In partnership with the Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internship Program
The Social and Public Art Resource Center (SPARC) is accepting applications for a Getty Marrow Communications and Public Programs Intern. This position provides valuable experience with one of Los Angeles’s longest-standing community-based arts and social justice organizations. This position is a 10-week paid, full-time internship for undergraduate students from June 1st to August 7th, 2026.
About SPARC
SPARC creates public artworks and programs that empower communities and advance movements for justice and equity. Founded in 1976 on the belief that art can serve as a powerful vehicle for social change, SPARC’s mission is to produce, preserve, and promote activist and socially engaged art while fostering artistic collaborations that uplift communities facing marginalization. Through public artworks, exhibitions, and community programs, SPARC creates spaces for civic dialogue and collective storytelling. The organization is also dedicated to creating and preserving murals that explore the most pressing social and political issues of our time. Learn more at www.sparcinla.org.
About the Internship
The ideal candidate for the Getty Marrow Communications and Public Programs Internship at the Social and Public Art Resource Center (SPARC) will have a strong interest in Chicana/o/x art, the history of muralism in Los Angeles and beyond, digital storytelling, and the intersections of art and social justice.
This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to learn about the communications and public engagement work of a community-based arts organization dedicated to socially engaged public art.
The intern will support SPARC’s Communications Specialist and Development Manager in maintaining and expanding the organization’s digital presence, sharing organizational history, and engaging the public with a focus on updating SPARC’s website as a central platform for documenting public programs. This work will include improving how SPARC’s programs and projects are presented online, organizing and publishing website content, and supporting the creation of social media content connected to SPARC’s upcoming 50th Anniversary.
In addition to this work, the intern will gain broader hands-on experience across SPARC’s communications and public engagement activities. Projects will include supporting podcast production, contributing to digital storytelling and communications materials, and helping document and promote SPARC programs and events across multiple platforms. Through these activities, the intern will gain exposure to the communications functions of a community-based arts organization while working alongside experienced staff and participating in initiatives connected to SPARC’s programs and anniversary activities.
This is a paid, on-site, full-time (40 hours per week) summer internship based at SPARC in Venice, California. The internship will run for 10 weeks, from June 1 to August 7, 2026. Interns will receive a stipend of $7,400 (approximately $18.50/hour) for the full 10-week period.
Eligibility requirements
● Be currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student in a bachelor’s or associate’s degree program and have completed at least one semester or two quarters of college by June 2026.
● Students who graduate in the semester or quarter immediately preceding the internship are also eligible.
● Students enrolled in a second BA or BS degree program are not eligible.
● Attend college in Los Angeles County or be a permanent resident of Los Angeles County.
● Be a United States citizen or permanent resident (non-citizen authorized to live and work permanently in the United States, also known as a "green card" holder).
● Students with DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) status valid through the internship period are also eligible.
Program Requirements
In addition to completing assigned projects during the summer, Getty Marrow Undergraduate Interns must:
● Work on-site full-time for 10 consecutive weeks (no more than 40 hours per week; approximately 400 hours total).
● Attend three mandatory Getty Marrow Education Events, including:
○ The Arts Summit
○ Two Learning Community events
● Submit an end-of-internship evaluation.
Required Qualifications
● Interest in arts, culture, community engagement, and the role of art in social justice movements
● Interest in Chicana/o/x art and the history of muralism in Los Angeles and beyond
● Experience using social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn
● Experience with digital tools used to create and share online content (such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar platforms)
● Experience using platforms such as WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, or similar website and content management systems
● Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences and platforms
● Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Preferred Qualifications
● Experience editing video or audio content using tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audacity, Adobe Audition, or GarageBand
● Experience creating or distributing digital newsletters using platforms such as Mailchimp or Constant Contact
● Experience adapting content across multiple platforms (websites, social media, and digital media)
● Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS for minor website formatting or troubleshooting
To apply please email a résumé and cover letter to info@sparcinla.org with the subject line:
Getty MUI Communications and Public Programs Intern by Monday, April 13th.
