Bench and Amenities Project Intern

At The Huntington, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to support and promote the appreciation of the humanities, the arts, and botanical science. The Huntington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law.

Founded in 1919, The Huntington is a collections-based research and educational institution open to the public, housing world-class library, art, and botanical collections. Its mission is to support research and promote education in the arts, humanities, and botanical science and to display and interpret its extraordinary resources for diverse audiences.

Here we are committed to the highest of standards in all that we do – from preserving and protecting the collections, to exhibitions, educational and scholarly programming, visitor and reader services, and beyond.  Achieving excellence across these pursuits requires a diversity of perspectives, expertise, experience, and methodologies. 

At The Huntington, our organizational Culture is shaped by the following core values: Intellectual curiosity, Collaboration, Stewardship, Belonging, and Integrity.

• Intellectual Curiosity: Knowledge, lifelong learning, and a spirit of inquiry are at the core of our mission and organizational culture.

• Collaboration: Teamwork and a collaborative attitude are important at all levels of The Huntington. We foster relationships internally among our departments and externally with organizations throughout the community.

• Stewardship: We are committed to the care and development of our collections, our financial and physical resources, our staff, and our community.

• Belonging: We strive to attract and maintain a workforce of individuals with diverse talents, backgrounds, and perspectives. Our organizational culture promotes a sense of welcome, inclusion, and connection.

• Integrity: We value respect and honesty, working to fulfill our mission with honor and ethical principles.

About the Role

The Huntington is seeking full- or part-time student, or recent graduate interns for a 480-hour on-site internship program. The internship will be approximately 12 weeks in length, based on a 40-hour work week, with some flexibility to adjust the schedule to accommodate the chosen applicant’s availability.

This position will report to the GIS Project Manager and in collaboration with the Label & Sign Maker with the goal of locating and mapping our garden benches, signs, donor plaques, visitor amenities, and other site furnishings. This intern position is multifaceted and will include the utilization of GIS maps, using survey equipment, making new labels in the label shop and repairing benches as needed.

S/he/they will demonstrate a background of working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, geographic and socioeconomic backgrounds, using a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible approach. 

Essential Duties

• Assists GIS Project Manager and Label & Sign Maker and in locating, mapping and documenting our garden benches, signs, donor plaques and other site furnishings.

• Assesses garden bench (or other objects) condition and annotates records.

• Repairs and replaces labels and dedicatory signage and plaques.

• Cleans and repairs benches.

• Clears and restores sites and surroundings.

• Other duties as assigned.

Candidate Requirements and Experience

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Must be in good physical condition to stoop, bend, walk long distances, and lift moderate and,

        occasionally, heavy loads.

• Must have attention to detail and precision.

• Must be able to apply lettering and coatings, take documenting photographs, and enter digital

        data.

• Must be willing work outside and be able to walk through a 207-acre property.

• Must be able to work independently without constant supervision or be able to work in teams.

Working Conditions 

Garden work will require awareness and avoidance of potential hazards inherent in a public garden.  Appropriate attire for the tasks assigned may include long pants and sleeves, close-toed, sturdy shoes and hat. Gloves and tools will be provided.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The preceding statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this job.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this job. 

Compensation & Benefits 

We provide competitive compensation, generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees including: 

• Pay Rate: $17.00/hr.

• Discounts for staff in The Huntington Store and restaurants 

• Free admission to various museums and cultural institutions 

• Free passes each month to welcome family and friends to visit the grounds 

The Application Process 

Please submit a cover letter and CV/resume as a single PDF attachment.  

You will have the opportunity to submit additional documents on the “My Experience” section of the application.