Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Target Resume Now

Tailor your resume to this Assistant Book Conservator, The Morgan Illuminated (Full-time, 33-month term, January 2027-October 2029) role.

Rezi rewrites your resume against The Morgan Library & Museum's job description. Free.

Resume score gauge reading 58 out of 100

Don't guess if your resume is good enough.

See how it scores against the Assistant Book Conservator, The Morgan Illuminated (Full-time, 33-month term, January 2027-October 2029) posting at The Morgan Library & Museum — free, in seconds.

About the Role

The Morgan Library & Museum seeks an Assistant Book Conservator for a 33-month project focused on the examination, documentation, and treatment of bound illuminated manuscripts for a digitization project. This role supports the Morgan's mission to preserve, interpret, and make its collections accessible.

Responsibilities

Examine, document, and treat bound illuminated manuscripts for The Morgan Illuminated digitization project.
Support the imaging department in safely digitizing manuscripts.
Participate in preventive conservation activities, including safe housing, storage, handling, imaging, and display of collection materials.
Provide support to the imaging department to safely digitize manuscripts.
Participate in preventive conservation activities promoting safe housing, storage, handling, imaging, and display of collection materials.

Requirements

Graduate degree (M.A., M.S.) in conservation or equivalent training and experience.
Minimum of 2 years of work experience in the conservation of bound materials.
Knowledge and experience of a range of simple and complex treatment options for medieval manuscript materials.
Ability to execute treatments with accuracy and precision, as demonstrated by a portfolio.
Keen observational skills for understanding and interpreting medieval manuscripts, techniques, and conservation treatments.
Knowledge of the chemical and physical properties of bound objects and treatment substances.
Awareness of analytical or other techniques for identifying materials and/or determining changes.
Familiarity with digital, spectral, and other technical imaging for artifact study and treatment documentation.
Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, Bridge, and processing of RAW image files.
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.
Ability to manage priorities to meet project deadlines.
Flexible and creative approach to problem solving.
Proficiency with the Windows environment (Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint), Gmail, and 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 have authorization to work in the United States that does not require employer sponsorship.

Skills

Book conservation
Manuscript treatment
Documentation
Technical study
Preventive conservation
Digital imaging
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Bridge
RAW image file processing
AIC Code of Ethics
Written communication
Verbal communication
Collaboration
Project management
Problem solving
Microsoft Office
PowerPoint
Gmail
Google Drive
Collections management systems (TMS)
Manual dexterity
Visual acuity
Use of PPE

Location

New York, NY

Work Type

Full-time
Project-based
Term position

Experience Level

Minimum of 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 cares for exceptional and varied collections.
The Morgan's mission is to preserve, interpret, and develop its collections, while making them accessible to a broad and diverse audience.

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.