INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Where Scholarship Meets Curiosity, Ingenuity & Inquiry
2024
Mar ymount HIGH SCHOOL
The Margo Leonetti O’Connell ‘60 Students Advancing in Internship Leadership and Learning Program
Marymount offers a number of internships in several different fields, from surgery, law, and finance, to architecture, and marketing, at sites throughout the greater Los Angeles area.
Internship opportunities are available to students who want to focus on a particular area of interest or explore an opportunity during the summer. Hands-on learning and access to professionals are at the center of this experience.
Marymount also offers several Collaborative Programs as part of our internship experience. Students need to apply to collaborative programs directly, and must notify Mr. Petrone that an application has been submitted.
All Collaborative Program attendees are considered participants in the Marymount Summer Internship Program and, as such, are held to the same standards and expectations inherent in that program. All Collaborative Programs are indicated with an asterisk on the following pages.
THE IMPACT ON A GIRL’S FUTURE WHEN SHE IS EXPOSED TO A MENTOR IS UNPARALLELED. AT THIS JUNCTURE IN THEIR DEVELOPMENT AND IN THEIR LIVES, IT IS CRITICAL FOR GIRLS TO BE ENCOURAGED BY LEADERS AND HAVE EXPERIENCE IN “REAL WORLD” SETTINGS AS THEY SEEK TO DISCOVER THEIR UNIQUE INTERESTS. AS WE SAY:
‘GIRLS HAVE TO SEE IT TO BE IT.’
“ ”
JACQUELINE L. LANDRY HEAD OF SCHOOL
SAILL
BY THE NUMBERS
40+
Internship sites with available placements for over 60 students
2024
SUMMER INTERNSHIPS
SCIENCE & MEDICINE
• AltaMed Westlake Clinic – Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
• Coastal Ortho - Orthopedic Surgery
• Dr. Jay Sison, DDS Inc. and Westchester Pediatric Dentistry
• Ellison Institute Junior Fellows Program*
• Manhattan Dermatology
• Mattel Children’s Hospital at UCLA Pediatric Advanced Heart Failure, Mechanical Circulatory Support, and Transplant Program
• Osborne Head & Neck Institute (OHNI)Medical Scholars Program *
• UCLA CASIT Robotic Surgery
• UCLA Medical School: Advanced Heart Failure, Mechanical Circulatory Support & Heart Transplant Program
• UCLA Science Laboratories: Cancer & Stem Cell Research
• UCLA High School NeuroScience Scholars
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS & MATHEMATICS (STEAM)
• The Bay Foundation
• CO Architects
• Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program *
• The Lundquist Institute High School Summer Fellowship *
• Swinerton Builders
• Skye Biologics
LAW & FINANCE
• Abir, Cohen Treyzon & Salo LLC
• Imperial Capital
• Los Angeles Superior Court, Torrance
BUSINESS, MARKETING, & COMMUNICATIONS
• Epsteen and Associates
• The Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles
• Peridot Consulting
• UCLA Anderson School of Management, Venture Accelerator
SOCIAL SCIENCES
• Cancer Support Community - Benjamin Center
• Climate Action Santa Monica (CASM) Climate Corps Apprenticeship *
• D2 Giving
• LMU Center for Catholic Education
• Marymount High School Alumnae Relations & Constituent Events
• Peace Over Violence*
• UCLA History Department
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
• Amazing Grace Design
• Experimentally Structured Museum of Art (ESMoA)*
• The Gotham Group
• Makazan Films, Inc.
• Venice Arts*
* Collaborative Programs
Science & Medicine
AltaMed Westlake Clinic – Children’s Hospital
Los Angeles (Introduction to General Pediatrics)
Mentor: Kathleen Messenger Ostrom ‘95, MD (Maisy ‘26)
Overview:
Interns will have an opportunity to work with staff at AltaMed General Pediatrics Group – Westlake, 3rd Street site, a satellite location of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. AltaMed is one of the largest, independent, Federally Qualified Health Centers in the country. Interns will have an opportunity to learn about developmental and behavioral screening, common pediatric illnesses (acute and chronic), growth and nutrition, injuries, obesity prevention and management, social determinants of health, adverse childhood experiences, health care financing, community resources, advocacy, quality improvement and patient safety. Interns will also gain handson experience, working with patients through our BodyWorks nutrition and exercise program. Through this program our patients and families learn about making habit changes, reading nutrition labels, how to find and prepare healthy foods and the importance of exercise. In addition to work at the clinic, there will be other opportunities for experiences at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and USC Keck School of Medicine.
Responsibilities:
• Seeing patients in clinic : Morning, 9am-2pm, 1-2 mornings per week
• Shadowing patient visits with Dr. Ostrom
• Opportunity to spend time with other members of health care team: nurses, medical assistants, lactation specialist, social workers, front office staff, pediatric residents, other pediatric specialists
• Attend pediatric resident clinic education sessions
• Assist with the summer session of BodyWorks: Afternoons 2pm -6pm, M-Th, 2 days per week
• Calling and helping families, assisting with virtual classes, and creating and mailing certificates to families
• Prepare and deliver a brief talk on a topic of interest during the final week of the program.
Optional activities:
• Attend Pediatric Grand Rounds at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
• Shadow general pediatric inpatient rounds at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
• Visit USC Keck School of Medicine
• Meet with and/or shadow other pediatricians at AltaMed or Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Requirements:
Minimum of 1 day/week (or 8 shifts)
Time Frame:
June 1st- July 24th
# of Positions: 2
Eligibility:
• Must be 16+ years old
• Students are expected to provide own transportation
• Students must complete necessary AltaMed-CHLA waivers
• Students must be up to date on ALL vaccinations (including influenza 23-24 & COVID-19 23-24 booster) and have a negative PPD within last year, must be submitted 1 month prior to start of rotation * this is a CHLA requirement and critical to an on-time start
• Spanish language proficiency encouraged
Coastal Ortho - Orthopedic Surgery
Mentor: Dr. Brian Magovern (Mary ’25)
Overview:
Dr. Magovern is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in shoulder and elbow surgery. He works in a private practice with offices in El Segundo and Torrance. He performs surgery at Torrance Memorial and Little Company of Mary Hospitals. Dr. Magovern also holds an academic position as the Chief of Shoulder and Elbow surgery at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. This program is designed to provide interns with an introductory exposure to the world of orthopedic surgery and sports medicine.
Responsibilities:
Interns will work directly with Dr. Magovern in the office setting. They will mainly shadow the doctor to learn about the most common conditions seen including:
• Fractures
• Arthritis
• Tendon/ligament tears
• Inflammatory diseases
By the end of the summer, interns will have the opportunity to interview and evaluate new patients on their own and present potential treatment plans to the doctor. Depending on COVID restrictions, there will hopefully be opportunities to observe surgeries in person at the hospital or surgery center. Also, there may be an opportunity to shadow one day at HarborUCLA to observe residents (doctors in training) to understand what life is like for them. They will also get a chance to see first hand what medical care is like for an underserved community.
