MOMA Job in Photographic Conservation

 

 

The Metropolitan Museum of Art seeks qualified candidates to fill a part-time, three day per week, permanent position for an Assistant Conservator ofPhotographs. The primary job responsibilities include examination, technical investigation, documentation, and conservation treatment on works from the collection, as well as loan checks, surveys, collections care, environmental monitoring, and other Museum activities as assigned by the Sherman Fairchild Conservator ofPhotographs. Initiating and assisting with approved research supporting technical art history, conservation treatment, and preservation will be required. TheMetropolitanMuseumcounts among its holdings one of the most significant collections of photographs in the nation and maintains an active exhibition and loan schedule. Colleagues in curatorial, conservation science and conservation work closely with other Museum professionals to study, document, preserve, conserve and advance knowledge of these holdings.


Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Due to the large volume of works requested for research, loan and exhibition, emphasis is placed on high quality of work, experience, as well as efficient use of time and superior organizational skills. Cleanliness and neat work habits are expected, as is ongoing contribution to the maintenance of work areas.Photograph Conservation at the Metropolitan endeavors to maintain the highest possible ethical standard to care for its collections and to promote the field. Metropolitan Conservators are expected to remain abreast of developments in the field through publications, communication with colleagues, conferences, courses and workshops, and to share knowledge and information informally and formally through publication and professional presentations.


The Assistant Conservator will be supervised by the Sherman Fairchild Conservator ofPhotographs, and will be expected to work well independently as well as with others in an active, state-of-the-art conservation facility along side numerous colleagues in conservation. Some assistance in the supervision of Fellows, interns and volunteers may be required. Evaluation of staff members takes place three months after employment and on an annual basis thereafter.


Candidates should have a Master’s Degree in Conservation or equivalent experience as well as a minimum of four years of experience in the field of photograph conservation. The salary level will be commensurate with experience. Part-time staff members are not permitted to act as couriers


Candidates should submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae and two professional references no later than August 30th, 2007 to: