National Museum of American History, Washington, DC The Division of Conservation, NMAH, has occasional openings for internships, principally in the areas of objects conservation and paper conservation. Apply to Thomas Rahilly, Personnel Associate, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Fifth Ave. A thorough knowledge and mastery of paper conservation techniques and well-developed organizational skills are required. Qualifications include advanced degree or training in a conservation training and several years experience, or equivalent training and experience. Familiarity with archival conservation and library practices preferred.
Salary is dependent upon qualifications.
Must be capable of highest quality, individualized treatments on a wide variety of important works of art on paper from major midwestern institutions. Position involves training conservation program interns, coordination of duties with present staff, and consultation with paintings conservators on overlapping projects. Should be experienced in most areas mentioned, and graduated from recognized conservation training program with 5-6 years additional experience. Equivalent experience should consist of ten years of varied art conservation experience with a seven-year emphasis on paper conservation. Candidates with lesser experience will be considered, but for a position with limited or shared duties.