Collections Care Specialist

Description:
Under the direction of the Senior Exhibitions Preparator, Paper, the Collections Care Specialist will perform duties related to the care of western works on paper and in support of activities in the Deknatel Paper Conservation Lab.

Essential functions:
• Transport and supervise the movement of art objects.
• Mat and frame objects, and provide support in processing new acquisitions, rehousing and upgrading housing, and in all aspects of preparing artworks for exhibition installation and de-installation.
• Assist with condition reporting of incoming and outgoing objects.
• Assist with the loading and unloading of art shipments.
• Assist with gallery and exhibition installations.
• Participate in cleaning program and perform routine dusting and cleaning of art objects.
• Label/number art objects.
• Help monitor environmental conditions and condition of art objects in exhibition and storage areas.
• Assist with special packing needs of art objects.
• Perform data entry as required in collections management database, including recording of object movements.
• May be requested to participate in courier trips.
• Support operational activity at offsite facility one or more days per week as instructed; duties include: prepare artwork for shipment and for visiting curatorial and conservation staff, assist facility managers in monitoring conditions, assist in annual audit of collections.
• Assist in the design and execution of mounts for art objects on display and specialized supports in storage.
• Assist in photographic setups involving art objects.
• Keep abreast of latest developments in the field through professional publications, courses and conferences.

This is a term position, with full-time benefits, through June 30, 2016.

Qualifications:
Candidates must have a B.A. in art-related field or equivalent knowledge and experience. Applicants with practical experience in art handling in a museum environment preferred. The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills, and be able to work collaboratively as part of a team.
How To Apply:
Application materials are being accepted immediately. For consideration, please submit your cover letter and résumé to: resumes@mfa.org. Application materials may also be submitted via postal mail to: Human Resources Department, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks diversity in its workforce.

Apply by:
September 01, 2015