12 jobs found in Houston

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) seeks an Assistant / Associate Conservator of Works of Art on Paper (DOE) to join our Department of Conservation. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within a vibrant team dedicated to the preservation, study, and care of the museum’s paper-based collections, encompassing European, North American, South American, Islamic, Indian, and South Asian works on paper and parchment. The Assistant / Associate Paper Conservator will be part of a 21-member full-time staff, including conservators, conservation scientists, imaging specialists, technicians, framers, and administrative support, as well as interns, fellows, and volunteers who contribute to the department’s mission of care, scholarship, and teaching. The MFAH Conservation Department is housed within the Sarah Campbell Blaffer Center for Conservation, a 34,000-square-foot facility completed in 2018. The Center is home to laboratories for Paper,...

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Internship Title: Undergraduate Intern, Modern & Contemporary Department Academic Level: College undergraduate Supervisors: Alison de Lima Greene, Isabel Brown Wilson Curator, Department of Modern and Contemporary Art Department: Curatorial Dates of Internship: Summer Schedule: June 1 – August 7, 2026 Position Overview: The Undergraduate Internship with the Modern & Contemporary Department at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, offers a unique opportunity for college students to gain first-hand professional experience with a curatorial team. Over the summer of 2025, this internship will contribute to an in-depth review of the Museum’s permanent collection in preparation for upcoming installations in the Kinder Building galleries and selected projects elsewhere on the larger campus. The internship will focus on the role of a permanent collection as a community resource, emphasizing best scholarly practices and object-based...

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Internship Title: Undergraduate Intern, Exhibitions and Collection Management Academic Level: Undergraduate Department: Exhibitions & Collections Management Department Dates of Internship: June 1 through August 7, 2026 Internship Overview: The Exhibitions & Collection Management Department reports to Associate Director of Exhibitions and Collection Management and is comprised of the following sub-departments: Preparations, Production, Design, Registration, and Exhibitions. It negotiates, plans, schedules and implements approximately fifteen special exhibitions, five permanent collection exhibitions and thirty-two rotations annually. It coordinates correspondence for incoming loans; drafts, negotiates, monitors and executes contractual exhibition agreements; creates and maintains budgets for exhibition projects; manages the internal exhibition calendar; and organizes agendas and travel for exhibition-related guests including...

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Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Reporting to the Curator of Photography, the Curatorial Assistant plays a central and fundamental supportive role in the daily activities of the department and works closely with the Curators and varied departments in the Museum. Being a collaborative thinker and worker is vital to this role. The curatorial Assistant person engages with most departments in the museum and the public. Responsibilities Exhibitions – 40% Work with photography curators on all exhibitions at the museum (both permanent collection installations and special exhibitions.) Coordinate logistical aspects of exhibitions and installations with various departments including Exhibitions, Conservation, Imaging, Matting and Framing, Graphics, Registration, Design and Production, Preparations, AV, Lighting, Learning and Interpretation, and Marketing. Maintain and distribute updated checklists. Prepare letters about works on exhibition for artists, donors, and galleries....

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Responsibilities: Must complete the Museum’s Fine Art of Hospitality training program and follow through with specific service standards Greet and assist guests, and provide a welcoming and friendly environment for them to enjoy their experience Sell or reserve a variety of tickets (general admission, special exhibitions, films, programs, events) and sell memberships Assist with ease of entrance during high-traffic exhibitions or events, including scanning tickets and line management Redirect or suggest alternatives to sold-out experiences such as special exhibitions, films, and programs in the Museum’s auditorium Participate regularly in curatorial briefings about art and exhibitions Approach guests to welcome them, hear about their interests, and share knowledge about the Museum’s art collections and exhibitions on view Make recommendations to guests that will enhance their visit Distribute guest resources including maps,...

