Internship at Mount Vernon

Graduate Conservation Internship in Objects Conservation
George Washington's Mount Vernon
Summer 2016

George Washington's Mount Vernon is offering a paid summer
internship in the conservation of objects in the fine and decorative
arts collection for the summer of 2016.  The internship is open to
current Art Conservation graduate students at a recognized Art
Conservation graduate program or recent graduates thereof.  Proof of
authorization to work in the United States required.

Responsibilities:  Under the supervision of the collections
conservator, the intern will assist with the conservation needs of
the department.  Examples of projects include treatment of objects
related to an upcoming museum exhibition, as well as ongoing
treatment and coating of silver and other metal objects in the
mansion at George Washington's Mount Vernon.  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, with a flexible start date in May or June.  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 and
must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United
States.   Mount Vernon is happy to work with the intern's academic
program to provide credit for the internship period.

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>


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