What are the responsibilities and job description for the Andrew W. Mellon Fellow, Textiles position at Museum Associates?
Andrew W. Mellon Fellow, Textiles (Regular, Full-Time)
Conservation Center
Reporting to the Senior Conservator, Textiles, the Andrew W. Mellon Fellow will engage in the examination and treatment of 20th and 21st century costumes, participate in activities related to preventive conservation, photography, exhibitions, and loans. The position provides training and research opportunities and includes a stipend for research and travel, given at the discretion of the Director of Conservation. This Fellowship is a one-year position with the potential for renewal.
Responsibilities:
Examines, documents and treats a wide range of costumes
Supports preventive conservation activities, exhibitions, and loans, as well as conservation outreach
Collaborates with conservators, conservation scientists, collections care specialists, costume installation specialists, curators and other Museum staff
Develops a research project focused on artist materials or techniques and/or new treatment methodologies in collaboration with the Center’s Research Laboratory
Publishes and/or presents the research in a professional journal or conference
Participates in informal lectures, symposia, workshops, as well as visits, and collaborates with nearby cultural institutions
Couriers works of art on loan or exhibition to other museums and institutions
May work at offsite storage locations
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time
Benefits:
The expected hourly rate for this Los Angeles, CA based position is $25.00 subject to change, and the position is eligible for LACMA’s comprehensive benefits package..
LACMA is committed to providing its employees with valuable and competitive benefits as a core part of a strong overall employee experience.
Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Textiles Conservation.
Experience handling and treating costume in museum collections.
Excellent manual dexterity and sewing skills.
Some knowledge of fashion history is preferred.
Some knowledge of garment construction and pattern making is preferred.
Experience conducting research.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with TMS is preferred.
Demonstrates visual, manual, and scholarly aptitudes.