The Met Fifth Avenue, New York, NY
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is seeking an Assistant Conservator for Textile Conservation. The role involves documenting and treating a Savonnerie carpet within a gallery setting, collaborating with the ESDA collection conservator, and participating in exhibition installation. The position is a one-year, full-time commitment.
Textile conservation, Documentation, Treatment of carpets, Exhibition installation, Examination skills, Knowledge of conservation methodologies, Photography and imaging programs, Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication, Manual and hand skills
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with match, paid time off, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, financial-planning services, financial assistance for coursework, 25% discount in Museum shops, subsidized staff cafeteria, access to Museums Council pass.