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JOB TITLE: Conservator of Furniture
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library in Winterthur, DE
seeks candidates for the position of Conservator of Furniture. The successful
candidate will be joining a dynamic conservation department and furniture
conservation laboratory whose mission is the preservation and enhanced
understanding of wooden objects through collection preservation (documentation,
treatment, and implementing storage strategies), exhibition, education and
outreach, and object-based research and analysis. This position offers a unique
and exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to engage the
history, craft, conservation and material science of nearly 15,000 examples of
early American furniture and architectural elements in a world-class museum and
library comprising 89,000 objects made and used in America from 1630 -1860;
20th century Winterthur Estate materials; and 500,000 documents, books,
manuscripts, and images. The successful candidate will collaborate with
colleagues across the institution to exhibit furniture in both gallery settings
and furnished rooms of the former du Pont home. In addition to the above,
responsibilities will include teaching and advising in the
Winterthur/University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation (WUDPAC) and
engaging in public and professional outreach. In addition to furniture, the
Conservation Department includes eight other laboratories staffed by leading
professionals in: paper, textiles, objects, library and archival materials,
preventive and collection care, and paintings conservation; conservation
photography; and scientific research and analysis.
JOB REQUIREMENTS: A Master's degree in conservation combined with a minimum of
ten years conservation experience is required. Applicant must possess strong
understanding of current conservation principles and hand skills applicable to
furniture making and wood manipulation. The successful candidate will undertake
the care, treatment and study of furniture and wooden objects in the Winterthur
collection. Familiarity and facility with allied materials including metals,
upholstery, leather and painted surfaces as they relate to furniture is
preferred. Experience with power and hand tools required. The applicant must
demonstrate treatment, teaching and scholarly achievement, plus evidence of
professional engagement. Support of the museum's overall conservation efforts
are an integral component of the position and the candidate must be committed
to extensive collaboration with museum conservators and scientists; curators;
exhibition, registration, development and other related staff; and WUDPAC
faculty and students. In addition to care of the Winterthur Collections, the
Furniture Conservator may also supervise documentation and treatment of
archaeological, ethnographic, modern and contemporary artwork/objects through
WUDPAC student projects. The successful candidate will demonstrate (1)
excellent interpersonal and communication skills with staff, students, museum
and university colleagues, donors, and the general public (2) creative thinking
and solutions-based problem-solving, and (3) superior organizational abilities
with a high attention to detail. A proven ability to work both collaboratively
and independently while managing multiple tasks simultaneously is required.
This position reports to the Senior Conservator of Furniture. Salary will be
commensurate with experience. To apply, send a letter of interest, curriculum
vitae, writing sample, and contact information for three professional
references familiar with your furniture conservation experience to:
[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Please reference Job #1135 -
Furniture Conservator in the subject line. Review of applications will begin as
of January 28, 2019 and continue until the position is filled.
Thank you,
Joy Gardiner
Charles F. Hummel Director of Conservation
5105 Kennett Pike
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Winterthur, DE 19735
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Phone: 302.888.4612
Affiliated Assistant Professor
Fax: 302.888.4838
Winterthur/University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation E-mail:
[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
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