Description: The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the staff at the National Park Services Museum Conservation Services facility in Charles Town, WV is recruiting a qualified pre-program conservation intern -- or graduate -- to assist with the preservation of a group of late 19th and early 20th century firearms from the Scottys Castle collections in Death Valley National Park. This opportunity will provide the intern an opportunity to develop professionally through (1) directed research, (2) lab visits with other professionals in related areas of expertise, and (3) guided hands-on treatments of composite metal artifacts.
This opportunity will benefit highly motivated and skilled individuals who have either: met all pre-requisites to apply to one of the U.S. masters degree programs in museum conservation; are former graduate program applicants who have been wait-listed or are committed to expanding and improving their skills for future acceptance in a program; or are recent graduates of a museum conservation program who are looking to expand existing skills in the conservation of mechanical-arts objects. Location: Charles Town, WV - surrounded by the rolling hills of the Appalachian and Blue Ridge Mountains near historic Harpers Ferry, West Virginia at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers. The Charles Town / Harpers Ferry area offers outdoor recreation and adventure, and an opportunity to explore and contextualize the regions rich history and culture, plus easy access to both Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD. Located just inside West Virginias Eastern Gateway, Charles Town is about an hour from the northern gateway to Shenandoah National Park. Compensation: o Pay Rate: $17.00/hour o Benefits: Paid holidays, Affordable Care Act-compliant health insurance Timeline: o 8-week appointment beginning in August/September 2017 (no later than September 11, 2017) and upon successful completion of a DOI Background Investigation o Full-time, up to 40 hours per week Qualifications: The successful candidate will possess, demonstrate, or can provide: o Preservation knowledge, experience, and skills commensurate with requirements for acceptance by or graduation from a U.S. graduate program in museum conservation. o Prior conservation experience at internship, student, or graduate level. o Examples of treatment documentation, a writing sample, treatment and art or craft portfolios. o Assurances of having an ability to maintain a positive attitude while working in a diverse team environment. o A valid drivers license. o Transportation and laptop computer. How to Apply: Qualified and interested applicants should submit a cover letter, résumé, and list of three professional references by visiting: http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=CPO&req= 2017-RAP-053. Upon initial review, applicants selected for further consideration should be prepared to submit a writing sample and portfolios. ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Archives through August 2016 at http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/ Archives from September 2016 onward at https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/
