Diorama Conservator — Bird Taxidermy Restoration

American Museum of Natural History; New York (NY); In loco; USD 65.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The American Museum of Natural History seeks a full-time Assistant Conservator to support conservation of 18 historic dioramas in Whitney Hall of Oceanic Birds, including about 500 taxidermy mounts, habitat materials and paintings.

The role collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, develops treatment proposals, conducts documentation, and contributes to project reporting. Salary ranges from $65,000 to $75,000 annually with benefits.

Competenze

• Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in fine art, art conservation, or related field.
• Two years experience working with/handling collections in museum or related setting.
• Strong organizational, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Mansioni

• Develop treatment proposals and carry out examination, cleaning, repair, and recoloring of bird taxidermy mounts and habitat materials.
• Coordinate evaluation of new materials proposed for diorama use.
• Liaise with Exhibitions staff on diorama access and material decisions.
• Carry out conservation documentation when required.
• Contribute to final project reporting.

Conoscenze

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in fine art, art conservation, or related field

Graduate-level degree in conservation (preferred)

Strumenti

Databases

Descrizione del lavoro

The American Museum of Natural History seeks a full-time Assistant Conservator to support conservation of 18 historic dioramas in Whitney Hall of Oceanic Birds, including about 500 taxidermy mounts, habitat materials and paintings.

The role collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, develops treatment proposals, conducts documentation, and contributes to project reporting. Salary ranges from $65,000 to $75,000 annually with benefits.