Conservation Intern

Open To External And Internal Candidates • Williamsburg, VA

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About The Position

​ ​ The Conservation Intern is responsible for enhancing the protection and preservation of Colonial Williamsburg’s cultural assets by, in consultation with specialist curators and conservators, performing examination, treatment, and documentation of collections artifacts, under the supervision of conservation staff. ​

Requirements

• Scientific knowledge sufficient to undertake in-depth examination and analysis of objects.
• An undergraduate degree in art, art history, science, museum studies or a related field, OR equivalent apprenticeship/technical training with appropriate experience ​

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience in a conservation lab or studio, under direction of an experienced conservator.
• Demonstrated academic commitment to fulfilling chemistry, art history, and studio art pre-requisites in preparation for pursuing admission to a graduate-level conservation training program. ​

Responsibilities

• Carries out examination and basic treatment of artifacts in the collection. Complies with the American Institute for Conservation’s Code of Ethics.
• Performs documentation, including treatment proposals, treatment reports, and digital photography of objects treated.
• Prepares artifact housing, exhibition supports, and packs/moves objects as needed.
• Assists in routine operation and upkeep of the conservation lab by maintaining supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Offers outreach, including public tours.
• Assists with research and receives training in various treatment methodologies in media-specific labs. Works with preventive conservation and material analyst colleagues as appropriate.
• Assists in training and supervision of volunteers working in the lab.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern