2019 GETTY MARROW UNDERGRADUATE SUMMER INTERNSHIPS
The Center for the Study of Political Graphics (CSPG) has been awarded a grant from the Getty Foundation to hire two undergraduate students for summer internships: one Media & Design Intern and Archive & Research Intern. Each intern will receive a stipend of $5,700 for a full-time, ten week period between June 3 and August 23, 2019.
Qualification & Eligibility Requirements
Students must:
Be of a group underrepresented in museums and visual arts organizations, including, but not limited to, individuals of African American, Asian, Latino/Hispanic, Native American, Middle Eastern or Pacific Islander descent.
Be currently enrolled undergraduates. Students must have completed at least one semester of college by June 2019. Students graduating in May or June 2019 are also eligible. (Students who are enrolled in a second BA or BS program are not eligible.)
Reside or attend college in Los Angeles County and
Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Students who have previously served as Getty Multicultural Summer Interns at CSPG are not eligible
Internship #1: Media and Design Intern
CSPG is seeking an intern with a major in graphic design, or related experience, to assist with marketing and outreach, to curate content for CSPG’s online platforms, and help design educational and promotional materials. The intern will also have some archival responsibilities, including poster cataloguing and an introduction to exhibition development. Knowledge of Photoshop and/or InDesign would be helpful.
Internship #2: Archive and Research Intern
CSPG is seeking an intern with a background in the humanities, such as art history, history, political science, etc., to research and catalogue historical and contemporary social movement posters, help update CSPG’s online finding aid, and assist with exhibition research and development.
TO APPLY: Please e-mail the following materials to Jerri Allyn at admin@politicalgraphics.org by EXTENDED DEADLINE Monday April 29, 2019. 1) Cover letter with a description of how you meet the requirements for the position. 2) Resume. 3) Contact information for 3 references. Please include name and internship title in the subject line of the email.
[Photo: 2018 Summer Interns, CSPG]