Job Posting: Digest 01/01/2017 – AIC Blog Archives: Conservators Converse

1. Student Trainee, National Park Service
2. Conservation Position, Municipal Archives
3. Collections Cataloguer, Princeton University Art Museum
4. Curatorial Fellowships, Pre-20th Century European And American Art
5. Curatorial Fellowships, The Arts of Asia, Stanford University
6. Collection Technician, Lemay
7. Senior Furniture Conservator, The Conservation Center
8. Executive Director, Hand Papermaking, Inc.
9. Sculpture Conservator, Victoria and Albert Museum
10. Project Assistant, Pitt Rivers Museum
11. Assistant/ Associate/ Paper Conservator, Saint Louis Art Museum
12. Assistant/Associate Curator of American Art, Saint Louis Art Museum
13. Assistant Director for Curatorial Affairs, Saint Louis Art Museum

1. STUDENT TRAINEE, National Park Service (Put-In-Bay, OH, USA)

Application Deadline: January 3, 2017
Job Announcement No. MWE-17-PA-PEVI-007
Museum Technician GS-1099-07
Salary Range: $40,033.00 to $40,033.00 / Per Year
Control Number 460571000

Agency Contact Information
Experience your America and build a fulfilling career by joining the National Park Service. Become a part of our mission to unite our past, our cultures and our special places, to establish important connections to the present and build a rich and lasting legacy for future generations. For more information about the National Park Service, click Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial.

WHO MAY APPLY – To be eligible for this Student Internship program, you must meet the following requirements:

You must be a student accepted for enrollment or enrolled in a degree or certificate program on at least a half-time basis and in good standing.
Enrollment must be with an accredited educational institution or state-approved home school. These may include high schools, colleges, universities, technical, trade, vocational, or business schools, and state approved home school secondary and post-secondary programs.
Qualifying certificate programs are post-high school programs equivalent to at least one academic year of full-time study that is part of an accredited college- level, technical, trade, vocational, or business school curriculum.
Educational institutions must be accredited by organizations recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. To verify accreditation, please visit: http://www.ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
Your educational program or career goals must be related to the duties of this position.

For more information on the Pathways Intern Program, visit: www.opm.gov/HiringReform/Pathways/program/interns.

The anticipated start date for this position is: April 17, 2017. This is a full time, 40 hours per week to include weekends, holidays and evenings position.

DUTIES

Major Duties: Employee will be digitizing the Parks collection of Battle of Lake Erie personnel files. This involves scanning non-sensitive firsthand accounts, pension records, newspaper articles and other documents. Evaluate documents on the basis if any document should be added or not added to the archive. Develop a digital organizational structure for the files and finding aids. Will help with the annual museum inventory and other collection related tasks.

Physical Demands: Work combines sedentary activities with climbing stairs, ladders and lifting/moving heavy objects.

Area Information: Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial (PEVI) is a 25 acre site located at Put-In-Bay, Ohio on South Bass Island in western lake Erie. The only commercial access to South Bass Island is by ferry or plane from April to November. Annually, approximately 150,000 visitors have the opportunity to take the elevator to the top of the 352-foot Monument. On the park grounds there is a visitor center, ranger station, administrative office, maintenance facility, and none park housing units. Services in Put-In-Bay include a bank, churches, EMS services, grocery store, gas station, K-12 school, library, police, restaurants, and shops. Other services are located on the mainland in Port Clinton and nearby Sandusky.

Additional Information: If you choose to live on the mainland, your commute and employment time may exceed 11 hours/day plus driving time to your residence. Ferry Passes on the Miller Boat Line will be approximately $425/year.

