Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Williamsburg, Virginia, USA
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is seeking applicants for Pre-program
Internships in the specialties of wooden artifacts, upholstery,
preventive conservation, paintings, analytical, archaeological materials,
objects, or textiles. This is a one year paid position with the possibility
for renewal and is benefits eligible.
Responsibilities: The Conservation Intern is responsible for enhancing the
protection and preservation of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation’s
cultural assets by performing a variety of assigned tasks, including the
examination, basic treatment, and documentation of Collections artifacts,
under the supervision of conservation staff.
Qualifications: Knowledge of and experience working with decorative arts
objects. Experience in research, examination, treatments and report
writing. Familiarity with digital photography and Microsoft Office
products. Manual dexterity to handle collections, use tools, and perform
conservation treatments. Ability to make best use of time and resources:
using facilities, materials, and equipment effectively and with reasonable
and appropriate care. Ability to communicate effectively and follow
instructions orally and in writing. An undergraduate degree in art, art
history, science, museum studies or a related field. Demonstrated academic
commitment to fulfilling chemistry, art history, and studio art
pre-requisites in preparation for pursuing admission to a graduate-level
conservation training program.
Using link below, please apply online for ‘Intern B-Conservation’.
<URL: *Colonial Williamsurg Careers
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Successful candidate must have US work visa. Colonial Williamsburg supports
a drug- and alcohol-free workplace. AA/EOE
*Click here for more information about conservation at CW.
<http://www.history.org/history/museums/conservation/index.cfm>*
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