Job Description

Attention art conservation students! The Royal Ontario Museum is seeking an Art Conservation Intern to join our team and gain hands-on experience in preserving museum objects.

Location: Toronto, ON, Canada
Contract: (May 15, 2023 - August 15, 2023)

This is a paid internship.

As an Art Conservation Intern, you\'ll work closely with our organic and inorganic materials conservators to perform conservation treatments and document and photograph objects. You\'ll also gain hands-on experience with the TMS database system. You\'ll be responsible for the following:

• Complementing studies in art conservation and assisting in preserving museum objects from different cultures.
• Working alongside our conservators and gaining hands-on experience in treating and documenting museum objects.
• Using your attention to detail to document and photograph objects and prepare them for applications such as loans, exhibitions, and various applications.
• Collaborating with our organic and inorganic object conservators and learning new techniques and skills as you work together to achieve the best results.
• Using your preventive conservation skills to protect the museum\'s collection and ensure its long-term preservation.

To be successful in this role, you should:

• Have a passion for art conservation and preservation and a dedication to best practices.
• Currently, be enrolled in a Master of Art Conservation program focusing on organic or inorganic objects.
• Possess exceptional attention to detail that will enable you to document objects thoroughly and accurately.
• Have strong organizational skills to help you manage multiple tasks and work collaboratively with our team of conservators.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills that will enable you to work effectively as part of a team and engage with visitors.
• Have an appreciation for the cultural history of Ontario and a desire to help preserve and share its stories through museum objects.

Why Join Our Team?

Join us at the Royal Ontario Museum and gain valuable experience while making a meaningful impact. Here\'s what you can expect when you join our team:

• Competitive salary
• Exciting and engaging work environment
• Valuable experience for your future career
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact
• Collaborating with experienced and talented conservators

Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to work with one of Toronto\'s most iconic institutions. Apply today by submitting your resume outlining your experience and qualifications to the Royal Ontario Museum\'s Human Resources Department as soon as possible. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are an equal-opportunity employer.

Diversity Statement

At ROM, we consider equity, diversity, and inclusivity foundational to our institutional success. We seek to foster a workplace that reflects the full breadth of the communities we serve and welcome applications from women, racialized persons/BIPOC, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, LGBTQ2S+, and people with disabilities.

Accessibility Statement

ROM is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Upon request, suitable accommodations are available under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) to applicants invited to an interview.

COVID Statement

Royal Ontario Museum recognizes its heightened duty to protect employees from health and safety risks during the current pandemic. As such, an offer of employment shall be conditional on proof of complete COVID-19 vaccination with a vaccine series approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The selected candidate will be required to participate in a Criminal Background Check conducted via Profile Investigation Inc.

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