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Position Description

Internships are open to students of all nationalities. Individuals from groups underrepresented across the fields of art history, conservation, and museums are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be:

Students currently enrolled in a graduate program* in a field relevant to the internship(s) for which they are applying

OR

Individuals who have completed a relevant graduate degree* on or after January 1, 2024, with postgraduate experience in their field (paid or unpaid)

*Eligible graduate programs include Master of Arts (M.A.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.), graduate conservation certificates, or an international equivalent

Internships are full-time for twelve months from September 13, 2027 through August 25, 2028, and include a $52,500 stipend, $1,500 towards relocation expenses, and up to $3,000 to support research travel.

Four internships are available in the area of Built Heritage/Architecture:

GCI: Buildings and Sites, African American Historic Places, Los Angeles Project (AAHPLA)

African American Historic Places, Los Angeles Project (AAHPLA) is a collaborative project with Los Angeles City Planning, Office of Historic Resources (OHR) to identify, protect, and celebrate the city’s Black heritage. The project provides the opportunity to rethink historic preservation policies and processes to better support social justice and equity goals and offers a potential model for future initiatives related to other communities in Los Angeles and beyond. The intern will work with the GCI and City to contribute to the project in areas such as community engagement, the development of neighborhood preservation strategies, and potentially project dissemination and training components. Aiming to encourage greater diversity in the conservation profession, graduates from backgrounds that are traditionally underrepresented are encouraged to apply. Additionally, the ideal candidate will demonstrate a keen interest in and commitment to conserving African American heritage. More information on AAHPLA can be found here.

GCI: Buildings and Sites, Archaeological Site Conservation and Management Initiative (ASCM)

The Archaeological Site Conservation and Management Initiative (ASCM) engages in research, training, dissemination, and field projects to answer needs of the field including capacity building, impacts of climate change, and preventive conservation measures such as shelters and reburial, all with the aim of translating theory into practice. The intern’s responsibilities will encompass a range of activities supporting research, implementation measures, monitoring and evaluation, and assisting in the creation of dissemination content. The intern will also support field projects currently being developed.

GCI: Buildings and Sites, Conserving Modern Architecture Initiative (CMAI)

The Conserving Modern Architecture Initiative (CMAI) aims to advance the conservation of modern built heritage internationally. The intern may be involved in a variety of projects, including assisting in the implementation of a hybrid in-person/online training course on conserving modern architecture, assisting with bibliographic research, and contributing to publications, dissemination, and the broader work of the initiative. More information on CMAI can be found here.

GCI: Buildings and Sites, Earthen Architecture Initiative (EAI)

The Earthen Architecture Initiative offers the intern an opportunity to collaborate with architects, engineers, and conservators while contributing to ongoing international projects and strategic research. Through involvement with the Seismic Retrofitting Project in Peru, the intern will gain a comprehensive understanding of historic earthen heritage, including seismic vulnerabilities and the challenges of retrofitting, monitoring, and maintenance. The intern will also contribute to the development of educational resources for the International Course on the Conservation of Earthen Architecture and support research for the Initiative’s future strategy, engaging specifically with climate change adaptation and disaster risk preparedness. Additionally, they will gain experience working on large-scale international initiatives and collaborating with diverse stakeholders at the international level. Candidates with a background in heritage conservation and experience with earthen buildings are preferred, along with strong research skills, basic understanding of structural engineering concepts, and familiarity with design and construction tools. More information about EAI can be found here.

A full list of the GCI’s Buildings and Sites department’s projects can be found here.

Company/Organization Description

Graduate Internships are offered in the four programs of the J. Paul Getty Trust—the Getty Museum, the Getty Conservation Institute, the Getty Research Institute, and the Getty Foundation—and in Getty Publications, Getty Digital, Communications, and Development. Placements are typically available in areas such as curatorial, education, conservation, research, publications, web and new media, public programs, digital projects, and grantmaking.

Pay Range (Annual): $46,000 – $60,000
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Paid Internship

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