The interns will be asked to assist with minor office tasks during the day. This will include assisting with casting, taking pictures on the ultrasound, and removing staples. They will also be expected to read basic review articles weekly and present a summary to the doctor.
Time Frame:
The time frame will be 1 to 1 ½ days per week from June 10 to August 9. The specific days are flexible and can be determined and agreed upon by the interns and the doctor. The office is open Monday through Friday and the choice of Torrance, El Segundo or a combination of the two is flexible. A total of 40-60 hours will be expected.
# of Positions: 2
Eligibility: Rising Sophomores and above
Dr. Jay Sison, DDS Inc. and Westchester Pediatric Dentistry
Jay Sison DDS and Christie Burnett DDS (Rachel ’20 and Allison ‘24)
Overview:
Dr. Sison is a practicing periodontist and faculty member at the UCLA School of Dentistry. In addition, he operates a private group practice in Los Angeles. Dr. Burnett is a pediatric dentist. The interns who are interested in careers in the dental profession will be given experience in general dentistry and all of the other dental specialties.
Responsibilities:
Interns will work directly with the doctors to assist in surgical and dental procedures that include:
• Chairside assist for examination and treatment
• Take and interpret X-rays
• Process and sterilize instruments
• Laboratory procedures
Interns will also have an opportunity to accompany Dr. Sison to the UCLA Dental School and interact with dental students and additional faculty to gain insight on life as a dental student and the process of gaining admission to dental school. In addition, interns will have an opportunity to be involved with community outreach programs and events
that provide dental care to underserved communities in Los Angeles.
Time Frame:
Dates and times are very flexible and can be determined as agreed on by the intern and doctors. The offices are open Monday-Friday with some community outreach events scheduled on the weekends.
# of Positions: 2-3
Eligibility: Rising Sophomores and above
Ellison Institute Junior Fellows Program*
Mentor: Kian Kani, Director, Education and Outreach
Overview :
The Ellison Institute Junior Fellows program is a unique, three-week summer fellowship for rising high school seniors interested in clinical or research oncology, designed to foster a lifelong passion for scientific education.
The Institute selects top students for the prestigious program held each year at our West Los Angeles facility. Through an immersive project that spans the length of the program, Junior Fellows experience hands-on experimentation in a collaborative environment with support from Institute researchers.
Program Highlights:
• Hands-on learning with state-of-the-art laboratory instruments
• Engaging with clinical experts (oncologists, physician assistants, nurses, clinical trials, etc.)
• Learning about health policy and global inequalities in cancer diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes
• Team-based problem-solving
• Required writing component
• Integrating students with STEAM interests from public and private high schools
• Post-fellowship guidance with career choices, college applications, and personal statements
Time Frame: June 20 - July 12
Applications are Due:
Applications for The Ellison Institute Junior Fellows are submitted directly to the program by March 8.
There is no cost for this program.
Dr. Ashley Magovern and Manhattan
Dermatology
Mentors: Dr. Ashley Magovern (Mary ’25)
Overview:
Dr. Magovern is owner and practicing dermatologist at Manhattan Dermatology in Manhattan Beach. The busy office sees patients of all ages and all skin concerns. The interns will be exposed to diagnosing and treating skin disease, skin cancer, skin surgery and cosmetic dermatology, including laser and light devices. Dr. Magovern has a particular interest in integrative dermatology, and believes that diet, nutrition, supplements and lifestyle play a big role in skin disease and skin aging, and treats her patients with this mindset as well. A student with an interest in science and medicine is encouraged to apply.
Website: www.manhattan-dermatology.com
Responsibilities:
Interns will:
• Observe day to day operations and gain insight into running a medical practice.
• Work directly with the doctors and physician assistants to assist during patient visits, procedures and surgeries.
• Assist with patient intake, office efficiency and flow.
• Clean and prep patient exam rooms.
• Be required to learn basic diagnosis and treatment of common skin conditions, a textbook will be given at the start of the internship.
• Design a simple community outreach program on an integrative topic of their choice.
Requirements:
The office is fast paced, self-starters and highly motivated students are ideal.
Time Frame:
The time frame will be 1-1 ½ days per week from June 10July 12. The specific days are flexible and can be determined at a later date. The office is open from 9-5pm Monday-Friday. The student may be asked to arrive by 8:45. A total of 40-50 hours will be expected.
# of Positions: 2
Eligibility: Rising Sophomores and above
Mattel Children’s Hospital at UCLA – Pediatric Advanced Heart Failure, Mechanical Circulatory Support, and Transplant Program
Mentor: Majid Husain, MD, Pediatric Cardiology
Overview:
Dr. Husain is a junior faculty member in the Division of Pediatric Cardiology at the Mattel Children’s Hospital and Children’s Heart Center at UCLA.
Biography
Dr. Husain takes care of children with complex heart disease who undergo minimally invasive procedures (placement of stents, transcatheter valves, pacemakers, and other devices in the heart) and/or open-heart surgery. He specializes in taking care of children who develop heart failure, need support of an ‘artificial’ heart, and especially those who need and have received a heart transplant. He performs biopsies of the transplanted hearts, sees patients in the hospital and clinic settings, and is involved with research to better understand these complex diseases. He also teaches medical students, pediatric residents, and fellows at UCLA.
Participants in this internship will have the opportunity to observe how heart biopsies are performed, see how an ‘artificial’ heart and mechanical circulatory devices works, and view open-heart surgery on children receiving a heart transplant (TDB, based on timing of surgery during program duration). The students will learn from Dr. Husain and his colleagues in both the hospital and clinic settings. Students are encouraged to explore the various experiences and focus on 1 or 2 aspects to expand their knowledge further.
Responsibilities:
We need students to help with two tasks:
1) to help make a teen-focused patient education booklet about heart transplant
2) to help make videos explaining various procedures to patients and parents
Education in key in empowering our patients to take ownership of their heart and health. To help achieve this goal, we will need motivated students to help us create a teen-focused educational booklet about the process of heart transplantation. In preparation for this, students will learn the process from the initial evaluation to transplantation to post-transplant care. They will gain a deep understanding of the heart anatomy, the indications for certain interventions, and the multidisciplinary efforts involved in taking care of these complex patients. Students will observe the care of patients being managed with heart failure, awaiting heart transplant and living with an ‘artificial’ heart called a ventricular assist device (VAD). They will also observe catheter-based procedures and heart biopsies. They may have an opportunity to observe open-heart procedures (if possible, a heart transplant based on timing). Students will be asked to summarize their experiences for their own educational benefit. We hope this will be a reasonably challenging opportunity to create an age-appropriate,
applicable, and relevant educational tool that will benefit their own peers.
We will also be asking the students to help make, edit and narrate video segments explaining the heart biopsy and catheter-based procedures. These videos will be posted on the UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital Pediatric Cardiology website for patient education.
