The Petersen Automotive Museum is excited to invite you to apply to our summer internship program. Learn the ins and outs of how our world-class museum operates. The program runs from June 16th to August 21st.
Different potential departments available:
- Archives
- Help preserve historical texts, photos, artwork, and rare items to keep the story of automobiles alive for future generations.
- Collections (Workshop)
- Learn from our team of expert technicians, detailers, and porters about how to maintain and restore cars to their original glory. (ages 18+)
- Curatorial
- Shadow an associate curator and learn how we plan, build, and display world-class exhibits.
- Design
- Gain experience in assisting the Design team with exhibit graphics, signage, advertising, and more.
- Development & Membership
- Engage with our community of automobile enthusiasts, learn how we secure funds, and see how we build relationships.
- Education
- See how our education team designs community programs, creates hands-on experiences for schools, and educates the public about the rich history of automobiles.
- Events
- Apprentice our events assistants as they execute museum programs like panels, exhibit openings, and cruise-ins.
- Finance
- Learn about the museum’s financial close process, including collecting and analyzing financial data, and preparing schedules to facilitate the close. This is a great role for accounting majors.
- Human Resources
- Assist with managing personnel, organizing employee appreciation events, and helping create a supportive and positive work culture.
- Marketing
- Aid content creation, become versed in web management, and support key events.