The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles seeks one, qualified undergraduate student, preferably in
the fields of History, Art History, Education, Social Science, Urban Planning, Museum Studies and other
relevant areas of study, to serve as a summer intern funded by the Getty Grant Program.

ABOUT THE ITALIAN AMERICAN MUSEUM OF LOS ANGELES (IAMLA)
Italian American Museum of Los Angeles is located in the Italian Hall overlooking Olvera Street in
Downtown Los Angeles. Built in 1908, the Italian Hall is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles documents the history and ongoing contributions of
Italian Americans and Italians in the context of our multi-ethnic nation.

INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION:
The majority of the internship will take place at the Italian American Museum's offices in downtown Los
Angeles. Some off site work will be required, as will attendance at four Getty sponsored intern events.
The intern's primary assignment will be to conduct research on the history of Italian Americans and
Italians in Southern California as well as other topics in local history, assigned by supervisor, and assist
with the creation of lesson plans and other curriculum. Intern will receive training cataloging of artifacts
and archival materials as well as collections management, and will spend extensive time with the
IAMLA's collection.

QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT:
The Getty requires that the intern be a member of an underrepresented group in professions related to
museums and the visual arts. Internships are available to currently enrolled undergraduates. The
IAMLA seeks an organized, highly reliable, motivated candidate who demonstrates initiative and a
desire to conduct advanced research and who is interested in education. Applicants with majors listed
above are preferred. All applicants must 1) have completed at least one semester of college by June
2016; 2) be a resident of or attend college in Los Angeles County; 3) possess excellent written and oral
communication skills. Research experience and knowledge/interest in local history and/or Italian
American history preferred.

To apply: send a letter of interest and resume to Marianna Gatto, Executive Director, Italian American
Museum of Los Angeles via info@italianhall.org

Duration: June 13 to August 19, 2016
Hours Per Week: 40 (eight hours each day)
Stipend: $4,000 for the ten-week period
Deadline for Application: 5:00 P.M., May 6, 2016