Requirements:
Participants must have a proven record of accomplishment in science courses along with a great deal of self-starting skills. Suitable candidates would ideally have an interest in biology, physics, physiology, and anatomy. The desire to learn about medicine, hospital practice, or patient experience would be beneficial. Pre-existing skill set in audio-visual production and Photoshop are needed.
Time Frame:
Internship is approximately 4-5 weeks with the possibility of extending into the school year. 40+ hours of total experience
# of Positions: 2
Eligibility: Rising Juniors & Rising Seniors
Osborne Head & Neck Institute (OHNI)
- Medical Scholars Program*
Mentors: Dr. Ryan Osborne and OHNI Physicians
Overview:
The Osborne Head and Neck Foundation provides life-saving surgical care to communities around the world. We connect patients in need to volunteer surgeons and a community of passionate supporters through annual Medical Missions, surgical grants, and medical travel grants. Through the Medical Scholars Program, the Foundation wishes to provide aspiring physicians a foundation in excellence and inspire a lifelong passion for humanitarian causes. Exceptional Medical Scholars who show dedication and growth throughout this program may qualify to join the Foundation’s next Medical Mission.
Responsibilities:
The Osborne Head and Neck Foundation Medical Scholars Program is a 3-week immersive mentorship and educational course for aspiring physicians. Accepted students will learn from leaders in medicine and gain hands-on experience in: OR Orientation and OR scrub-in techniques
Hands-on laboratory training including suturing and knot tying Introduction to clinical rounds; taking vitals, bedside manor and more
Medical School interview and application guidance
Opportunities for medical writing and publication
Grand Rounds presentation
Didactics and practicals
Operating room and clinical shadowing Medical ethics, patient interviewing
Connection with like-minded peers and leaders, forming a lifetime of mentorship and support
Scholars are placed in the middle of a busy head and neck practice, where they will shadow a surgeon who will be their mentor and teacher.
Website: https://www.ohnifoundation.com/scholars/
If you would like additional information, please contact mspcoordinator@ohnifoundation.org.
Minimum Requirements:
Scholars are placed in the middle of a busy head and neck practice, where they will shadow a surgeon who will be their mentor and teacher. Students must be available to attend the entire program. If you are unsure of your availability on a weekday afternoon, please contact us. Students are expected to be prompt and provide their own transportation. Previous medical volunteer experience is not a requirement.
Time Frame: June 10 - June 28, 2024
Eligibility: Rising Juniors and Rising Seniors
Application:
Applications for OHNI - Summer Scholars are submitted directly to the program by April 12 2024.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
There is no cost for this program.
UCLA CASIT Robotic Surgery
Mentors: Dr. Peyman Benharash, Dr. Areti Tillou, Cianna Miller
Overview:
The UCLA Center for Advanced Surgical and Interventional Technology provides training in robotic and imaging technology for physicians caring for patients with complex conditions. CASIT also has a large education and simulation training mission in addition to a diverse research component.
Responsibilities:
Interns will work with CASIT faculty and staff assisting in training sessions and summer programming for high school students. They will have an opportunity to learn and practice hands on surgical skills such as suturing, laparoscopic, and robotic technical skills.
Requi rements:
Interest and aptitude in science and biology.
Time Frame:
June 10-28
# of Positions: 2
Eligibility: Rising Juniors and Seniors
UCLA Medical School: Advanced Heart Failure, Mechanical Circulatory Support & Heart Transplant Program
Mentors: Dr. Mario Deng, MD and Dr. Galyna Bondar, PhD
Overview:
Dr. Deng is a Professor of Medicine in the Advanced Heart Failure/Mechanical Support/Heart Transplant center at UCLA. Dr. Deng is the co-inventor of the first
diagnostic leukocyte gene expression profiling biomarker test in transplantation medicine, AllomapTM, that gained FDA clearance and international guideline acceptance to rule-out heart transplant rejection without invasive endomyocardial biopsies. Dr. Deng maintains a core position at the intersection between clinical cardiology and bench-to-bedside translational research. Dr. Deng is now focusing on developing a genomic blood test to better predict outcomes in patients with various forms of heart failure (MyLeukoMAPTM). Linking systems biology back into the clinical framework of a humanistically sound high–tech modern medicine encounter is reflected in Dr. Deng’s most recent research collaboration with Prof. Federica Raia (UCLA DGSOM and GSEIS) in the “Relational Medicine” project and “The Science in the Making” project.
Responsibilities:
Working in Dr. Deng’s lab with many of his colleagues, including UCLA undergraduates.
Requirements:
Participants must be 16 years old, have a proven track record in science and math courses, along with a great deal of self-
starting skills.
Time Frame:
Internship is approximately 4-5 weeks with the possibility of extending into the school year.
# of Positions: 2
Eligibility: Rising Juniors and Rising Seniors
UCLA Science Laboratories: Cancer & Stem Cell Research
Sponsor: James Economou, M.D., Ph.D. and Dr. Antoni Ribas, MD
Mentors: Various members of the Ribas research teams
Overview:
Dr. Economou and Dr. Ribas are UCLA professors who respectively sponsor and mentor summer internships for high school and college students in UCLA science laboratories.
Responsibilities:
Interns will likely work with graduate medical students and fellows in various areas.
Requirements:
Participants must have completed multiple science courses, preferably AP Biology and Honors Chemistry and also have an interest in medicine and research. Other prerequisites can include prior internships.
Time Frame:
6-8 weeks during the summer with a start date in June or July. Mandatory Orientation in June
# of Positions: 3
Eligibility: Rising Juniors and Rising Seniors
UCLA High School NeuroScience Scholars Research Program
Mentors: Maryam Beigi, MD, Associate Director & Principal Investigator, Mary S. Easton Center for Alzheimer’s Research and Care at UCLA, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine
Overview:
The goal of the program is to expose, educate, and inspire high school students from underrepresented communities or students interested in working with groups from underrepresented communities to consider a career in neuroscience, specifically in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia (ADRD) research. The proposed program will consist of a 6-week curriculum that will expose students to various topics related to ADRD, highlighting health disparities and cultural sensitivities. The program will consist of three structured days, 4-hours per day that will allow for the students to engage in various activities.
Responsibilities:
Activities such as clerical work, data entry, oral presentations, literature reviews, brain cutting sessions, lectures, participation in a journal club, community outreach/engagement/advocacy in underrepresented areas, and clinical trials preparation will aim at enhancing the students educational experience. Students may be assigned to a mentor and work on a research project.
Requirements:
2 strong references from a science teacher and/or counselor
Time Frame:
6-weeks during the summer
# of Positions: 3
Eligibility: Rising Juniors and Rising Seniors
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics (STEAM)
The Bay Foundation
Mentors: Tom Ford, CEO and Alex Tower, Coastal Adaptation Program Director
Overview:
The Bay Foundation (TBF) restores native habitats, improves water quality and coastal resilience, and provides benefits and values for people in the Santa Monica Bay region. TBF hosts an internship program that provides opportunities for students to learn from local experts while engaging in environmental restoration and research.
