Job Opportunity: Conservation Technician / Indianapolis Museum of Art - Newfields

The Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields seeks a full-time Conservation Technician, to join a multi-discipline team in care of a superb collection spanning 5,000 years of history. The Conservation Technician supports the activities of the conservators and the general operation of the Conservation Department towards the care and preservation of the art and artifacts held by Newfields. This includes assisting with the proper display, storage and treatment of the Museum collection. Weekly preventative conservation routines are a major responsibility of the position. A significant percentage of the technician work will be in direct assistance to both the Objects and Textile Conservation specialties.

The position salary will range from of $44,000 to $52,000 per year, dependent on the qualifications of the selected candidate. Newfields provides eligible staff with a competitive package of employee benefits.

Preference will be given to applicants holding a Bachelor’s degree in an art related field of study and previous years experience in museum conservation practices.

For a full job description and to apply visit the Newfields website. All application materials must be submitted through the online portal. https://discovernewfields.org/about/working-newfields/jobs

Applications will be accepted until a candidate has been chosen for hire.

The Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Newfields fully is committed to the inclusion and consideration of all qualified applicants. We value diversity in culture, race, ethnicity, and gender expression. Any qualified individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color are encouraged to apply.

Newfields offers dynamic experiences with art and nature for guests of all ages. The mid-town, 152-acre cultural campus features the Indianapolis Museum of Art, among the ten largest, most historic general art museums in the nation. It also is home to the Lilly House, a National Historic Landmark; The Garden, containing 40 acres of contemporary and historic cultivations, a working greenhouse and orchard; and The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park, one of the largest art and nature parks in the country. For more information about the campus, visit discovernewfields.org.