The Lunder Summer Internship Program in Honor of Barbara and Theodore Alfond at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
The MFA is delighted to offer two internship opportunities supported by The Lunder Foundation. These are needs-based paid fulltime internships offered to two outstanding college students who are residents of Maine.
In addition to the requirements established for each position below, the criteria to apply for these internships are:
• Enrollment in an accredited college or university – either in Maine or elsewhere
• Proof of Maine residency required
• Proof of Federal Student Aid eligibility required
Lunder Pre-program Summer Internship in Objects Conservation
Conservation and Collections Management is an integral part of the Museum’s stated purpose to hold its collections in trust for future generations. Members of the department promote the long-term preservation of artworks through development of conservation treatments, study of materials and techniques, scholarly research and documentation. The department follows internationally established standards to maintain the aesthetic and physical integrity of works of art through six conservation disciplines, an analytical facility, and a collections management division responsible for safe exhibition, storage and transport.
The successful applicant will assist conservators in preparation of objects for installation in The Brock Regency Gallery. S/he will also assist conservators with the treatment of an early 19th century English crystal and gilt bronze chandelier, and additionally prepare and assist with photographic and written documentation procedures for incoming and outgoing loans, including: Aphrodite and the Gods of Love, Japanese Masterpieces, and World of the Pharaohs.
Responsibilities:
• Assist conservators with written and photographic documentation
• Assist conservators in the treatment of works of art in the MFA’s collections
• Undertake research necessary to support conservation treatments
• Prepare documentation for exhibitions/loans
• Perform other duties as appropriate
Qualifications:
• College student (classes of 2014/2015 preferred) enrolled in an accredited college in the State of Maine or a college student who is a Maine resident attending an accredited college outside the State of Maine.
• Keen interest in pursuing a career in art conservation
• Demonstrated commitment to gaining experience through a pre-program internship before enrolling in a graduate program
• Previous museum experience desirable
• Ability to perform tasks in professional manner and with discretion when working with confidential records
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Ability to commit to 35 hours per week for 12 weeks, May 28 – August 16
• Ability to attend orientation on Tues, May 28, (9am-12pm)