Getty Marrow, Tour Research and Programming Intern, Summer 2025 (Gold Rising)

Title

Getty Marrow, Tour Research and Programming Intern, Summer 2025 (Gold Rising)

Description

Department: Museum Education & Public Engagement Department

Reports to: Senior Manager, In-Gallery Programs

Job Type: Seasonal

Job Classification: Hourly (Non-exempt)

Workplace Location: Los Angeles – Academy Museum

Summary/Objective:

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is seeking an organized, enthusiastic intern to assist the Education and Public Engagement team. The intern will assist the In-Gallery Programs team with creating and implementing a robust calendar of museum programming and public tours around the upcoming temporary exhibitions that cover film genres such as horror, classic Hollywood, and global cinema. Areas of programming will focus on tour development and gallery discussions, as well as additional museum public programs such as the Gallery Spotlight conversation series, large multi-activation museum education days, and additional weekly programming.

To support this work, the intern will be involved with a wide range of activities including design and creation of visitor-focused tours and engagement, assisting in planning Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility initiatives within intergenerational audiences among in-gallery programs, and conducting thematic, title, and filmmaker-specific research. Other responsibilities include assisting with writing web copy and notes, assets research, and other public programs preparation, as needed. Candidates should possess excellent writing, research, and organizational skills, and keen attention to detail.

Upon completion, the intern will better understand best practices and approaches to museum education and visitor engagement as well as working collaboratively to plan and implement museum programming for diverse audiences.

This is a limited-term internship position beginning in June 2025 through August 2025. The hourly wage for this role is $17.87.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• The duties of the Intern will consist of but not be exclusive to supporting the design and creation of in-gallery and studio activities, assisting the department in planning out Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work around youth and family programs, as well as assisting in-gallery and public programs with archival research through the Academy Film Archive, Margaret Herrick Library, and other outside sources.
• Conduct thematic, title, and filmmaker-specific research; supporting web copy, assets, and notes; and other public programs preparation, as needed.
• assist with creating and implementing a robust calendar of ongoing and new museum programming that includes in-gallery and film screenings around the upcoming exhibitions on specific film genres as well as the current Cyberpunk: Envisioning Possible Futures Through Cinema exhibition on view through 2026 and the upcoming Jaws: The Exhibition set to open on September 14, 2025.
• May assist with administrative duties and office support. This includes assisting with logistical arrangements for visiting filmmakers and artists for public tours and programming.

Required Competencies:

• B.A. (in progress) in film studies, ethnic studies, media studies, world history, art history, museum studies, curatorial studies, or related fields are welcome to apply. Previous museum experience is not necessary for this internship.
• Community college students and undergrads interested in gaining museum-related experience are encouraged to apply.

Physical Demands:

• If in-person work is possible during the internship, you must be able to remain in a stationary position for periods of more than 2 hours and move up to 25 lbs.

Required Vaccination: Full vaccination against COVID-19 is required, including any booster vaccinations as applicable. Exception:Medical and religious accommodations approved by the Office of People & Culture.

This internship is part of the Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internship Program, which encourages greater diversity in the professions related to museums and the visual arts. The Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internship program in Los Angeles supports substantive, full-time summer work opportunities for college undergraduates from backgrounds that have traditionally been underrepresented in the arts. To learn more, please visit:

CLICK HERE to learn more about Getty Marrow.

This internship is also part of the Academy’s Gold Rising program, an 8-week internship enhancement program that incorporates learning opportunities including an intensive two-day orientation, weekly panels, exclusive networking events, workshops, screenings, and mentorship opportunities with Academy members.

CLICK HERE to learn more about Gold Rising.

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Position Requirements



Full-Time/Part-Time

Seasonal

Position

Getty Marrow, Tour Research and Programming Intern, Summer 2025 (Gold Rising)

Location

Los Angeles

About the Organization

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is a global community of more than 10,000 of the most accomplished artists, filmmakers and executives working in film. In addition to celebrating and recognizing excellence in filmmaking through the Oscars, the Academy supports a wide range of initiatives to promote the art and science of the movies, including public programming, educational outreach and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.


EOE Statement

The Academy is committed to equal opportunity in employment and to creating and valuing diversity in its workforce. Maintaining a diverse workforce is important to the Academy. The Academy enforces a strict policy that prohibits discrimination in hiring, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, or termination, whether on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation or genetic information. This includes a workplace that is free of all forms of harassment. Also, to help foster diversity, the Academy uses programs that ensure fairness of opportunity, pay, and growth to all applicants and employees. Every employee of the Academy is required to follow this policy and to preserve the Academy’s commitment to diversity.

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