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Judith Eisenberg <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 1 Jul 2013 11:20:47 -0400
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Does this mean you would leave me and go to the CI ???


On Mon, Jul 1, 2013 at 10:24 AM, shelley greenspan <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> thank you for the information.  i greatly appreciate it.
> i am always on the lookout.
> sg
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> On Jun 27, 2013, at 11:53 AM, Scaturro, Sarah wrote:
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> The Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art is hiring two
> temporary full-time assistant/associate conservators to work on our Spring
> 2014 exhibition.   Please see job listing below.  Experience in conserving
> haute couture is mandatory.  All applications should be submitted to
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> Sarah Scaturro****
> Conservator****
> The Costume Institute****
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> Metropolitan Museum of Art****
> 1000 Fifth Avenue****
> New York, NY 10028-0198****
> Tel: 212.396.5298****
> Fax: 212.570.3970****
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> THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART****
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> EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES****
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> Please send cover letter, resume, and salary history to
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> *Assistant/Associate Conservator/The Costume Institute***
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> *General Description:*
> The Assistant/Associate Conservator will assist the Costume Institute's
> Conservation team with object preparation and research for the Spring 2014
> Costume Institute exhibition.  Duties include examining and documenting
> artifacts with condition and treatment reports, materials analysis,
> pattern-taking, creation of reproductions, conducting treatments and
> photography.  This full-time position will end on May 31, 2014.****
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> *Primary Responsibilities and Duties:*
> ·       Undertake the treatment and research of costume & textile objects
> related to the spring 2014 Costume Institute Special Exhibition****
> ·        Carry out condition reports/treatment records, photography for
> 2014 exhibition artifacts****
> ·        Contribute to research and publication activities related to
> 2014 exhibition****
> ·        Other related duties****
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> *Requirements and Qualifications:*
> *Experience and Skills:***
> ·        Demonstrated experience and knowledge of historic costume and
> textile treatment and preservation****
> ·        Excellent manual skills, with particular experience in the
> sewing of high fashion clothing****
> ·        Ability to create and take patterns****
> ·        Comprehensive knowledge of haute couture sewing techniques and
> construction methods****
> ·        Knowledge of fashion history****
> ·        Proven ability to create, modify and dress mannequins according
> to conservation protocols****
> ·        Ability to document treatments, perform scientific & material
> analyses of objects in order to assess conservation requirements of
> artifacts****
> ·        Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)****
> ·        Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail****
> ·        Preference and experience in working in a collaborative
> environment****
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> *Knowledge and Education:*
> ·        Graduate degree from a recognized conservation training program
> or equivalent qualifications and experience in costume textile conservation
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> ·        Strong knowledge of conservation principles, ethics, materials
> and techniques for costume conservation with demonstrated high standards of
> conservation treatment experience****
> ·        Required, minimum of 3 years as a practicing conservator; Museum
> experience favored****
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> The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides equal opportunity to all employees
> and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
> creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or
> physical disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital
> status or domestic partner status, genetic information, genetic
> predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, HIV status, military
> status and any other category protected by law in all employment decisions,
> including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training
> and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer,
> lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.
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> Sarah Scaturro****
> Conservator****
> The Costume Institute****
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> Metropolitan Museum of Art****
> 1000 Fifth Avenue****
> New York, NY 10028-0198****
> Tel: 212.396.5298****
> Fax: 212.570.3970****
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-- 
*Judith Eisenberg
NY Textile Conservation, LLC
135 West 29th Street Suite 203
New York, NY 10001
212-691-2638
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