Hourly rate – $20
Hours 30-40 per week
Start date – Jan 2017
6 month renewable up to 20 months
Introduction
Bynon Art Services is assisting the Tennessee State Museum move to a new venue by leading the conservation program. The whole project is expected to last an estimated 22 months and will include several different phases including artifact assessment, conservation treatments and installation. The Tennessee State Museum is scheduled to move into its new venue in Sept 2018.
Please view link for information on the new museum – http://www.tnmuseum2018.org/
The collection currently consists of art, history and culture at one of the largest museums in the nation. Interpretive exhibits begin 15,000 years ago with prehistoric people and continue through the early 1900s, with special displays of furniture, silver, weapons, quilts, and paintings. The museum’s Civil War holdings of uniforms, battle flags and weapons are among the finest in the nation. Therefore, we are wanting applicants with a broad interest in cultural studies along with an interest in a diversity of different materials.
Position Summary
A conservation technician is required to support the conservation team that will consist of two conservators and four technicians.
- Assisting in the gathering of artifacts from storage and out on exhibit with the assistance of museum staff.
- Inputting location and treatment data into a museum database.
- Under conservator supervision the technician/Intern will complete hands-on conservation treatments.
- Perform preparatory work to artifacts that need to be moved to the conservation lab for conservation treatments.
- Assisting external conservators if needed to assess artifacts that require treatment.
- Provide assistance to mount makers when needed.
- Carry out condition surveys.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art, Art History or other field related to art conservation.
- Ability to handle collection artifacts with care.
- Experience in conservation and/or technical roles to support the conservation team.
- The applicant must have a commitment to teamwork and an ability to work successfully with other departments within the museum along with a willingness to take direction and execute accordingly.
- An excellent manual dexterity and the capacity to perform delicate, demanding tasks with a high level of productivity is essential.
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and contact information for two job-related references to –
Mark Bynon – mark@bynonartservices.com