, the program funds internships at cultural organizations across Los Angeles, including at the Getty Center and the Getty Villa. The Foundation's support enables organizations to host students in full-time, paid internships for ten weeks during the summer.
The internships are intended for outstanding students who are members of groups underrepresented in careers related to museums and the visual arts. Students gain experience in key areas such as curatorship, conservation, education, publications, and related programmatic activities. Candidates are sought from all areas of undergraduate study and are not required to have demonstrated a previous commitment to the visual arts.
About The Internship
The Public and Community Engagement Intern will work directly with the Associate Director of Public and Community Engagement to support public programs across The Huntington's three collecting areas: Art, Library, and Botanical. The intern will gain insight into the development, planning, and implementation of programs for diverse audiences. In addition, they will support multigenerational activities related to the landmark institution-wide initiative "THIS LAND IS...," a series of exhibitions, programs, and installations commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
As a capstone, the intern will help shape a future multigenerational drop-in program by researching possible organizations and proposing activities. They will participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions, contribute original ideas and feedback, and present their research to the Education Division at the end of the internship. Working hours are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., 37.5 hours per week.
The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, and comfortable working in a fast- paced, collaborative environment. This is an 10 week, full-time opportunity, perfect for someone who is interested in pursuing a career in Museum Education, Community and Visitor Engagement, or Public Programming. Tentative Internship Dates: June 1, 2026 - August 7, 2026, with flexibility between weekdays and weekends as needed.
Applicants Must
Candidate Requirements and Experience
- Be currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate in either a bachelor’s degree program or an associate’s degree program. Students must have completed at least one semester or two quarters of college by June. Students who graduated the semester or quarter immediately before the internship begins are also eligible. (Students who are enrolled in a second BA or BS program are not eligible.)
- 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 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.
Working Conditions
- The intern will be working alongside a team in a shared office space.
- Will occasionally walk around campus, indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Stipend: $7,400 total, to be paid out hourly.
- Discounts for staff in The Huntington Store and restaurants
- Access to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions
- Free passes each month to welcome family and friends to visit the grounds
Interested Applicants Must Complete An Application Form And Submit The Following Documents Through Our Employment Page. You Will Have The Opportunity To Upload Your Personal Statement & Resume As a Single PDF In One Portion Of The Application. You Will Then Have An Opportunity To Upload Additional Documents In The “My Experience” Section
In a SINGLE PDF
- Personal Statement describing how you meet the requirements for the position
- Resume
- Two letters of recommendation from professional references.