San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Job Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Elise S. Haas Conservation Department of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art seeks an Associate Photography Conservator to join their progressive team of experts dedicated to the preservation, conservation, and research of modern and contemporary artworks and artists' practices. As one of the first American institutions to recognize photography as an art form, SFMOMA's collection encompasses more than twenty thousand photographs, from daguerreotypes made in the first years of the medium's existence to digital imagery produced by contemporary artists. As the definition and material of the medium continues to evolve, SFMOMA's pioneering commitment to photography and its preservation has deepened and expanded with the 2016 addition of the Pritzker Center for Photography and customized Cold Vault. Encompassing fifteen thousand square feet, the center includes enhanced permanent collection galleries and new special exhibition galleries, along with a study center and the Photography Interpretive Gallery.
The Associate Photography Conservator works closely with the Photography Conservator in the oversight of all aspects of conservation of SFMOMA's world-renowned photography collection. Responsibilities include on-going care of the collection, including examination, conservation treatment, consultation and general collections care as well as involvement with artists and new accessions.
The Associate Photography Conservator works collaboratively with colleagues across the museum. This role actively engages with the Curatorial departments, contributing conservation expertise on accessions, exhibitions, loans, storage guidelines and collections research, In addition to SFMOMA colleagues, the Associate Photography Conservator fosters productive relationships with artists, scholars, collectors, students, donors, the public and with colleagues from other museums.
Assistant or associate conservator position title, responsibilities and salary will be determined based on candidate's experience and skills. This is a full time, benefitted position including (health care, dental care, vision care and paid vacation, holidays and sick leave, 403(b) retirement plan, etc).
For more information about this opportunity please visit: http://bit.ly/SFMOMAAssociatePhotographyConservator
SFMOMA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.
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The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is the largest museum of modern and contemporary art in the United States and a thriving cultural center for the Bay Area. We believe the art of our time is vital and share it with passion and purpose, and that art and the creative process can open minds and help build a better world. For that reason, we assemble unparalleled collections, create exhilarating exhibitions, and develop engaging public programs that connect with our community. Our remarkable collection of painting, sculpture, photography, architecture, design, and media arts is housed in an LEED Gold-certified building designed by the global architects Snøhetta and Mario Botta. In addition to our seven gallery floors, we offer 45,000 square feet of free, art-filled public space open to all. We are making SFMOMA a magnet for contemporary art and for the audiences who will engage with it.