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About the Role
The Department of Objects Conservation is responsible for the conservation and mounting/installation of three-dimensional art at the Museum’s two venues. This role involves the conservation of two monumental early sixteenth-century polychrome stone sculptural ensembles and a polychrome architectural wood frame.
Responsibilities
- Conservation of the sculptural ensemble and architectural frame in coordination and collaboration with the team of 4 other conservators.
- Understanding of and contributing to the accompanying examination and research for the two ensembles.
- Understanding of treatment goals and examination results based on analysis provided by the Department of Scientific Research.
- Preparation of visual and written documentation of the examination, research, and treatments according to AIC guidelines and departmental protocols.
- Possible dissemination of activities and findings on various platforms, including public and professional lectures, and print and digital publications.
- Expected to perform conservation treatment while in public space during the Museum’s business hours.
Requirements
- Master’s degree from an internationally recognized graduate conservation program required.
- At least two years of conservation experience.
- Museum experience preferred.
- Experience in the technical examination of painted surfaces.
- Understanding of stratigraphic analysis of painted and gilded surfaces required.
- Proficiency with common conservation documentation tools required.
- Excellent hand skills, attention to detail, and ability to produce consistent results required.
- Proven ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively in partnership with other colleagues required.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills required.
- Ability to safely lift heavy objects and work on ladder or rig required.
Skills
- Technical examination of painted surfaces
- Stratigraphic analysis of painted and gilded surfaces
- Conservation documentation tools
- Hand skills
- Attention to detail
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Interpersonal skills
Location
- New York
- New Jersey
- Connecticut
- Pennsylvania
Work Type
- Full-time
- Contract
Experience Level
- 2+ years of experience
Education Level
- Master's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $80,000 - $85,000
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 403(b) basic retirement plan
- Optional matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match
- Paid time off
- Annual leave
- Sick leave
- 13 Museum holidays
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account
- Commuter benefits
- Free financial-planning services
- Financial assistance for relevant coursework, seminars, and training programs
- 25% discount for staff in Museum shops
- Subsidized staff cafeteria
- Access to the Museums Council pass
About the Company
- The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy.
- The Museum lives in two iconic sites in New York City—The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters.
- Millions of people also take part in The Met experience online.
- Committed to fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment with a staff as diverse as the audiences we engage.
- Staff members are art lovers who are passionate about working toward a common goal: creating the most dynamic and inspiring art museum in the world.
- Core values: respect, inclusivity, collaboration, excellence, and integrity.
Equal Opportunity
- The Met is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.
- The Met will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.
- 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.