Undergraduate Job Opportunities

Department: Visitor Experience
Classification: Part-time / Hourly

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2025-2026 Academic Year:

Gallery Guide

Department: Visitor Experience

Classification:  Part Time / Hourly | 5 - 15 hours per week

Quarter: 2025 – 2026 Academic Year (Starting Summer 2025 or Fall 2025)

Compensation: $16.50/hour

Position Summary

As a member of the Visitor Experience Department, Gallery Guides report to the Visitor Experience Program Manager. Gallery Guides work on-site at Langson IMCA’s interim museum space at 18881 Von Karman Avenue and ensure the safety of the artwork on display while helping visitors have a meaningful and enjoyable museum experience.

This is a public-facing position, and Gallery Guides regularly and actively engage with visitors, providing insight and enhancing the public’s experience. Guides are expected to welcome visitors to the interim museum, answer questions its exhibitions and programs, engage visitors in casual and educational conversations, and educate guests on gallery policies. Gallery Guides play a vital role in shaping the visitor experience by observing guest interactions and sharing key insights with Visitor Experience supervisors. Their valuable observations on visitor behavior, trends, and frequently asked questions help enhance museum operations and engagement strategies.

Guides will receive training on all relevant subjects; a background in art or art history is not required. Experience with customer service (e.g. service jobs in food, retail, etc.) is preferred but not required.

Gallery Guides are scheduled on a quarterly basis and are expected to work at least one five-hour gallery shift per week. Shifts are organized in morning (9 am – 2 pm), afternoon (12 pm – 5 pm), and all-day (9 am – 5 pm, + 30-minute unpaid lunch) turns. Shift start- and end-times are flexible to accommodate class schedules.

Applicants can choose to start Summer 2025 (June 17 – August 30) or Fall 2025 (September 18).

This opportunity is open to registered UC Irvine undergraduate and graduate students only.

Location

18881 Von Karman Ave, Suite 100

Irvine, CA 92612

Langson IMCA’s 2,500 square foot interim museum operates on the main level of the Airport Tower building at Von Karman Avenue in Irvine. The museum organizes three exhibitions per year and include works from the museum's permanent collection and on loan from private lenders and institutions; Gallery Guides work limited hours during the three-week period in between exhibitions.

Travel times from campus:

Car – 8 minutes via Campus Drive

Bike – 15 minutes via Campus Drive

Walk – 45 minutes

Bus – 20 minutes*

*OCTA Bus 178  (Huntington Beach - Yorktown and Golden West) departs at Campus-University Center and stops at Von Karman-Martin. Weekdays only.

To apply

Submit résumé and cover letter via Handshake (Job #9838460), or by email to Sebastián Vizcaíno Cortés, Visitor Experience Program Manager, at avizcain@uci.edu by May 17, 2025.

Museum Immersion Program

Classification:  Part Time / Hourly | 32 hours per week (in-office three days per week)

Quarter: Summer 2025 (June 24 - September 12)

Compensation: $16.50/hour

About the Program

Langson IMCA offers a 12-week internship during the summer to UCI undergraduates which provides a hands-on experience in museum operations, working alongside professionals in departments such as Collections, Curatorial, Marketing, and Education.

This immersive experience is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the museum world while tailoring projects to individual interests and academic goals. Students will also participate in weekly lunches with staff, embark on behind-the-scenes field trips to renowned museums, and receive valuable career-readiness training.

The program requires 32 hours a week starting June 24 through September 12. The position requires working in the office Tuesday through Thursday and working remotely on Friday.

Description of Departments

• Collections - creates and maintains the official records for all artworks in the museum’s permanent collection, oversees all artworks entering and leaving the museum, and is responsible for the care of the collection.
• Curatorial - responsible for researching and curating exhibitions, organizing related public programming, and researching and building the permanent collection. Through these programs, the aim is to deepen student, faculty and community connections with and around California art.
• Education - a public-facing team that develops and delivers engaging public programs, leads school museum visits, and fosters community connections by participating in various community engagement events. These efforts create meaningful learning experiences, connect diverse audiences and deepen public engagement with California art.
• Marketing - develops and executes comprehensive strategies to engage the UCI community and broader audience, promoting the museum's programs and exhibitions through various channels including social media, events, and content creation.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student at UCI with a strong academic record
• Interest in museums, arts administration, or related fields
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with a team
• Strong writing and research skills, with attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

To apply

• Specify two departments of interest
• Submit a resume and cover letter
• Application deadline: April 25, 2024

All materials to be submitted through Handshake job posting (Job #9790768)

UCI Graduate Student Researcher

Department: Curatorial

Classification:  Full Time / Hourly | 40 hours per week (in-office 3 days a week)

Quarter: Summer 2025 (possible academic year extension 2025-2026, 20 hours per week)

