The Toledo Museum of art is pleased to offer a two-year advanced objects conservation fellowship. Working in the conservation department under the supervision of the Head of Conservation, the fellow will be involved in all phases of conservation practice to care for the museums extensive collection of three-dimensional art ranging from ancient to contemporary comprised of stone, metal, ceramics, organics, plastics, glass and painted surfaces. Conservation activities and responsibilities will include condition reporting, environmental monitoring, preventive maintenance, treatment, documentation, and public outreach. The fellow will be expected to expedite workflow in documentation and sharing of information between departments including Curatorial, Exhibitions, Registrar, and Facilities. Projects will be assigned based on the fellow’s level of experience and ability. TMA offers a competitive salary, travel stipend and comprehensive benefits package with paid time off.
Job Title: Post Graduate Objects Conservation Fellowship
Department: Collections
Reports To: Head of Conservation
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Status: Full-Time
Duration: One to Two years.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES
- Master’s degree from a recognized Conservation program specializing in objects conservation.
- Previous work experience in a museum setting preferred.
- Experience with electronic database and word processing systems such as The Museum System, Word, Excel, Adobe Photoshop, and Lightroom.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Extreme attention to detail; innovative and self-motivated.
- Positive communication skills. Ability to follow directions and work cooperatively with others in a congenial atmosphere.
- Ability to work flexible hours when necessary including evenings, weekends and occasional overnight travel; maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjust effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
- Visual ability including color recognition, depth perception, reading and close-up work, working at heights, stooping, lifting, crouching, reaching, grasping, and bending for extended periods of time. Ability to lift at least 25 lbs.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must submit the following: Letter of interest, curriculum vitae, three work samples of examination reports and treatment records with photographs, and three professional references (including email, phone number and address). Application Deadline August 10, 2018. Submit on http://www.toledomuseum.org/about/jobs.
Since our founding in 1901, the Toledo Museum of Art has earned a global reputation for the quality of our collection, our innovative and extensive education programs, and our architecturally significant campus.
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