Summary

As a highly engaged member of the Conservation team, the Mellon Fellow assists the Museum’s conservators in addressing the needs of works in our holdings and collections under the direction of the Chief Conservator and Conservators in paintings, objects and paper. The museum has two positions to be filled from these three specialties.

Key Details

This is a two-year position, with the option to continue for a third year.

• Position Type: Full-time, Temporary
• Union Status: Union- UAW Local 2110
• Schedule: 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Deadline: ASAP (Posted January 26, 2026)

Eligibility

• Graduate degree in conservation from a recognized conservation training program with a specialization in paintings, objects, or paper
• Demonstrated experience examining collection objects to assess condition and structure, writing conservation reports, documenting condition and treatment activities, and producing conservation documentation photographs
• Knowledge of American Institute for Conservation (AIC) standards
• Proficiency in conservation hand skills and art handling
• Familiarity with both basic and complex conservation treatments
• Basic understanding of preventive conservation best practices including environmental controls and integrated pest management
• Familiarity with a range of scientific analytical techniques and equipment
• Ability to work as part of a diverse team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong research and comprehension skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Compensation

$61,734.40 salary

About

For 200 years, the Brooklyn Museum has been recognized as a trailblazer. Through a vast array of exhibitions, public programs, and community-centered initiatives, it continues to broaden the narratives of art, uplift a multitude of voices, and center creative expression within important dialogues of the day.

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