Employment

Thank you for your interest in seeking employment or an internship with AMOCA.

Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. It is unlikely that any applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role, and AMOCA welcomes and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply for positions at the Museum. The following positions are accepting applications:

Getty Marrow Curatorial Intern – Summer 2026

The Getty Marrow Undergraduate curatorial internship at AMOCA is a consecutive ten-week full-time position. Working closely with our Exhibition Manager and Executive Director, the curatorial intern will assist in exhibition development from the initial concept to execution. This internship is intended for students from backgrounds underrepresented in museums and visual arts professions.

The curatorial intern will assist with exhibition research, condition reporting, artist checklists, reviewing didactics, brainstorming programming, and participating in weekly curatorial meetings. They will also have an opportunity to work with AMOCA’s Education program through tours, workshops, or the Mudmobile. 

This year, the curatorial intern will assist with two exhibitions during deinstall and install: Tōgei: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics and Fractured Foundations. Both exhibitions open in June. After opening these exhibitions, the intern will assist with programming and research planning for upcoming exhibitions for 2026 – 2027. The curatorial intern may also work on Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 exhibitions. This year will be fast-paced, and the intern will learn about intake of work and the installation process for larger exhibitions with outside collections.

We’re looking for:

• A focused, detail-oriented individual
• Someone who is enthusiastic about learning behind-the-scenes curatorial work
• Someone who can manage multiple tasks and stay organized in a busy environment
• Interest in developing exhibition concepts, gallery design, and best practices in object handling
• Interest in documenting, inventorying and cataloging loans, data entry, and artist research

Getty Marrow Eligibility Criteria:

• 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.

Apply by April 3 at 12 PM. To apply, send a resume and cover letter to Pam Aliaga at Exhibitions@amoca.org. 

Work hours are typically Monday through Friday from 9:00am–5:30pm. The internship runs for 10 weeks, June 1-August 21, 2026.

Pay rate: $17.87/hr. This internship at AMOCA is offered through the Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internships program.

Mudmobile Art Instructor (part-time)

The Mudmobile program is a mobile museum program that focuses on creating equitable access to the arts by taking AMOCA’s programming out of the museum to meet students and teachers where they are. The role of the Mudmobile Art instructor is to: lead programs focused on teaching Visual Thinking Strategies; clay working techniques to K-12 grade students; and participate in educational and in-service activities including training sessions and feedback sessions as needed. Assignments may include day, evening, and/or weekend hours, but assignments will, for the most part, take place during a regular school day. Part-time assignments are scheduled on an as needed basis from the “pool” of approved teachers.

Pay Rate: $22/hr. Mudmobile Instructors will be paid for travel time from AMOCA to the program site, set up, instruction time, clean up, and return travel to AMOCA from the program site.

A successful candidate must have past experience teaching or leading groups of students through pre-planned activities and some experience working with clay. They must also be able and willing to travel from the AMOCA to teach on school campuses and in classrooms within a 15-mile radius from the museum.
Ability to drive a van, lift/move materials up to 50 pounds and pass a background check.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

All interested applicants should send a resume and letter of interest to: info@amoca.org

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering at AMOCA is a great way to learn more about ceramics, meet people with similar interests, and share your enthusiasm for ceramic art with visitors. Volunteers are an important part of AMOCA’s culture and an essential part of making our museum a success. Volunteer applications are accepted year-round. Head over to our Volunteer page to read more about opportunities at the museum. Once you’ve completed our online volunteer application and let us know your interests, a staff member will be in touch.

Want to share your love of art with museum visitors? AMOCA’s Docent Program accepts applications on an ongoing basis. Learn more and apply to be a docent here.

Unpaid Internships

AMOCA recognizes that unpaid internships are an equity issue, and is actively looking for funds to support paid internships. If you are interested in supporting paid internships, please contact Jenifer Fleming at jfleming@amoca.org.

Until paid internships are possible, unpaid internships will remain available to persons wishing to gain practical experience in the museum or non-profit sectors in any of the disciplines listed below. AMOCA is accepting applications for internships on a rotating basis. Please send resumé and cover letter to the department manager. Click here for staff contact information.

• Curatorial Internship
• Collections Management Internship
• Development Internship
• Public Relations Internship
• Museum Education Internship
• Retail Internship

Unpaid Internships for Course Credit

Please note that internship applicants are responsible for providing copies of the internship description to their advisors, and for making all appropriate arrangements with their schools to receive credit for internships. Hours vary and are flexible; however, a minimum of 12 hours per week is generally expected to receive course credit.

Please email your resume, letter of interest, written sample, and two letters of recommendation to education@amoca.org.

• Curatorial Internship
• Collections Management Internship
• Development Internship
• Public Relations Internship
• Museum Education Internship
• Retail Internship