THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART

 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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Assistant/Associate Conservator

 

 

The Assistant/Associate Conservator will assist the Costume Institute's Conservation team with the care and conservation of The Costume Institute's Collection.  The department maintains an active exhibition, loan, assessment, and capital project schedule. Duties include examining and documenting artifacts with condition and treatment reports, conducting treatments, materials analysis, pattern-taking, loan preparation and couriering, environmental monitoring and creating and maintaining digital assets. This position has an end date of 6/30/2015.

 

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

-Undertake the treatment of costume & textile objects in support of the capital project, exhibition, and loan schedules and the preservation of The Costume Institute's collection

-Carry out condition reports/treatment records and photography for Costume Institute artifacts, new acquisitions, outgoing and incoming loans

-Contribute to research and publication activities

-Participate in daily activities including environmental monitoring, exhibition maintenance, lab maintenance, ordering supplies and using/maintaining equipment

-Assist in special projects as required

-Other related duties

 

Requirements and Qualifications:

Experience and Skills:

-Demonstrated experience and knowledge in the treatment and preservation of historic costumes and textiles

-A high level of manual skill and ability to complete treatments in an efficient manner in order to fulfill a heavy exhibition and loan schedule

-Demonstrated effective prioritization and project management experience

-Ability to document treatments, perform scientific & material analysis of objects in order to assess conservation requirements of artifacts

-Ability to create and take patterns

-Knowledge of haute couture sewing techniques and construction methods

-Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

-Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

-Knowledge of fashion history

-Proven ability to create, modify and dress mannequins according to conservation protocols

-Must be a proactive, communicative, team player with proven follow-through

 

Knowledge and Education:

-Graduate degree from a recognized conservation training program

-Strong knowledge of conservation principles, ethics, materials and techniques for costume conservation with demonstrated high standards of conservation treatment experience

-Minimum of 3 years as a practicing conservator; Museum experience favored

 

 

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