Associate Conservator of Decorative Arts and Sculpture

The Associate Conservator of Decorative Arts and Sculpture is responsible for conservation of the museum's decorative arts and sculpture collection. The position requires outstanding visual and manual aptitudes, strong written and oral communication skills, and a sound art-historical and technical knowledge of decorative arts and sculpture. The candidate will examine, document, and treat decorative arts and sculpture, assess the condition of incoming or outgoing loans, and collaborate with colleagues across the museum.

Requirements

• Academic credentials (Masters of Art or Masters of Science or equivalent) from a recognized conservation training program
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in the study, care, and treatment of decorative arts and sculpture
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Adobe Photoshop

Benefits

• Free general admission to the museum for you and your immediate family
• Discounted guest tickets for admission
• Discounts on gift memberships
• Special staff tours and presentations from our curatorial and conservation teams
• Discounts at the museum restaurant, museum cafés, and museum retail and online stores
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Fully paid short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, and life insurance
• Health savings or flexible spending account program
• Retirement savings program with museum match
• Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, and holidays