Collections and Conservation Intern

Job overview

The Collections and Conservation Intern role is onsite in Rochester, NY. Compensation is not specified; the source title identifies the internship as unpaid. The Strong cares for a collection related to the history of play and offers educational programs about play. The intern supports supervised collections and conservation projects while gaining experience across museum teams. Work may include cataloging, digitization, preventive care, loans, documentation, storage, and exhibition maintenance, contributing to the care and accessibility of museum collections.

What you'll do

• Assist with supervised cataloging, data entry, digitization, environmental monitoring, pest management, disaster preparedness, loans, collections care, conservation treatments and documentation, rehousing and storage, and exhibition-space maintenance
• network with museum professionals
• write a blog for the museum website
• attend relevant meetings and trainings. Interns may have limited opportunities to shadow other teams or focus on specialized collection projects.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

collections and conservation intern

rochester ny

the strong

unpaid internship

museum collections

preventive care

cataloging

digitization

conservation documentation

undergraduate or graduate

monday–friday

flexible hours

125 or 140 minimum hours

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Two internships are available for undergraduate or graduate students, following the academic calendar. Scheduling is Monday–Friday with flexible hours between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., typically avoiding Wednesdays. Minimum hours are 125 for undergraduates and 140 for graduate students.

About the employer

Strong National Museum is hiring for this role. Industry: Museums. Sector: 71.