What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Conservator, Objects position at Museum of Fine Arts?
Under the general direction of the Head of Objects Conservation:
Participate in all aspects of care of the Museum’s important collections of American and European art objects, with a focus on silver, decorative arts, and modern materials; provide conservation support for a robust program of exhibitions and installations, both onsite and at external venues domestic and international, as well as gallery renovations and capital projects; and actively contribute to the MFA’s public outreach initiatives.
Essential Functions:
• Under the direction of supervising conservator, execute appropriate conservation treatments to a high degree of excellence.
• Make recommendations on treatment, handling, and installation.
• Prepare condition reports for loans and exhibitions.
• Prioritize and carry out necessary conservation treatments.
• Carry out research in support of treatments as needed.
• Work collaboratively with curators, conservators, scientists, registrars, and collections care staff.
• Fully document all work in writing and through photography, in accordance with departmental standards in the collections database system (TMS).
• Perform all work in accordance with AIC Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice.
• Courier artwork as necessary, both nationally and internationally.
• Manage personal workflow to meet established deadlines.
• Participate in public engagement and outreach activities in the Conservation Center.
• Perform additional tasks in support of conservation activities as needed.
Qualifications:
• Applicants must have a Master’s degree in objects conservation from a recognized conservation training program, or equivalent experience.
• Applicants must have at least two years of museum-based post-training conservation experience.
• Demonstrated practical experience in conservation and care of decorative arts, silver, metalwork, and modern materials. Familiarity with a wide range of materials is also beneficial.
• Excellent written, photo documentation, and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in an environment with multiple and competing deadlines, and to manage workload on multiple projects without compromising focus and attention.
• Experience with digital photography, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office, and museum databases.
Salary Range:
Full-Time Salary, 35 hours per week
Salary: $65,975
This position is affiliated with the United Auto Workers Union.
Application materials must be received by February 16, 2024. For consideration, please submit letter of interest and résumé using the online portal. Additionally, one letter of recommendation must be sent to conservation@mfa.org by the respective author indicating clearly the applicant’s name and Assistant Objects Conservator position. 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.
Salary : $65,975