Responsibilities:
Interns will be working on restoration projects, which focus on removing invasive plants, planting native plants, and engaging the community in hands-on restoration. Through hands-on field experiences, interns can learn about local plants, wildlife, coastal processes, restoration techniques, research design, and scientific monitoring.
Time Frame:
Interns must commit to a minimum of 40 hours. Dates are flexible, and dependent on the projects of interest to the students. Completed hours will be documented by the student and verified by a supervisor in an electronic log. Must have one or more mornings per week (M-F, some Saturdays) available in large blocks of time (4-5hrs at a time).
# of Positions: 3-4
Eligibility: Rising Juniors and above
CO Architects
Sponsor: Scott Kelsey (Madeleine ‘16)
Mentors: Parini Mehta, Associate Principal; Joe Chase, Ash Gharib and other members of CO Architects
Overview:
CO Architects is an architecture and design firm that specializes in education, healthcare, medical education, and science & technology. They are a collaborative office environment with a staff of 170 accomplished architects, designers, and building specialists, and support professionals who start with an idea for a building and develop it into reality. This summer program will provide you with the opportunity to discover the process of designing and constructing the buildings all around you.
Please check out our website and instagram for more information about our firm!
Responsibilities:
The architecture discovery program at CO Architects is a unique opportunity to work within an architecture practice. The experience will include researching buildings and architects in Los Angeles, learning about the design process, analyzing building materials, and honing graphic and presentation skills. You will be asked to design and develop your own individual
project with the help of the CO Architects team.
Time Frame:
June 4 – June 27 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 10am3pm.
Location:
The summer program will be in-person in our brand new office located in the heart of Los Angeles. Students must provide their own transportation to the office. Parking will be provided. 5750 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90036
# of Positions: 2
Eligibility: Rising Seniors
Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program*
Mentors: Girls Who Code Staff and Trainers
Overview:
In the 2-week Summer Immersion Program (SIP), high school students attend live, virtual classes sponsored by industryleading companies like MetLife, Bank of America, Logitech and Synchrony. SIP students will dive into the tech world and game design, covering beginner to intermediate CS concepts, the step-by-step design process, and the basics of UX design. In addition to a completely free program, we offer grants up to $300 and tech support for qualifying students.
• Round 1: June 14 - June 28, 2024
• Round 2: July 8 - July 19, 2024
• Round 3: July 29 - August 9, 2024
The 6-week flexible computer science course is for currently eligible 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students.
The 6-week self-paced program consists of independent study, weekly advisement sessions, and real-world projects. Self-Paced Program courses begin July 1 and run until August 9, 2024.
Eligibility: Rising Sophomores and above
Girls Who Code Application Link
Application is Due: Applications for Girls Who Code are submitted directly to the program by Friday March 22
There is no cost for this program.
The Lundquist Institute High School Summer Fellowship*
Mentors: The Lundquist Institute Investigators
Overview:
Established in 1978, The Lundquist Institue Summer Fellowship Program is designed to encourage high school juniors and graduating high school seniors to explore careers in the field of biomedical science. Students in the program will:
• Spend eight weeks participating in a virtual curriculum, featuring lectures and presentations by our world- renowned faculty.
• Participate in study groups in a mentored research project, culminating in the presentation at the end of the program to peers, family, and research community during the final week of the program, and receive Certificates of Achievement
Website: lundquist.org/hssfp
Requirements:
Students will be selected on the basis of merit. In order to be eligible for consideration, a student must possess these qualities:
• Current enrollment in high school in the United States.
• Current enrollment as a high school senior graduating in 2024, or a high school junior graduating in 2025.
• Demonstrated outstanding general academic achievement with particular focus on science coursework.
• Ability to participate in all program activities as required during the eight-week period (June 10, 2024, through August 2, 2024, generally from 8 AM to 5 PM)
Time Frame:
June 10 - Aug. 2
Eligibility: Rising and graduating Seniors
Application:
Applications for The Lundquist Institute Summer Fellowship Program are submitted directly to the program by April 12.
There is no cost for this program.
Swinerton Builders*
Mentors: TBD
Overview:
Since our founding in 1888, Swinerton’s success has been built on a foundation of shared values. We are a 100% employee-owned company, so our people have a personal interest in the success of every project. With a culture of collaboration, we work toward a common purpose: to be the preferred builder and trusted partner in every market we serve, proudly leading with integrity, passion, and excellence.
Responsibilities:
• Update and maintain all sets of drawings, specifications and logs
• Prepare document distributions to subcontractors
• Maintain document logs
• Assist with maintenance and updating of CPM schedules
• Assist with determining weekly labor production quantities
• Assist with processing submittals
• Maintain submittal log
• Assist with processing RFI’s
• Maintain RFI log on CMS system
• Maintain expediting log
• Assist in project filing system maintenance
• Input data for labor cost reports and field quantity surveys
• Assist with Affirmative Action program documentation
Complete other responsibilities as assigned
Requirements:
• Engineering, Construction Management, or Architectural degree completed or in progress, or equivalent experience
• Basic estimating and scheduling skills desirable
• Ability to read and understand plans and specifications
• Effective written and verbal English language communication skills
• Ability to use independent judgment; self-starting
• Drafting and computer skills desirable
# of Positions: 1-2
Eligibility: Must be at least 18 years old
Skye Biologics
Mentors: Christopher Sharp (Emily ‘26) - CEO & Founder
Overview:
Skye Biologics is a cutting-edge biotech company committed to unlocking the therapeutic potential of human biology. Specializing in treating patients with damaged tissues, injuries, trauma, and degenerative diseases, we harness innovative science to develop breakthrough therapeutics that optimize the body’s natural repair process, leading to advanced, scar-free healing.
Responsibilities:
As an intern at Skye Biologics, you will immerse yourself in a dynamic environment where learning and growth are paramount. Here are just a few of the exciting opportunities you can expect:
1. Quality Control Procedures: Gain hands-on experience in ensuring that our products meet the highest safety and efficacy standards. Understand regulatory requirements and documentation procedures essential for maintaining compliance.
2. Production Process: Witness firsthand the production process in a leading biotech company. Learn about the significance of adhering to documented procedures, maintaining sterile environments, and upholding stringent quality assurance measures.
3. Networking and Collaboration: Engage with our team in team meetings, interact with seasoned professionals, and build invaluable connections within the industry. Learn from experts who are passionate about mentoring the next generation of biomedical innovators.
4. Comprehensive Insight: Experience the day-to-day operations of our company, from administrative tasks to understanding our mission and values. Gain a holistic understanding of our organization’s ethos and contribute meaningfully to our mission-driven work.
