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Christie’s Los Angeles Internship Program

Structure
Christie's offers Spring, Summer and Fall internships in specialist departments and selected support departments at its Los Angeles saleroom in Beverly Hills. Successful applicants will be placed in available positions according to their interests and background, which will expose them to the operations of an auction house as they perform various administrative/clerical tasks. Internships are available in the departments of California & American Paintings, 20th Century Decorative Arts and Design, Special Events and Client Services, Jewelry, and Fine Wine.

Summer Internship Program
This part time internship lasts from June until August, and offers a hands-on introduction to the inner workings of an auction house and to the Los Angeles art world. The internship will start with orientation, after which each participant will be assigned to a department where he/she will work for the duration of the summer program. Participants will attend regular lectures on fine and decorative arts given by Christie's specialists, as well as frequent museum and gallery visits.

Fall and Spring Internship Programs
Participants in these sessions will have the same hands-on experience, with the added benefit of being immersed in various aspects of the auction business during our sale seasons. General internship length for these programs is the same as the auction seasons - Spring (January - May) and Fall (September - December).

Practical Experience/Values
Christie’s believes that experience is best gained through practical involvement in the activities of our departments. As a result, interns will be given the opportunity to participate in ways which are designed to enable them to gain an overview of each different aspect of the department’s activities. Normal tasks allocated include administration, archiving, catalogue notes, research, managing libraries, helping to set up exhibitions, cover phones, and other specific projects.

For Academic Credit
Unpaid internships are available to students who are able to earn academic credit. Weekly hours and the duration of the internship are in accordance with university requirements. Interns are generally requested to work 16-24 hours per week or 2-3 days.

For Pay
The intern in the Wine Department will be paid the minimum hourly wage. One other intern (the most qualified candidate, or an intern who cannot receive academic credit) will also be paid the minimum hourly wage. Paid interns are requested to work up to 24 hours per week.

Enrollment
All applicants must have authorization to work in the United States. Christie's does not sponsor visas for the internship program.

Christie's requires the following information:

• A resume, including work experience, language skills, home and school addresses, and telephone numbers
• Letter describing what the applicant hopes to gain from an internship at Christie's and indicating if application is for academic credit or pay

Please send your resume to:
Stephanie Hopper
Executive Administration Coordinator
360 N Camden Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Tel: +1 310 385 2623
shopper@christies.com