The Frick Collection Graduate Internship 2026 – 2027
Listing Start Date: November 7, 2025Expires: December 31, 2025n
The Frick Collection is pleased to offer a full-year graduate internship for the academic year Fall 2026 – Summer 2027. Below please find information excerpted from the posting, as well as the link to the posting with additional information about the position and how to apply:recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/…
Internship Description
This paid internship supports the Frick’s Conservation team in the care and preservation of the European sculpture and decorative arts objects in the collection. The Conservation Intern will report to the Conservator under the direction of the Chief Conservator. The Conservation Intern will participate in all departmental activities related to preventive care of the collection and historic interiors of the Frick mansion; documentation and interventive treatment of sculpture and decorative arts; research and technical study of collection works; and supporting upcoming exhibitions. Other tasks include, but are not limited to, maintaining collection’s information, improving workflows and procedures, and sourcing conservation materials and tools.
Requirements
This position is intended for applicants who are currently enrolled in the final year of a graduate program in Art Conservation with a focus in objects conservation. Applicants with a primary or additional focus in preventive conservation will also be considered.
Time Commitment
We anticipate the internship will begin in September 2026 and continue through June, July, or August 2027, depending on the successful candidate’s schedule and graduation requirements.
Employment Status and Compensation
The Conservation Intern is considered a full-time temporary nonexempt employee for the duration of their one-year internship and will be eligible for all benefits associated with full-time employment. Please note that compensation for this nonexempt role is paid at an hourly rate, currently $26.10 per hour. The total compensation for the internship will be based on the intern’s length of employment and an expected 35-hour work week.
Stipend
In addition to hourly compensation, we provide an onboarding stipend of $1,500.00 to help support travel or other expenses to all interns who are engaged to work.