Requirements:
Interest in business and biotechnology. Willing to learn on the job
Time Frame: TBD
# of Positions: 2-4
Eligibility: Rising Juniors and Seniors
Law & Finance
Abir, Cohen, Treyzon & Salo, LLC
Mentor: Renata Salo, founding partner (Brooke ‘27)
Overview:
This position will provide the intern with an opportunity to experience working in a law firm with an emphasis on litigation and trial experience: Civil Litigation that will range from medical malpractice, products liability, catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death. An intern(s) will have the opportunity to work on cases that are going to trial, possibly attend hearings (whether in person or on Zoom), and file documents with the civil court. The intern(s) will also be able to attend and watch depositions, mediations and focus groups on current litigation cases in the firm.
Responsibilities:
Intern(s) may be asked to perform other tasks such as entering information of clients files, summary of appearances attended, and other support tasks that will be related to civil litigation.
Requirements:
Must be 16 years old and over.
Time Frame:
One to two days per week, Monday to Friday (as intern requests)
# of Positions: 2
Eligibility: Rising Seniors
Imperial Capital
Sponsors: John Mack (Eden ’17), Chris Shepard (Kya ’19)
Mentors: Jonathan Lee and Michael Chan, Managing Directors
Overview:
The Imperial Capital Investment Banking Summer Internship Program is designed to provide current undergraduate students the opportunity to work in an investment banking environment, specifically in the corporate finance division of our business. Our primary goal is to make the intern feel as if they were full-time Investment Banking Analyst with us. The program consists of the intern being paired with a team of mentors within the Investment Banking group to observe areas of the business as well as contribute deliverables over the course of the program.
Website: www.imperialcapital.com
Responsibilities:
The main objective of the Investment Banking Summer Analyst Internship Program is to provide exposure and experience to corporate finance, specifically mergers and acquisitions and capital raises for middle market companies. Summer interns at Imperial Capital will work actively with junior team members with the guidance of Directors and Managing Directors to execute a variety of tasks to support corporate finance transactions across multiple industry sectors. Responsibilities include:
• Conduct research on industry trends in consumer, media and entertainment, industrials and business services
• Assist on preparing presentations on companies and analyses of their financial statements
• Participate on due diligence calls with management teams
• Identify capital sources, strategic investors and financial buyers
Requirements:
• Interest in corporate finance and how companies evolve through mergers and acquisitions and capital raises
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, deadline driven environment with a proven commitment to turning in consistently high quality work as a self-starter
• A high level of integrity, energy and flexibility with a positive team oriented “can-do” attitude
• Develop strong interpersonal relationship skills along with the ability to communicate and develop a personal style conducive to building relationships
• Develop strong teamwork orientation, unquestionable honesty and integrity, intellectual curiosity and dedication to providing the best product to clients
Time Frame:
June - mid-July
3 weeks / 20-25 hours per week
3 days a week (9:00am - 4:00pm)
# of Positions: 2 in Los Angeles, CA Office (in-person)
Eligibility: Rising Seniors
Los Angeles Superior Court Torrance
Mentor: Judge Eric Taylor (Haley ‘15), Efrain Ruiz
Overview:
The purpose of this position is to provide an opportunity to gain experience working in an office environment and to learn about judicial court functions by performing a variety of administrative support tasks related to the program area. The work typically is performed under the close supervision of a regular permanent Court employee. The position will be complimented by virtual programming being offered court system wide.
Responsibilities:
Under direct and indirect supervision, volunteers perform basic clerical and office support duties, while learning courtroom and administrative policies and practices. They will carry out these duties while receiving practical work experience and skill development opportunities, learning about court procedures by sitting in during various court proceedings, and observing operations functions during various meetings and activities with court leadership.
Requirements:
Must be at least 16 years old.
Time Frame:
Likely June 3 - August 2
Monday to Friday - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
To complete 40+ hours
# of Positions: 2
Business, Marketing, & Communications
Epsteen and Associates
Mentor: Jason Gordon – President/Owner of Epsteen & Associates (Ava ‘26)
Overview:
Epsteen & Associates is a Commercial Retail Real Estate Company that specializes in tenant and landlord representation in Southern California. The Epsteen team provides a strategic partnership with our clients that drives results whether it is securing the best location for a tenant or targeting the best concepts for a specific property. Our team has been working with premier national, regional, and local tenants and landlords for 65+ years. Epsteen & Associates is the founding member of ChainLinks Retail Advisors, the largest retail only firm in the United States. Epsteen & Associates is looking for a Retail Real Estate Intern to work closely on both tenant and landlord projects with their mentor. The projects will enhance the intern’s knowledge of key location factors, techniques and tools required to analyze retail real estate, experience with GIS tools used to support property evaluations for clients, identification and research on new concepts entering the Southern California market and marketing of existing properties.
Responsibilities:
The intern collaborates with Jason Gordon on marketing and leasing activities related to our current property portfolio. Engaging in research tasks for Landlord Services, which encompasses the representation of shopping centers, including storefront retail and freestanding buildings, the intern actively contributes to the marketing and leasing efforts for our existing properties.
Additionally, the intern will conduct extensive outreach for our Tenant Services, making numerous phone calls to property owners, including those of drive-ins, drug stores, and other retail chains. The primary objective is to determine the availability of these locations, with the aim of backfilling them for our existing clients or assessing whether these owners require landlord representation assistance.
The intern’s responsibilities also extend to projects such as canvassing, market research, and researching potential new clients.
Requi rements:
The intern(s) would be required to work in our office MondayFriday. The intern should be familiar with Microsoft products (Word and Excel), google docs and basic internet research. Individuals should also be comfortable with making initial phone contact with property owners.
Time Frame:
Commencing the beginning of June for an anticipated 2–3-week commitment.
Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles
Mentor: Theresa Edy-Kiene (CEO) (Olivia ‘17, Isabella ‘19, Clara ‘22)
Overview:
Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles: Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles (GSGLA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, serves nearly 47,000 girls in partnership with 25,000 adult members and volunteers throughout the communities of Los Angeles County and parts of Kern, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties. GSGLA is the largest girl-serving nonprofit agency in Los Angeles, with programs in entrepreneurship, life skills, outdoor, and STE(A)M.
Responsibilities:
Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles seeks an Intern for the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) interested in learning how to mentor, lead and ensure progress for a large non-profit organization with a global reputation and high level of visibility. The position will allow the Intern to observe and potentially influence multiple current projects interdepartmentally. The Intern will develop a specific project of their own design to be presented to the CEO for consideration and possible implementation.
Time Frame:
TBD
# of Positions: 1
Eligibility: Rising Juniors and up
Peridot Consulting | Hospitality Public Relations & Marketing
Mentor Name: Joy Limanon Anaya, Founder/Publicist (Zoe ’24)
Overview:
Peridot is a public relations and marketing consultancy that specializes in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Peridot works collaboratively with chefs and restaurants to identify growth opportunities through media outreach and management, marketing strategy, social media and branding activities, as well as operational analysis. Acting as an extension of the client, Peridot builds and enhances relationships through clear communications, acting as an engaging advocate and storyteller. Peridot is regarded for its long track record of building brand value and growth for its clients.
