Internship at Mount Vernon

Internship in Objects Conservation
George Washington's Mount Vernon

Through the generosity of the Connoisseur Society of George
Washington's Mount Vernon, a paid summer internship is available in
the conservation of objects in the fine and decorative arts
collection for the summer of 2015. The internship is open to current
Art Conservation graduate students at a recognized Art Conservation
graduate program or recent graduates thereof.

Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the collections
conservator, the intern will focus on the treatment and coating of
silver and other metal objects in the mansion and museum at George
Washington's Mount Vernon.  Additionally, the intern will be
involved with the set-up of a recently acquired portable XRF and
establishment of analysis protocols. Other activities can be
tailored to the interest of the intern where possible.

Hours and Compensation: This internship will be 5 days per week for
8-12 weeks, starting in mid- to late June 2025.  Compensation in the
amount of $5,000 (gross) is offered, payable on Mount Vernon's
bi-weekly pay schedule.  Applicants are responsible for their own
housing and travel arrangements, as well as insurance.  Mount Vernon
is happy to work with the intern's academic program to provide
credit for the internship period.

Using link below, please apply online via our website including a
cover letter, resume and contact information for two
professional/job related references.

    <URL:http://www.mountvernon.org/about/employment/open-positions-at-mount-vernon/?gnk=job&gni=8acf16914c96da5b014ca393b57600e6&gns>

Karl U. Knauer
Collections Conservator
George Washington's Mount Vernon
PO Box 110
Mount Vernon VA 22121


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