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Undergraduate Internships

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The IAS employs UC Santa Cruz students through paid internships and other work opportunities year-round. Student interns and staff receive hands-on training in gallery operations, installation, exhibition research, visitor experience, and more. Students across all disciplines are encouraged to apply.

All student internship and staff applications are submitted online through Handshake, the UC Santa Cruz student employment system.

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IAS Student Staff 2022/23 with artist Ashley hunt
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