Internship: Outdoor Sculpture Focused Objects Conservation Internship – Toledo Museum of Art (Toldeo, OH)

The Toledo Museum of Art is pleased to announce a 10-week paid summer internship in Objects Conservation with a focus on outdoor sculpture June-August, exact start and end date(s) flexible.  A stipend of $487/week (37.5 hours/week) is available to cover travel, food and lodging.
Working with the museum’s conservator, conservation intern and conservation technician, the intern will focus on the maintenance of outdoor sculpture. Pending work schedules there may be the opportunity to work on other conservation projects.
Activities will focus on condition reporting, examination, cleaning and treatment of outdoor sculpture.  Aspects related to conservation and collection’s care in a museum environment will also be discussed.
Requirements: Ability to work in an outdoor environment especially under summer weather conditions. Must be comfortable handling power tools and equipment and be able to climb ladders, work on scaffolding, and carry equipment ca. 15-20 lbs. Applicants should work well in a collegial team environment focused on learning conservation skills and techniques.  As the work involves the use of tools on artwork the individual must be able to follow directions implicitly, have good hand skills and be detail oriented.
This position is intended for individuals focusing on a career in art conservation and need conservation experience. They should have completed or are in the process of completing their undergraduate conservation requirements for application to a conservation degree program. Prior conservation experience is preferred.
Applicants must be fluent in English both written and spoken. Conservation activities performed will be commensurate with experience.
Candidates should submit the following in English:  Letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and two professional references (including email, telephone and address).
Please submit materials to:  Siccorah Martin, Human Resources Dept., Toledo Museum of Art, PO Box 1013., Toledo, OH 43620.  Electronic submissions are acceptable.  Send to jobs@toledomuseum.org.
Application deadline: Postmarked or emailed by April 22, 2016