Paintings Conservator, Detroit Institute of Arts

Job Title/Department­­­
Paintings Conservator
Conservation Department
The Detroit Institute of Arts seeks a  Paintings  Conservator  to care for one of the finest encyclopedic paintings collections in the country. The successful applicant will join the Conservation Department which includes:  conservators in paper and objects, research scientist, imaging specialist, and mounts specialist.  Position requirements include:
×          Examination, treatment, and research related to the comprehensive DIA paintings collection, ranging from early European to Contemporary.
×          Sound  knowledge of artists’ techniques and materials from every period.
×          Thorough understanding of conservation theory and practice.
×          Comprehensive  understanding of  museum care and preservation,  essential to the role of the Conservation  Department in gallery display and storage environments.
×          Assessments, preparation, treatments, and courier travel related to the museum’s active loan program.
×          Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with colleagues within the Conservation  Department and  from other departments throughout the museum.
The successful candidate should be a graduate of one of the recognized fine arts conservation programs with a paintings specialization and have at least five years of experience, preferably in a museum environment.  In addition to possessing  the requisite paintings conservation expertise, the candidate must also have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and excellent organizational ability, extending from managing the conservation workload to developing and implementing a budget for the paintings section.  Conservators report to the Director of Conservation.
The position is full-time with excellent benefits and compensation commensurate with experience.    Please provide a letter of intent, curriculum vita, writing sample, and contact information for three professional references as a single PDF file.  The deadline for applications is end of business day June 16, 2014.  Applications must be submitted online at www.dia.org.
The Detroit Institute of Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer