Getty Marrow Conservation Intern

AUTRY MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN WEST • Los Angeles, CA

3d • $19 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

The Getty Marrow Conservation Intern will support preservation efforts at the Autry Museum of the American West. This internship will introduce topics such as conservation ethics in the stewardship of an indigenous collection, artifact handling, documentation, and basic skills in object, textile, and preventive conservation. There will be opportunities to network with colleagues from a variety of specialties during visits to conservation labs in the local area. The internship is full-time (40 hours/week) for 10 consecutive weeks during the months of June to August. Intern hours will be Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm. Students pursuing degrees in conservation, anthropology, archaeology, art history, studio art, science, or other related fields are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• While these internships are intended for students from backgrounds underrepresented in museums and visual arts professions, eligible candidates from all backgrounds may be considered.
• Candidates are sought from all areas of undergraduate study at any higher education institution—community college, trade school, and public and private university—and are not required to have demonstrated a previous commitment to the visual arts.
• Candidates shall have the opportunity to demonstrate their interest in museums and visual arts professions and how they might add diverse and underrepresented perspectives, which can include – among other things – socio-economic status, cultural background, physical or other disability, geographical origin, and/or any other life experiences.
• You must be currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate in either a bachelor’s degree program or an associate’s degree program.
• Students must have completed at least one semester or two-quarters of college by June.
• Students who graduated the semester or a quarter immediately before the internship begins are also eligible. (Students who are enrolled in a second BA or BS program are not eligible.)
• Attend college in or be a permanent resident of LA County; and
• Be a United States citizen or permanent resident (non-citizen authorized to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis; also known as a "green card" holder). Students with DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival) status valid throughout the internship period are also eligible.
• Students who have previously served as Getty Marrow Undergraduate interns at the Autry Museum are not eligible for consideration.
• Staff members and relatives of staff or board members are not eligible.
• Students must submit their application via the Autry Museum’s employment website.
• In addition to your resume, please include a cover letter detailing relevant coursework, career goals, and availability from the beginning of June through the end of August.

Responsibilities

• Learn basic conservation skills commonly used in object and textile conservation
• Prepare documentation of artifacts including photography, graphic documentation, and written reports
• Complete maintenance of collection items on display in the museum and outdoor sculpture garden
• Assist conservators with checking pest traps, archiving environmental data files, and entering data into a spreadsheet
• Organize and update inventories of lab supplies and materials

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed