Mellon Fellow in Textile Conservation

DENVER ART MUSEUM INC•Denver, CO

3d•$48,900 - $48,900•Onsite

About The Position

As a Mellon Fellow in Textile Conservation, you will be part of a two-year, full-time fellowship in the conservation of textile collections. The museum continues its focus on textile art and fashion throughout its galleries and is poised to offer excellent advanced-level training in textile and fashion conservation. Be a part of a curious, respectful, dynamic, inclusive and creative team who are committed to creating memorable museum experiences for all! If you share our passion for creativity and community building, we encourage you to apply!

Requirements

Advanced graduate-level conservation training.
High level of manual dexterity, excellent color matching, and familiarity with hand tools are required.
Sound work habits, personal initiative and organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
Ability to uphold collegial and collaborative working relationships with conservation staff and other museum departments.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with stabilization techniques, dyeing of support fabrics, preventive conservation methodologies including IPM practices, mount design and preparation, and aqueous treatment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Performing examination, conservation treatment, and exhibit preparation of museum objects from the Textile Art and Fashion, Arts of Asia, Indigenous Arts of North America, Arts of Ancient Americas, Arts of Africa, Arts of Oceania, and Modern and Contemporary Art collections.
Reviewing of objects for acquisition and loan purposes.
Assuring accuracy and completeness of records and reports.
Collaborating with team members in project planning.
Sharing general laboratory duties as assigned.
Undertaking a research project and participate in symposia, conferences, publications, as well as public programs.
Supporting DAM’s Racial Equity Roadmap initiatives through goal setting and applying a racial equity lens in daily work.

Benefits

A comprehensive medical/dental/vision plan, that can be extended to domestic partner, spouse, and children.
DAM 100% paid Life Insurance, and Short/Long Term Disability.
Generous sick and vacation paid time off and one personal day.
Ten paid holidays.
403(b) Retirement Plan with immediate eligibility to contribute and those who meet the requirements after one year will qualify for the 3% non-elective contribution and 2% match program.
A free RTD Eco Pass.
Free Telehealth and Employee Assistance Program.
Access to Headspace.
Two weeks Paid Parental Leave.
A free DAM Family Membership and perks.