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston The Community Programs Coordinator works with the Community Engagement Manager in the Department of Learning and Interpretation at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, to better reach and engage community constituents, to grow existent community relationships and to develop new collaborations. The Community Programs Coordinator plays a valuable role, implementing engagement programs, coordinating logistics to carry them out successfully, and welcoming community members onsite. In addition, the Coordinator works creatively with staff across the museum, as well as museum volunteers, to build strong relationships with community members and to demonstrate the MFAH’s commitment to serving the richly diverse communities of Houston. Responsibilities: Implement community engagement strategies, relationships, partnerships, and plans, as developed collaboratively across museum departments, including Learning and Interpretation, Marketing and...

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Summary: Under direction from staff, artist, project or exhibition manager, and after receipt of specific training, the temporary preparatory will performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled duties in the preparation, fabrication, installation, and disassembly of special exhibits and/or displays. May also perform highly skilled or specialized tasks as needed and based upon skillset. The nature of the work involves heavy lifting, manual dexterity, and the ability to handle delicate, valuable, and irreplaceable objects with extreme care. *This is a temporary assignment through 02/20/2026. Responsibilities: Depending upon exhibit or assignment, may handle and/or moves artwork within the museum buildings and campus for temporary exhibitions and permanent collection Installs and deinstalls artwork, displays or exhibits for temporary exhibitions and transports artwork in the museum truck around museum campus Performs various...

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Academic Level: Graduate, Conservation Supervisor: Conservator Department: Paintings Conservation Dates of Fellowship: ASAP Term: 1 year, potentially renewable for a second year Position Description The Conservation Department at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH), invites applications for a Paintings Conservation Fellow. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to work within a fast-paced and dynamic environment, treating a wide range of Modern and Contemporary paintings comprehensively, from preventive conservation to interventive treatments for a large private collection housed within the MFAH collection. The fellowship is designed to provide hands-on experience in advanced conservation practice, supporting the care, treatment, and long-term preservation of paintings across a wide range of Modern and Contemporary Masters. The Fellow will work closely under the supervision of MFAH Paintings Conservators and collaborate with...

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH), is seeking a Conservation Framing Technician to join the Department of Conservation. This role focuses on the matting, mounting, and framing of works of art on paper and photography, ensuring their preservation for storage, exhibition, and travel through the use of conservation-grade materials and methods. The technician will be an integral member of a dynamic department of 21 full-time staff, including conservators, conservation scientist, technicians, framers, and coordinators, as well as interns, fellows, and volunteers. Together, the team works to preserve a collection of nearly 80,000 objects spanning 5,000 years of art history. What We’re Looking For: We’re seeking someone who: Is technically skilled and precise. You have hands-on expertise in matting and framing and a deep respect for the materials entrusted to you. Works collaboratively. This is a team-driven lab rooted in the...

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Position Summary The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) seeks an Assistant/Associate/ Conservation Scientist to join a collaborative, cross-disciplinary team committed to the care, interpretation, and study of the museum’s diverse collection. This is a full-time position housed within the Conservation Department, where science is integrated into broader museum practice with a strong emphasis on curiosity, transparency, and shared responsibility. The Assistant/Associate/ Conservation Scientist supports ongoing conservation treatments, acquisitions, and research projects through advanced scientific analysis, interpretive insight, and clear communication. Working alongside conservators, curators, collections staff, and educators, the scientist will contribute meaningfully to the understanding and preservation of works of art across cultures, time periods, and media. What We’re Looking For We’re seeking someone who: Is scientifically...

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston In support of our exciting and audacious exhibition schedule, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston seeks to expand our mount making expertise by enlisting the creative skills and services of experienced mount makers in one of the following classifications: Full time, fully benefited employment; Part Time employment; Contract employment; Definition In close coordination with Conservators and Curators, the Mount Maker position is responsible for designing and fabricating mounts that adhere to the highest professional standards of museums and create the desired display conditions. These mounts and their associated support structures are intended to ensure the physical stability, security, and proper display of objects in both the permanent collection and those on loan, facilitating a suitable and safe exhibition of the museum's vast and diverse collection. A variety of materials will be used, including but not limited to metals, wood,...