Paid Internships and Work Study

2025-2026 marks the 33rd consecutive year of paid internships at the Williamson Gallery. Each year, the gallery offers various internships made possible by generous donors, including C. Jane Hurley Wilson ’64 and Michael G. Wilson, the Getty Foundation, Peggy Phelps, the Sarah La Fetra Ludwick Preservation Fund, and Elizabeth Turk ’83.

As well as organizing exhibitions and caring for the collection, interns at the Williamson Gallery explore different career possibilities in the arts. Field trips have included visits to the American Museum of Ceramic Art, the Broad, the Huntington, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Getty, and the UCLA Hammer Museum of Art, where the interns have interviewed curators, critics, and conservators.

Information on academic year work study opportunities at the Williamson appears below.

Summer 2024 Interns: Getty Marrow Curatorial Intern Clark Louis, Getty Marrow Conservation Intern Jojo Wren, Getty Marrow Collections Intern Ray Olalde, and Wilson Arts Administration Intern Maren Arther

WORK STUDY POSITION

GALLERY ASSISTANT

What the Role Encompasses

This position offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the day-to-day operations of the Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery. It is ideal for students interested in museum studies, art history, arts or museum education, public programs, visitor services, art handling, exhibition preparation, and related careers in the arts. Gallery Assistants may help with public engagement, daily operations, and/or educational initiatives, supporting the Visitor Services Associate, the Exhibitions and Collections Manager, and/or the Curator of Academic Programs and Collections as needed.

Job Responsibilities

Greet and engage visitors
Share information about the Gallery’s history and current exhibitions
Distribute promotional materials
Assist with the opening and closing of the Gallery
Monitor facilities and report any maintenance needs (e.g., restrooms, kitchen supplies, book inventory)
Assist with the development of social media content for exhibitions
Support the Collections & Exhibitions Manager with deinstallation, cleaning, painting, and preparation between shows
Support the Visitor Services Associate with Gallery maintenance and visitor engagement
Attend and assist with Gallery events, including occasional evening and weekend functions
If interested, assist the Curator of Academic Programs and Collections with public tours
Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Open to all grade levels
Interest in visual arts, museum/gallery work, arts administration, or related fields
Initiative in greeting and engaging visitors
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Reliable, punctual, and professional
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Comfort with or willingness to learn basic social media tools

Job Requirements

Must qualify for work study
Must be available to work occasional evenings and weekends
Available during Gallery hours, Wednesday to Sunday, 12 – 5 PM
Ideally available all academic year, September 12 – May 8, 2025

How to Apply: By August 29, 2025 at 5 pm, please send the following to Margalit Monroe at [email protected]:

1. Cover letter describing your interest in the internship as well as your relevant academic and work experience

2. Completed application form

3. Resume

For more information, call Margalit Monroe at (909) 607-4690 or e-mail [email protected].