The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation is a Portuguese institution of general public interest, governed by private law, which carries out its activities from its head office in Lisbon and from its branches in Paris and London, with the main purpose of promoting improvements in the quality of life of people and organizations through art, science, education, and charity, thus contributing to a more equal and sustainable society.

We are seeking an intern for the Curatorship and Production team of the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, who, in a work context, can acquire, train, and deepen the knowledge and skills – complementary to his/her academic training – deemed as critical for carrying out his/her future occupation.

Internship conditions

• Duration: 12 months;
• Extracurricular professional internship contract;
• Initial and continuous training provided;
• Monthly internship allowance plus meal allowance.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide support in all aspects related to documenting the Gulbenkian Collection, namely by updating relevant information, and by monitoring all processes involving the movement, inspection, condition and conservation, acquisition, location and installation of works of art;
• Support the Curatorship and Museography teams in studying the Museum’s works of art, especially in preparing all requirements associated with their reinstallation within the reopening schedule of permanent galleries, temporary exhibitions, and other projects;
• Participate in the preparation of lists of works of art present in the “new” galleries and temporary exhibitions, and in the creation of tables (and texts);
• Research and prepare geographical maps for each section of the Museum, from Antiquity (3 maps) to Europe during the First World War (1911-1914), as well as any illustrations / diagrams to accompany the reinstallation of the exhibits;
• Participate in the preparation of written sentences in other languages, such as English, French, Arabic, Persian, Chinese, Japanese, and in ancient languages, such as Greek, Sumerian, etc., in texts and tables;
• Support the Production team in contacting various institutions / lenders regarding temporary exhibitions. Assist in maintaining and updating documents associated with various projects.

Required skills

• Graduate Degree in History of Art, History, or similar fields;
• Eligible for Professional Internship level 6 (mandatory);
• Fluent in English and Portuguese (spoken and written);
• Good communication, planning, flexibility, teamwork, rigor, and autonomy skills;
• Good grasp of Microsoft Office tools.

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We strive to attract and retain talent by recognising people as our most important asset in fulfilling the Foundation’s mission. Our organisational culture is grounded in the institution’s values, encouraging motivated teams to thrive in a healthy and inclusive workplace.

The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation welcomes applications from all people, regardless of their age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, religion, or disability, in particular of those who identify with underrepresented groups in the various initiatives promoted by the Foundation.

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