The Museum of Modern Art is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Paper Conservator to work within the Paper Conservation section of the David Booth Conservation Department and Center. This role involves working collaboratively on a wide-range of modern and contemporary works across all curatorial departments, and participating in all departmental activities, including examination, documentation, treatment, and research of collection materials, as well as exhibition, collection care, loan, and courier responsibilities. Reporting to the Paper Conservator and The Agnes Gund Chief Conservator, the incumbent will have the following specific responsibilities:
* Examines, documents, and treats paper works in the collection through written and photographic documentation.† * Participates in all departmental activities, including acquisition, preparation of works for exhibition, collection care, loans, and research. * Monitors hinging, matting, storage, environmental conditions, and other preventive conservation steps for the collection on an on-going basis.†† * Assists with the maintenance of work areas in the conservation lab, including researching supplies and equipment, maintaining materials, and replenishing supplies.† * Works collaboratively across departments at the Museum, including Conservation, curatorial, Exhibition Planning and Design, and Collection Management and Exhibition Registration. * Conducts research centering on treatment protocols, artist materials, and methods. * Participates in training and supervision of interns and fellows. Qualified candidates will possess a Masterís degree in the conservation of works on paper. Two years experience with works on paper in a museum setting or equivalent is required for the assistant conservator level; five years experience is required for the associate conservator level. Experience performing all aspects of the treatment of works on paper and related artworks, with adherence to the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the American Institute for Conservation. The Museum of Modern Art has an emphasis on the collecting and preservation of contemporary art, therefore demonstrated interest and experience in the conservation of contemporary works is strongly encouraged. Knowledge and experience of documentation procedures, including digital photography and other imaging techniques. Strong interpersonal and written communication skills. Ability to work cooperatively on projects and independently on treatments as required. Ability to travel. Experience engaging with artists and their studios is desirable. Familiarity with the Museumís collection management system, The Museum System, is also desirable. Final title assignment dependent on credentials of finalist. If hired, individual must successfully complete a security threat assessment through the Department of Homeland Security. Candidates must submit a detailed letter of interest stating education, work history, involvement with modern and/or contemporary art, and research interests. The inclusion of a writing sample, either published work or work-related documentation or research, is strongly recommended. The application should include the name of three references, but letters from references are not requested. No treatment reports are requested and should not be included. Candidates invited for interviews will be asked to supply treatment reports at that time. All material, in digital form, should be sent to j...@moma.org by no later than June 2, 2017. The Museum of Modern Art is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or political affiliation. May 2017 ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to consdistlist-le...@cool.conservation-us.org Archives through August 2016 at http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/ Archives from September 2016 onward at https://www.mail-archive.com/consdistlist@cool.conservation-us.org/
