Internship at Tate

Clothworker's Conservation Internship
UKP23,360 per annum

The Clothworkers' Conservation Internship is a remarkable
opportunity for a paintings conservator with some experience to
develop and broaden their knowledge by joining one of the leading
conservation teams in the museum world. The internship is for 18
months.

The successful person will be involved in learning and supporting
general conservation practice within a busy Gallery programme with
the primary focus on activities related to exhibition and display
programmes at Tate Britain.  The intern will explore issues related
to the conservation and care of British art through technical
examination, documentation and minor treatment of artworks in the
Tate's care in preparation for display. The intern will gain
experience in Tate procedures and systems, and learn about the
protection of artworks on display with involvement in related
preventive conservation activities and event planning.

You will hold a recognised qualification in the conservation of
paintings and demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of ethics
and reasoning behind treatment choices and conserving works to a
high standard. You will have excellent communications skills both
verbal and written and work well within a team environment.

Our jobs are like our galleries, open to all

The closing date for applications is 10 November 2013, midnight.

To apply please go to

    <URL:http://workingat.tate.org.uk/pages/job_search_view.aspx?jobId=1349&JobIndex=7&categoryList=&workingPatternList=&locations=&group=&keywords=&PageIndex=1&Number=1>

to set up a Tate Jobs Account and submit an online application form.

For more information contact

    Sophie Young
    Tate Gallery HR Assistant
    +44 207 887 8027


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