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.\u00a0 A stipend of $487\/week (37.5 hours\/week) is available to cover travel, food and lodging.
\nWorking with the museum\u2019s 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.
\nActivities will focus on condition reporting, examination, cleaning and treatment of outdoor sculpture.\u00a0 Aspects related to conservation and collection\u2019s care in a museum environment will also be discussed.
\nRequirements: 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.\u00a0 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.
\nThis 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.
\nApplicants must be fluent in English both written and spoken. Conservation activities performed will be commensurate with experience.
\nCandidates should submit the following in English:\u00a0 Letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and two professional references (including email, telephone and address).
\nPlease submit materials to:\u00a0 Siccorah Martin, Human Resources Dept., Toledo Museum of Art, PO Box 1013., Toledo, OH 43620.\u00a0 Electronic submissions are acceptable.\u00a0 Send to jobs@toledomuseum.org.
\nApplication deadline: Postmarked or emailed by April 22, 2016<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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