2013 Mellon Fellowship in Paper Conservation at MoMA

Posted on Fri, 12/07/2012 - 09:42
The Museum of Modern Art, New York

The Museum of Modern Art offers a one-year renewable fellowship in the conservation of works of art on paper beginning in September 2013.  The applicant should be a graduate of a recognized conservation training program. The Paper Conservation Department works closely with many curatorial departments: Prints and Illustrated Books, Drawings, Architecture and Design and Film. The candidate will work on a wide range of modern and contemporary works and participate in all departmental activities including courier responsibilities.  An emphasis will be placed on assisting the three member permanent Paper Conservation staff in the treatment of collection materials for exhibition and loan.

The closing date for applications is January 31, 2013. Salary is $40,000.00 plus generous benefits, including four weeks paid vacation. Applicants should send a statement of interest resume with a list of references and an electronic portfolio containing two treatments to Jim Coddington, Agnes Gund Chief Conservator at jim_coddington@moma.org.

The Museum of Modern Art is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or political affiliation.