Paintings Conservator
Oakland Museum of California
The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is currently seeking an experienced Paintings Conservator, 4 or 5 days/week (benefits included), in the Collections and Information Access Center.
OMCA has a large collection of paintings spanning from pre-Gold Rush California to the present. The collection includes more than 5000 works representing the Bay Area Figurative movement, Society of Six, Abstract Expressionism, 19th Century Landscape, Modern and Contemporary painting, and more. This collection is one of the museum’s most active with works rotating in the permanent gallery, exhibition spaces and both domestic and international outgoing loans.
The Paintings Conservator is responsible for a wide range of treatments, as well as advising on proper conditions for storage, exhibition, and loan. Incumbent performs skilled conservation work including research, examination, treatment, and preventive care, plus grant collaboration, IPM, environmental monitoring, and community engagement. Additionally, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing training and supervision for specialists, preparators, and interns/volunteers. Candidate must have a valid passport that allows courier travel in and out of the US. Reports to the Senior Conservator.
This position is open until filled.
Additional information regarding this position may be found at www.museumca.org/employment-internships.
Posted on behalf of:
Curtissa Clay
HR Coordinator
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak Street
Oakland, CA 94607 US