Brind Center Conservation Fellow
Philadelphia, PA
Full Time
Experienced
We Are Committed to an Inclusive Workplace
At the Philadelphia Museum of Art, we actively seek to employ a diverse group of people who embody our organizational values. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, especially those from marginalized and underrepresented groups in the museum field, who are inspired by our shared purpose and enjoy working collaboratively with others.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status.
How You Will Contribute
As an integral member of the museum’s conservation staff, you will examine, conduct research, and perform treatment on a variety of objects from the Brind collection and will participate in activities related to exhibitions, installations, loans, preventive care of the permanent collection, and professional and public engagement. You will collaborate with other museum staff to conduct research and analysis to further understand materials, techniques, condition and/or installation of artworks.
Specifically, you will:
Your background and experience include:
Position and Compensation Details
Institutional Requirements
Application Timeline
Selected applicants will be asked to provide the following during the interview process:
Initial applications are due no later than July 15, 2025.
What We Offer
Our employees are at the center of the museum. As an employee, you will have access to numerous museum perks including, but not limited to:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees including:
*Eligibility for certain benefits is based on a variety of factors including the employee’s regular schedule and tenure.
At the Philadelphia Museum of Art, we actively seek to employ a diverse group of people who embody our organizational values. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, especially those from marginalized and underrepresented groups in the museum field, who are inspired by our shared purpose and enjoy working collaboratively with others.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status.
How You Will Contribute
As an integral member of the museum’s conservation staff, you will examine, conduct research, and perform treatment on a variety of objects from the Brind collection and will participate in activities related to exhibitions, installations, loans, preventive care of the permanent collection, and professional and public engagement. You will collaborate with other museum staff to conduct research and analysis to further understand materials, techniques, condition and/or installation of artworks.
Specifically, you will:
- Perform activities relating to the intake of objects from the Brind collection, as well as new acquisitions and gifts received by the Brind Center. This will include condition reporting, carrying out pest mitigation, and rehousing the objects for storage.
- Examine, document, identify materials, conduct research, and perform treatment on textiles and multimedia objects from the Brind Center. You will treat and mount objects for the inaugural exhibition of the Brind Center in the Summer 2026.
- Complete an approved research project of publishable quality relating to the Brind Center objects.
- Assist in the development of preventive conservation protocols for Brind Center objects, and participate in storage planning for the Brind Center objects.
- Assist with other activities taking place in the Costume and Textile Conservation Department.
- Participate as a member of the Conservation Division in a range of institutional initiatives and functions, as well as in professional and public engagement.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Your background and experience include:
- A graduate degree from a recognized master’s program in conservation or equivalent training, with completion no more than five years prior to application for the fellowship.
- Demonstrated visual, manual, and scholarly aptitude.
- Demonstrated proficiency in English language skills (written and spoken).
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Position and Compensation Details
- The salary for this position is $43,888.
- The position includes an annual stipend for research and travel.
- This position is Full-Time, Exempt, and 35 hours per week.
- This position is part of the AFSCME Local 397 bargaining unit.
- This position reports to The Penny and Bob Fox Sr. Conservator of Costume and Textiles.
- This position is required to be performed fully onsite at Philadelphia Museum of Art locations.
- This is a 1-year term position, beginning July 28th, 2025 and ending July 28th, 2026.
- Physical requirements:
- Able to remain stationary for extended periods of time, to utilize computers and other office equipment required of this job, to perform physically administrative duties in a typical interior office environment, gallery, or exhibit space, and to access most public and staff areas of the museum campus
- Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
Institutional Requirements
- Upholds the professional standards of the field, always acts in a manner that is consistent with the best interests of the museum and protects and enhances its reputation and standing within the community of museums.
- Adheres to the museum’s code of ethics and Employee Handbook and avoids any real or perceived conflicts of interest.
- Shows respect for co-workers and visitors and an understanding of and appreciation for the diversity of the museum’s staff, volunteers, and audiences.
- Maintains confidentiality.
- Adheres to all museum protocols, procedures, rules, and policies.
Application Timeline
Selected applicants will be asked to provide the following during the interview process:
- Examination and treatment reports (including photographs) for two works of art.
- Contact information (name/title or affiliation, phone number, e-mail) for three professional references familiar with the candidate’s work
Initial applications are due no later than July 15, 2025.
What We Offer
Our employees are at the center of the museum. As an employee, you will have access to numerous museum perks including, but not limited to:
- Free general admission to the museum for you and your immediate family
- Discounted guest tickets for admission
- Discounts on gift memberships
- Special staff tours and presentations from our curatorial and conservation teams
- Discounts at the museum restaurant, museum cafés, and museum retail and online stores
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees including:
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Fully paid short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, and life insurance
- Health savings or flexible spending account program
- Retirement savings program with museum match
- Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, and holidays
*Eligibility for certain benefits is based on a variety of factors including the employee’s regular schedule and tenure.
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