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Located in Little Tokyo, the historic heart of the Japanese American community, the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC) was founded in 1972 as the dream of visionary Issei and Nisei (first- and second-generation) Japanese Americans to create a permanent center where arts and culture come alive and flourish.

JACCC’s pursuit of artistic excellence is driven by our commitment to preserve and showcase traditional Japanese arts and to contemporize them as an expression of our heritage within the diversity of cultures found throughout Los Angeles County. Our in-person and virtual exhibitions, events, performances, programs, and festivals showcase Japanese art forms such as flower arranging, bonsai, tea ceremony, calligraphy, and cuisine, ensuring their vitality for future generations.

The 2026 Getty Marrow Visual Arts Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting exhibitions, archives, and special events that integrate both contemporary and traditional Japanese art forms. Working closely with staff from the Cultural & Visual Arts department, the intern will learn the programmatic and technical aspects involved in presenting visual and cultural exhibitions while providing day-to-day administrative and programmatic support.

Throughout the summer, the intern will work with archival collections and receive an introduction to archival procedures, principles, and artwork handling methods. They will also immerse themselves in traditional Japanese cultural practices, including tea ceremony, flower arranging, and calligraphy, while assisting with workshops, exhibitions, and events connected to the 84th Annual Nisei Week Festival. This fully onsite internship runs for 10 weeks (June 15 - August 21), 40 hours per week, and offers the opportunity to engage directly with artists, cultural practitioners, and the surrounding Japanese American community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day administrative and programmatic support
• Assist with exhibition preparation, installation logistics, and artist coordination
• Support archival documentation and collections management activities
• Assist with workshops, exhibitions, and events related to the 84th Annual Nisei Week Festival
• Conduct research on traditional Japanese arts and cultural practices
• Provide general support for visual arts programs and departmental initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

• Strong problem-solving and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate as part of a team
• Familiarity with basic design and editing software such as Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Canva
• Flexibility to work occasional weekends during special events

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to remain stationary and work on a computer for extended periods of time
• Ability to perform tasks associated with exhibitions and events
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, crouch, pull, and climb as needed
• Ability to lift and move materials or equipment, including display pedestals, weighing up to 35 pounds

Candidates must:

1. Be currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate in either a bachelor’s degree program or an associate’s degree program. Students must have completed at least one semester or two quarters of college by June 2026. Students who graduated after April 1, 2026 are also eligible. (Students who are enrolled in a second BA or BS program are not eligible.)
2. Attend college in or be a permanent resident of LA County; and
3. Be a United States citizen or permanent resident (non-citizen authorized to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis; also known as a "green card" holder). Students with DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival) status valid through the internship period are also eligible.

Candidates are not eligible if:

1. They have previously served as a Getty Marrow Undergraduate Intern at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC).
2. They have received a prior BA, BS, or higher degree.
3. They are staff members, and/or relatives of staff or board members.

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and two letters of recommendation to Julie Zhu at lzhu@jaccc.org.

Applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 pm on Friday, April 18, 2026. The selected candidate will be notified in early May.

Located in Little Tokyo, the historic heart of the Japanese American community, the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC) was founded in 1972 as the dream of visionary Issei and Nisei (first- and second-generation) Japanese Americans to create a permanent center where arts and culture come alive and flourish.

JACCC’s pursuit of artistic excellence is driven by our commitment to preserve and showcase traditional Japanese arts and to contemporize them as an expression of our heritage within the diversity of cultures found throughout Los Angeles County. Our in-person and virtual exhibitions, events, performances, programs, and festivals showcase Japanese art forms such as flower arranging, bonsai, tea ceremony, calligraphy, and cuisine, ensuring their vitality for future generations.

This full-time internship offers immersive, hands-on experience promoting JACCC’s dynamic arts programming through digital campaigns, social media, and event support. Working closely with the Marketing and Programs teams, the Marketing Intern will lead a focused project to increase visibility and engagement for key performances, exhibitions, or community arts events by designing and implementing a targeted marketing campaign. Ideal candidates are passionate about the arts, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are excited to contribute to JACCC’s mission.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Create compelling content for digital platforms, including social media, newsletters, and blog posts.
• Manage and schedule social media posts, monitor engagement, and develop creative strategies such as artist spotlights, short videos, and behind-the-scenes features.
• Collect and analyze data on campaign performance, preparing a final report with recommendations for future efforts.
• Assist with event promotion and provide on-site marketing support, including photography, live social media updates, and audience engagement activities.

Position Requirements:

• Experience with social media, content creation (e.g., video editing, photography), or marketing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skils.
• Familiarity with design, video, and social media tools.
• Basic knowledge of or interest in arts programming is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to remain stationary and work on a computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability to perform tasks associated with events.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, crouch, pull, and climb as needed.
• Ability to lift and move materials or equipment, weighing up to 25 pounds.

All students must meet the requirements below:

• Able to legally work within the United States.
• Are residents of Los Angeles County attending college outside of the region and/or currently attend college in Los Angeles County.
• Be currently enrolled as undergraduates, including students enrolled in associate degree (community college) programs.
  • Students who are on track to complete their undergraduate degree, or transfer from a community college to a four-year institution between May 1 - December 1, 2026, are also eligible.

The following students are not eligible:

• Students who have already earned a Bachelor of the Arts, Bachelor of Science, or a higher degree.
• High school students who are co-enrolled in college classes.
• Students who have previously participated in the LA County Arts Internship Program.
• Students who are relatives of staff or board members.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to marketing@jaccc.org using the subject line "2026 Marketing Intern".

Applications must be submitted by Friday, May 29, 2026. The selected candidate will be notified in early June.