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Central Park Conservancy Monuments Conservation Internship

Central Park is one of the world's most famous and beloved public spaces. The summer monuments internship offers positions in outdoor sculpture and architectural conservation, and park maintenance!
20 Jan 2026
College

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Selection of possible projects for summer 2026

  • Protective coatings refurbishment of the bronze plaque at 7th Regiment Memorial
  • Sherman Memorial fine finish refurbishment and pest bird deterrence
  • Maine Monument masonry project work   
  • Columbus Circle Monument masonry project work 
  • Fort Clinton Monument masonry project work 
  • Bethesda Terrace and fountain digital documentation, sculptural restoration, and masonry preservation  
  • Cleopatra’s Needle inspection, documentation and stabilization  
  • Central Park Conservancy Monuments archive organization  
  • Preservation and restoration of select bronze donor plaques  
  • Select Central Park infrastructure department project support

Minimum Requirements: 

  • Applicants should have a strong interest and some experience in the professional and scientific methodologies and practices of conservation, historic preservation, and/or another closely aligned field such as archaeology, art history, applied science, and/or the trades, including masonry, metalworking, and fine carpentry   
  • Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the US before applying, and for the duration of this placement
  • Candidates must secure their own housing for the 10-week internship
  • Applicants must possess a current United States issued driver’s license or equivalent
  • Physically able to move 50 lbs. and to wear a respirator for up to 4 hours per day (with breaks)

Rate:  $22.00 per hour

This is an on-site internship.

Interested applicants should respond with a cover letter and C.V./resume by February 27, 2026. Applicants will be contacted after February 27 if selected for an interview.