Jobs & Internships

JOB OPENINGS:

INTERNSHIPS:

Administrative Internship

The Conservation Center is seeking interns who are interested in gaining experience working under
the direction of the administrative management team of an art conservation laboratory. Interns assist
in our administrative offices with daily administrative tasks, drafting and editing marketing materials,
building contact lists and email templates in Constant Contact, assisting in the development of new
marketing campaigns, preparation for networking and professional development events, website
management and updates, and other special projects as they arise. Interns also assist in our registrar
department with database entry and inventory of artwork, gain knowledge on art identification, assist
with storage maintenance, assist with documentary photography, and other special projects as they
arise.

Ideal candidates should have an interest in the fine arts, and experience in fine art, art history and/or
art administration. Excellent writing and editing skills are required. Experience with Microsoft Office,
Constant Contact, Webvanta and various social media platforms are requested.

All internships are unpaid and are offered year-round. A minimum commitment of 2 days per week is
required. Please include dates of availability. Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview. No Phone Calls Please!

All interested candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume to Carissa Tonner at carissa.t@theconservationcenter.com.

About The Conservation Center:
The Conservation Center is the nation’s leading resource for the conservation of art, fine furniture and
collectibles. For almost 30 years The Center has cared for some of the country’s most prestigious
collections, as well as provided cost-efficient treatments for family heirlooms and items of purely
sentimental value. The Center offers nine specialized conservation departments: Antiques and Fine
Furniture, Books, Decorative Arts, Frames, Murals, Paintings, Photographs, Textiles and Works of Art
on Paper, as well as museum-quality Custom Framing, Transportation, Installation, and 24-hour
Disaster Response.

Further Information on Pursuing a Career in Conservation:

Professional Organizations:

The American Institute for Conservation offers valuable information for students seeking to learn more about the field of fine art conservation as a professional career.

The International Institute for Conservation of Historic Works

Schools Offering Conservation Programs:

Buffalo State College

The Courtauld Institute of Art, London

Institute of Fine Arts, New York University

Queen’s University, Canada

University of Delaware

University of California – Los Angeles