POSITION PURPOSE:

This position is a two-year, full-time, fellowship in the conservation of textile collections. The museum continues its focus on textile art and fashion in its newly renovated galleries and is poised to offer excellent advanced-level training in textile and fashion conservation and display.

This position reports to the Senior Textile Conservator and reports to the Director of Conservation. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Perform 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. 
• Review of objects for acquisition and loan purposes. 
• Assure accuracy and completeness of records and reports.  
• Share general laboratory duties as assigned.  
• Research and participate in symposia, conferences, publications, as well as public programs.  
• Consistent usage of the Racial Equity Lens in day-to-day operations.
• Yearly goal setting to support Racial Equity Roadmap initiatives.
• Promote and implement institutional EDI initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, Skills, etc.): 

• Completed graduate-level conservation training, or equivalent at the time the position commences.  
• High level of manual dexterity, excellent color matching, and familiarity with hand tools are required. 
• Familiarity with stabilization techniques, dyeing of support fabrics, preventive conservation methodologies including IPM practices, mount design and preparation, and aqueous treatment is preferred.  
• Sound work habits, personal initiative and organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential. 
• Candidate will uphold collegial and collaborative working relationships with conservation staff and other museum departments.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

• ·       Performed in conservation laboratories, collections storage spaces, and museum galleries as needed.
• ·       use of precision tools, hand tools, and imaging equipment among others.
• ·       Lifting as needed to undertake conservation treatments and general lab maintenance.

Pay: The hiring rate for the position is $48,900 per year with $2,000 allocated for research and travel.

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 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. This position is based at the Denver Art Museum, which only has pay-to-park options, all employees are eligible to receive a free RTD Eco Pass.

NOTE:  The DAM prioritizes adaptability and a human-centered work environment. We are happy to consider accommodation for the position. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. We know there is no such thing as a “perfect" candidate - Nor do we look for the right "fit" with us, we look for the add! We believe in cultivating an environment where there is diversity of perspectives, in hopes that we can all thrive in an inclusive environment.  

We know that searching for a job can be stressful so we would like to give you an overview of the process to manage expectations. This role may require a phone screen, interviews with the hiring manager and or panel that will be held in-person at the DAM or video. This position will close on December 22, 2023, and we plan to contact qualified applicants shortly thereafter. Our desire is to hire a candidate as soon as possible.

DENVER ART MUSEUM:

As an institution, we believe the Denver Art Museum is both a platform for and an amplifier of the voices of people of all races. We acknowledge that Black lives matter and communities of color – Latinx, Indigenous, Black, and others – have been underrepresented in art museums over decades, both internally and externally. We are committed to elevating all voices, artworks and perspectives and strive to support racial equity inside and out. 

We prohibit discrimination against any person or organization based on age, race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, political service or affiliation, genetic information, or disability, as well as any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

We strive to provide a professional and positive work environment for our employees. The Museum expressly prohibits any form of employee harassment on the basis of age, race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, political service or affiliation, genetic information, disability, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law.  Actions based on these or any legally protected characteristic will not be tolerated.

We encourage the freedom of gender expression and/or gender presentation.  As an institution, we do not create barriers that may prevent any employee from expressing behaviors, mannerisms, interests, and appearances that represent their authentic personality or culture. Qualified candidates are expected to exemplify the DAM’s internal values, which include being dynamic, respectful, inclusive, creative, and curious.  The ability to maintain effective and positive working relationships with visitors, employees, volunteers, representatives of public and private entities, policy making bodies, and contractors is critical to the success of this position.

The Museum believes vaccination is an important measure to protect the health and safety of everyone from significant illness due to COVID-19 infection. As a condition of employment, employees must present proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 on their first day of employment or receive an exemption or other reasonable accommodation due to circumstances protected under federal or state law that prevent the employee from being vaccinated. Employees are also mandated to receive a booster within 6 months of being fully vaccinated.