Conservation Assistant

The Frick Collection • New York, NY

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The Conservation Assistant provides administrative and collection care support to the conservation department. The Conservation Assistant works closely with the conservators and art preparators to care for both the collection and historic interiors of the Frick mansion. The ideal candidate is an emerging professional with a commitment and interest to art preservation and a willingness to learn new skills to advance the goals of the department.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; studies in Art, Art History, History, Preservation, or closely related field preferred
• Ability and experience in carefully handling artworks and historic objects
• Proficiency with programs such as Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, TMS and Conservation Studio (Gallery Systems), FileMaker Pro, BOX, and experience with DSLR photography helpful
• Knowledge of decorative arts and sculpture helpful
• Knowledge of conservation methods and ethics helpful
• Intermediate reading comprehension of research language in areas related to the collection, such as French, German, or Italian, helpful
• Excellent communication skills, ability to work across museum departments, as well as with contractors and vendors
• Good time management, well organized, with exceptional attention to detail to complete multiple tasks and projects
• Ability to interact in-person with colleagues, vendors, and visitors.
• Use common office tools and machines (computer, phone).
• Ability to transport and operate equipment.
• Ability to traverse and navigate throughout the offices, building(s) in and out-doors, galleries, different levels of the building and storage areas to complete tasks (includes climbing steps, ladders, and scaffolding; lifting objects and containers up to 40 lbs.)

Nice To Haves

• studies in Art, Art History, History, Preservation, or closely related field preferred
• Proficiency with programs such as Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, TMS and Conservation Studio (Gallery Systems), FileMaker Pro, BOX, and experience with DSLR photography helpful
• Knowledge of decorative arts and sculpture helpful
• Knowledge of conservation methods and ethics helpful
• Intermediate reading comprehension of research language in areas related to the collection, such as French, German, or Italian, helpful

Responsibilities

• manage object records, files, digital photographs, and conservation databases; prepare quarterly reports; edit department texts; assist with the logistics and planning for study days and workshops; process invoices and credit card receipts; assist in creating and managing department budget; maintain and organize department supplies.
• working alongside the department conservator, participate in configuring and maintaining wireless dataloggers for galleries and storage; monitor and maintain microclimates for display cases ; prepare summaries for internal reports and lenders; generate and maintain graphing records.
• assist with loan condition reports as needed, courier trips, art moves, gallery maintenance, and storage and rehousing projects
• provide research for conservator projects, primarily in areas of sculpture, furniture, frames, and decorative arts

Benefits

• 14 paid holidays, all federal holidays including Juneteenth, and Election Day and four floating holidays: two may be used in the first half of the calendar year, two may be used in the second half of the calendar year.
• Eligible full-time employees accrue up to 12 sick and 12 vacation days their first year of employment. In subsequent years, eligible full-time employees accrue up to 12 sick days and 25 vacation days/year.
• In addition to adhering to all federal family leave laws, we provide all eligible employees with paid bereavement and family leave.
• all full-time employees and their eligible dependents may enroll in employer sponsored benefits plans. Employees contribute to the cost of health insurance based on income level and type of coverage selected.
• The Frick covers the entire cost of these benefits for all full-time employees. The life insurance benefit is up to three times the employee’s annual salary.
• The Frick supports all employees in planning for retirement by offering participation in a Tax Deferred Savings Plan – 403(b) and a defined benefit pension plan. We also offer retiree health benefits for retirees and their eligible dependents.
• Wellness Programs at the Frick include an Employee Assistance Plan, a discount on Citi Bike memberships and a discount on bike helmets.
• discounted Metro Cards/Transit Checks, flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care and commuting costs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level