Getty Marrow Undergraduate Intern-Exhibition

The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County (NHMLAC) include the Natural History Museum in Exposition Park and La Brea Tar Pits in Hancock Park. They operate under the collective vision to inspire wonder, discovery, and responsibility for our natural and cultural worlds. The museums hold one of the world’s most extensive and valuable collections of natural and cultural history—more than 35 million objects—used for groundbreaking scientific and historical research, and community engagement. From NHM’s opening in 1913 as the very first museum in Los Angeles, the organization has entered an exciting new era of transformation with building projects and campaigns, exhibitions, community outreach and impactful audience engagement.
   

NHMLAC’s values—adventurous, inclusive, authentic, and intentional—guide our work and visitor experience, committing us to foster a welcoming, safe and respectful workplace environment where innovation and collaboration thrive and every team member can contribute their unique perspectives to advance our mission. NHMLAC seeks candidates who are aligned with our values and priorities, and are passionate about connecting science with the vibrant and diverse communities we serve throughout Los Angeles.
   

The NHMLAC is seeking a Getty Marrow Undergraduate Intern, Exhibition Development (GMU Intern) for our Exhibitions department. The GMU Intern will help the Exhibition Developers create engaging new exhibitions for NHMLAC. Project work will involve leading the development of a new exhibit on microplastics, assisting with object and image research for an exhibition on the Channel Islands, prototyping concepts with visitors, writing new labels, and working with Exhibition Designers to conceptualize visually captivating layouts. No previous museum experience is required, but the GMU Intern must have strong research and writing skills and be able to work independently as well as in large, diverse teams. The GMU Intern will get real world experience developing new exhibitions as well as incredible educational opportunities from both NHMLAC and the internship’s sponsor, the Getty Foundation.
   

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to: 

• Lead conceptual research for new exhibition on microplastics.
• Assist with research and label writing for new exhibitions.
• Conduct image research for exhibition on Channel Islands.
• Assist Exhibition Developers in conducting prototyping and visitor evaluation for exhibitions.
• Other duties as assigned by Exhibitions Developers and departmental needs.

This position has the following requirements: 

• 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 2026. Students who graduated after April 1, 2026 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.
• 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.
• Be able to complete the full 10 consecutive weeks of the internship. The GMU Intern can select one of the following internship periods:

• June 1 to August 7, 2026
• June 8 to August 14, 2026
• June 15 to August 21, 2026 

NHMLAC is a nonprofit organization committed to fostering a workplace and public environment that uplifts Kindness, Fairness, Openness and Dignity. These values extend not only to our employees, but to our guests, local community, and organizational partners. If you are interested in this position, we encourage you to apply!
   

The hourly rate for this position is $18.47 an hour with excellent benefits. This is a full-time temporary, non-exempt position.  

Please submit a pdf of a cover letter no more than one page long and a pdf of a current resume no more than 2 pages long. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled or until April 1, 2026. Interested candidates please visit www.nhmlac.org/careers-our-museums  and click the link of the position for which you are interested or go directly to the online application.