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As part of the Getty Marrow Internship Program, JACCC's Getty Marrow Visual Arts Intern will be exposed to opportunities in exhibition planning for both contemporary and traditional forms, archiving, and special events. In providing day-to-day curatorial support, the intern will learn the basic programmatic and technical aspects of what it takes to present visual and cultural arts exhibitions. Specifically, the intern will have the opportunity to support a traditional Japanese culture workshop series at a senior retirement home, an anime exhibition with works by students from Japan, and engage with over 200 traditional Japanese artists during the 83rd Annual Nisei Week Festival in August.

The intern will immerse themselves in the diverse Japanese culture and deepen their ties with the surrounding Japanese community. Throughout the summer, the intern will work with supervisors to research and develop a deeper understanding of how Japanese traditional arts such as tea ceremony, flower arranging, and calligraphy are grounded in a non-western aesthetic and practice.

A displayed enthusiasm for the visual arts, interest in traditional Japanese culture, and stamina to multitask are key requirements. The applicant must feel a connection to the mission and work of JACCC.

Primary Supervisor:  Hirokazu Kosaka, Master Artist In Residence
Secondary Supervisor: Julie Zhu, Curatorial Assistant

• Be currently enrolled undergraduates (bachelor's degree program, associate's degree program, or a vocational or technical program below the baccalaureate level). Students must have completed at least one semester or two quarters of college by June 2024. Students who graduated after April 1, 2024 are also eligible. Students who are enrolled in a second BA or BS program are not eligible.
• Be a resident of Los Angeles County, attending college outside of the region; or currently attending college in Los Angeles; and
• 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.

Students who have previously served as a Getty Marrow Undergraduate summer intern at JACCC are not eligible for consideration.

Staff members and relatives of staff and board members are not eligible for consideration.

• 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.
• Knowledge of basic editing software such as Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe, Photoshop, Canva, etc.
• Have the flexibility to work occasional weekends during special events.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, including frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, pulling, climbing, and lifting equipment, display pedestal up to 35lbs.

Using the subject line: Getty Marrow Visual Arts Internship, applicants must submit the following materials by email to Mary Orchard (morchard@jaccc.org) by Friday, April 18, 2026 at 5:00 pm PDT:

• Two letters of recommendation with contact info (email, phone) from either a teacher, professor, or former employer.
• Cover Letter.
• Resume/CV. On your resume/CV, please include your first, middle, and last names; email, phone, and address; the name of the college or university you are attending; major/area(s) of study; and anticipated graduation date.

Located in Little Tokyo, the historic heart of the Japanese American community, 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, 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, 40 hours per week from June to August 2025, provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor engagement, and event planning. The Development Intern will work closely with the Executive Development & Marketing Director, managing donor databases, supporting capital campaigns, and coordinating events. Ideal candidates will be passionate about the performing arts and the Japanese/Japanese American/Asian Pacific American community, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and have a strong connection to JACCC’s mission.

Supervisor: Carolina Roque, Executive Development & Marketing Director

All intern candidates 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 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, 2025, are also eligible.

The following students are not eligible:

• Students who have already earned a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or a higher degree.
• Students who have previously participated in the LA County Arts Internship Program.
• Please note that students who are relatives of staff or board members may not be hired at the organization where they have the connection.

The ideal applicant should be proficient in internet research and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), with a working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite being a plus. Familiarity with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, etc.) is also a plus, along with a basic understanding of how they can be leveraged for donor engagement and event promotion. Strong communication skills—both written and verbal—are essential for effectively interacting with community partners, vendors, and businesses. Additionally, the candidate must be flexible, with the ability to work occasional nights and weekends during special events, supporting event logistics and donor relations. A proactive, organized, and team-oriented attitude will help ensure success in this dynamic role.

Using the subject line: 2025 Development Internship, applicants must submit the following materials by email to Mary Orchard (morchard@jaccc.org) by Friday, May 23, 2025, at 5:00 pm PDT:

• Cover Letter.
• Resume/CV. On your resume/CV, please include your first, middle, and last names; email, phone, and address; the name of the college or university you are attending; major/area(s) of study; and anticipated graduation date.