Compensation: Starting at $33.11

Position Summary:
The Curatorial Department at UCI Langson Institute and Museum for California Art (Langson IMCA) is accepting applications for a Graduate Student Researcher (GSR). The GSR will participate in activities including, but not limited to, the responsibilities listed below:

• Conducts research on objects and artists in Langson IMCA’s collection for curatorial projects, conservation initiatives, or public programs.
• Supports all aspects of exhibition research, development, and implementation through interdisciplinary engagement with various academic fields of study (e.g., arts, humanities, sciences, education) and outreach to cultural institutions, such as archives, libraries, artist estates, galleries, historical societies, etc.
• Assists with writing and editing exhibition-related materials, including interpretive wall texts and other exhibition-related didactic resources
• Contributes to the development and organization of the museum’s archives and rare books collection on California art and history
• Identifies and researches artists of relevance to the museum’s mission and collection
• Provides organizational support and handles sensitive and highly confidential information

 GSRs are to participate actively in the conduct of research, as described below:

• Research and collect data through complex techniques and procedures, library research, structured interviews, or other project specific methodology.
• Collect, interpret, synthesize, and analyze data/information.
• Schedule, organize, and report on status of research activities.
• Plan and modify research techniques, procedures, tests, equipment, or software management.
• Prepare materials for Human Subjects Committee review.
• Prepare interview questions.
• Recruit and/or interview subjects.
• Summarize interviews.
• Maintain accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary.
• Summarize project/research results.
• Assist in preparation of materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations.
• Prepare progress reports for the PI and/or funding agency.
• Write and edit materials for publication and presentation.
• Conduct literature reviews.
• Prepare other articles, reports, and presentations.
• Assist in monitoring the project budget.
• Manage and respond to project-related email.
• Collaborate with lab/team members.
• Sanitize and maintain lab space.
• Other duties and responsibilities.

This opportunity is open to registered UCI graduate students only. Must be able to work full-time during the 2025 summer quarter. If employment is extended to the academic year, GSR must be able up to work up to 20 hours per week during Fall, Winter, and/or Spring quarters 2025-2026.

To apply

Submit resume and cover letter to Michaëla Mohrmann, PhD, Assistant Curator, at m.mohrmann@uci.edu by April 30, 2025.

Department: Curatorial
Classification:  Temporary / Full-time (Summer) and Part-time (Academic Year) / Hourly

Quarter: Summer and Academic Year 2024 - 2025

Position Summary:
The Curatorial Department of UCI Langson Institute and Museum for California Art (Langson IMCA) invites UCI undergraduate students to apply to its full-time worker positions for the summer of 2024 (July - August). Langson IMCA operates in a hybrid mode (on-site Tuesday through Thursday and remote Mondays and Fridays) from 9 AM to 5 PM.

Langson IMCA’s Curatorial Department develops exhibitions, publications, public programs, and academic engagement initiatives, among other projects. The department also oversees the development of Langson IMCA’s archives and conducts research on artworks in the permanent collection. Student workers will have the opportunity to learn about day-to-day curatorial responsibilities and museum best practices while working closely with Langson IMCA’s curatorial staff and staff from other departments, including Collections, Exhibitions, Visitor Experience, and Education.

Primary duties include, but are not limited to,

• exhibition development,
• conducting basic, entry-level research tasks with oversight by curatorial staff
• supporting collection research projects led and conducted by curatorial staff
• cataloging
• archive maintenance,
• and drafting of interpretive materials for internal and external use.

Additionally, the position includes opportunities to visit art storage & other local museums with staff, write a post for social media, and participate in art related and professional development workshops.

The ideal candidate is motivated, detail oriented, meticulous in gathering and entering information, and comfortable with computer work. The start date will be the week of June 25 and requires a minimum of 32 hours a week during the Summer. The position requires working in the office Tuesday through Thursday and working remotely on Friday.

Preferred requirements: The ideal candidate is inquisitive, detail-oriented, organized, and a strong writer.

This paid position is open to any UCI undergraduate students pursuing an Art History major or an Art History minor. Exceptional applicants from other School of Humanities majors or the School of the Arts will also be considered.

To apply

Submit resume and cover letter to Michaëla Mohrmann, PhD, Assistant Curator, (m.mohrmann@uci.edu) or apply via Handshake (Job #8961328) no later than June 15, 2024.

Department: Education and Community Engagement
Classification:  Part Time / Hourly | 4 - 10 hours per week

Quarter: Summer and Academic Year 2024 - 2025

Compensation: $16/hour

Position Summary:
As a member of the Education and Community Engagement Department, the part-time UCI Student Museum Art Educator reports to the Associate Director of Education and Community Engagement. They collaborate with a team of museum educators and teaching artists to help build relationships with partner K-12 schools and UCI. They help Langson IMCA build knowledge on California Art, art education, STEAM, 21st-century learning and pedagogy through collaboration and programs.

