Asian Paintings Conservator Northeast Document Conservation Center NEDCC has a position opening for a conservator of Asian paintings to perform conservation treatment on Japanese and Chinese works of art. The conservator will apply their post-graduate skills and experiences to demonstrate the necessary proficiency to perform scroll repair and remounting, construction and remounting of multi-panel folding screen paintings, and the conservation of individual prints and drawings. The opening is a full-time position in our conservation laboratory located in Andover, Massachusetts.
A Memorandum of Understanding was executed between NEDCC and Nishio Conservation Studio to develop a partnership that meets the needs of collections holding institutions that do not have in-house access to Asian paintings conservation services. This additional position will help fill that client need while further expanding the NEDCC/NCS relationship across a broader client network. For more information about NEDCC and the partnership with NCS, please refer to our website: https://www.nedcc.org/asian-art. Qualifications to apply include a Master's degree from a recognized conservation program or a minimum of nine (9) years equivalent professional training and experience treating Asian paintings. The candidate must be qualified to work in the USA and be proficient in the English language, both written and spoken. Responsibilities: The conservator will be responsible for the conservation treatment and remounting of Japanese and Chinese scrolls and screen paintings, the treatment of Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock prints, and a wide variety of additional artifacts. The candidate must have excellent manual skills and a proper knowledge of conservation theory and standards of practice. Skills should include: . Precision hand-skills . Good communication skills . Ability to work efficiently while maintaining conservation standards . Ability to work in a group environment . Ability to meet deadlines and assist in coordinating projects Salary is commensurate with experience. A comprehensive benefits package is included. If selected for an interview, the applicant is expected to present a portfolio of completed projects during the interview process. A presentation before the senior management staff will be required. The position will remain open until filled. Please send resume and three references to: Michael K. Lee Director of Paper and Photograph Conservation Northeast Document Conservation Center 100 Brickstone Square, Suite 401 Andover, MA 01810-1494 U.S.A. 978-470-1010 Fax: 978-475-6021 [email protected] www.nedcc.org The Northeast Document Conservation Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Searchable archives: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
