Objects Conservation Department Trainee

MoMAs David Booth Conservation Department Trainee Program provides graduate students the opportunity to complete their final year internship in a conservation studio under the supervision of experienced conservators. E xte rnal graduate students without direct university partnership with MoMA are not eligible to apply independently.

Duration : The duration of the program may vary anywhere from 9 - 12 months.

Eligibility Requirements :

• Currently enrolled in an art conservation graduate program that has a relationship with the Museum of Modern Art.
• Available in the Fall 2026 semester.

All trainees must be authorized to work in the United States and must secure authorization to work at MoMA prior to their program start date either independently or with the assistance of their university. Securing work authorization is the sole responsibility of the candidate.

Start Date : This position has an anticipated start date of early September 2026 .

Application Deadline : Applicants must submit a complete application by December 31 2025 .

Application instructions : To apply please visit MoMA Jobs. Applicants should submit a resume and a statement of interest.

About The Museum of Modern Art

The Museum of Modern Art dedicated to the art of our time was established in 1929. With a dynamic exhibition program and one of the worlds largest collections of modern and contemporary art MoMA bridges the past and present the established and the experimental bringing new ideas to over three million onsite visitors per year and many more millions in the digital realm. We offer an exciting inclusive work environment for innovative talented individuals who are eager to take part in MoMA mission responding to new ideas and initiatives with insight imagination and intelligence.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement : Equal Employment Opportunity has been and will continue to be a fundamental principle at the Museum where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race color religion sex age national origin disability pregnancy genetic information military or veteran status sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression marital and civil partnership / union status alienage or citizenship status creed genetic predisposition or carrier status unemployment status familial status domestic violence sexual violence or stalking victim status caregiver status arrest or conviction record to the extent required by applicable law credit history or any other protected category as established by applicable law including the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL).

Required Experience :

Intern

Key Skills

Machine Shop,Civil Project Management,Content Development,Biomedical,Maintenance Engineering

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1