POSITION: Assistant Drawings Conservator
EMPLOYER: The J. Paul Getty Trust
Job Summary:
The J. Paul Getty Museum is seeking an Assistant Conservator to oversee the care, preservation, and technical study of its collection of old master drawings. As a member of the Department of Paper Conservation, the Assistant Conservator’s work is conducted in close collaboration with the Getty Museum Department of Drawings with its active exhibition, acquisition, research, publication, and loan programs. Duties in this full time position include all aspects of the examination and conservation treatment of drawings and other works of art on paper and the documentation thereof, including technical and materials analysis; familiarity and experience with established institutional preventative conservation practices is also required. The candidate is also responsible for a broad range of other types of works of art on paper that are included in many of the Museum’s special exhibitions.
The Department of Paper Conservation conducts an active and influential program of conservation and study of the three Getty Museum paper collections (Drawings, Manuscripts and Photographs) with emphasis on their continual rotating exhibition, loans, and publication programs. The Assistant Conservator will report to the Senior Conservator; will also work closely and collaboratively with colleagues across the Museum and other Getty Trust programs, notably the scientific staff of the Getty Conservation Institute.
Major Job Responsibilities:
- Examination, documentation, study, and treatment of drawings and other works on paper, including evaluation of new and proposed acquisitions
- Research and work toward the development of improved understanding of the collections and methodologies for their long-term preservation
- Oversight of all conservation and preservation needs for regular Drawings exhibitions and special exhibitions involving works of art on paper, including loans; participates in the planning and implementation of these exhibitions; advises on effective and safe presentation of artworks
- Collaboration with Drawings curators and outside colleagues to investigate materials and techniques
- Support of loan programs, incoming and outgoing, through his/her expertise
- Development and maintenance of standards for Drawings handling, storage, installation, packing and shipping, including loans
- Oversight of handling of drawings by all staff members
- Development and research of best practices for conservation treatment and the exhibition of works of art
- May organize and conduct presentations of material for classes, other scholarly groups, and professional gatherings
- Communication with professional colleagues on a regular basis and participation in professional organizations
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree; MA in conservation or equivalent degree preferred
- 2-4 years experience in conservation
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated abilities in the examination, analysis, documentation, and treatment of works of art on paper and ability to operate related technical, analytical and imaging equipment
- Background in chemistry, physics, art history and knowledge of production methods and techniques for works of art on paper
- Effective verbal and written communicator to a variety of audiences
- Scholarship and publications
- Problem-solving and time management skills; ability to work on several projects simultaneously is essential
- Proven ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge of Word, e-mail, Excel, and basic office software
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