Position at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Assistant Conservator, Objects and Sculpture
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Reports To:  Objects and Sculpture Conservator
Date Needed: August 2010
Pay Type: Salaried, Exempt, Full Time, 35 hours/week

Salary: Commensurate with Experience and Education

Benefits: Group Medical and Dental Insurance, Life and Long Term
Disability Insurance, Pension Plan, Credit Union, Flexible
Compensation Plan, Paid Time Off, Reserve Time Off, and Holiday Pay

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm

Work Location: Beck Building, a non-smoking facility

The museum has an encyclopedic collection spanning the history of
art from around the world, is very active in new acquisitions, with
both permanent galleries including a sculpture garden, and temporary
exhibits.

Responsibilities:

    Properly examine, document, conduct research and perform
    conservation treatment on a broad range of objects

    Monitor and evaluate environmental, storage, exhibition and
    transit standards for collections

    Examine objects/sculpture for acquisition, loans and traveling
    exhibitions

    Help to organize supplies and equipment for the laboratory

    Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

    Provide support and assistance to the Objects and Sculpture
    Conservator

    A general knowledge of objects and sculpture in all media is
    required

    Strong verbal and written communication skills are required

    Computer and imaging skills are necessary

    Able to work well independently as well as with other staff

    Education and Experience:

    Must have completed a recognized conservation training program,
    or have equivalent experience

    A minimum of 2 years post graduate experience is preferred

How to Apply: Please submit the following:

    Cover letter describing career goals and why this position is of
    particular interest to you

    Curriculum Vitae

    Contact information for three professional references (letters
    not necessary)

Interview with portfolio will be required

Send to

    Human Resources
    Job 016
    PO Box 6826
    Houston TX 77265-6826
    Fax: 713-639-7508
    jobs<-at->mfah<.>org

or apply at <URL:http://www.mfah.org/employment>

Erica E. James
Assistant Conservator, Paintings
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
713-639-7732
Fax: 713-639-7740

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