The Conservation Center in Chicago is searching for a Senior Furniture Conservator in an effort to expand the company's Furniture Department. The ideal candidate must have the following: Working knowledge of materials, techniques and ethics of furniture 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:
* Formal training in Furniture Conservation from a recognized program and a minimum of 8-10 years post graduate experience in 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, and ability to work in a disaster situation. * Ability to work with large volumes of work efficiently. * Ability to converse comfortably with clients. * Prepared to travel to various locations throughout the U.S. to examine or treat damaged works. * 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, and salary history, and three professional references which illustrate qualifications. If applying outside the U.S. a U.S. 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]/
