Getty Post-Baccalaureate Conservation Internships

Summary The Getty Post-Baccalaureate Conservation Internships aim to increase the number of students from underrepresented backgrounds preparing to enroll in graduate degree programs related to museum conservation. An advanced degree is essential to a conservation career and few programs exist. Applicants often boost their credentials by completing prerequisite courses and undertaking up to thousands of hours of conservation training, usually unpaid. Graduate program administrators say these realities have limited opportunities for underrepresented groups. Launched in 2020 as a pilot program, the Getty Post-Baccalaureate Internships are the first nationwide effort to provide yearlong financial support and hands‑on conservation experience to underrepresented post‑baccalaureates who are preparing to apply to conservation graduate programs. Program Structure: Based on departmental needs, interns will be placed at conservation studios and labs at the Getty Center and Getty Villa in Los Angeles for the first six months of their internships, and then at a Los Angeles-area museum or within a different conservation department at Getty for the second six months of the internship. Areas of focus for the internship may include American Indian collections and artifacts, conservation science, antiquities, sculpture and decorative arts, works on paper, photographs, or books. For the second six months of the internship, placements have been previously offered at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures; the Huntington; the Fowler Museum at UCLA; the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA); and the Autry Museum of the American West. Key Details Grant Amount: $45,500, plus $1,500 towards relocation expenses to Los Angeles and an additional $4,000 towards educational reimbursements, certificate courses in conservation, domestic conservation conference attendance, or other professional-development opportunities related to the internship. Duration: 12 months (September 7, 2027 - August 25, 2028) Schedule: FT Deadline: November 3, 2026 Eligibility While these internships are intended for students from backgrounds underrepresented in the conservation field, Getty encourages eligible candidates from all backgrounds to apply for consideration. Getty is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected trait under the law. Candidates will have the opportunity to demonstrate their interest in museum conservation and how they might add new and underrepresented perspectives, which can include – among other things – socio-economic status, cultural background, physical or other disability, geographical origin, and/or any other life experiences. Candidates must: Be a United States citizen or permanent resident eligible to work in the United States (permanent residents are non-citizens authorized to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis, also known as "green card" holders). Those with DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival) status valid through the internship period are also eligible. Be committed to a career in conservation and possess a strong desire to attend graduate school to further that goal. Be able to demonstrate previous experience in conservation. About The Getty Conservation Institute serves professionals working to conserve the world’s cultural heritage through our scientific research, education and training, field projects, and sharing of our knowledge and expertise. Our work is driven by the values of excellence, innovation, leadership, collaboration, and service. #J-18808-Ljbffr Collectionsthatcare