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2026 Getty Marrow Audience Engagement Intern

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

F/T Non-exempt Internship

UNIT

Exhibitions

APPLICATION DEADLINE

04/16/2026

OPEN DATE

03/13/2026

Position Summary:

The Getty Marrow Audience Engagement Intern will work closely with the Vice President of Exhibitions and Art Director and focus on supporting JANM’s new permanent exhibition, In the Future We Call Now: Realities of Racism, Dreams of Democracy. This reimagined exhibition promises to provide contemporary context for the journey of Japanese Americans, spanning immigration, WWII incarceration, through to contemporary issues. By combining cutting-edge scholarship with immersive exhibits and programming, this exhibition will engage and inspire audiences in a way that resonates with today’s societal challenges. The Getty Marrow Audience Engagement Intern will play an integral role within the Exhibitions Unit as the Museum prepares to reopen its Pavilion. Immersed in the dynamic process of bringing the institution’s new permanent exhibition to life, the Intern will collaborate closely with multiple departments to ensure a seamless and engaging visitor experience.
 

Intern Stipend: $7,400 gross stipend for Full-Time (40 hours/week),10 consecutive weeks. 

Dates of Internship: 10 consecutive weeks, in-person, from June 15 – August 21, 2026. Temporary, Full-Time (40 hours a week).  Monday–Friday schedule. Require occasional evening & weekend hours. 

See below for more details and criteria.

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The mission of the Japanese American National Museum it to promote understanding and appreciation of America’s ethnic and cultural diversity by sharing the Japanese American experience. The Japanese American National Museum is the largest museum in the United States dedicated to sharing the experience of Americans of Japanese ancestry.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Working closely with the VP of Exhibitions and Art Director, they will develop innovative tools and resources to deepen audience connection with the exhibition. They will take the responsibility in creating an orientation for volunteers and visitors, and in operationalizing the exhibition’s interactive and media-based components. This includes training staff to operate these features effectively, ensuring that the visitor experience is both meaningful and smooth.
  2. Throughout the Internship, the Getty Marrow Audience Engagement Intern will strengthen their research and writing skills while learning the fundamentals of designing and producing interactive elements. They will gain hands-on experience with the software programs used in exhibition development and will learn how to create presentations and mock-ups to communicate ideas and train stakeholders. The goal of the Getty Marrow Audience Engagement Internship is to give the Intern the opportunity to enhance the audience experience and provide opportunities for audiences to connect with the Japanese American experience. 
  3. Capstone project
  4. Attends regular department and weekly one-on-one meetings with supervisor
  5. Provide support for JANM’s Natsumatsuri Family Festival (Saturday in August) 

This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Incumbent will perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions outlined above.

 

Criteria for Intern Candidates:

The internship opportunities are intended for students from backgrounds underrepresented in museums and the visual arts professions, Eligible candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply for consideration. In addition, each intern applicant must meet the following three (3) eligibility criteria: 

  1. Be currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student in a bachelor’s or associate degree program and have completed at least one semester or 2 quarters of college by June 2026. Students who graduated the semester or quarter immediately before the internship begins are also eligible.
  2. Attend college in or be a permanent resident of Los Angeles County.
  3. Be a US citizen or permanent resident eligible to be legally employed in the US. Students with DACA status valid through the internship period are also eligible.

Additionally, please note that:

  • Students who have previously served as Getty Marrow Undergraduate Interns at the Japanese American National Museum are not eligible for consideration. 
  • Students enrolled in a second BA or BS or higher degree program are not eligible. 
  • Finally, staff members, and relatives of staff or board members are not eligible.

Education

High School Diploma. Be currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate (bachelor’s or associate degree program) and have completed at least one semester or two quarters of college by June 2026.

Attend college in or be a permanent resident of Los Angeles County.

Students enrolled in a second BA or BS program are not eligible.

Experience/Knowledge

Interest in Museum Education and Audience Engagement work preferred. Previous experience in developing interactive activities for a museum gallery is beneficial. Willingness to learn and apply new skills. Strong proofreading skills. Professional phone manner is essential. Ability to discern how to prioritize, plan, and manage tasks according to firm deadlines, clearly communicate delays, and respond to request in a timely manner is required. Being able to work well in a team as well as working independently is imperative. Demonstrated commitment and flexibility in order to ensure a high level of quality service. Ability to adjust and provide appropriate action when unanticipated need arises. Knowledge of Japanese American history and culture a plus.

Communication

Has excellent communication and negotiation skills. Must be able to provide courteous and effective service to co-workers, volunteers, and the general public. Is able to read, write, and comprehend routine reports and correspondence, including safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals. Is able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group format and large group format. 

Computer

Is Computer literate, Internet savvy, and experienced with MS Office and Google Suite is required. Experienced using scanners, photocopiers, and printers required. Familiarity with Asana and Adobe Creative Suite is beneficial. Accuracy and attention to detail are essential.

Math

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning

Ability to act on own initiative, making consistently sound decisions. Must be able to comply with institutional policies and procedures. Ability to perform effectively under conditions of fluctuating workload. Ability to make practical decisions and solve problems, adapt to change and communicate effectively. Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and articulate challenges and request support where needed. Reliable follow-through on assigned projects in a complete, well conceived, and timely manner. 

Physical

The physical demands described here 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 functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The Audience Engagement Intern will have their own desk in the Exhibitions office. They will have a computer with access to the JANM network, internet, a scanner, photocopier, and printer. They will have access to Adobe Creative Suite, Digital Printing, and a host of art production tools. The intern will be in a location approximately 10 feet away from the primary supervisor. They will also have access to a clean space to produce physical artworks and comps of ideas as they would be seen within the exhibition. 

 

The Getty Marrow Audience Engagement Internship at the Japanese American National Museum is a Temporary, Full-Time Internship position from June 15 to August 21, 2026. Please note, however, that this is an at-will position, meaning that your employment may be terminated at any time, with or without notice, and with or without cause. There is, in other words, no guarantee that you will be employed until any date in the future, Including August 21, 2026.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports To: C. Hanami, Vice President of Exhibitions and Art Director

Positions Supervised: None

Salary Range

$7,400 gross stipend for Full-Time (40 hours/week), 10 consecutive weeks