The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the staff at the National Park Service’s Museum Conservation Services facility in Charles Town, WV is seeking a graduate student — who is currently enrolled in a recognized U.S. or Canadian conservation training program — for a paid summer internship assisting MCS staff conservators with the preservation of forty late 19th and early 20th century firearms from the Scotty’s Castle collections in Death Valley National Park.
This opportunity will benefit a first or second-year graduate student attending a master’s level program in art conservation who is looking to expand his or her existing skills in the conservation of historic objects.
This internship focuses on the unique problems associated with preserving composite mechanical-arts objects. Although this is a treatment-oriented internship, there will also be time allotted for relevant lab visits and research.
Location: Charles Town is just a few miles from historic Harpers Ferry, West Virginia at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers. The area offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation plus easy access to both Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD.
Compensation:
- Pay Rate: $17.00/hour
- Benefits: Paid holidays, Affordable Care Act-compliant health insurance
Timeline:
- 8-week summer internship with flexible starting date in 2018.
- Full-time, up to 40 hours per week
Qualifications:
- Be currently enrolled in a U.S. or Canadian graduate-level museum conservation program.
- Successfully complete a routine Department of Interior background investigation.
- Must provide own transportation and have a valid state-issued driver’s license.
- Must provide own laptop computer.
- Eligible applicants must be a U.S. citizen, national, or legal permanent resident alien of the United States.
How to Apply: Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, including a statement of interest, resume or CV, and list of three academic or professional references to Augustine Sughrua, GBI Recruitment Coordinator. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. No phone inquiries, please.
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