PT Conservation Intern

Job Details Job Location: Fort Worth, TX 76107 The Kimbell Art Museum offers one paid internship in the conservation department to a graduate student, specializing in the conservation of easel paintings. This opportunity is generously supported by the Samuel H. Kress Foundation. Candidates must be currently enrolled in a recognized conservation training program and authorized to work in the U.S.

The Kimbell internship program is designed to mentor future museum professionals from diverse cultural, economic, social, and educational backgrounds. Interns are assigned to departments based on their academic background, professional skills, and goals. Under the supervision of designated staff members, interns work both independently and collaboratively to gain comprehensive experience through immersive projects.

An internship in Conservation will consist of researching and undertaking the treatment of an old master painting. This will happen under supervision of Kimbell Art Museum conservation staff. Additionally, the intern is encouraged to acquaint themselves with the Kimbell Art Museum’s permanent collection and discuss this with Museum conservation staff.

As a Kimbell intern, you’ll enjoy a variety of benefits, including:

Cohort orientation Monthly seminars and lunch-and-learns General exposure to the museum world 4 free tickets to every Kimbell exhibition during internship Free admission to other museums with staff ID Free parking Discount in the Café and Museum Shops Summer Internship Program Cycles Session Dates June 1-August 15 (approximately 370 hours)

Applications Open December 12 Applications Close February 6 Dates are subject to change Pay Rate: $21.00 per hour Additionally, the intern will receive a $3,000.00 relocation stipend and a reimbursement up to $1,500.00 towards a domestic study trip. For the study travel portion, the intern will be requested to submit an itinerary in advance; this will require approval of Kimbell Conservation Staff.

The application requires:

Resume describing relevant experiences Cover letter Two professional and two personal references Applicants must be able to pass a standard pre-employment criminal background and drug screening. Please reference the program cycle table above for key dates. To request an accommodation, or if you prefer to complete the application in an alternative format, please contact hr@kimbellmuseum.org.

Required documents can be emailed to hr@kimbellmuseum.org. Interviews are required for finalists only. If you are selected as a finalist, we will contact you directly to set up an interview by phone or video conference. There is no fee to apply to any of the internships. If you are seeking course credit, please consult with your college or university in advance.