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The Museum lives in two iconic sites in New York City-The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters. Millions of people also take part in The Met experience online.\nSince its founding in 1870, The Met has always aspired to be more than a treasury of rare and beautiful objects. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment with a staff as diverse as the audiences we engage. Our staff members are art lovers who are passionate about working toward a common goal: creating the most dynamic and inspiring art museum in the world.\nAt The Met, every staff member - from security officers to researchers to scientists and beyond - lives by our core values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration, excellence, and integrity.\nRespect: Engage one another with collegiality, empathy, and kindness, always.\nInclusivity: Ensure that all are and feel welcome and valued.\nCollaboration: Reach across boundaries to exchange ideas and work together toward our shared mission.\nExcellence: Lead the cultural world in quality and expertise-and inspire curiosity and creativity.\nIntegrity: Hold ourselves to the highest moral standards, admit when we fall short, and then evolve.\nAbout the Department\nThe Department of Objects Conservation is responsible for the conservation and mounting/installation of three-dimensionalartattheMuseum’stwovenues.ThescopeoftheObjectsConservation’smission-critical responsibilitiesextendstoevery curatorialdepartmentandallof theMuseum’scollections-basedactivities, including acquisitions, deaccessioning, exhibitions, capital projects, scholarly research, teaching and outreach, etc. The substantial scope of work includes over 7,000 completed object requests annually and the variation in scalerangesfromsinglebeadstohistoricinteriorsandarchitecturalstoneelementsembeddedinthe Museum’sbuildings.\nGENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITES & DUTIES:\nThe Department of Objects Conservation at The Metropolitan Museum of Art upholds the highest professional standards in the conservation of the Museum’s three-dimensional works of art. You will be one of four conservators working towards the conservation of two monumental early sixteenth-century polychrome stone sculptural ensembles, and a polychrome architectural wood frame from Dordogne, France: Entombment of Christ (16.32.2a,b) and Pieta with Donors (16.31.1).\nThis is a position with an established end-date or time frame. Time frames will begin upon hire: 2.5 Years\nPRIMARY RESPONSIBILIES & DUTIES:\nConservation of the sculptural ensemble and architectural frame in coordination and collaboration with theteamof4otherconservators.\n\nUnderstanding of and contributing to the accompanying examination and research for the two ensembles.\n\nUnderstanding of treatment goals and examination results based on analysis provided by the Department of Scientific Research.\n\nPreparation of visual and written documentation of the examination, research, and treatments according to AIC guidelines and departmental protocols.\n\nPossible dissemination of activities and findings on various platforms, including public and professional lectures, and print and digital publications.\n\nREQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:\nMaster’s degree from an internationally recognized graduate conservation program required.\n\nAt least two years of conservation experience. Museum experiencepreferred.\n\nExperience in the technical examination of painted surfaces.\n\nUnderstanding of stratigraphic analysis of painted and gilded surfaces required.\n\nProficiency with common conservation documentation tools required.\n\nExcellent hand skills, attention to detail, and ability to produce consistent results required.\n\nProvenabilitytoworkeffectivelyindependentlyandcollaborativelyinpartnershipwithother colleaguesrequired.\n\nExcellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills required.\n\nAbility to safely lift heavy objects and work on ladder or rig required.\n\nExpected to perform conservation treatment while in public space during the Museum’s business hours.\n\nCOMPENSATION:\nPay Range: $80,000 - $85,000 / Annually\n\nThe advertised pay scale reflects the good faith minimum and maximum salary range for this role. The advertised pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage for any specific employee. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, special licensing or qualifications, and other factors.\nLocation Requirements\nAt time of employment, employees are expected to be located within commuting distance of the Museum. “Commuting distance” means that they are located in one of following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania (the “Tri-state and PA” areas), and be able to commute to and from the Museum in a single day.\nBenefits Offerings\nThe Museum provides competitive compensation, and generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees. Note: Benefits Offering may differ based on Employee Status.\nMedical, dental, vision and life insurance\n403(b) basic retirement plan and optional matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match\nConsiderable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays\nLong-term disability coverage\nFlexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account (pre-tax income for eligible health care expenses)\nCommuter benefits (pre-tax income for parking or mass transit expenses)\nFree financial-planning services\nFinancial assistance for relevant coursework, seminars, and training programs\n25% discount for staff in Museum shops\nA subsidized staff cafeteria\nAccess to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions\nWe recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the desired attributes for a role. If much of this job description describes you, then please apply for this role.\nThe Met is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, The Met will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. 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