Summer Internship - Conservation of Library and Archives' paper collections Kew Gardens, England
Job description
Summer Internship - Conservation of Library and Archives' paper collections
Project title: Conservation of Library and Archives’ paper collections; Paper Conservator Intern
The internship offers a conservation student (or recent graduate) the opportunity to undertake a discrete paper-based conservation project and gain experience of the role within an institutional setting. Through on the-job training, they will examine, research, document and undertake conservation treatment, under supervision and guidance, assessing damaged objects and discussing treatment options in accordance with conservation theoretical and ethical principles.
Please see the attached Project Details for more information.
- Employee Benefits - RBG Kew.pdf
(PDF, 1924.01kb) - Summer intern Job Profile.pdf
(PDF, 137.05kb) - Ops summer project details.pdf
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More details
Alongside undertaking remedial conservation, the intern will assist with wider conservation activities, providing a breadth of work experience and the opportunity to learn key skills, including:
- training in and gaining experience of preventative conservation, including pest identification, IPM and decontamination.
- collection surveys and/or rehousing by completing a mini-survey of a designated area of the collection, documenting condition and housing, suggesting improvements, and leading on and delivering object rehousing.
- learning about studio management, including COSHH regulations and health and safety legislation.
- undertaking engagement activities.
- formal learning opportunities, including ‘bitesize’ collections sessions to develop understanding of L&A collections and materials.
The intern will work in Kew’s conservation studios with professional conservators and have the opportunity to work with archive, library and illustration collections professionals.
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.
We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.
Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi.
The salary will be £19,582 per annum (pro rata).
Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.
If you are interested in this position, please submit your application through the online portal, by clicking “Apply for this job”.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
No agencies please.
