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About the Metropolitan Museum of Art
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About the Department
The Department of Paintings Conservation is responsible for the physical and aesthetic care and thoughtful technical investigation of the paintings collection at The Met. The scope of Paintings Conservation's mission-critical responsibilities extends to almost every curatorial department and to all the Museum's collections-based activities, including acquisitions, exhibitions, loans, and scholarly research.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
The Department of Paintings Conservation is looking to hire an Assistant Conservator for a 12-month fixed date position to undertake the conservation treatment of a large Renaissance altarpiece, guided by senior conservators. You will, additionally, assist the staff conservators in departmental activities including examination and treatment of other works of art in the collection as well as condition assessment and preparation of paintings for loan, and duties relating to museum exhibitions.
This is a position with an established end-date or time frame. Time frames will begin upon hire: 1 Year
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Undertake the examination and conservation treatment of a large, Renaissance altarpiece, to the highest professional standards
• Collaborate with curators and with colleagues in the Department of Scientific Research for analytical research
• Provide documentation, both written and visual, for the conservation treatment of the altarpiece
• Other related duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree from an internationally recognized graduate conservation program required
• Two years of postgraduate experience in the examination and treatment of paintings, preferably in a museum conservation department, required
• Excellent hand skills, attention to detail, and ability to produce consistent results
• Excellent organizational, written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent documentation skills
• Demonstrable photography and computer skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks, multitask, and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
• Thorough understanding of current best practices in the field of conservation
• Experience in the examination and treatment of Italian Renaissance paintings, preferred
• Experience working on large-format paintings would be an advantage
• Please note that the treatment of the altarpiece will require the use of scaffolding.

COMPENSATION RANGE:

• Pay Range: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 / 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.
Location Requirements
At time of employment, employees are expected to be located within commuting distance of the Museum. "Commuting distance" means that they are located in one of following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania (the "Tri-state and PA" areas), and be able to commute to and from the Museum in a single day.
Benefits Offerings
The Museum provides competitive compensation, and generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees. Note: Benefits Offering may differ based on Employee Status.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 403(b) basic retirement plan and optional matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match
• Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account (pre-tax income for eligible health care expenses)
• Commuter benefits (pre-tax income for parking or mass transit expenses)
• Free financial-planning services
• Financial assistance for relevant coursework, seminars, and training programs
• 25% discount for staff in Museum shops
• A subsidized staff cafeteria
• Access to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions

We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the desired attributes for a role. If much of this job description describes you, then please apply for this role.
The Met is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, The Met will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed in this process, please contact benefits@metmuseum.org.
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