Assistant Conservator (Books and Paper)
Full-time
Background
The Frick Collection is an art museum consisting of more than 1,400 works of
art from the thirteenth to the nineteenth century, displayed in the intimate
surroundings of the former home of Henry Clay Frick. The residence, with its
furnishings and works of art, has been open to the public since 1935. The Frick
Art Reference Library is an internationally-recognized research library that
serves as one of the most complete resources for the study of Western art.
Founded in 1920, the Library today holds more than one million study
photographs, 285,000 books, 80,000 auction catalogs, and 2,250 periodical
titles. It is open to interested individuals from all over the world.
Job Summary
Assistant Conservator has the primary responsibility of performing basic,
mid-level, and advanced conservation treatments on library and archival
material. The Assistant Conservator will carry out a wide range of conservation
treatments and construct protective enclosures for institutional collections.
The Assistant Conservator may also participate in a variety of conservation
tasks including digitization projects, housing initiatives, condition surveying
and collection assessment, and training.
Treatments may include re-sewing, re-backing, repairing damaged paper,
repairing existing covers, constructing new covers, washing paper, humidifying
paper and parchment, deacidifying paper, and encapsulating brittle or fragile
items. Preservation tasks may include construction of protective enclosures,
measuring books for commercial protective enclosures, maintaining emergency
supply bins, and monitoring the library's enviroment using data loggers. The
position also trains new employees and interns in performing basic preservation
and conservation procedures, proper handling of library materials, and use of
scanning equipment. Other tasks may include maintaining laboratory equipment,
organizing and ordering supplies, maintaining accurate statistics for all
completed work, and performing other duties as assigned.
Requirements
* Recognized qualification in conservation of books, paper or library
materials, or equivalent training and experience
* Detailed knowledge and experience with current conservation principles
and practices
* Demonstrated knowledge of conservation treatment of library/archives
collections, including knowledge of historic and modern book structures, sewing
styles, and bookbinding; understanding of a variety of conservation treatments
for bound materials, including leather; familiarity with the diverse material
formats and concerns of archives collections
* Excellent hand skills and attention to detail
* Excellent interpersonal skills; high standard of written and verbal
communication, including the ability to communicate with staff and readers on
all levels
* Ability to work effectively and constructively both independently and as
part of a team
* Ability to solve problems creatively and adapt quickly to changing
priorities
* Excellent time and workflow management; ability to meet deadlines
* Competency with IT including email, Microsoft Office and use of
spreadsheets as well as a familiarity with digital photography
* Active engagement in professional development, seeking relevant training
and education
Benefits in Employment with the Frick Collection
Full-time employees are eligible to participate in group life, health, and
dental insurance plans. Employees contribute to the cost of their health
insurance based on income level and type of coverage selected. Other benefits
include Short and Long Term Disability insurance, employee contributed tax
deferred annuity, health saving account with employer seed, flexible spending
plans for health, dependent care and commuting costs, generous defined benefit
pension plan with participation after one year of service/vesting after five
years of service, 13 paid holidays, accrual of 12 vacation days the first year
of employment, 25 vacation days second year of employment. All employees may
access free or discounted admission to most of New York's finest museums. The
Frick provides employees with a discount on Museum Shop purchases and an
on-site employee dining service. The Frick offers a beautiful and pleasant work
setting and excellent opportunity to appreciate some of the world's finest
works of art.
To apply send resume and cover letter including salary requirement:
Chief, Collections Preservation
[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
The
Frick Collection
1 East 70th Street
NY, NY 10021
include "Conservation Assistant" in subject line of email
No phone calls please
Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental
principal at The Collection, where employment is based upon personal
capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, alienage or citizenship
status, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, military status, creed,
genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other protected characteristic
as established by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of
employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion,
termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and
training.
This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a
specific period of employment.
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