Dublin, Leinster, Ireland · Hybrid
Internship Opportunity at IMMA Open Competition for the role of Time-Based Media Art Conservation Internship 1-year fixed term contract of employment ______________________________________________________________________…
Skills: Time-based media conservation, Contemporary art preservation, Condition assessment, Video editing, Digital preservation
Dublin, Leinster, Ireland • Hybrid
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The intern will support the collection team in processing, cataloging, and performing condition assessments on time-based media artworks. They will also contribute to digital preservation infrastructure, exhibition preparation, and the dissemination of original research.
Candidates must hold a postgraduate degree in fine art conservation or a related discipline with coursework in time-based media. Proficiency in relevant software, digital preservation tools, and excellent communication skills are required.
Internship Opportunity at IMMA
Open Competition for the role of
Time-Based Media Art Conservation Internship
1-year fixed term contract of employment
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Role Overview
IMMA is home to Ireland’s National Collection of Modern and Contemporary Art, with over 3,500 artworks by Irish and international artists. The Collection is firmly rooted in the present and important contemporary works are added each year. A significant portion of these works, approximately 120, fall within the category of time-based media, and involve artworks involving video, sound, slide and film, software, digital source files, performance.
Since 2018 IMMA has been implementing new procedures and infrastructure to support the long-term care and display of its TBM Collection; this includes a viewing and condition assessment workstation and improved and centralised digital storage.
The Heritage Council and IMMA are pleased to offer a twelve-month Conservation Internship. The fellowship is part of the Heritage Council's commitment to the promotion of best practice for conservation in Ireland and offers interns the opportunity to gain valuable experience, supported by a mentor, of professional conservation practice within cultural institutions and their professional conservation studios. Host institutions benefit from working with highly motivated, newly trained, early career professionals.
The Heritage Council's Annual Conservation Internship Programme offers a Time-Based Media Conservation Internship opportunity for a period of 12 months. The successful intern will support the IMMA Collection team in their ongoing efforts to advance conservation practices around IMMA’s time-based media (TBM) artwork holdings and will develop and broaden the intern’s knowledge and experience.
Eligibility: This opportunity is open to recent graduates (within two years of completing a relevant MA or MSc programme) who are interested in pursuing a career in time-based media conservation and contemporary art preservation.
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Key Responsibilities
Key responsibilities to be undertaken based on priorities agreed with HOD and subject to the needs of the Department/ Programme.
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Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the Internship, the successful candidates will have:
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The successful candidate will have:
Qualifications:
Skills, Competencies, Knowledge:
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Why Work with IMMA?
At IMMA, we are proud to offer:
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Salary
The salary for this role is aligned with public sector pay scales and is set at €38,803 per annum, corresponding to Point 1 of the Executive Officer Standard (PPC) scale, effective from 1st June 2026.
Candidates should note the Irish Museum of Modern Art complies with Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and guidelines on Public Sector pay and conditions of employment and pension provisions. Entry level will be at Point 1 of this Grade.
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Contract Details
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How to Apply
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit the following:
Applications should be submitted via https://imma.bamboohr.com/careers/76?source=aWQ9MTU%3D
Closing date for receipt of applications: 03/09/2026
Interview dates: 16/09/2026
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Please note:
For further assistance or reasonable accommodations during the application process, please email [email protected].
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Join Our Team
IMMA is an equal-opportunity employer, deeply committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We value the richness that a diverse team brings to our work, enhancing both staff and visitor experiences.
Providing an extraordinary place in Ireland where contemporary art and contemporary life connect.
I M M A, the Irish Museum of Modern Art, connects audiences and art, providing an extraordinary space in Ireland where contemporary life and contemporary art connect, challenge and inspire one another. We share, develop and conserve the Irish National Collection of Modern and Contemporary Art for now and for the future. The Museum presents a wide variety of art in a dynamic programme of exhibitions, which regularly includes bodies of work from its own Collection and its award-winning Engagement and Learning Department. IMMA’s audience is growing year on year. In 2016, over 584,000 people visited the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, an increase from 306,000 in 2014., making the museum the second most visited free attraction in Ireland. IMMA’s physical audience is young with over 60% of our visitors under 44; 15% are aged 18-24, 27% are aged 25-34, and 18% are aged 25-44. IMMA’s audience are active and engaged, with over 29,000 on Facebook, 23,800+ on Twitter and over 13,200 on Instagram. We are proud to be supported by some of Ireland's leading companies. IMMA Corporate partners include Matheson, Goodbody, Hennessy, BNP Paribas, Credit Suisse, Hospitality partner The Dean Dublin, Major Events partner O'Hara's Irish Craft Beer and Corporate Members Bloomberg, Edward Dillon, Arthur Cox, Mason Hayes and Curran among others.
Offices: Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Military Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8, Leinster, IE
Providing an extraordinary place in Ireland where contemporary art and contemporary life connect.
I M M A, the Irish Museum of Modern Art, connects audiences and art, providing an extraordinary space in Ireland where contemporary life and contemporary art connect, challenge and inspire one another. We share, develop and conserve the Irish National Collection of Modern and Contemporary Art for now and for the future. The Museum presents a wide variety of art in a dynamic programme of exhibitions, which regularly includes bodies of work from its own Collection and its award-winning Engagement and Learning Department. IMMA’s audience is growing year on year. In 2016, over 584,000 people visited the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, an increase from 306,000 in 2014., making the museum the second most visited free attraction in Ireland. IMMA’s physical audience is young with over 60% of our visitors under 44; 15% are aged 18-24, 27% are aged 25-34, and 18% are aged 25-44. IMMA’s audience are active and engaged, with over 29,000 on Facebook, 23,800+ on Twitter and over 13,200 on Instagram. We are proud to be supported by some of Ireland's leading companies. IMMA Corporate partners include Matheson, Goodbody, Hennessy, BNP Paribas, Credit Suisse, Hospitality partner The Dean Dublin, Major Events partner O'Hara's Irish Craft Beer and Corporate Members Bloomberg, Edward Dillon, Arthur Cox, Mason Hayes and Curran among others.
Offices: Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Military Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8, Leinster, IE
