Internship at National Museum of Natural History

Conservation Intern
American Museum of Natural History

The American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) is seeking a part-time
Conservation Intern for 9-12 months to assist the conservation team
with duties related to an on-going, IMLS-funded research project
investigating the conservation treatment of historic taxidermy.

The Conservation Intern will be trained in a variety of methods in
order to assist the team accordingly.  These will include: sample
preparation, accelerated aging, instrumental analysis,
(spectrophotometer, FTIR, etc.), maintenance of equipment, and
interpretation of data.

The Intern will also assist in developing content for a conference
workshop focused on general care and treatment of historic
taxidermy.  Work will include the conservation of taxidermy,
development of PowerPoint presentations, development of web-based
training modules, and investigations into historic and modern
taxidermy treatment techniques.

Finally, the Intern will assist in dissemination of content through
social media, such as blog posts and website updates.

An individual seeking to broaden her/his conservation experience by
combining scientific research with hands-on treatment would be most
appropriate for this position.  Participation in the social media
and dissemination components of the project will give the individual
exposure and networking potential.  The individual will also gain
experience working as part of a large team in a multi-faceted
institution.

The applicant should hold a B.A. or B.S. in a related field.  At
least 1-2 years of previous conservation experience in a lab setting
is preferred.  It is essential to have analytical and
problem-solving skills, good end-use IT skills, organizational and
time-management skills and to be an effective communicator and a
strong team player.  An understanding of the ethics and standards
that guide the conservation profession is expected.

Applications must be received by June 30, 2015.

Please apply through the AMNH careers site:

    <URL:https://careers.amnh.org/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=142955>

The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action and all qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran
status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


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