Museum Conservator - Full Time

Are you passionate about the music industry? Do you love fashion, culture, and history? Do you work in the museum field but want to work in an exciting and dynamic environment? Become a Museum Conservator in the Collections Department for Paisley Park, where art, music, fashion, culture, and history are celebrated, energized, and inspired by the visionary creative spirit of Prince. This is a full-time position located within the Collections Department overseeing the proper care, conservation, and preservation of Paisley Park's Collection. Hourly: $24 - $26/hour, 40 hours a week Medical, dental, vision, pet insurance, 401K with match, HSA, complimentary tour tickets, employee discounts, and more. Responsibilities The key responsibilities of the Museum Conservator include: Efficiently run conservation work area, including defining protocols and procedures Coordinate conservation training for collections and museum staff as needed Develop, research, lead, and implement conservation plans Be able to identify and instruct on conservational goals Identify and perform daily conservation tasks Carry out stabilization and treatments for various mediums of a diverse collection, including textiles for storage and exhibition purposes Create conservational reports and collection rotation check procedure Ability to work with and dress textiles on custom mannequins Advise on advancements for long-term preservation of the textiles in storage and exhibition pertaining to the sustainability Advise on the preservation of artifacts in storage and exhibition Advise on and track environmental monitoring in multiple storage conditions Other duties as assigned Qualifications The key qualifications of the Museum Conservator include: At least a Master's degree in Conservation Minimum 5 year's experience as a conservator in a museum setting Excellent general conservation knowledge of a variety of mediums Experience in the physical handling of a variety of collection materials Knowledge of the effects of environmental conditions on materials and objects Excellent communication skills, both oral and written Excellent attention to detail Experience working with a team and independently - the ability to develop effective working relationships Must be able to work under pressure of deadlines and competing needs Must have a Driver's License and own a vehicle Other duties as assigned Some knowledge of Prince is helpful but not required Hours Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM working hours to include some weekends, evenings, holidays, and overtime as required based on the event schedule. Mandatory staffing for Prince Celebration event falling in June. Physical Requirements The primary physical requirements of the Museum Conservator include: Must be able to sit/stand for long periods of time Must be comfortable moving and lifting collection storage boxes Ability to work with your hands Excellent eyesight or vision correction Must be able to dress and work with mannequins Note: As Prince was a pescatarian, Paisley Park is a pescatarian food environment. Eggs, fish, and cheese are fine; beef, pork, chicken, and other meats can be eaten in your car, or you may take meals off site. Chanhassen, MN, USA, Hourly, Full-Time Job Posted by ApplicantPro