Conservation Lab Intern, New York City Municipal Archives (New York, NY)

Posted May 8, 2025

Description:

The New York City Municipal Archives is offering a 2-month paid summer internship of up to 20 hours/week to a current student or recent graduate pursuing a career in book or paper conservation.

The intern will have the opportunity to gain practical experience in a professional conservation laboratory through conservation treatment of manuscripts, books, documents, architectural drawings, and other graphic materials on paper, as well as environmental monitoring, preservation assessments, and rehousing of materials. The intern’s interests and goals will be considered in selecting projects. The internship is intended for students preparing to apply to graduate programs in conservation or current students and recent graduates of conservation master’s programs. The hourly pay rate is $30.00.

The NYC Municipal Archives serves as the repository for historical records relating to New York City government, including New Amsterdam records from the Dutch colonial era, original drawing plans for the Brooklyn Bridge and Central Park, the largest collection of court records in the English-speaking world, among many other unique collections.

How to Apply:

Qualified applicants should email a cover letter and resume to [email protected]  no later than May 14, 2025.