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About the Role
The Morgan Library & Museum seeks an Assistant Photograph Conservator for a full-time, 21-month term position. This role supports the museum's mission to preserve, interpret, and develop its collections, making them accessible to a broad audience. The conservator will examine, document, technically study, and treat an incoming photography collection, while also participating in preventive conservation activities.
Responsibilities
- Examination, documentation, technical study, and treatment of an incoming photography collection.
- Participation in preventive conservation activities promoting safe housing, storage, handling, imaging, and display of photographic materials.
Requirements
- Graduate degree (M.A., M.S.) in conservation or equivalent training and experience.
- Minimum of 2 years of work experience in photography conservation or paper conservation with proven experience working with photograph collections.
- Knowledge and experience of a range of simple and complex treatment options for photographic-based materials.
- Ability to execute appropriate treatments with accuracy and precision, as demonstrated by a portfolio.
- Keen observational skills applied to understanding and interpreting photographic materials, techniques, and working methods.
- Knowledge of the chemical and physical properties of photographic objects and treatment substances.
- Awareness of analytical or other techniques for identifying materials and/or determining changes in them.
- Familiarity with digital, spectral, and other technical imaging for artifact study and treatment documentation.
- Understanding of and adherence to the AIC Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Commitment to collegial and collaborative work across departments.
- Proficiency with Windows environment (Microsoft Office, Gmail, Google Drive).
- Ability to learn and use the Morgan’s collections and information systems (TMS).
- Excellent manual dexterity and visual acuity.
- Ability to work standing as needed for conservation treatments.
- Ability to use appropriate PPE to protect against moderate levels of dust, mold, or chemicals.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Skills
- Photography conservation
- Paper conservation
- Treatment of photographic materials
- Portfolio demonstrating treatment accuracy and precision
- Observational skills
- Understanding of photographic materials and techniques
- Knowledge of chemical and physical properties of photographic objects
- Familiarity with digital, spectral, and technical imaging
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Bridge
- RAW image file processing
- Written and photographic documentation
- Microsoft Office
- PowerPoint
- Gmail
- Google Drive
- The Museum System (TMS)
- Conservation Studio
Location
- New York, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- Term (21-month)
Experience Level
- Minimum 2 years work experience
Education Level
- Graduate degree (M.A., M.S.) in conservation or equivalent training and experience
Salary/Compensations
- $71,000
Benefits
- Excellent benefits
About the Company
- The Morgan Library & Museum invites applications for a full-time, project-based Assistant Photograph Conservator. The successful candidate will join a small department of experienced conservators and preparators who care for the Morgan’s exceptional and varied collections.
Equal Opportunity
- The Morgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. The Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.