Internships

Museum Textile Services internships provide the opportunity to observe and perform treatments while gaining hands-on experience with a variety of objects. Interns put into practice what they've read about in a real-world setting with actual clients. Read more about becoming a conservator to see if you are a good candidate. 

Requirements

Interns must have excellent eye sight and hand sewing skills. Previous museum or conservation experience is preferred but not required. Applicants are normally professional adults, graduate students or pre-program students with a BA. All interns must commit to a minimum of one day a week for an initial 120 hours. Internships are unpaid. Credit may be available through your institution. Click here to download our Internship Guidelines and Internship FAQs.

Three levels of intern certification are available:

Level 1

Core readings and treatments

3 types of textiles

20 hours of admin.

120 total hours

Level 2

Core readings and treatments

5 types of textiles

40 hours of admin.

1 professional development credit

1 outreach credit

240 total hours

Level 3

Core readings and treatments

7 types of textiles

60 hours of admin.

2 professional development credits

2 outreach credit

Right-Path test

360 total hours minimum

Museum Textile Services lists all internship opportunities at NEMAJobs.