• Job Description

  Req#: JR-42983

  About the Metropolitan Museum of Art

  The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Museum lives in two iconic sites in New York City—The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters. Millions of people also take part in The Met experience online.

  Since its founding in 1870, The Met has always aspired to be more than a treasury of rare and beautiful objects. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment with a staff as diverse as the audiences we engage. Our staff members are art lovers who are passionate about working toward a common goal: creating the most dynamic and inspiring art museum in the world.

  At The Met, every staff member – from security officers to researchers to scientists and beyond – lives by our core values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration, excellence, and integrity.

  Respect: Engage one another with collegiality, empathy, and kindness, always.

  Inclusivity: Ensure that all are and feel welcome and valued.

  Collaboration: Reach across boundaries to exchange ideas and work together toward our shared mission.

  Excellence: Lead the cultural world in quality and expertise—and inspire curiosity and creativity.

  Integrity: Hold ourselves to the highest moral standards, admit when we fall short, and then evolve.

  ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

  A staff and public resource, the Antonio Ratti Textile Study and Storage Center houses approximately 33,000 historical textiles, carpets, and tapestries that belong to twelve curatorial departments in a 19,000 square foot facility. Working closely with curators and The Department of Textile Conservation, the Antonio Ratti Textile Study and Storage Center cares for and provides access to The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s textile collection.

  GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

  As part of the collections management team that cares for and provides access to The Met’s textile collection, your primary responsibility is to support the preparation of art for daily viewings by both staff and public researchers in close consultation with the collections specialists. Additional responsibilities include the maintenance and monitoring of the storage facility through regular environmental monitoring and cleaning; the receipt and release of artwork from the storage facility; inventory of the collection; object re-housing and storeroom organizational projects as assigned.

  PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

  • Prepare textiles for viewings by museum staff and public researchers and assist with viewing sessions when requested.

  • Upgrade storage materials as required after viewing appointments in order to safely return objects to storage (i.e. replacing blotter, tissue paper, preparing small tubes and envelopes).

  • Monitor, maintain, and clean storerooms by performing daily walk throughs, regularly cleaning and replenishing storeroom, and monitoring object and facility conditions for escalation to the General Manager and Head.

  • Release and receive art from / to the department ensuring departmental procedures for tracking and quarantine are completed and objects are safely secured in either a temporary or home location.

  • Assist with the preparation of textiles and materials for installations/de-installations, loans, photography, and conservation; support the processing of empty storage materials returned after installation.

  • Conduct regular collections inventory.

  • Assist with interns and volunteers – may oversee projects as assigned by the General Manager and Head.

  • Work with Buildings staff and outside contractors as assigned.

  • Other duties as assigned.

  REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

  • MA or MFA focus in Museum Studies; Studio Art; Art, Fashion or Textile History; or equivalent experience

  • Basic knowledge of collections management and preventive conservation concepts

  • Working knowledge and demonstrated competency with hand tools (i.e. measuring tapes, drills, staple guns)

  • Basic knowledge of textile history and production techniques

  • Able to work with large groups; excellent interpersonal skills

  COMPENSATION RANGE:

  • Pay Range : $30 - $32 /Hourly

  • The advertised pay scale reflects the good faith minimum and maximum salary range for this role. The advertised pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage for any specific employee. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, special licensing or qualifications, and other factors.

  Location Requirements

  At time of employment, employees are expected to be located within commuting distance of the Museum. “Commuting distance” means that they are located in one of following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania (the “Tri-state and PA” areas), and be able to commute to and from the Museum in a single day.

  Benefits Offerings

  The Museum provides competitive compensation, and generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees. Note: Benefits Offering may differ based on Employee Status.

  • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
  • 403(b) basic retirement plan and optional matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match
  • Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays
  • Long-term disability coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account (pre-tax income for eligible health care expenses)
  • Commuter benefits (pre-tax income for parking or mass transit expenses)
  • Free financial-planning services
  • Financial assistance for relevant coursework, seminars, and training programs
  • 25% discount for staff in Museum shops
  • A subsidized staff cafeteria
  • Access to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions

  Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for a role. If much of this job description describes you, then please apply for this role.

  The Met is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, The Met will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed in this process, please contact benefits@metmuseum.org .

  The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or domestic partner status, genetic information, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, HIV status, military status and any other category protected by law in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

• About the company

  The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Museum lives in three iconic sites in New York City—The Met Fifth Avenue, The Met Breuer, and The Met Cloisters. Millions of people also take part ...

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