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1. Summer Internship in Archaeological Conservation, Crete, Greece 2. Don't Miss Out on Ask a Conservator Day! 3. Job opportunity at the Walters Art Museum for full-time Assistant Preventive Conservator ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Kathy Hall Posted: Friday October 31, 2025 6:42 AM Subject: Summer Internship in Archaeological Conservation, Crete, Greece Message: Archaeological Conservation Internship on the island of Crete, Greece: The Institute for Aegean Prehistory Study Center for East Crete (INSTAP SCEC) invites applicants for a summer internship in archaeological conservation. INSTAP SCEC was established as a non-profit organization (501K) in the United States. It supports the research and publication of Cretan archaeological material by Greek and international archaeologists. The Study Center offers interns a chance to meet students and experts in a variety of fields from many different universities. It has an excellent library and is a good base for exploring the archaeology of Crete. The conservation team works on recently excavated archaeological material in a well-equipped modern conservation laboratory. Interns participate fully in the work of the lab including examination and analysis of artifacts, cleaning and reconstruction, and full documentation and photography, as well as discussion with materials specialists. In 2026 there will be limited opportunities to spend time on-site as part of an archaeological team since most excavations will conduct study seasons rather than archaeological fieldwork, and the conservation process will be entirely focused on the reconstruction of prehistoric ceramics. The position is not paid, but thanks to a generous donor there is a grant of $3,000 which is intended to cover the cost of housing as well as travel to Crete. Applicants must be currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a graduate-level or equivalent conservation program. Ideal candidates will be proficient in written and spoken English. Preference will be given to interns with experience in archaeology. The 4 week internship will be undertaken between May 11th and August 1st. Applicants must indicate their preferred time frame in the application. Successful candidates are required to obtain their own medical insurance for the duration of the internship. They are also required to submit a written report at the close of the internship. To apply: send a curriculum vitae, a letter of reference and a cover letter to Elizabeth Shank ([email protected] <[email protected]>). Applications are due by January 31, 2026. For further information contact: Kathy Hall, Senior Conservator ([email protected] <[email protected]>). And for information about INSTAP SCEC see: https://instapstudycenter.net/ <https://instapstudycenter.net/> ------------------------------ Kathy Hall Senior Conservator INSTAP Study Center for East Crete Crete Greece ------------------------------ 2.From: Katelin Lee Posted: Friday October 31, 2025 12:27 PM Subject: Don't Miss Out on Ask a Conservator Day! Message: A reminder that Ask a Conservator Day <https://community.culturalheritage.org/events/ask-a-conservator-day> is coming up on Tuesday, November 4! It's not too late to plan to participate: there are lots of ways to join in, depending on your bandwidth. You could write a short social media or blog post, reshare posts from participants, or plan lunch with colleagues at your institution, for example. We also encourage participation on any of the days surrounding Ask a Conservator Day if the 4th doesn't work for you. This year's theme is "Who Are the People in Your Neighborhood?" In addition to answering questions you commonly receive about your work (or that you may solicit from friends, colleagues, social media followers, or clients), we're encouraging participants to share experiences working with colleagues in all kinds of jobs, who bring all kinds of expertise to the care of collections and cultural heritage. Surprising connections, shared skill sets, a chance to sing the praises of your favorite collaboration partners: we welcome all of it! Please tag AIC's social media <https://community.culturalheritage.org/conservation-at-work/advance/what-is-conservation/conservation-in-social-media> in your posts, message them to us, or email FAIC's Outreach Manager Katelin Lee at [email protected] <[email protected]> to let us know how you're participating. We love to reshare and amplify your activities and posts! ------------------------------ Katelin Lee (she/her) Outreach Manager Washington DC ------------------------------ 3.From: Karen French Posted: Friday October 31, 2025 5:28 PM Subject: Job opportunity at the Walters Art Museum for full-time Assistant Preventive Conservator Message: The Walters Art Museum invites applications for the full-time position of Assistant Preventive Conservator with a starting salary of $66,524 ABOUT THE WALTERS ART MUSEUM The Walters Art Museum is among Americas most distinctive