Conservation Assistant: Art Preservation & Research

Paylocity; New York (NY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Sick and Vacation time

Paid Family leave

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

Disability and Life Insurance

Retirement 403(b)

Job summary

The Frick Collection seeks a Conservation Assistant to provide administrative and collection care support to the conservation department. You will work closely with conservators and art preparators to care for the collection and historic interiors of the Frick mansion, with a focus on art preservation and learning new skills.

The ideal candidate is an emerging professional with a commitment to art preservation and a willingness to learn, holding a bachelor’s degree and strong organizational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; studies in Art, Art History, History, Preservation, or closely related field preferred.
• Ability and experience in carefully handling artworks and historic objects.
• Proficiency with programs such as Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, TMS and Conservation Studio (Gallery Systems), FileMaker Pro, BOX, and experience with DSLR photography helpful.
• Knowledge of decorative arts and sculpture helpful.
• Knowledge of conservation methods and ethics helpful.
• Intermediate reading comprehension of research language in areas related to the collection, such as French, German, or Italian, helpful.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to work across museum departments, as well as with contractors and vendors.
• Good time management, well organized, with exceptional attention to detail to complete multiple tasks and projects.

Responsibilities

• Administration: manage object records, files, digital photographs, and conservation databases; prepare quarterly reports; edit department texts; assist with study days and workshops; process invoices; assist in budget management.
• Environmental monitoring: configure and maintain wireless dataloggers for galleries and storage; monitor microclimates; prepare summaries for internal reports.
• Collections care: assist with loan condition reports, courier trips, art moves, gallery maintenance, and storage/rehousing projects.
• Research: provide research for conservator projects, particularly in sculpture, furniture, frames, and decorative arts.

Skills

Excellent communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Cross-department collaboration

Art conservation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Art History/Preservation

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

TMS

Conservation Studio (Gallery Systems)

FileMaker Pro

BOX

DSLR photography

Job description

The Frick Collection seeks a Conservation Assistant to provide administrative and collection care support to the conservation department. You will work closely with conservators and art preparators to care for the collection and historic interiors of the Frick mansion, with a focus on art preservation and learning new skills.

The ideal candidate is an emerging professional with a commitment to art preservation and a willingness to learn, holding a bachelor’s degree and strong organizational