The Student Museum Art Educator also assists in developing and implementing the Saturday Open House event for partner classroom teachers to introduce Langson IMCA's K-12 programs and the Teacher Resource Guides derived from the exhibitions on display which serve as the museum's K-12 art curriculum.

This opportunity is open to registered UCI undergraduate and graduate students only.

Candidates must have access to a car or transportation to travel to and transport art supplies to off-site partner schools and artmaking workshops.

To apply

Submit resume and cover letter to Yomna Shadoufa, Senior Education Coordinator, at yshadouf@uci.edu or apply via Handshake (Job# 89960505).

Keep an eye on the Huntington Library and Gardens Job Site for the most up-to-date opportunities!

Currently (as of April 2025), these are some of the positions that they have available:

• Visitor Services Representative
• Public Programs Assistant, Activity Cart
• Botanical Intern, Experiential and Teaching Gardens

There aren't any positions available right now (April 2025), but keep an eye on this job site for opportunities at the Broad Museum in Los Angeles!

Keep an eye on this job site for LACMA for opportunities that pop up!

Currently (as of April 2025), these are some of the positions that are listed:

• Research Assistant in American Art
• Assistant Conservation Scientist
• Donor Advisor
• Individual Giving Coordinator
• Education Assistant
• Visitor Services Associate

Check out this job site for the Autry Museum in Los Angeles for opportunities that pop up!

Currently (as of April 2025), these are some of the positions listed:

• Gallery Officer
• Museum Teacher
• Preparator I/II (on call)

Paid summer internships at museums and visual arts organizations in LA for college students from backgrounds underrepresented in the arts. Interns must be permanent residents of LA County. Candidates from all backgrounds may apply, but the internship program is intended for students from groups underrepresented in careers related to art conservation, museums, and/or visual arts organizations. 

Summer positions are available each year at Getty (the Getty Center in Brentwood and Getty Villa in Malibu) and at over 50 LA-area museums and visual arts organizations.

The internships are full-time (40 hours/week) for a consecutive 10-week work period between the months of June and August and receive a stipend of $6,925. There are two mandatory educational components of the internship: an Arts Summit and two Learning Community events.

For further information, see 
https://www.getty.edu/projects/getty-marrow-undergraduate-internships/

Students wishing to intern at the Getty Center or Getty Villa must apply directly to Getty. Students wishing to intern at one of the many participating LA arts organizations must apply directly to that organization.

For a full list of participating LA arts institutions and their opportunities this summer, see 
https://www.getty.edu/projects/getty-marrow-undergraduate-internships/apply-internships-LA/

Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center is located in Anaheim and showcases a plethora of interesting and unique exhibits in art, history, contemporary culture, and science. They also host concerts, workshops, walking tours, poetry readings, and family events. 

Here are the two types of internships you can apply for (job descriptions are linked at the bottom):

Regular Muzeo Internship Program (not paid, but you can apply for an undergraduate SFIAH internship stipend):

• Customized to YOUR interests. If for instance, you are a graphic designer, you can do mainly graphic design for Muzeo.
• Every intern is trained in a variety of different tasks including guest services, events, installation, etc.
• The museum is open Wednesday-Sunday, so you would work with them on when to schedule your 60 internship hours in that time frame.

Internships Through the City of Anaheim (paid opportunity):

• The City of Anaheim has established a grant to fund internships at Muzeo!
• Internship Details:
  • Work Wednesday-Sunday 10:30am-5:30pm (maximum of 30 hours per week)
  • 6 month-long internship
  • Pay: $16-18 per hour
• Requirements:
  • Must reside in Anaheim (they are somewhat flexible with residence requirement, so you can still apply if you live in Orange County)
  • Must be currently unemployed
  • Must be 16-30 years old
• Notes:
  • They have all types of positions and are currently looking for graphic design interns and social media & marketing interns to start this summer in June.
  • They have an “Curatorial Assistant” intern position, which is 12 months long and is great for hands-on exhibition experience. If you do this one through the City of Anaheim, it starts in October, but if you do it through the regular Muzeo internship program, it can start earlier (for information on that, reach out to Samar Elaraby, samar@muzeo.org).

To Apply:

 To apply for either type of Muzeo internship, you can send the following to Samar Elaraby (samar@muzeo.org):

• Cover letter detailing your interest in the position, your background with museums and art history in general, and your goals for the future
• Resume

Once Samar receives your materials, the next step would be an interview via Zoom.

Links to Job Descriptions:

• Curatorial Assistant
• Education Assistant
• Guest Services Internship
• Guest Services/Graphic Design Paid Internship (through City of Anaheim, starts June)
• Social Media & Marketing Paid Internship (for 6 months)

Segerstrom’s summer intern program is an excellent opportunity and you should consider applying! Applications open in Springtime usually. See the website for more details. 

They offer the following summer positions:

• Development Operations
• Education
• General Marketing
• Public Relations & Communications
• Special Events

Please direct specific internship/application questions to Interns@scfta.org!