The Conservation Center in Chicago is searching for a Senior Paintings Conservator in an effort to expand the company's Paintings Department. The ideal candidate must have the following: working knowledge of materials, techniques, and ethics of painting conservation; extremely fine manual skills; the ability to carry out treatments of minor to major complexity; sound judgment; the ability to meet scheduled deadlines; and the ability to work effectively with colleagues and clients as a positive and productive team member.
QUALIFICATIONS: An advanced degree in art conservation with a specialization in paintings conservation or an advanced degree with comparable training and a minimum of 8-10 years post graduate experience in a private practice. Ability to execute difficult conservation techniques both in the lab and onsite. Ability to provide comprehensive condition reports, treatment recommendations, and post-treatment reports. Has experience with disaster response situations, and ability to work in a disaster situation. Ability to work with large volumes of artwork efficiently. Ability to converse comfortably with clients. Prepared to travel to various locations throughout the US to examine or treat damaged works of art. Ability to perform the physical labor as required for specific treatments. Responsible for seeing projects through from start to completion. This is a full-time salaried position. Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience - benefits include medical insurance, vacation pay and a 401(k) retirement program. The Conservation Center is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to contact [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. Please submit a cover letter, resume, salary history, and three professional references which illustrate qualifications. If applying outside of the US, a US work visa is required before applying. ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Archives through August 2016 at http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/ Archives from September 2016 onward at https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/
