Junior conservator for glass, ceramics & stone

Rijksmuseum; Amsterdam; Híbrido; EUR 43.000 - 56.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Home office budget

Public transport reimbursement

ICOMyear card

Free guest admission

Museum events

Descripción de la vacante

The Rijksmuseum is offering a two-year opportunity for a recent graduate in glass, ceramics and stone conservation to join the Conservation & Science department as a junior conservator. You will work with the objects conservation team to care for the collection and assist with exhibitions and loans.

You will monitor conditions, perform conservation tasks on acquisitions, document objects for loans or displays, and contribute to conservation research while strengthening ties with vocational

Formación

• MA in glass/ceramics/stone conservation.
• Experience with condition checks and writing reports.
• Experience with preparing transport, installing and de-installing for exhibitions.
• Proficiency in Dutch or English, both oral and written.
• Strong communication and interest in exchanging knowledge with vocational schools.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor the physical condition of the glass, ceramics & stone collection.
• Carry out conservation work on recent acquisitions.
• Assess condition and document objects for loans and exhibitions.
• Participate in research and conservation projects.
• Build cooperation with vocational training schools.

Conocimientos

Condition checks

Condition reports

Transport handling

Dutch/English

Communication skills

Knowledge exchange

Educación

MA in glass/ceramics/stone conservation

Descripción del empleo

Junior conservator for glass, ceramics & stone

The Rijksmuseum is the largest museum in the Netherlands. Its collection consists of 1.1 million (art) objects from and about the Netherlands, dating from the Middle Ages through the 20th century. The museum welcomes more than two million visitors annually.For a period of two years, we are offering an enthusiastic, recent graduate in glass, ceramics and stone conservation the opportunity to further develop their practical and theoretical skills in the dynamic and multifaceted Conservation & Science department at the Rijksmuseum. As a junior conservator, you will temporarily join the objects conservation team and, together with your colleagues, will look after the glass, ceramics & stone collection.

You will carry out conservation work on the collection and you will also help prepare objects for exhibitions and presentations. You will also advise conservators when granting loans. You will work closely with other conservators, curators, researchers, the registrar's office and the exhibitions department.A specific task will be to intensify the cooperation with vocational training schools (vakopleidingen), resulting in the exchange of knowledge. You will be an integral part of shaping this cooperation by connecting with the relevant schools and finding ways to exchange knowledge.

In brief, the main activities:

• (Co) monitoring the physical condition of the glass, ceramics & stone collection, in collaboration with conservators and curators
• Carrying out conservation work on recent acquisitions in the collection and related research;
• Assessing the condition and performing conservation work and documenting glass, ceramics and stone objects for loans, exhibitions and presentations;
• Participating and contributing to (scientific) research and conservation projects.
• Setting up or intensifying the connection and cooperation with vocational training schools resulting in the exchange of knowledge.

Working for the Rijksmuseum

The Rijksmuseum belongs to and is for everyone. You will be part of the objects conservation team within the Conservation & Science department. This team consists of the head of the conservation studio, four metals conservators, three textile conservators, three glass & ceramics conservators and four furniture conservators. In addition, conservators and interns work in the studio on a project basis. We keep each other on our toes and help each other. We look forward to seeing you!

What will you contribute?

We are curious to know who you are and what talent you might bring to our team. With your expertise and experience, you will help ensure that a beautiful collection is preserved for future generations and is visible to the public. You work meticulously and well organised and you communicate clearly. Furthermore, you have:

• An academic degree (MA) in the conservation of glass, ceramics and stone conservation;
• Experience with condition checks and writing condition reports;
• Experience with preparing transport, installing and de-installing for exhibitions:
• A good command of the Dutch or English language, both oral and written.
• Excellent communication skills and a genuine interest in the exchange of knowledge with vocational schools.

What will you get in return?

You will be given the chance to work in and behind the scenes of a leading, internationally oriented museum, together with dedicated specialists. In addition, we offer:

• A gross monthly salary of € 3.881,00 tot € 5.044,00 per month based on 36 hours (scale 10 of the museum collective agreement).
• 8% holiday allowance and 3.4% end-of-year bonus;
• A 12-month contract with the possibility of an extension of up to 24 months. After this no further extension is possible;
• The option to work from home on a part-time basis (in consultation), with a budget to set up your home office;
• Full public transport reimbursement from 5 km upwards (up to a maximum of €345) for commuting. The costs incurred when you park your bicycle at the station in a guarded bicycle shed are also fully reimbursed;
• After your probationary period, you will receive an ICOMyear card with unlimited admission to musea. You are always welcome at the Rijksmuseum (during opening hours) with one free guest;
• Participation in various events and sports activities, such as the Rijksrun and our summer and winter parties.

Do you need any additional support during the application process? Please let us know. We are happy to help.