# of Positions: 1-2
Eligibility: Rising Seniors
Peridot is looking for an integrated marketing and communications summer intern. The company would welcome interested students to assist with research; sit in on strategy sessions and contribute ideas; cold pitch to media; and participate in photo shoots, among other things. This would be an opportunity to get an insider’s glimpse into the world of hospitality - learning about day-to-day operations of restaurants and how they translate into guest experience, as well as the art of being able to communicate that story to media and the public, and sometimes investors. Interns will be assigned a “project” with specific tasks, with the goal of achieving measurable outcomes by the end of the internship.
Responsibilities:
• Research assigned client(s) for background knowledge; including some competitive research
• Work with Peridot to ideate a strategy for the summer, based on client goals/needs
• Outline strategy to include proposed pr/marketing goals, timelines, and measurements for success
• Case study - report findings: successes, failures, and notes for best practices for future consideration
Requi rements:
• Interest in hospitality, food & restaurants
• Interest in social media
• Interest in graphics design
• Strong writing skills, and penchant for storytelling
• Commitment to an agreed upon schedule
Time Frame:
June-August (40+ hours overall)
# of Positions: 1-2
Eligibility: Rising Juniors and Seniors
UCLA Anderson School of Management, Venture Accelerator
Sponsor: Elaine Hagan - Executive Director, Price Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Mentor: Claire Marsden ‘18
Overview:
The Venture Accelerator offers programs to support the development of founders who include MBA students, alumni and members of the broader business community. Through our summer Activate Program, we typically work with roughly 40 founders who attend workshops in July and August; we also support other programs during the school year.
Responsibilities:
Support the Accelerator team in preparing for events, creating social media content, and gathering data related to founders, including conducting interviews of program participants and speakers.
Requirements:
Interest in entrepreneurship, communications and/or social media. Strong organization and writing skills. Must be willing and able to commit to a schedule and be reliable in terms of attendance. Hours can vary based on availability. This position will be paid.
Time Frame:
Start date: any time between mid-June and early July. The internship can extend through July or August, to be determined based on the student’s schedule
# of Positions: 1
Eligibility: Rising Sophomore and above
If accepted for this internship a work permit may be requested from the Anderson School of Management.
Please email Ms. Sandy Uribe at suribe@mhs-la.org to start the work permit application process.
Social Sciences
Cancer Support Community Los Angeles
Mentors: Julia Forth, CEO and/or Beth Lazar, Chief Strategic Growth & Development Officer
Overview:
The intern will have the opportunity to learn from a team of women in leadership within the nonprofit/mental health sector. Interns will be exposed to Nonprofit Fundraising methods, Event Planning, within a mental health and social work environment.
Responsibilities:
The Intern will learn and observe how to help with aspects fund development. Students will be able to learn about each of the roles on the CSCLA team. They will be able to attend several multidisciplinary committee meetings within the organization.
Requi rements:
This placement will take place in an environment that addresses mature themes -- serious illness and sometimes death. An ability to handle these experiences with poise and professionalism is necessary. Support and debriefing on a regular basis of interns will take place. Excellent writing skills are essential.
Time Frame:
TBD likely between June 10 - August 9. Work will be 2 days per week from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and fall on either Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays. If the intern has more time available this can be discussed. All CSCLA staff works up to two days per week at the office and the other three days at home.
# of Positions: 1
Eligibility: Rising Juniors and Seniors
Climate Action Santa Monica (CASM) Climate Corps Apprenticeship *
Mentor: Mario Melgarejo, Community Engagement Coordinator, Sustainable Urban Planning Activist
Overview:
A primary partner of the program is the City of Santa Monica, which has codified sustainability goals and rights into its laws, regulations, and operations. Santa Monica’s Climate Action & Adaptation Plan aims to reduce GHGs profoundly by 2030 for the community to be carbon-neutral by 2050. CASM Climate Corps help bring climate policy and action to life in our local community.
The science tells us that we need to make radical changes in order to avert levels of warming that are beyond our ability to adapt to changes in the climate. Our systems of business, government, and lifestyle need support from concerned citizens to confront these difficult changes. In Climate Corps, you will learn about our local systems that affect the climate and participate in actions that help us mitigate our greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the changing climate.
We support young people with training and practical experiences in:
• Causes and the impacts of climate change
• Local sustainability and climate policies and programs
• Connections between individual actions and advocacy
Questions? Reach out to Mario Melgarejo at casmcommunity@gmail.com
For the Application Form, click HERE
Responsibilities:
Climate Corps undergo one week of training on climate issues. The rest of the program consists of advocacy, outreach, and educational “shifts” which members can choose from depending on their interests. Shifts include surveying at Santa Monica farmer’s markets, field trips, and presentations from local experts. Members are also required to complete an advocacy action by the end of the program, mentors and staff will be available to guide members through this process.
Requirements:
Afternoon availability, good team member, sincere interest in the environment and public policy.
Time Frame:
June 25 - July 31
# of Positions: 15
Eligibility:
15 years old or older
Application is Due as soon as possible
There is no cost for this program.
D2 Giving
Mentors: Delali Young, Damon Young, Kasey Potts, Nicole Radoumis
Overview:
The interns will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience building and expanding a startup nonprofit.
Responsibilities:
T he interns’ responsibilities will include the following with one or two specific areas of interest being focused upon.
CREATIVE / MARKETING
• Social media content development and ideas (news stories, facts, figures, content similar-to-similar organizations, women-empowerment, consent, etc.)
• Developing marketing collateral: flyers, brochures, social media cards, brand guides,
• graphic design,
• Drafting SEO-driven copy for blog posts and web pages for review
NONPROFIT ADMINISTRATION
• Helping to develop a scheduled timeline for paperwork and filing deadlines, with contact information and dates for filing.
FUNDRAISING
• Researching proper organizations for partnership/ outreach
• Researching and developing a list of potential fundraising opportunities including grants, corporate sponsorships, and donors
• Support of event planning and day-of execution and support for Summer through Winter 2024.
Requirements:
Regular support and debriefing with interns will take place; this internship can be emotionally challenging, but very rewarding. Excellent skills in research, technology and social media are required. Interns may be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement depending on placement. As we are dealing with sensitive matters, privacy is of utmost importance. Most work will be done remotely, but please expect to have in-person meetings and possible events, as well.
Time Frame:
TBD
# of Positions: 1-3
Eligibility: Rising Seniors
Loyola Marymount University Center for Catholic Education
Mentor: Kara Lemma, PhD, Senior Researcher
Overview:
The Center for Catholic Education (CCE) brings together a broad range of programs to strengthen and advance PK-12 education. The CCE provides solutions to some of the challenges facing Catholic education in Los Angeles and across the nation. The CCE is offering a “handson” research experience for students based on exploring questions related to Catholic education. Under the direction of the CCE mentor, students will learn the basics of PhD level research and acquire the skills to sharpen their critical thinking abilities. At the same time, they will have a better understanding of how research units function within a university setting.
