Conservator, Objects — Polychrome Sculpture & Frame

100 The Metropolitan Museum of Art; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer-m

Paid time off, holidays

Job summary

The Metropolitan Museum of Art seeks a Conservator to advance conservation of two monumental sixteenth-century ensembles and a Dordogne architectural frame. You will collaborate with four colleagues, contribute to research, and document findings per professional standards while performing treatments in the public museum space.

Required are a Master’s degree in conservation with at least two years of experience, and strong hand skills, attention to detail, and communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an internationally recognized graduate conservation program required.
• At least two years of conservation experience.
• Museum experience preferred.
• Experience in the technical examination of painted surfaces.
• Understanding of stratigraphic analysis of painted and gilded surfaces required.
• Proficiency with common conservation documentation tools required.
• Excellent hand skills, attention to detail, and ability to produce consistent results required.
• Proven ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively in partnership with other colleagues required.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to safely lift heavy objects and work on ladder or rig required.
• Expected to perform conservation treatment while in public space during the Museum’s business hours.

Responsibilities

• Conservation of the sculptural ensemble and architectural frame in coordination and collaboration with the team of 4 other conservators.
• Understanding of and contributing to the accompanying examination and research for the two ensembles.
• Understanding of treatment goals and examination results based on analysis provided by the Department of Scientific Research.
• Preparation of visual and written documentation of the examination, research, and treatments according to AIC guidelines and departmental protocols.
• Possible dissemination of activities and findings on various platforms, including public and professional lectures, and print and digital publications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Lifting ability

Education

Master’s degree in conservation

Tools

Documentation tools

Job description

The Metropolitan Museum of Art seeks a Conservator to advance conservation of two monumental sixteenth-century ensembles and a Dordogne architectural frame. You will collaborate with four colleagues, contribute to research, and document findings per professional standards while performing treatments in the public museum space.

Required are a Master’s degree in conservation with at least two years of experience, and strong hand skills, attention to detail, and communication abilities.