Associate Textile Conservator, The Textile Museum/The George Washington University Museum, Washington, DC and Ashburn, VA
Full time, Staff position The Textile Museum/The George Washington University Museum is seeking an experienced Associate Conservator to add to our expanding department. The institution’s recent $5 million gift from the Avenir Foundation has allowed the museum to equip new lab facilities as well as increase the conservation department’s staffing. The position has responsibility for exhibition preparation and maintenance duties and in the re-housing of objects for storage. The position also undertakes or supervises Environmental Monitoring and/or Integrated Pest Management. The bulk of the collection is textile based and a foundation in textiles is required. However, the combined museums now hold smaller paper as well as fine and decorative arts collections so familiarity with a variety of mediums is an asset. As an exhibition driven organization, a strong background in preparation of exhibits through all their phases is required. Full details on the posting including how to apply can be found at https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/40653, posting #S006090. Maria Fusco Chief Conservator The Textile Museum/The George Washington University Museum Foggy Bottom: 701 21st Street, NW • Washington, DC 20052, USA Avenir Center: 44930 Knoll Square • Ashburn, VA 20147, USA -- Maria Fusco *Chief Conservator* Foggy Bottom: 701 21st Street, NW • Washington, DC 20052 Avenir Center: 44930 Knoll Square • Ashburn, VA 20147 571-553-0278 • [email protected] • museum.gwu.edu ****** 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]/