Responsibilities:
• 1.5 hour weekly meeting with mentor
• Individual research / assigned reading
• Attend 2-3 in-person shadow meetings or occasional zoom sessions
Requirements:
• An interest in learning more about quantitative / qualitative research
• The ability to take risks and share opinions
• A curiosity / passion for advancing the mission of Catholic schools
• The ability to work independently
Time Frame: June-August 2024 (dates flexible)
# of Positions: 2
Eligibility: Rising Seniors Marymount High School Alumnae Relations & Constituent Events
Mentor: Hillary Brademan Del Regno ‘90
Overview:
The alumnae relations department of Marymount seeks to engage alumnae, as well as their parents, across all years to maintain a relationship with their alma mater through events and other avenues. The constituent events department works to involve current parents in activities that promote a bond with one another that continues beyond their four years at Marymount, as well as include them in activities to share with their student(s).
The internship would be ideal for a student looking to go into events planning, or even non-profit work, or fundraising.
Responsibilities:
• Alumnae outreach to request current contact information
• Alumnae outreach requests for “class notes” and other life updates, such as marriages, births, etc.
• Compiling and editing “class notes” and updates for M Magazine publication.
• Submitting contact information to database manager.
• Scanning of yearbooks so photos can be used at upcoming reunions.
• Brainstorm and create invitation prototypes for reunion; selecting photos from yearbooks to use in the invitations; creating a festive, yet “on brand” invitation design and verbiage; researching printing costs for invites.
• Compiling email and mailing lists from the database manager for invitations
• Research ideas for new gifts that can be sent in the college freshman care packets (for example, we have been sending stylus pens and I would like a different product to send this year); they need to be cost effective, be able to be mailed in flat envelopes that are not padded for a minimal cost.
• Collaborate to identify and obtain all materials for the next
years’ worth of events – currently at a count of over 30.
• Sailor Surplus: inventory, readying for orientation sales, creating new products with outside vendors.
• Identifying ways to encourage students to be in dress uniform on days required as many of these events and assemblies are used for photographs in marketing and M Magazine.
Requi rements:
There is a lot of creativity and fun in this type of job, but also a lot of work that can be tedious. Ideal intern would be detailoriented (for example - must be willing to check, double check, triple check certain work); have excellent writing skills, or eagerness to learn and take instruction in regard to writing style; is able to work alone and with others.
Furthermore, understanding that events cater to “customers” and therefore not all ideas will be suitable; any notes should not be taken personally.
Graphic design skills.
Physical “labor”. This job requires moving around and carrying supplies.
Time Frame:
TBD
# of Positions: 1
Eligibility: Rising Sophomores and Above
Peace Over Violance -Youth Over Violence Internship Program*
Mentor: Floyd Jeffries III - Violence Prevention Educator
Overview:
The Youth Over Violence Leadership Institute is for youth who are committed to building and making powerful social change through awareness, advocacy and violence prevention strategies.
Responsibilities:
The program empowers youth between the ages of 1419 by educating them on healthy relationships, promoting awareness of teen dating violence, and enhancing community organizing skills. After the summer, students will go back to school as leaders of campus-based violence prevention clubs, and become mentors to other students, identifying and cultivating the next generation of leaders. The Institute utilizes a combination of educational sessions, trauma-informed activities, field trips, and internship projects.
Requirements:
Students must apply via the Youth Over Violence application
Time Frame:
4-5 Weeks TBD during June and July
Eligibility:
Rising Sophomores and above UCLA History Department
Mentor: Dr. Brenda Stevenson (Emma ‘13)
Overview:
Dr. Stevenson is an internationally recognized scholar of race, slavery, gender, family and racial conflict. Her specific intellectual interests center on the comparative, historical experiences of women, family, and community across racial and ethnic lines. Race and gender—the ways in which these two variables interact, intersect, collide with, emphasize, run parallel to and sometimes isolate one another—are at the center of her work.
Responsibilities:
Interns will be responsible for assisting in a research project concerning U.S. women in the 19th century and/or women in the Civil Rights movement.
Requirements:
This placement will address mature themes on a regular basis. Excellent writing skills are essential.
Time Frame:
Flexible and to be determined with the mentor
# of Positions: 1-2
Eligibility:
Rising Juniors and Seniors
Arts & Entertainment
Amazing Grace Design
Mentors: Debra Parr, Michol Roberts ’02, Damaris Eison, Teyler Chellis
Overview:
Ms. Parr and Ms. Roberts will guide you through a 7-week internship program in Events and Interior Design. We are a full-service event planning, interior design and creative arts studio based in Santa Monica. There are 4 people that work daily on different events and in different stages of design. We are involved in all kinds of projects starting from new construction, to light remodels and full interior design projects. We also plan weddings, birthdays and mitzvahs. In the past we have planned events for the Los Angeles Ballet, Cultivate LA, and after parties for the Grammys. Many of our clients are high profile so it may be necessary to sign an NDA.
Responsibilities:
The internship at AGD is a unique opportunity to participate in the day to day workings of a small but very busy event and interior design company. Your day to day for interior design could include, shopping for accessories, getting pricing for fabrics and tiles, site visits, putting together style guides and organizing design files. Your day to day for events could include, choosing décor, looking over contracts, reviewing rental orders, reviewing catering menus and helping create timelines.
Time Frame:
7 weeks. May 27 – July 12
Tuesday and Wednesday
2 days a week 11 am to 2 pm - total 6 hours a week
# of Positions: 1
Eligibility: Rising Juniors and Rising Seniors
Experimentally Structured Museum of Art (ESMoA)*
Mentors: ESMoA Staff and Artists in Residence
Overview:
It is ESMoA’s mission to act as a catalyst for creative thinking in the South Bay and greater Los Angeles area with a focus on experimental exhibitions, community engagement, and arts education.
Defined as an Experimental Museum rather than a traditional one, ESMoA is a provocative, fresh, and agile partner in the community, seeking to recalibrate rules of understanding, knowing, and doing through the arts.
Responsibilities:
There are many ways you can help us, from welcoming visitors during open hours, to assisting artists and educators in a variety of ESMoA adult and family programs, to working with K-12 students in ESMoA’s school programs.
Requirements:
• Passionate about working with people
• Enthusiastic about working with original works of art
• Open to attending orientations and training
• Committed to ESMoA’s mission to reimagine creativity
Time Frame:
All summer, can continue into the school year
Eligibility:
16 years and above
The Gotham Group
Mentors: Ellen Goldsmith-Vein (Caroline '18) and Kate Dickinson, Intern Coordinator
Overview:
The Gotham Group is a talent management and production company. The Gotham Group’s literary management practice encompasses all aspects of writing and directing, whether it be film, television, publishing, journalism, or content creation.
