Job Posting: Paintings Conservator – Chicago Conservation Center (Chicago, IL)

Paintings Conservator
The Conservation Center in Chicago is soliciting applicants to join the company’s Paintings Department as a 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 paintings conservation preferred, or an advanced degree with comparable training and a minimum of 3–5 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.