Internship at Royal Museums Greenwich

Metals Conservation Intern
Royal Museums Greenwich

Responsible to: Senior Conservator (Metals)

Purpose:

    Work to develop and learn the skills necessary to maintain,
    conserve and restore to museum specifications the nation's
    collection of historic metal objects.

    To fully participate in the training and assessment process to
    develop and demonstrate a range of skills.

Key Responsibilities:

    During the internship, the intern is expected to help deliver
    the Museum's key objectives whilst learning new skills. The
    intern's responsibilities encompass following activities:

        Learn and develop the skills of metals conservator under the
        guidance of the Senior Specialist.

        Maintain, conserve and restore objects of predominantly
        metal origin to support the Museum's public programme to
        agreed deadline, time and standard under the supervision of
        the Senior Specialist.

        Study, and contribute to, the care of collections
        (preservation) programme as required.

        Learn to conduct assessments and produce condition reports
        on objects and advise on the suitability for display, loan,
        acquisition, transport etc. as required.

        Learn to advise on the design of mechanical parts or mounts
        needed for relevant objects.

        Record development progress using a daily work record.

        Give and receive feedback on work performance and
        development with Senior Specialist and Head of Section.

        Help maintain a positive approach in the workplace, seek
        clarity to resolve misunderstandings.

        Contribute to the general housekeeping in the metals
        conservation workshop including ensuring the workshop and
        machinery comply with all health and safety legislation
        needed for this area.

    The above mentioned tasks are neither exclusive nor exhaustive
    and the post holder may be called upon to the carry out such
    other appropriate duties as may be required by the Museum within
    the competence of the post holder.

Skills and Experience:

Essential:

    Demonstrable work experience in the treatment of historical
    metals

    Good manual dexterity and familiarity with a wide range of small
    tools

    Ability to take instruction; work on one's own or as part of a
    team

    Committed to personal development -a self starter, resilient and
    enthusiastic

    Good observation and reporting skills including computer
    competency/IT skills

    Effective communication skills: Must be friendly, polite,
    approachable and helpful to colleagues, managers and visitors

    Clear written communication skills in order to complete work
    records: accuracy and neatness

    Can analyse a problem and distinguish between cause and effect

    Inspire confidence and clarify uncertainty

    Clear and logical thinking required to deal positively with
    problems occurring

Desirable:

    Degree in conservation

    Work experience in a museum environment or heritage sector

    Knowledge of chemistry or applied science, preferably to A level
    standards

Deadline 22 July 2012

For further information please visit

    <URL:http://www.rmg.co.uk/jobs>

Birthe Christensen
Head of Conservation and Preservation
Royal Museums Greenwich
National Maritime Museum
Royal Observatory Greenwich
The Queen's House
Cutty Sark
Greenwich
London SE10 9NF
+44 208 312 6504


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