Senior Paintings Conservator, The Conservation Center in Chicago

The Conservation Center in Chicago is soliciting applicants to join the company’s Paintings Department as a Senior Paintings Conservator. The ideal candidate must have the following: demonstrated working knowledge of materials, techniques, and ethics of painting conservation; extremely fine manual skills; the ability to carry out treatments of minor to major complexity; using sound judgment; the ability to meet scheduled deadlines; and the ability to work effectively with colleagues and clients as a positive and productive team member.
QUALIFICATIONS:
An advanced degree in art conservation with a specialization in painting conservation preferred, or an advanced degree with comparable training and a minimum of three years post graduate experience.
Examination and treatment related to the comprehensive range of paintings that The Conservation Center treat on a regular basis, ranging from early European to Contemporary.
Thorough understanding of conservation theory and practice.
Ability to provide written condition reports, treatment recommendations, and post-treatment reports a plus.
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with colleagues
Strong communication skills.
Ability to adhere to deadlines.
Ability to multitask.
Ability to collaborate with and manage fellow department staff members to execute successful treatments.
Ability to perform the physical labor as required for specific treatments.
Ability to work in triage based situations.
Responsible for seeing projects through from start to completion.
Previous experience in private practice strongly preferred.
The position involves occasional travel.
Art handling, packing, and installation experience a plus.
This is a full-time salaried position. Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience – benefits include medical insurance, vacation pay and a 401(k) retirement program. The Conservation Center is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to contact heather.b@theconservationcenter.com. Please submit a cover letter, resume, salary history, and three professional references which illustrate qualifications.
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