snip---- Conservator of Works of Art on Paper Philadelphia Museum of Art
Application Deadline: August 31, 2017 How You Will Contribute As a member of the Paper Conservation Department of the Museum's Conservation Division, the Conservator reports to the Senior Conservator of Works of Art on Paper and shares responsibility for conservation of a major and growing collection of works on paper spanning many cultures and curatorial departments. Candidates must possess outstanding visual and manual aptitudes, strong written and oral communication skills, a sound art-historical and technical knowledge of art on paper, and demonstrated ability to deal with the complexities and dynamic pace of a large cultural institution. Specifically, you will... * Examine, perform technical and historical study, document, and treat works of art on paper in the collection * Assess the condition of works requested for loan or being considered for acquisition, and document the condition of incoming or outgoing loans * Advise on installations, storage, handling, packing, and transport of works on paper * Work with conservation scientists in chemical and instrumental analysis and characterization of materials and construction of works of art * Supervise and instruct conservation junior staff, post-graduate fellows, interns, and technicians * Promote awareness of the role and work of the museum's Conservation Division, in part through developing content for public outreach Your diverse background includes... * Academic credentials from a recognized conservation training program and five or more years of experience beyond the degree in the study, care, and treatment of works on paper * Significant museum experience in the typical range of conservation activities involved in optimal preservation and presentation of a large and varied collection * Involvement in the support of active loan and exhibition programs * Experience working cooperatively with staff at large to meet departmental and institutional goals Apply at: http://www.philamuseum.org/jobs/ ----snip---- Renee Ward Conservation Administrator t 215-684-7543 f 215-684-7550 Philadelphia Museum of Art PO Box 7646, Philadelphia, PA 19101-7646 www.philamuseum.org ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to consdistlist-le...@cool.conservation-us.org Searchable archives: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
