Cultural Halls Conservation Assistant

American Museum of Natural History; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive benefits package

Job summary

A prominent cultural institution seeks an Assistant Conservator to aid in conservation efforts, focusing on deinstalling collections and preparing items for long-term storage. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree in art conservation and three years of relevant lab experience. Responsibilities include careful handling of diverse materials, documentation of treatment processes, and maintaining project databases. The expected salary range is $65,000 to $75,000 annually, complemented by comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in a conservation lab (museum or private).
• Strong knowledge of conservation principles applicable to anthropological and natural science collections.

Responsibilities

• Support the removal of a wide range of object materials from display.
• Assist in creating physical supports for items requiring special preparations.
• Document conservation efforts through written and photographic means.
• Maintain equipment and enter conservation data into databases.

Skills

Knowledge of conservation principles

Documenting treatment procedures

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in art conservation

Job description

A prominent cultural institution seeks an Assistant Conservator to aid in conservation efforts, focusing on deinstalling collections and preparing items for long-term storage. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree in art conservation and three years of relevant lab experience. Responsibilities include careful handling of diverse materials, documentation of treatment processes, and maintaining project databases. The expected salary range is $65,000 to $75,000 annually, complemented by comprehensive benefits.