Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internship: Communications (Full-Time)
Overview
Under the guidance of our Senior Communications Manager and External Relations Team, the Armory's Getty Marrow Communications Intern will support the branding, marketing, documentation, and outreach of our public programs, including exhibitions, studio classes, and community events, while learning about accessible design and equitable practices in the working world through real-world experience as a key member of our Communications team.
About the Armory
The mission of Armory Center for the Arts is to nurture our community and its young people by creating, learning, and presenting art to advance equity and social justice. Nonprofit and donor-supported, the Armory is a leader in contemporary art exhibitions and community arts education, delivering vibrant art education programs to children, teens, adults, and families throughout the region. The Armory believes that an understanding and appreciation of the arts is essential for a well-rounded human experience and a healthy community. Our mission's core is a deep commitment to social justice through arts education.
The Getty Marrow Communications Internship will offer the selected undergraduate student the opportunity to:
- Receive training and mentorship from the Armory's External Relations team
- Gain hands-on experience with media and design production
- Gain an understanding of and experience in the daily workings of a multi-disciplinary community-based arts organization
Intern Requirements (as stated by the Getty)
While these internships are intended for students from backgrounds underrepresented in museums and visual arts professions, eligible candidates from all backgrounds may be considered. Candidates shall have the opportunity to demonstrate their interest in museums and visual arts professions and how they might add diverse and underrepresented perspectives, which can include – among other things – socio-economic status, cultural background, physical or other disability, geographical origin, and/or any other life experiences.
Getty Marrow Undergraduate Interns must:
- 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 LA 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.
Candidates are not eligible if:
- They have previously served as Getty Marrow Undergraduate summer interns at your organization
- They have received a prior BA, BS, or higher degree
Qualifications
The ideal candidate is a full-time undergraduate student focusing on media design, photography, film/video, visual arts, marketing, or other communications-related fields. We encourage and support their initiative to develop assets or pursue projects they believe will advance our mission or streamline department operations. We also support the expansion of their media production expertise by diving into Adobe or G-Suite applications they want to learn more about.
Candidates should have most or all of the following attributes:
- Excellent verbal, written, and listening skills
- Understanding the foundational principles of good design
- Be social media savvy (Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin, BlueSky, and YouTube)
- Be proficient in Adobe applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, PremierePro, etc.)
- Have strong video skills (pre-production, production, post-production)
- Have photography and photo editing skills
- Manage multiple tasks in a timely manner
- Follow instructions and ask thoughtful questions
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team both in-person and virtually
- Have a positive attitude and a strong desire to learn
A penchant for social media storytelling, and/or illustration skills are a plus. Previous internships or other relevant experiences in the visual arts are a plus, but not required.
Supervision and Training
The intern will report directly to the Senior Communications Manager and assist the External Relations team by:
- Creating video reels and posts for our social media platforms
- Documenting/editing/formatting short videos and photos to promote our education and exhibition programs on social media and website
- Increasing our social media listening and engagement
- Documenting on-site and off-site programs and events (video and photo)
- Creating print marketing materials (postcards, flyers, etc.)
- Collaborating with the Getty Marrow Exhibitions intern to develop and execute a public program, with guidance from Armory staff and using Armory resources
Duration and Compensation
Getty Marrow Undergraduate Interns must work full-time (40 hours a week, M-F, 9 AM to 5:30 PM), for 10 consecutive weeks beginning no sooner than June 2 and ending no later than August 22, 2025. This internship is intended to be a hybrid of remote and in-person work, with most projects being executed remotely. The exact schedule will be discussed and decided upon prior to hiring. Pay rate is $17.87/hr.
Benefits
- Free Armory art class
- Opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in the real world
- Professional references upon successful completion of your experience
- Class credit (if applicable)
- Training and professional development opportunities
How to Apply
Applicants must submit the following to employment@armoryarts.org with “Communications Internship” as the subject:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Relevant work samples (portfolio/website/Google Folder)
- Contact information for 2-3 three references
Apply no later than Sunday, April 6, 2025. The position will be filled by May 16, 2025.