Position: Graduate Conservation Intern
Reports to: Associate Conservator
Job link: Graduate Conservation Intern
An Introduction to Glenstone Museum
Founded with the mission to seamlessly integrate art, architecture, and nature, Glenstone is an art museum in Potomac, Maryland. Situated on over 300 acres of meadows and woodlands, the museum opened in 2006, expanded in 2018, and offers nearly 60,000 square feet of exhibition space to showcase its world-class collection of more than 1,300 works by over 200 contemporary artists. Admission is always free.
The work culture at Glenstone is dynamic and team oriented. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we are proud to foster a workplace where associates feel valued, respected, and accepted. We leverage our collaborative and enriching culture to provide abundant opportunities for all associates to develop new skills, feel connected to our mission, and actively participate in advancing their careers.
Position Overview
The internship will provide the opportunity to work with Glenstone’s superlative collection of post-World War II artworks. Projects will be tailored to the specialty and interests of the successful candidate. Example projects could include the treatment of a mixed media sculpture, the preservation of time-based media works, or research into the removal of marks from weathering steel sculptures. The intern will contribute to the Museum’s preventive conservation activities, outdoor sculpture cleaning, and exhibition installation. Glenstone’s conservation program is collaborative in nature. As such, there are often occasions to work with other conservators, museum professionals, galleries, artists, and their studios or foundations.
Required Skills & Experience
Candidates should be currently enrolled in a recognized conservation training program or have equivalent training. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the following areas:
- objects/sculpture
- time-based media
- modern and contemporary art
- preventive conservation
Salary & Benefits
The internship includes a stipend of $23/hour. The internship will be in the summer of 2024 and run for a minimum of 10 weeks and a maximum of 12 weeks. Glenstone is offering optional housing as a taxable benefit for this internship.
Application Process
Candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references via our Glenstone Jobs Portal. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. Review of applications will begin January 2, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
