Position at Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Assistant Conservator
Textile and Costume Conservation
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston has a full time position available
for an Assistant Conservator of Textiles and Costume.
Responsibilities for the survey collection of 30,000 objects include
examination, treatment, and documentation; working with exhibit
designers, packers, and collection care specialists; object/material
research, and the supervision of interns.  Candidates should have a
graduate degree in conservation or have equivalent training and
experience and a minimum of 2 years supervised conservation
experience.  A knowledge of textile properties, techniques and
history as well as textile conservation theory and practice is
required, in addition to the following skills:  excellent sewing
skills, written and verbal communication, organizational and
interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated ability to work
independently.

Qualified applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, and
three professional references to

    Sandra Matthews
    Sr. Employment Manager
    Museum of Fine Arts
    465 Huntington Avenue
    Boston MA 02115

Only those chosen for interviews will be contacted.  We are an equal
opportunity employer committed to diversity.


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