A three-month internship at Waddesdon provides valuable experience of working in an internationally renowned institution in the cultural heritage sector. We are looking for interns in the collections and conservation, education, cultural marketing and commercial marketing departments at Waddesdon Manor as well as the Rothschild Foundation charitable trust, which is also based at Waddesdon.
What does Waddesdon Manor do?
Waddesdon Manor is a National Trust property managed by the Rothschild Foundation. The house and grounds are open to the public, welcoming over 420,000 visitors a year. Created by Baron de Rothschild in 1874, it is home to the Rothschild Collection of 18th century art, French 18th century furniture, porcelain, textiles and sculpture, as well as a growing collection of contemporary art, and a thriving exhibitions, education and public events programme.
What will the internships entail?
Collections & Conservation Intern
Responsibilities include conservation, research and interpretation of the contents of the house, sculptures in the gardens, historic papers and photographic archive.
Marketing & Communications Intern
Promoting the cultural and heritage activities of Waddesdon through a range of traditional and digital communication channels in order to maximise Waddesdon's visibility locally, nationally and globally.
Education & Learning Intern
Helping to deliver a comprehensive programme of curriculum-based school visits for primary and secondary children, plus a growing programme of family activities.
Commercial Marketing Intern
Working under Rothschild Foundation Ltd, the trading arm of Waddesdon, to maximise commercial income generation, including private events, weddings, the Five Arrows Hotel, catering, gift and wine shops, all the profits of which support the upkeep of the Manor, its gardens and art collections.
Rothschild Foundation Intern
Working at the wider charity sector level, the Rothschild Foundation's intern will support the administration of the Chief Executive's office, the Grants and Foundation teams and assist with the delivery of various Board meetings.
You will receive a number of formal and informal learning opportunities in your chosen field that will assist you in your career, and an opportunity to see how different aspects of running a historic house work together. The aim of the internship programme is to open the doors to the curators, conservators, marketers, administrators and leaders of the future
We also provide:
Overall:
Collections & Conservation
Marketing
Education
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How do I apply?
Further details of each position are available as PDFs to download from https://waddesdon.org.uk/about-us/work-with-us/internships/ please read these before making an application.
To apply, please send a current CV and a covering letter, maximum 2 pages of A4, outlining your interest in working at Waddesdon and a career in this sector, and suitability for the role quoting the relevant contact below. The deadline for applying is 9am on 31 October 2017.
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