Paper Conservation Intern: Hands-On for Prints & Drawings

Banenbingo; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 5,600 - 6,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend €550/month

Interdisciplinary environment

Regular talks and events

Access to Rijksmuseum facilities

Job summary

The Rijksmuseum offers a full-time (36 hours per week) internship in the Paper and Photo Conservation department for 3 to 6 months between September 2026 and July 2027. You will examine prints and drawings, contribute to their care, and participate in ongoing treatments and research projects.

You will learn conservation practice in a research-driven environment, working with researchers and conservators on condition reports, treatments, and exhibitions, while gaining hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• Based in EU and enrolled in a recognized MA-level conservation training program (paper conservation).
• Has sufficient knowledge and skills to carry out conservation treatments.
• Interested in integrating scientific research into conservation practice.
• Has basic knowledge of analytical methods useful for research.
• Fluent in English, spoken and written.
• Able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor condition and maintenance of the collection.
• Prepare objects for loans.
• Write condition reports.
• (De-)install exhibitions.
• Assist with ongoing research projects.

Skills

Conservation treatments

Analytical methods

Teamwork

Fluent English

Education

MA-level conservation training (paper conservation)

Job description

The Rijksmuseum offers a full-time (36 hours per week) internship in the Paper and Photo Conservation department for 3 to 6 months between September 2026 and July 2027. You will examine prints and drawings, contribute to their care, and participate in ongoing treatments and research projects.

You will learn conservation practice in a research-driven environment, working with researchers and conservators on condition reports, treatments, and exhibitions, while gaining hands-on experience.