Full-Time Salary
Boston-MFA, Boston, MA, US
Requisition ID: 1130
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TO ASSOCIATE CONSERVATOR AND ASSISTANT CONSERVATOR, PAINTINGS
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston seeks two full-time paintings conservators to fill one assistant level and one associate level position.
Under the general direction of the Head of Paintings Conservation:
Participate in all aspects of care of the Museum’s important collections of American, European, and contemporary paintings; provide conservation support for a robust program of exhibitions and installations, both onsite and at external venues domestic and international; and actively contribute to the MFA’s public outreach initiatives. Demonstrated experience in the care of modern and contemporary paintings is advantageous for one of the two positions.
Essential Functions:
• Under the direction of the supervisor, design and execute appropriate conservation treatments to a high degree of excellence.
• Document artwork condition and conservation work in writing and through photography, in accordance with departmental standards in the collections database system.
• Work collaboratively with curators, conservators, registrars, and collections care staff in support of exhibition and loan activities.
• Assist in preparing condition reports for outgoing loans and exhibitions.
• Courier artwork as necessary, both nationally and internationally.
• Manage personal workflow to meet established deadlines.
• Carry out research and contribute to scholarly articles.
• Lecture and conduct seminars for both scholarly and general public audiences.
• Interact and communicate effectively with visitors in-person and through digital means.
• Perform other duties as responsibilities necessitate.
Qualifications:
• Applicants should have a Master’s degree (M.A. or M.S.) with a specialization in paintings conservation from a recognized conservation training program.
• Applicants must have at least two years of post-training experience for the assistant level position and at least five years of post-training experience for the associate level position.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines without compromising high standards is essential.
• Excellent written, photo documentation, and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work collaboratively and excel as part of a team and in a rapidly-paced and changeable environment is required.
• Ability to communicate and engage with visitors to promote and explain conservation work is essential.
• Demonstrated experience in the care of modern and contemporary paintings is desirable for one of the two positions.
Salary Range:
Full-Time Salary, 35 hours per week
Assistant level starting salary: $55,000 – $60,000
Associate level starting salary: $60,000 – $67,000
Application materials must be received by January 31, 2022. For consideration, please submit letter of interest and résumé using the online portal. Additionally, two letters of recommendation must be sent to referenceletters@mfa.org.
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive work environment and strongly encourage and welcome an application pool that reflects our commitment.
