Assistant Paintings Conservator The American Museum of Natural History in New York City seeks to hire an assistant painting conservator to work as a member of a team with 3-4 objects conservators to treat six fully-painted monumental totem poles for reinstallation in its historic Hall of Northwest Coast Peoples. The position is an IMLS funded 16-month position and would start as soon as possible.
The duties and responsibilities will include the following: * Undertake close examination, documentation and treatment, consisting of structural stabilization and removal/ reduction of previously applied surface coatings to reveal the paint below the coatings. * Perform scientific analysis, such as pigment identification, as necessary. * Take part in consultation activities with native and scholarly experts regarding the Hall renovation. * Carry out routine lab maintenance duties * Help prepare content for Communications, website/blog and professional publications Qualifications: The successful candidate * Will have completed study at a recognized graduate program in conservation. * Will have a minimum of 3 years post-graduate museum conservation experience. * Will have ability to work on scaffolding/lift for a portion of the project. * Will have treatment experience with full range of coating reduction options, including modular cleaning, gels, micro-emulsions, in addition to solvent mixtures. * Will have extensive experience with all forms of visual and digital documentation. * Will have strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. * Will have demonstrated ability to work smoothly in a group. Please send a letter of interest and CV to: Judith Levinson American Museum of Natural History [email protected] Judith Levinson Director of Conservation, Division of Anthropology American Museum of Natural History 79 Street and Central Park West New York, New York 10024 212-769-5434 [email protected] ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Searchable archives: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
