IMLS Fellow (in Paintings, Paper, or Objects) The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) is excited to offer an IMLS Fellowship in the Susan and David Goode Center for Advanced Study in Art Conservation. This two-year position is generously funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services’ Museums (IMLS) for America program. The successful applicant will participate in all operations and responsibilities associated with an active museum conservation program. These duties include maintenance and preventive care for objects in the museum’s permanent collection through examination, technical analysis, conservation research, documentation and treatment. The IMLS Fellow duties will include public relations and educational responsibilities such as conservation studio tours; speaking to visiting groups; assisting with workshops, seminars and lectures related to conservation; responding to public inquiries; and training museum staff in collections care. IMLS and VMFA are committed to encouraging diversity in the museum profession. For more information about the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, please go to http://www.vmfa.museum.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate degree (preferred) from a recognized art conservation training program, specializing in one of three areas – paintings, paper or objects. The successful candidate must have a thorough knowledge of conservation principles and practices; knowledge of analytical techniques frequently used in conservation; and knowledge of safe methods of handling chemicals and hazardous materials based on OSHA standards. He/she must demonstrate the ability to propose and perform treatments based on an evaluation of the aesthetic, historic, and scientific characteristics of a wide range of objects; the ability to document treatments in written and photographic form; and skill in writing clear, succinct and accurate condition and treatment reports and proposals. He/she must be proficient in operating photographic and scientific equipment and conducting materials testing. Frequent domestic and/or international travel is likely required during the tenure of the successful candidate. Experience with word processing, spreadsheets and database software is also required. Familiarity with TMS is desirable. The selected candidate will have the ability to work independently and in concert with other museum co-workers and outside contractors. The successful candidate must be able to wear a respirator equipped with organic vapor cartridges and successfully pass a security background check. This position will remain open until filled. Please contact the HR office at (804) 340-1485, if you need assistance. Read more at https://www.vmfa.museum/about/job-posting/assistant-conservator-imls-fellow-salaried-exempt/ ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Searchable archives: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
