Associate Conservator of Paintings

1. Designs and manages conservation laboratory; establishes and schedules priorities for the treatment and preservation of objects; plans, researches and implements conservation treatments including very complex treatments on cultural property in museum, library, archives, and study collections.
2. Examines the material composition and deterioration of objects in order to develop and execute appropriate conservation treatments.
3. Identifies and diagnoses problems, devises and approves conservation methods which ensure the safety of the objects. Assesses and devises alternative and/or modify conservation methods to achieve desired results.
4. Creates accurate written and photographic documentation for conservation examinations, treatments and other activities.
5. Performs research necessary to preserve the authenticity of collections and ensure deterioration of collections is monitored and controlled.
6. Reports research and significant treatments through publications, conference papers and posters.
7. Assesses conservation needs of object, proper housing, physical storage, and display areas for collections and ascertains correct environmental control for preservation.
8. Assists in determining conservation priorities for collections and/or individual projects and planning strategies for collection care.
9. Advises on the acquisition, loan, and exhibition of collections or individual objects. 10. Oversees safe use and disposal of hazardous materials in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations and policies. 11. Assists in teaching courses to undergraduate and graduate students. 12. Assists in the supervision of conservation interns and fellows. 13. Supervises a small staff of non-exempt employees and/or student assistants.

14. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skill/ability 1:
Self-directed, with the ability to take initiative and anticipate actions needed; ability to conceive, implement, and document conservation treatment of the highest professional standard using fine hand skills and accuracy; ability to conduct original research, to write clearly, and to communicate verbally with diverse audiences.

Required Skill/ability 2:
Demonstrated accuracy and strong attention to detail; superior organizational skills; ability to work well under pressure. Ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet demanding deadlines among conflicting priorities.

Required Skill/ability 3:
Ability to regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment and to operate as a team player in active office and laboratory environments; excellent interpersonal skills; a positive attitude that supports departmental goals.

Required Skill/ability 4:
Ability to independently evaluate a wide variety of conservation problems and develop solutions.

Required Skill/ability 5:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Photoshop.

Preferred Education:

Master's or postgraduate degree in Paintings Conservation with at least 5 to 7 years of conservation experience in a museum.

Work Week:
Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

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Position Title:

Conservator 3

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Job Title:

Associate Conservator of Paintings

Preferred Education,

Experience and Skills:

Master's or postgraduate degree in Paintings Conservation with at least 5 to 7 years of conservation experience in a museum.