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Conservation Intern B  (pre-program training):     Position # 237605

Colonial Williamsburg is seeking applicants for the position Conservation Intern B (pre-program training).  This is a temporary regular full-time position for the duration of one year starting in late July, 1998.  Renewal of the position for the following year is possible.  The hiring rate is $7.00 / hr. at 37.5 hrs. per week.  Colonial Williamsburg also offers a competitive benefits package for this position.  We will be accepting applications through the end of the business day, July 17, 1998.

The conservation intern B will work under the supervising conservator to clean, maintain, and monitor artifacts in assigned exhibition areas.  They will assist in carrying out artifact examinations, preparing treatment proposals, conducting conservation treatments, and preparing associated documentation (photography, reports, etc.).  They will conduct research and receive training as deemed appropriate by the supervising conservator.

Minimum qualifications include:  
* knowledge and experience working with decorative arts objects 
* manual dexterity to handle collections
* good oral and written communication skills
* computer experience
* experience in object research and examination

All of the above requirements are generally gained through a four-year degree in decorative arts, studio art, fine art, or a related area.  

Persons with a related four-year degree who intend to pursue a career in conservation are strongly encouraged to apply.

Colonial Williamsburg is an EEO/AA employer.  Applicants must have proof of American Citizenship and/or official INS documentation of work eligibility (green card status).
 
To get an Colonial Williamsburg Foundation job application call 1-757-220-7660 or you can go to the Colonial Williamsburg web site at:  http://www.history.org   Follow the link to "About CWF" and follow this to the "employment opportunities" page.  Read this page carefully and then you can download the application (PDF format).

Submit a letter of interest with the completed application and resume.  Include dates of availability and contact information for 3 work or academic references.

Return the completed application package to:

Mr. Ed Joyner, Human Resources                  
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
P.O. Box 1776
Williamsburg, Virginia  23187-1776
Voice:     1-757-220-7043
Fax:        1-757-220-7259
E-Mail:   [log in to unmask]
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Cheers!
Dave

David Harvey
Associate Conservator,
Metals & Arms
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
P.O. Box 1776
Williamsburg, Virginia 23187-1776  USA
Voice:  757-220-7039
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