Position at Metropolitan Museum of Art

Assistant or Associate Conservator of Photographs

The Paper Conservation Department of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
is seeking applicants to fill a two day per week temporary position
with opportunity for renewal as Assistant or Associate Conservator
of Photographs depending upon qualifications. The Metropolitan
Museum counts among its holdings one of the most significant
collections of photographs in the nation and maintains an active
exhibition and loan schedule. The candidate will work along side the
Conservator of Photographs and other staff members in the Paper
Conservation Department's newly renovated, state of the art
facility. The selected individual will be responsible for
conservation treatments, technical examinations, written reports,
loan checks, collections care, and other Museum activities.

A Master's degree from a recognized conservation program or
equivalent training and three to five years professional experience
are required. Other essential qualifications include efficiency,
superior organizational skills, and excellent communication skills.
The salary level will be commensurate with experience. Candidates
should submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, and three
professional references no later than March 15, 1999 to:

    The Metropolitan Museum of Art
    Human Resources Department, Box ACP
    1000 Fifth Avenue
    New York, NY 10028

This position is to begin as soon as possible. The Metropolitan
Museum is an Equal Opportunity M/F/D/V.

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                  Conservation DistList Instance 12:64
                Distributed: Thursday, February 4, 1999
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