What are the responsibilities and job description for the Getty Marrow Conservation Intern position at AUTRY MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN WEST?
POSITION SUMMARY
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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- 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
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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. In addition, applicants must:
- 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.
Please note that students who have previously served as Getty Marrow Undergraduate interns at the Autry Museum are not eligible for consideration. Finally, staff members and relatives of staff or board members are not eligible.
TO APPLY:
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.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Requires use of computer, microscope, digital camera, power and hand tools.
- Must have physical mobility and stamina to complete tasks that involve long periods of intense concentration while standing, walking, or sitting; frequent stooping and bending; climbing ladders up to 12 feet high; occasional work outdoors.
- On occasion, this position requires lifting items weighing up to 35 pounds and walking up to 10 feet before placing it down.
- Travel between the two main campuses will be occasionally necessary. The campuses are less than 3 miles apart.
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AUTRY MUSEUM INFORMATION
COVID-19 PROTOCOL
We take the health and safety of our colleagues, visitors, and their families very seriously. To that end, we have concluded that the best way to ensure the safety of everyone is to require that all staff be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
Please know that in order to become employed by Autry Museum you must provide satisfactory proof that you are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 once you receive a formal job offer. If you cannot receive the COVID-19 vaccination or require other reasonable accommodation you will need to complete an Exemption Request Form by no later than the first week of employment; if approved, you will be required to provide a weekly proof of a negative COVID-19 test result. More information will be provided as we move along in the recruitment process.
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