To apply: Please send a cover letter, CV, with at least two professional references, and writing samples to opportunities@theicala.org, including the name of the position in the subject line.
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As a key member of the fundraising team at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, the Advancement Officer helps to lead the design, management, and execution of the museum’s annual fundraising program, with a strong focus on direct cultivation and solicitation of individual donors and members at all levels. They work closely with the Executive Director and Director of Development to set annual targets and strategic long-term priorities for the development department, in support of ICA LA’s mission, vision, goals, and objectives.
The Advancement Officer for Individual Giving must have extensive knowledge of museum Development operations and systems. This position administrates the museum’s two major donor groups—Curator’s Council and Fieldwork Council—and the two upper-level membership circles—Angeleno Collective and 7th Street Collective. This position also manages a personal portfolio of individual supporters and proactively identifies and engages new prospective donors for ICA LA. Additional duties include being a core member of the team for the planning and execution of ICA LA’s fundraising events, opening celebrations, all cultivation events, and patron travel program.
Internship Dates: June 17–August 23, 2024 Application Deadline: April 15, 2024
Beginning in June, the museum will host one Getty Marrow Learning & Engagement Internship—providing an opportunity to immerse an undergraduate student in the responsibilities and daily operations of an active programming department. The internship will be comprised of both on-site and remote work. The museum’s programs cover a broad scope of activities and communities served— exhibition programs, K-12 classroom projects, panels and lectures, artist-led workshops, bilingual family events, live performances, and digital resources, among others — which the intern will assist in producing. The intern will provide critical research and administrative support to the Learning & Engagement Department, and will learn important skills in program production, including artistic research and community engagement methodologies; liaising with museum staff on logistical procedures; on-site event management; visitor services; and fundraising strategies. The intern will be directly supervised by Asuka Hisa, Director of Learning & Engagement, and the Learning & Engagement Coordinator.
Eligibility: The internships are intended for outstanding students who are members of groups underrepresented in museums and visual arts organizations, including but not limited to individuals of African American, Asian, Latino/Hispanic, Native American, and Pacific Islander descent.
Eligibility for the internships is limited to currently enrolled undergraduates who reside in or attend college in Los Angeles County. Students who have completed at least one semester of college or have completed their degree by June 1, 2024 are eligible to apply. Candidates can be from all areas of undergraduate study and are not required to have demonstrated a previous commitment to the visual arts.
To apply: Please submit a cover letter, CV, and 2 references to learning@theicala.org by for before April 26, 2024. The position’s work period will be June 17 to August 23, 2024. Applicants must be enthusiastic and interested in the museum’s mission, programming, and diverse audiences. Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills; an attention to detail; an ability to multitask, and basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office) are required. Working knowledge of graphic design, social media, and multimedia (audio/video) content a plus (Adobe Creative Suite).
Applicants are encouraged to visit www.theicala.org to learn more about the museum’s upcoming exhibitions and programs, active partnerships, and institutional history.
Internship dates: June 3–August 9, 2024 Application deadline: April 15, 2024
Beginning in June, the museum will host one Getty Marrow Undergraduate Curatorial Internship. Over the course of a 10-week period, the intern will have an opportunity to participate in an active curatorial department working on various contemporary art exhibitions and their related publications and programs. The internship will involve working both on-site and out in the field and will require the intern to become familiar with ICA LA’s present and upcoming exhibitions, as well as Los Angeles’ larger contemporary art landscape. The intern will provide critical research support to the Senior Curator, while learning important processes and developing meaningful skills related to the production and presentation of exhibitions and publications such as curatorial research methodologies; exhibition writing and interpretation strategies; drafting and routing loan requests; liaising with the exhibition production team (including the registrar and exhibitions manager); supporting with external curators, artists, writers, and collaborators; coordinating external project-related communications; budgeting; advance planning and external affairs; and public programs. In doing so, the intern will gain in-depth exposure to museum operations. The intern will be directly supervised by Amanda Sroka, ICA LA Senior Curator, with support from Caroline Ellen Liou, Curatorial Associate.
Eligibility: The internships are intended for outstanding students who are members of groups underrepresented in museums and visual arts organizations, including but not limited to individuals of African American, Asian, Latino/Hispanic, Native American, and Pacific Islander descent.
Eligibility for the internships is limited to currently enrolled undergraduates who reside in or attend college in Los Angeles County. Students who have completed at least one semester of college or have completed their degree by June 1, 2024 are eligible to apply. Candidates can be from all areas of undergraduate study and are not required to have demonstrated a previous commitment to the visual arts.
To apply: Please submit a cover letter, CV, 2 references, and brief writing sample (less than 1500 words, preferably on an art-related topic) to exhibitions@theicala.org on or before April 15, 2024. The internship work period will be June 3 to August 9, 2024. Applicants must be enthusiastic about, and interested in, the museum’s mission, programming, and diverse audiences and demonstrate a dedication to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access. An interest in contemporary art and basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office) are required for internship candidates; excellent writing, communication, organization, and research skills are preferred, along with knowledge of graphic design, social media, and multimedia (audio/video) content.
Applicants are encouraged to visit www.theicala.org to learn more about the museum’s upcoming exhibitions and programs, active partnerships, and institutional history.