Becoming a nature conservationist requires a love for nature, a science-related degree, internships, and membership in environmental organizations. Government jobs in the field require clean backgrounds and drug tests. Joining professional organizations and volunteering can broaden a candidate’s background. A person who wants to become a nature conservationist needs a deep love and appreciation of […]
A conservator is someone who protects and preserves valuable items, such as rare books or museum pieces, and may also act as a court-appointed guardian for someone judged incompetent. They undergo special training and may work in the back or front of a museum. They are accountable to a court and must justify their decisions […]
Art conservators preserve and restore historic and artistic works, typically requiring a master’s degree in historic conservation or preservation. Undergraduate degrees in art history, anthropology, and archeology are typically required for acceptance into a program. Experience in the field, internships, and apprenticeships are also useful. The program lasts four to six semesters, and manual dexterity, […]
