2026 Getty Marrow Undergraduate Summer Internship 

The Los Angeles Conservancy’s education programs teach students and adults to see beyond the traditional concept of “landmarks” to understand neighborhoods and buildings in a context that emphasizes the role of history, culture, and community. The Education Intern assists with the Conservancy’s Student and Family Programs and upcoming efforts related to community-focused tours in different neighborhoods across L.A. County. Interns with a strong interest in education, history, cultural and historical preservation, architecture, teaching, and community engagement are encouraged to apply.  

Intern Duties   

• Assist with the planning, teaching, and staffing of summer Student Programs, including The Heritage Project, a three-week intensive for high school students.  

• Conduct preliminary research, resource gathering, and community networking on behalf of a special fall campaign focused on the role historic preservation plays in relation to housing.  

• Assist with the staffing of the Last Remaining Film Series in June. Schedule will be adjusted for weekend hours.  

• With staff, research and develop curriculum and programs suitable for 3- to 12-grade students highlighting historically significant buildings/neighborhoods, including but not limited to residency workshops with East L.A. schools and Community Leadership Boot Camp: Next Generation. 

• Miscellaneous research and administrative work as needed.  

Supervision, Nature of Training, & Workspace  

The Student and Family Program Coordinator will provide direct supervision of the intern’s work. The intern, as with all members of the education department, answers to the Director of Education.   

The intern will work a Monday through Friday 40-hour week with some weekends and after-hour work required. During the month of June, the intern may work a predominantly Tuesday through Saturday/Sunday work week. Flexible hours and the ability to work a hybrid schedule are a must.  

Special Note: The intern will work a hybrid schedule with approximately 50% in-office time and 50% remote. A personal computer with a camera and access to the internet are required. A schedule will be determined upon hiring.  

The intern will gain experience researching, creating and teaching educational programs for students and adults, supporting educational events that reach audiences through various learning styles, and evaluating program efficiencies. In addition, the Education Intern will participate in many aspects of the Conservancy’s daily operations, including staff, board, and department meetings and planning sessions. The intern will gain experience working with volunteers, be immersed in a collaborative team environment, and learn how the departments in a nonprofit organization work together to carry out a mission.  

 The intern will receive a $7,400.00 stipend.  

The Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internship requirements stipulate that:  

• While these internships are intended for students from backgrounds underrepresented in museums and visual arts professions, the Getty encourages eligible candidates from all backgrounds to apply for consideration. The Getty is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected trait under the law. Candidates are sought from all areas of undergraduate study at any higher education institution—community college, trade school, and public and private university—and are not required to have demonstrated a previous commitment to the visual arts. Candidates will 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.  

• Candidates 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. 

Note: Students can participate in the program multiple times but must intern at a different organization each summer.  

To Apply  

Email the below items to: Chantal Santoyo, Student and Family Program Coordinator: csantoyo@laconservancy.org  

• Cover letter explaining your interest in education and/or heritage conservation, teaching, public programming, or civic engagement. Include a description of how you meet the requirements for the position (found at https://www.getty.edu/projects/getty-marrow-undergraduate-internships/)  

• Current resume  

• Contact information for two references (teacher, former employer, etc.)  

Please title each document with the following format: document name_first_last name. For example, Resume_Charlie_Smith. Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

The application deadline is Friday, April 10, 2026. 

The Los Angeles Conservancy seeks an organized and dynamic individual to support the organization’s administration. This is a full-time, non-exempt position, reporting to the Director of Operations.  

The Administrative Assistant provides support for the day-to-day administrative functions of the Los Angeles Conservancy.  

Founded in 1978, the Los Angeles Conservancy is a nonprofit organization providing historic preservation advocacy and education throughout Greater Los Angeles. With approximately 4,500 member households, the Conservancy has the largest membership of any local historic preservation organization in the U.S. The Conservancy has a staff of sixteen and a budget of over $3 million. 

Beyond the skills listed below, our ideal candidate has a genuine passion for historic buildings and the value they bring to our communities. We are looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative team environment 

JOB DUTIES

Administration 

• Serve as the main point of contact for all constituent inquiries via phones, email and walk-in traffic 

• Pick-up and process all mail, scanning and sending to different departments  

• Assist bookkeeper with check-processing, reinforcing organizational financial integrity and internal controls 

• Manage organization-wide calendar by adding, updating events, and distribution of calendar invites to staff 

• Help prepare and support Board and committee meetings by assembling reports, maintain meeting RSVPs and take minutes at board meetings  

• Coordinate the procurement of office equipment and supplies  

• Maintain all shared office technology (printers, laptops, iPads, Projector, etc.) and ensure they are ready for use  

• Support the Conservancy’s safety policy and act as the Conservancy’s representative to the building for emergency preparedness 

• Support the functions of the website troubleshooting various issues constituents have and providing proactive support  

• Maintain general office housekeeping (kitchen organization, conference room, storage unit, etc.)  

• Help setup and create forms (surveys, applications, etc.) in Form Assembly 

• Assist Director of Operations with ad hoc data clean up and entry projects  

• Provide support and assistance to the President & CEO

• Manage special projects and additional assignments as organizational needs arise. 

Membership  

• Manage the weekly processing of new and renewing memberships, including data entry and the distribution of acknowledgment letters 

• Prepare and send all gift memberships, gift certificates, merchandise or in honor donation notifications as needed 

• Coordinate and implement all fulfillment activities to ensure that members receive premiums and benefits  

• Maintain donor records and gift histories using customized Salesforce CRM database; work with the Director of Operations on best practices 

• Manage all auto-renew memberships by processing monthly charges and following up on any declined payments 

• Follow-up with constituents about declined transactions or credit card processing issues 

• Support bi-annual direct mail campaign 

• Maintain materials inventory for membership operations (brochures, stationery, premiums, forms, etc.) and premium/merchandise inventories; monitors expenditures; and provides input to Director of Development for budget monitoring and planning 

Special Events 

• Responsible for processing all payments for Annual Benefit and Preservation Award Celebration 

• Produce and send acknowledgements for all payments  

• Provide administrative support to individual departments for events 

• Assist in the production and administration of Conservancy events by coordinating correspondence with attendees, including ticket information and processing  

 Required Qualifications and Skills 

• High School Diploma 

• 1+ years of administrative or office experience supporting day-to-day operation, preferably in a nonprofit setting  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general digital literacy 

• Exceptional customer service and problem-solving skills 

• Detail-oriented approach to data entry, record-keeping and workflow organization 

• Strong situational awareness; able to anticipate shifting priorities and provide proactive, self-directed support 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; professional and welcoming demeanor 

• High level of discretion and sensitivity when handling confidential information 

Preferred Skills 

• Familiarity with any of our core platforms (Salesforce NPSP, Asana, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Form Assembly, WordPress, and/or Soapbox Engage)

• Bilingual (English/Spanish preferred)

Physical Demands 

• Prolonged computer use and occasional standing or walking for events and site visits

• Ability to occasionally move objects up to 20 lbs. (e.g., event materials, office boxes, etc.)

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

This position is a hybrid of both remote and onsite and will require you to be in the downtown Los Angeles office three days a week. Will need to work occasional evening and weekend meetings and events.   

Benefits 

Excellent benefits including health, dental, and life insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with 5% match (after one year of continuous employment); paid holidays and vacation. Starting Hourly Rate $23.50 -$25.50 

To Apply 

Email cover letter and resume to jobs@laconservancy.org with “Administrative Assistant Application” in the subject line. Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 

The Los Angeles Conservancy is committed to diversity as a core value. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. To read more about our commitment to DEI please read the L.A. Conservancy’s Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.