RLA Conservation, Inc. seeks to hire a full-time Objects/ Sculpture Conservator to be based in our Miami, Florida studio. The ideal candidate will hold a postgraduate degree (M.A. or M.S.) in conservation and have a strong background and interest in modern and contemporary art as well as other disciplines of objects conservation. We are looking for an enthusiastic professional with excellent hand skills, critical thinking abilities, and verbal and written communication abilities, who works well as part of a team and can manage time and meet deadlines. This position also requires occasional overnight travel.
Founded in 2008, RLA Conservation, Inc draws upon its founder Rosa Lowinger’s 30 years in private conservation practice and is considered a national leader in conservation of public art, buildings, contemporary three-dimensional art and sculpture. We have offices in Los Angeles and Miami but work throughout the United States, with some work also in the burgeoning markets of Latin America and the Caribbean. We are an equal opportunity employer with a uniquely high level of diversity amongst our team of 5 professionally trained conservators, 7 technicians, and 3 office staff. We pride ourselves on being known as a great place to work and a firm that supports the personal and professional growth of its employees. Please send a resume and cover letter to: info@rosalowinger.com.
Key Responsibilities:.
- Preparation of condition reports, treatment proposals, surveys, work schedules, and additional related documentation.
- Hands-on treatments of a wide range of collections, with a specialty in modern and contemporary.
- Outdoor sculpture conservation and maintenance, including supervision of skilled technicians.
- Conducting of collections surveys.
- Liaising with museum and private clients, including preparation of cost estimates in conjunction with lead conservators.
- Triage and on-site collection recovery as needed.
- Additional responsibilities as directed and supervised by the Lead Conservator
Qualification Requirements:
- Postgraduate degree in Conservation of Fine Art, specializing in objects.
- Equivalent experience will be considered if the individual is a professional level member of AIC.
- Ability to work independently and contribute as an effective member of a team
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Digital photography proficiency, computer proficiency
- U.S. work permit
- Active driver’s license and auto insurance
Also Desired:
- Spanish language proficiency.
- Strong background in modern and contemporary art.
- Ability to work outdoors, on ladders, lifts, scaffolding, and be physically capable of carrying tools and equipment.
RLA offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits that includes:
- Contribution towards health insurance.
- Contribution towards smart phone plan.
- Free eye exams and discounted eyeglasses.
- Two weeks paid vacation to start and a third week after 3 years of employment.
- 7 paid holidays
- Annual contribution towards conference attendance.
- Continuing Education opportunities
- Paid sick leave
- Participation in excellent retirement plan.