museums, with a collection of 36,000 art objects spanning seven millennia. Located in Baltimore's Mount Vernon neighborhood, the Walters is free for all. The Walters staff and volunteers across the museum work to preserve and share the works in our care for future generations, partner with communities, and create welcoming, accessible experiences for visitors. The museum offers challenging and creative work opportunities by promoting collaboration and teamwork. OVERVIEW OF ROLE The Assistant Preventive Conservator is responsible for leading the department's preventive conservation program, which centralizes and builds upon existing policies and procedures. They ensure the preservation of the Walters collection by undertaking and coordinating the multifaceted work of collection maintenance, environmental monitoring, materials testing and collection surveys, as well as managing the museum's Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program. The Assistant Preventive Conservator works collaboratively across the institution to implement best practices for exhibitions, installations, programs, and other museum events. This role is a team member of the Conservation & Technical Research unit of the Department of Conservation, Collections, and Technical Research. This unit includes conservation professionals in objects, paintings, books, and conservation science. The Preventive Conservator will have a shared focus on the preservation, study, and installation of the Walters collection. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Coordinate and implement the work of environmental monitoring and articulate and implement assessment procedures for temperature, light and pollutants exposure. Oversee the museum's materials testing program. Act as point person for the museum's IPM program. Collaborate with staff conservators to conduct condition surveys of the collections to prioritize the treatment and storage needs of the collection; assist in preparation of grant proposals to address priority preservation needs. Examine, treat, and document artworks in the collections for acquisition, loan and exhibition as appropriate; provide recommendations on environmental conditions, matting and framing needs, crating and transit for works traveling outside the museum. Collaborate with event and program teams to ensure best practices Assist in coordination and implementation of training sessions for the Collections Emergency Operations Plan. Work with the museum's Conservation Scientist to carry out technical studies and analysis as related to preventive conservation practice. Keep abreast of 21st-century sustainable practices for museum environments and make recommendations for improved practice. Mentor and trains fellows, interns, and volunteers. Work in the Conservation Window, our visitor-centered public engagement space. All other duties assigned. JOB QUALIFICATIONS Master's degree in art conservation, with a concentration or demonstrated experience in preventive conservation required; 2-3 years of museum experience preferred. A good grounding in conservation, scientific method, materials science, preventive conservation principles, and methodology; knowledge of ethical and practical professional standards. Demonstrated experience in conservation planning and documentation (writing and imaging); administrative, oral, and written communication skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the Google suite. Must be able to work sitting or standing for long periods of time. Demonstrated ability and passion to work with and collaborate across departments. ANNUAL STARTING SALARY $66,524 The Walters Art Museum provides an excellent comprehensive benets package that includes medical, dental, prescription, vision, subsidized transportation and parking, museum membership, short term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, FSA (exible spending account), 457b retirement, and free professional nancial management counseling. This is a 100% onsite position. All employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The museum does not sponsor work visas. This position is classified as exempt and is in a bargaining unit represented by a union. For more information about the position and how to apply: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=336546&clientkey=D683F6C4BF4F32C0680A3E193A2F9666 <https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=336546&clientkey=D683F6C4BF4F32C0680A3E193A2F9666> Karen French Head of Painting Conservation The Walters Art Museum Baltimore, Maryland, 21201 [email protected] <[email protected]> You are subscribed to "Global Conservation Forum (ConsDistList)" as [email protected]. To change your subscriptions, go to http://community.culturalheritage.org/preferences?section=Subscriptions. To unsubscribe from this community discussion, go to https://community.culturalheritage.org/HigherLogic/eGroups/Unsubscribe.aspx?UserKey=d16eaa87-0f69-494b-9f2f-303dbc1222e1&sKey=fab9aa4f27a04c5d876e&GroupKey=757a8f16-505f-4323-8e74-e376757aa9f7.
