Conservation Studio Coordinator

Princeton University • Princeton, NJ

4d • $67,000 - $78,000

About The Position

The Princeton University Art Museum seeks an engaged, detail-oriented, adaptable, confidential, and versatile Conservation Studio Coordinator who thrives in a collaborative and goal-oriented environment. Reporting to the Chief Conservator and working in close coordination with the Objects Conservator and the Paper Conservator. The Conservation Studio Coordinator assists the Conservation unit in the overall coordination of its activities. This is a part-time position at 60% time or for 3 days/week. About the Museum: With a collecting history that extends back to 1755, the Princeton University Art Museum is one of the leading university art museums in the country, featuring collections that have grown to include more than 117,000 works of art ranging from ancient to contemporary art and spanning the globe. Committed to advancing Princeton’s teaching and research missions, the Art Museum also serves as a gateway to the University for visitors from around the world. The bold and welcoming new Princeton University Art Museum is open daily at the heart of Princeton’s campus. Admission is free to all. The Museum also operates Art@Bainbridge, a gallery project at 158 Nassau Street; two Museum Stores; and Mosaic restaurant. To learn more about the Princeton University Art Museum, visit artmuseum.princeton.edu .

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required with a minimum of 3 years of administrative experience.
• Evidence of a track record of working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with an eye for detail and an ability to adapt while working collaboratively.
• A good working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is essential.

Responsibilities

• assisting conservation staff with general administrative duties (including specialized material and equipment purchases, maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations in close coordination with EHS and OHS, meeting schedules, and visitor coordination)
• managing logistical and contractual needs of contracted external conservators (in coordination with the Chief Conservator and the Museum’s finance department)
• facilitating art movements in and out of the Conservation Studios
• locating and organizing conservation files and technical images in preparation for a future digitization project
• uploading images and reports into TMS
• coordinating content for social media and the website

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees