Conservation Assistant

Corning Museum of Glass•Corning, NY

About The Position

Assists in the physical care and preservation of the collection of glass and glass-related objects. Specializes in the care, cleaning and condition reporting of glass objects and sculptures. Other primary duties include examination and conditioning of objects for acquisition and loan approval. This is a three-month term appointment.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Conservation
Experience as an object conservator preferred
Experience handling glass desired.
Ability to complete high quality treatments in a timely manner.
Knowledge of Excel, Collections Management and Digital Asset Management systems, and other record-keeping programs.
Highly accurate, detail-oriented and organized.
Strong interpersonal skills; works effectively and professionally with people at all levels, including external stakeholders.
Regional travel as needed.

Responsibilities

Examines Museum objects requested for loan to other institutions, writes condition reports and recommendations.
Prepares collection objects for travel on loan including minor repairs, cleaning, and advises on packing/crating recommendations to ensure safety of object in transit.
Prepares collection objects for exhibition/display at CMoG including minor repairs, cleaning, condition reporting, and advises on object mounts to ensure safe display of objects.
Documents and enters condition and treatment reports into the collections database as needed.
With fellow conservation staff, ensures that the handling and storage of conservation materials and the use of equipment in the conservation laboratory are in compliance with relevant federal and state regulations.
Works with the Collections Management and Conservation staff in the care of glass and glass-related objects in the collection and on loan.
Is familiar with and observes the requirements of all Museum standards and the Code of Ethics and Statement of Practice of the American Institute for Conservation.
Actively and intentionally support the Museum’s commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion.
Actively support the Museum’s Advancement initiatives.
Respect and exemplify the values of The Corning Museum of Glass in all interactions with colleagues, staff, volunteers and the public.
Ability to represent the Museum in a professional manner.
Adhere to all prescribed organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
Appreciates cultural environments; interest in the arts and museums.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team; strong collaboration skills.
Ability to work with minimum supervision.