Paintings, Objects, Paper Mellon Fellowship
Paintings, Objects, Paper Mellon Fellowship-Conservation
Museum overview
The Brooklyn Museum is a world-renowned cultural institution dedicated to preserving and showcasing art, history, and heritage. Our mission is to bring people together through art and experiences that inspire celebration, compassion, courage, and the will to act. Our vision is to serve as an institution where art is a powerful force for personal transformation and social change. Celebrating our differences and learning about our diverse communities through our collections, exhibitions, and programming is the core of who we are and what we do.
We are committed to creating and cultivating a community of talented, passionate people who are inspired to make the Museum an important hub of community activity and a great global destination. Our staff have the opportunity to grow their professional skills and work collaboratively with colleagues they admire and respect.
About the role
As a highly engaged member of the Conservation team, the Mellon Fellow assists the Museum's conservators in addressing the needs of works in our holdings and collections under the direction of the Chief Conservator and Conservators in paintings, objects and paper. The museum has two positions to be filled from these three specialties.
This is a two-year position, with the option to continue for a third year.
Responsibilities:
• Carry out research, documentation, and treatments as part of the Museum's exhibition program, as directed
• Assess condition issues and conservation needs for exhibitions, loans, and acquisitions
• Prepare collections for exhibitions and loans by performing conservation treatments with varying levels of complexity
• Document conservation work through written reports, conservation photography, and scientific analysis
• Pursue research projects including close visual study, scientific analysis, archival research, and collaboration with other institutions as part of Museum's research goals
• Collaborate with staff across the Museum to achieve conservation goals and meet deadlines
• Maintain a safe work space and follow best practices for using and disposing of chemicals, particularly organic solvents and heavy metals
• Participate in general conservation activities including giving tours, maintaining gallery and storage spaces, and updating conservation records
• Perform preventive conservation tasks such as recording environmental monitoring and integrated pest management
• Order supplies
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• Graduate degree in conservation from a recognized conservation training program with a specialization in paintings, objects, or paper
• Demonstrated experience examining collection objects to assess condition and structure, writing conservation reports, documenting condition and treatment activities, and producing conservation documentation photographs
• Knowledge of American Institute for Conservation (AIC) standards
• Proficiency in conservation hand skills and art handling
• Familiarity with both basic and complex conservation treatments
• Basic understanding of preventive conservation best practices including environmental controls and integrated pest management
• Familiarity with a range of scientific analytical techniques and equipment
• Ability to work as part of a diverse team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong research and comprehension skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
Department: Conservation
Reports to: Conservator
Position Type: Full-time, Temporary
Union Status: Union- UAW Local 2110
Grade & Salary: J- $61,734.40
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Schedule: 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
If you have questions about our online application system, get in touch with us at [email protected].
Apply Now
Apply Now
Museum overview
The Brooklyn Museum is a world-renowned cultural institution dedicated to preserving and showcasing art, history, and heritage. Our mission is to bring people together through art and experiences that inspire celebration, compassion, courage, and the will to act. Our vision is to serve as an institution where art is a powerful force for personal transformation and social change. Celebrating our differences and learning about our diverse communities through our collections, exhibitions, and programming is the core of who we are and what we do.
We are committed to creating and cultivating a community of talented, passionate people who are inspired to make the Museum an important hub of community activity and a great global destination. Our staff have the opportunity to grow their professional skills and work collaboratively with colleagues they admire and respect.
About the role
As a highly engaged member of the Conservation team, the Mellon Fellow assists the Museum's conservators in addressing the needs of works in our holdings and collections under the direction of the Chief Conservator and Conservators in paintings, objects and paper. The museum has two positions to be filled from these three specialties.
This is a two-year position, with the option to continue for a third year.
Responsibilities:
• Carry out research, documentation, and treatments as part of the Museum's exhibition program, as directed
• Assess condition issues and conservation needs for exhibitions, loans, and acquisitions
• Prepare collections for exhibitions and loans by performing conservation treatments with varying levels of complexity
• Document conservation work through written reports, conservation photography, and scientific analysis
• Pursue research projects including close visual study, scientific analysis, archival research, and collaboration with other institutions as part of Museum's research goals
• Collaborate with staff across the Museum to achieve conservation goals and meet deadlines
• Maintain a safe work space and follow best practices for using and disposing of chemicals, particularly organic solvents and heavy metals
• Participate in general conservation activities including giving tours, maintaining gallery and storage spaces, and updating conservation records
• Perform preventive conservation tasks such as recording environmental monitoring and integrated pest management
• Order supplies
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• Graduate degree in conservation from a recognized conservation training program with a specialization in paintings, objects, or paper
• Demonstrated experience examining collection objects to assess condition and structure, writing conservation reports, documenting condition and treatment activities, and producing conservation documentation photographs
• Knowledge of American Institute for Conservation (AIC) standards
• Proficiency in conservation hand skills and art handling
• Familiarity with both basic and complex conservation treatments
• Basic understanding of preventive conservation best practices including environmental controls and integrated pest management
• Familiarity with a range of scientific analytical techniques and equipment
• Ability to work as part of a diverse team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong research and comprehension skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
Department: Conservation
Reports to: Conservator
Position Type: Full-time, Temporary
Union Status: Union- UAW Local 2110
Grade & Salary: J- $61,734.40
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Schedule: 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
If you have questions about our online application system, get in touch with us at [email protected].
Apply Now
Apply Now