Under the general direction of the Collections Manager, the MFA seeks a Collections Management Technician to perform duties related to the care of the collections and preparation of objects for exhibition, loan, and transport.

Essential Functions: 

• Design and build archival housing and specialized supports for the storage of art objects.

• Move or supervise the handling and movement of art objects with the use of appropriate art handling equipment.

• Supervise the staging, loading, and unloading of art shipments to/from offsite storage.

• Communicate with conservation staff about packing requirements and propose solutions.

• Prepare objects for curatorial and conservation viewing onsite.

• Oversee and train collection care staff as needed in regards to the packing and handling of artwork.

• Help monitor environmental conditions and condition of art objects in storage areas.

• Travel as courier to supervise the handling, transit, and installation of objects.

• Support operational activity at offsite storage facility one or more days per week; duties include preparing artwork for shipment, building transit containers, operating machinery, and assisting visiting curatorial and conservation staff.

• Order and maintain shop materials and supplies.

• Assist with gallery and exhibition installations as needed.

• Perform accurate data entry as required in TMS collections management database, including recording of object movements.

• Participate in gallery cleaning program and perform routine dusting and cleaning of art objects.

• Keep abreast of latest developments in the field through professional publications, courses and conferences.

• Perform other duties as responsibilities necessitate.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an art-related field.

• 3-5 years of experience in art museum installations, packing, and art transport with focus on the movement, handling, and installation of objects.

• Proficient carpentry skills and a comfort level with tools required.

• General knowledge of conservation and conservation materials.

• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.

• Ability to work well under pressure and collaboratively as part of teams, and be self-motivated.

Salary Range:

Full-Time Salary, 35 hours per week

Salary: $54,463

This position is affiliated with the United Auto Workers Union.

Application materials must be received by May 3, 2024. For consideration, please submit letter of interest and résumé using the online portal. Please contact conservation@mfa.org with any questions.

The MFA is an equal opportunity employer. The community and audience we serve is diverse, and we wish to foster that diversity in our workplace. Toward that end, the MFA does not discriminate against individuals in hiring, employment or promotion on the basis of race, religion, color, sex/gender, gender identity and gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, handicap or disability, veteran or military status, political belief, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.