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Assistant Conservator
Location:
New York, NY
Description:
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Textile Conservation is responsible for preservation, conservation, technical study, research, and installation of the Museum's collection of approximately 36,000 textiles in twelve curatorial departments, stored primarily in the Antonio Ratti Textile Study and Storage Center. The expansive collection represents a broad range of textiles, including flat textiles, tapestries, carpets, embroideries, costumes, archaeological and three-dimensional fiber art as well as accessories from all periods and cultures. The Department sets and follows guidelines for documentation, care, handling, display, and storage of the textiles and plays a vital role in The Met's Integrated Pest Management (IPM). The Department of Textile Conservation at The Metropolitan Museum of Art upholds the highest professional standards in the conservation of the Museum's collection of textiles. GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: You play a vital role in the well-functioning of the department, supporting conservators responsible for textile collections in various curatorial departments. You will be actively involved in different aspects of conservation work, varying from documentation through conservation treatment to analytical work through the interactions with colleagues working with diverse materials and projects, including a full range of historic and contemporary textiles and costumes. You will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills by learning traditional tapestries and carpet weaving/re-weaving techniques, as well as contribute to the development of treatment and display methodology of modern and contemporary textiles, ranging from flat textiles to three-dimensional fiber art along with mixed-media textile art. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: Perform condition checks, examination and documentation of textiles using photographic and computer-aided technology within the safe and proper handling of textiles.In-depth analysis of materials and weaving techniques including fiber and weave structure analysis using microscope equipmentAssist liaison conservators with conservation treatment through discussion, research, analysis and implementation of appropriate methodology based on assigned projectsAssist with time-sensitive projects and duties as assigned by Conservator-in -ChargeParticipate with installation/de-installation of exhibitions/gallery rotations ranging from assisting liaison conservator(s) or requiring teamwork (e.g., large tapestries and carpet installations/de-installations at various physical heights)Assist with preparation and installation of textiles for loans and acquisitions and possible courier travel to accompany and safeguard the art both domestically and internationallyContribute to the continual development of preventive conservation techniques leading to the long-term preservation, treatment and storage of organic and particularly synthetic and mix-media materialsContribute to the department's research and publishing on conservation treatments, methodologies, materials and techniques, etc.Conduct IPM activities individually and as part of team such as vacuuming, anoxic treatment, freezer treatmentDocument condition reports and treatment proposalsWork with analytical equipment to conduct fiber identification, weave structure analyses EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Master's degree from an internationally recognized graduate conservation program.2 years of work experience in textile conservation with some museum experience; a demonstrated capacity for conservation treatment of textiles including modern and contemporary onesManual skills (sewing & machine techniques); attention to detail and ability to complete assigned tasks in an efficient manner in order to maintain the department's heavy workload and smooth operationCommunication skills (verbal, written, interpersonal)Experience with laboratory dyeing techniques of yarns and fabricsExperience with the most recent diagnostic techniques such as digital microscopy, multiband imaging, digital documentation with image and drawing software COMPENSATION RANGE: Pay Range : $68,000 - $75,000 / Annually The advertised pay scale reflects the good faith minimum and maximum salary range for this role. The advertised pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage for any specific employee. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, special licensing or qualifications, and other factors.PDN-9ac77fc0-d3d4-438e-986f-20af13610692
Company:
The Metropolitan Museum Of Art
Industry:
Other
Posted:
December 5 2023 on Professional Diversity Network
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