Employment Opportunities
Menil Collection, Detail
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The Menil Collection
Andrew W. Mellon Advanced Training
Fellowship
in Painting Conservation
The Menil Collection is pleased to offer an advanced training fellowship in painting conservation supported by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The term of the fellowship is one year with the possibility of renewal. The fellowship will provide an opportunity for the conservator to participate in all departmental activities associated with a diverse and distinguished collection that includes significant holdings of 20th century and contemporary art. As an integral part of the department, the candidate must have an interest in the variety of issues associated with the study, documentation, and care of such a collection.
The fellowship will commence in the fall of 2012. The stipend is $31,000 and will include all benefits, including health, dental, and vacation, granted to full-time employees of the Menil. Generous travel funds are available. Candidates should be recent graduates of a recognized training program or have equivalent experience and they should have excellent communication skills. Applications should include a curriculum vitae with e-mail address and telephone number(s), a letter of intent, and three letters of recommendation. These should be sent to Suzanne Maloch, Director of Human Resources, The Menil Collection, 1511 Branard St., Houston, Texas 77006 USA.
Gallery Attendant
The Menil Collection is seeking full-time gallery attendants. Interested individuals are invited to visit the Menil Wednesday - Sunday from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. to complete an application.
Listed below are the responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements for this position. Applicants must have reliable transportation.
Responsibilities:
- Guard the Museum building(s) and works of art against, theft, vandalism, or accidental damage.
- Welcome guests and provide information, as needed.
- Provide security for special events.
- Provide security for contractors working in the Museum building(s), special visitors, and tours.
- Report to the gallery attendant supervisor any damage to the building or works of art, leaks, breaches of security, and/or other maintenance issues.
Qualifications and requirements:
- Must be able to work standing, and walking, and lift up to 30 lbs. (able to lift a fire extinguisher).
- Must have good verbal communication skills in order to speak to guests and be understood.
- Must be tactful and polite when dealing with the public and must be assertive, if necessary.
- Must be observant in order to detect and report unusual behavior or circumstances.
- If hired, must be able to obtain a state-issued non-commissioned security officer license.