Beginning with Tony DiTerlizzi’s award-winning family adventure THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES, which Gotham produced for Paramount in 2008, the Gotham Group has sought out visually stunning and compelling stories that strive to entertain audiences worldwide. In the YA space, the Gotham Group produced the MAZE RUNNER trilogy for 20th Century Fox, based on James Dashner’s New York Times #1 bestselling novels. The first movie in the series was released in 2014, and the series has made over $1 billion worldwide. On the prestige drama front, Gotham recently produced the father/son road trip film KODACHROME, which stars Ed Harris, Jason Sudeikis, and Elizabeth Olsen. KODACHROME is based on a New York Times article by A.G. Sulzberger, and premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, where it was acquired for distribution by Netflix, who released the film to rave reviews in April 2018.
More recently, Gotham produced the movie adaptation of Jerry Spinelli’s STARGIRL, which is one of the most beloved and acclaimed YA novels, with over a million copies in print worldwide. STARGIRL was one of the first original productions for Walt Disney Studios’ new streaming platform, Disney+. Gotham also recently produced the Netflix movie ALL TOGETHER NOW, based on the novel SORTA LIKE A ROCKSTAR by Matthew Quick. We are currently In production on STARGIRL 2 for Disney+, MY
BEST FRIEND’S EXORCISM for Amazon and WENDELL & WILD for Netflix.
Responsibilities:
Interns must be available to work remotely and/or onsite a minimum of two days a week. Interns will learn to write coverage, research projects, attend production and staff meetings, as well as pitch meetings with our clients. With many managers and assistants coming from internal promotions, Gotham looks to allow eager interns to learn and grow in the business with such opportunities as entertainment industry speaker meetings and assistant/manager shadowing.
Requirements:
Interest in books, animation, live action film and television. Must be a self-starter and eager to participate in a team environment.
Time Frame:
June 2024 – mid-August 2024
# of Positions: 5
Eligibility: Rising Juniors and Rising Seniors
Makazan Films, Inc.
Mentor: Paige Morrow Kimball, Writer-Director-Producer (Suzanna ‘21, Makenzie ‘24)
Overview:
Makazan Films is a boutique Film & TV production company. I write, produce, and direct independent films in both the scripted (narrative) and unscripted (documentary) spaces.
You can see some of my projects including some films I created for Sesame Street, here
Responsibilities:
The Responsibilities depend on the work I’m commissioned to do and on the various stages we are engaged in: development, pre-production, production, post-production and marketing etc. This summer, we’re hoping to be in production and post production on a Sesame Street Film, a documentary, and animated project and a feature film that will be shooting in NY. But this is all very much still TBD.
If in production, the Intern will be a Production Assistant or an Assistant to the Producer TBD.
When we’re NOT in production or post production, I’ll need help with general production company tasks. This includes:
• Research and Development
• Help with Social Media and Marketing including writing, basic graphic design & strategy.
• Help with post production, organizing and logging footage
• Help with general office needs and tasks
• Researching archival footage
• Researching and organizing various grants and programs
• Help with logistics and organization of a Diversity Director Program we created
• Creating spreadsheets and organizational tools
This list could grow as we always have several irons in the fire - you NEVER KNOW what will pop in a small production company!
Requirements:
The most important thing I’m seeking is an intern who is Interested in exploring filmmaking as a possible career path, i.e. has a passion for filmmaking and story telling with a genuine excitement about making movies.
Should be Highly organized.
Strong interpersonal skills - will interface with clients, colleagues and the production team.
Should be flexible. Things change in production! (I will be flexible too.)
The job will be hybrid: both in office and virtual. 2-3 days per week would be ideal.
I work alone unless I’m in production. So it should be someone who doesn’t mind working side by side with me in a two-person home office.
Some knowledge of MailChimp, Canva, WordPress, Excel, Word, Google drive etc, DropBox, and several social media platforms.
Provide your own transportation to the West Side.
Time Frame:
Flexible - again this will depend on the production schedule.
# of Positions: 1
Eligibility: Rising Junior or Senior. I’m also open to post graduates i.e. Rising college Freshman and beyond!
Possible other tasks include:
• Coordinating casting sessions
• Help with developing and creating pitch decks
Venice Arts*
Mentors: Venice Arts Educators and Staff
Overview
Venice Arts is always interested in finding qualified artist-mentors who can assist with our free media arts workshops for low-income youth, ages 10–18. Help ignite youth’s imagination, mentor their creativity, and expand their sense of possibility!
Responsibilities
Volunteers will be trained by Venice Arts, and will assist a Lead Artist in our programs in Venice and other locations in Los Angeles. Workshops are taught by a team of artists comprised of a Lead Artist, with background and experience in education,
who works collaboratively with artist-mentors. With classes of 8–12 students, our goal is to provide a teaching and mentoring ratio of no higher than 1:4.
Requirements
Volunteer artist–mentors are asked to come to their assigned workshop at least 30 minutes before class for preparation, and if feasible, stay after class for 15–30 minutes for cleanup and debriefing. Volunteer artist- mentors are welcomed and encouraged to also develop or lead a lesson and present their own work when appropriate, and are asked to closely mentor a designated number of youth in their assigned class.
Time frame
2-4 weeks in July
Eligibility
-Must be a photographer, filmmaker, animator, multimedia or visual artist.
-Experience teaching or working with youth preferred, but not necessary.
-Must be consistently available during established class times during the week and/or on Saturdays. Strongly prefer commitment for an entire session.
How to Apply
• Complete the Volunteer Application and email it to ceci@ venice-arts.org
• Complete a Live Scan DOJ background check, which we reimburse for.
• Attend our Faculty Orientation and Training.
Applications for Venice Arts are submitted directly to the program.
APPLY FOR A SAILL INTERNSHIP
If you wish to become a candidate for one of the internship opportunities described in this brochure:
• Click here to access the online application (Please note, our collaborative programs will have their own application, as specified in the brochure. You must still notify Mr. Petrone once you submit your application).
• Review internship choices & rank up to five different choices.
• Deadline to submit applications: Friday, March 8, 2024 by 3:00 p.m. (PST).
• Wait for notification of interview and complete if selected.
• Notification of placements will be completed by Friday, March 22, 2024
To be eligible to apply for many of the internships, students must be 16 years of age (as of June 1, 2024) and a rising 11th or 12th grader at Marymount High School, although some opportunities are available to rising Sophomores. See brochure for details.
Additional Requirements:
Attendance at one of the folowing information meetings in the Front Parlor is mandatory.
Lunch Block
Tuesday, February 27
Wednesday, February 28
Friday, March 1
Office Hours
Tuesday, March 5
Those accepted must also attend an orientation in May (date and time TBD)
QUESTIONS? Contact: Philip “PJ” Petrone, Director of SAILL & Co-Director of College Counseling ppetrone@mhs-la.org