Conservation Internship – Special Collections & Archives

About the role

Maynooth University Library, in partnership with the Heritage Council, offers a 12‑month co‑funded Conservation Internship. The role is designed for recent graduates in Conservation and combines hands‑on laboratory practice with research‑based work within the Special Collections and Archives team.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out practical conservation treatment of a wide range of materials.
• Support exhibitions and guided tours by preparing and maintaining objects.
• Contribute to digitisation workflows, ensuring high‑quality digital records.
• Present and share work with professional and public audiences.

Required profile

• Recent graduate with a degree in Conservation or a closely related field.
• Willingness to work under the supervision of an accredited conservator.
• Strong interest in both practical treatment and research activities.
• Commitment to collaborative work in a library and archival environment.

Required skills

• Conservation treatment techniques.
• Laboratory practice for material preservation.
• Digitisation workflow processes.

What we offer

• Salary range equivalent to Library Assistant €31,066 – €50,025 per annum.
• Opportunity to work with heritage professionals and gain exposure to public outreach.
• Equal‑opportunity employer supporting professional development.