Opportunities

The Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internship program funds paid summer internships for outstanding students who are underrepresented in museums and visual arts organizations. This can include—among other things—socioeconomic status, cultural background, physical or other disability, geographical origin and/or any life experiences that add diverse and underrepresented perspectives.

Eligibility is limited to currently enrolled first-time undergraduate students (bachelor's degree program, associate's degree program, or vocational or technical program below the baccalaureate level) who reside in or attend college in LA County. Students must have completed at least one semester of college by June 2026 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 may come from all areas of undergraduate study and need not have demonstrated a previous commitment to the visual arts.

Celebrating the work of a duo whose mission centered on design for all, the Charles & Ray Eames Foundation upholds equity, accessibility, and inclusion as core values woven into its fabric. The Getty Marrow Undergraduate Intern will have the opportunity to contribute their unique perspective to our diverse team, which currently includes two former Getty Marrow Undergraduate Interns, all while interacting with and learning from a wide range of people united by a shared passion for the visual arts.

About the Position

The Architectural Preservation Intern will assist with a multitude of different projects that span the work of a small non-profit arts organization, from preventive conservation of the landmark Eames House in alignment with the Getty Conservation Institute's Conservation Management Plan, to the administration of public programs promoting the Eameses's creative legacy in architecture and design. Potential assignments include data-logging and conservation project management, collections management and inventory, welcoming visitors to the house during tours, or assisting with related programs such as exhibitions or architectural sketching sessions in the meadow overlooking the house and the Pacific Ocean.

The ideal applicant is curious, creative, attentive, communicative, organized, reliable, and a team player. Applicants should also be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program and have an interest in architecture, conservation, art history, design, fine art, museum studies, or other related field.

Physical Requirements

The intern should have the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull items weighing up to 25 pounds, and can expect to be both stationary/sitting and active/moving throughout the site during shifts.

Schedule & Compensation

• Full-time schedule of 40 hours per week for 10 weeks June–August 2026. The likely schedule will be Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-5pm.
• This internship offers a stipend of $7,400 for the 10-week program.

Hiring Process

Please send a résumé, letter of motivation, and 2 letters of recommendation with email addresses and phone numbers for each reference to Jacob Newstrom at jacob@eamesfoundation.org. Include "Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internship" in the subject line.

Applications must be submitted no later than 5:30 P.M. on Saturday, April 11, 2026.