Conservation Assistant

The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) seeks an energetic, detail-oriented individual for the position of Conservation Assistant. The Conservation Assistant will be responsible for general office and administrative duties for the Conservation Department as well supporting department staff in care and maintenance of artworks in the Museum’s collections.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Assists in the preparation and oversight of the departmental budget, processing of payments, and ordering and maintenance of laboratory and office supplies
Performs data entry and maintenance of digital records, photographic documentation, and hard copy files
Acts as the departmental liaison to IT, Registration, Rights & Reproductions, Installations, and Curatorial staff
Assists with travel arrangements, staff reimbursements, and providing support for departmental/staff presentations and publications
Handles department correspondence and inquiries by mail, email, or phone, and acts as Social Media representative for the department

Provides support for conservation activities in the lab and throughout the museum
Assists in collections maintenance including dusting of objects on display in the galleries, and manages a dusting schedule
Assists with monitoring museum climate and changing charts for hygrothermographs throughout the museum
Assists with integrated pest management (IPM) duties, including monitoring pest traps and inspecting incoming plants and objects for possible insects

This full-time (35 hours per week) exempt position reports to the Director of Conservation.

Categories:

Full-time Museums

Employer Name:

Baltimore Museum of Art

Job Title:

Conservation Assistant

Employer Website:

http://www.artbma.org

Employer Contact Information:

[email protected]

Job Submission Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS • BA in Art History or related field or professional experience equivalent • 1 – 3 years’ museum experience • Experience with museum database (TMS preferred) and Microsoft Office suite • Excellent communication skills • Ability to work collaboratively and independently • Basic accounting/budgeting knowledge • Ability to work within deadlines • Must have fine motor skills/manual dexterity and be able to lift heavy objects BENEFITS The BMA is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourage all qualified professionals to apply. For this full-time position we offer____ a 403b retirement savings plan, flexible scheduling, museum and restaurant discounts, and reduced fee gym membership. APPLY Please send a cover letter, resume and, salary requirements to [email protected] with “Conservation Assistant” and your first and last name in the subject line. Incomplete application materials will not be considered. No phone calls please.

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