Key Job Requirements

YOU MUST SUBMIT PROOF OF YOUR STUDENT ENROLLMENT STATUS
U.S. Citizenship
Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication
Must be at least 16 years old
Must be registered for Selective Service, if required by law
You must retain your student status throughout the internship

Qualifications
To be eligible for this position, you must possess the following specialized experience and/or education. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Specialized Experience
To qualify for specialized experience, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level. This is experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: unpack, process and repack museum objects; identify, label and prepare objects for storage or display; catalog objects into museum database; prepare, maintain and organize curatorial records; perform routine cleaning of museum objects per established standards, assist with installation, repair and rehabilitation of exhibits.

Education
One full year of successful graduate level education (18 semester hours, 27 quarter hours or equivalent) with coursework related to the duties of the position OR Superior Academic Achievement maybe substituted to meet the specialized experience requirements. Related fields of study include museum studies, archaeology, anthropology, history, public history, or other courses related to the position to be filled. PLEASE NOTE: If you are qualifying for the position based on your education, you must submit a copy of your transcripts.
OR
Combination of Specialized Experience and Education – A combination of specialized experience and education may be considered qualifying. PLEASE NOTE: If you are qualifying for the position based on your education, you must submit a copy of your transcripts.

All qualifications must be met before the closing date of this announcement. If you rate yourself as qualified for this position, and your resume and supplemental documents do not support that, you may be considered ineligible for the position. If you rate yourself such that you receive an automated rating of ineligible, we will not review your resume and supporting documents further.

Education – If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an acccredited US education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a US accredited college or university. For further information on the evaluation of foreign education, refer to www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

You will be required to sign a Pathways Participant Agreement verifying that you understand and agree to abide by the conditions of the internship.
You must continue to meet the Pathways Program requirements throughout the duration of your appointment. To verify that you do, we will require proof of your continued enrollment and good standing each semester or grading period throughout your internship. Failure to do so will result in termination of your internship and employment with us.
Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered with the Selective Service unless otherwise exempted. Please see http://www.sss.gov/ for additional information.
Prior to beginning work, you will be required to have a favorably adjudicated background investigation.
You will be required to wear the NPS uniform.
Incidental vehicle operator: You may be required to operate a government (or private) vehicle as part of your official duties.
You will be required to provide a copy of your valid state driver’s license prior to your first use of a government vehicle.

Contact
Michele A. Hofer
Tel: +1 (440) 717-3731
Perrys Victory and International Peace Memorial
4717 Riverview Road
Peninsula, OH, USA
E-mail: michele_hofer@nps.gov

For a detailed job description and to apply, visit: www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/460571000/

2. CONSERVATION POSITION, Municipal Archives (New York, NY, USA)

Application deadline: January 3, 2017
Part-time position
Salary: $22.47/$25.84-$32.28
Frequency: hourly
Work location: 31 Chambers St., New York, NY

The New York City Municipal Archives is seeking a conservator to help preserve an important collection of 19th and early 20th century maps pertaining to Brooklyn. Under supervision the conservator will perform the following specialized conservation/preservation tasks: surface cleaning, minor paper consolidation, adhesive tape removal, and preparation of archival enclosures for rehousing. All preservation work must be in accordance with the American Institute for Conservation’s Code of Ethics. The conservator will also track treatments performed in a database. The tasks will be performed in the Conservation Laboratory of the Municipal Archives at 31 Chambers Street. This job may include lifting and moving heavy cartons and books to and from shelving locations. This is a temporary grant funded position.

Minimum Qualification Requirements
A Master’s degree from an accredited college in Library Science, Archival Science, American History, Political Science, or a related area;
OR
A baccalaureate degree form an accredited college and one year full-time professional experience in archival, records management or library work;
OR
Education and/or experience equivalent to “1” or “2” above. However, all candidates must have the baccalaureate degree from an accredited college

Preferred Skills
– Formal training in paper conservation; Work experience in a conservation/preservation laboratory of a cultural institution with paper-based collections.
– Experience with MS Access software including the ability to create and manage the application

Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

To apply
Search for the job id # 275847
External candidates please go to www.nyc.gov/careers
Current NYC employees please go to www.nyc.gov/ess

No e-mails, phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.

Note: only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. Appointments are subject to office of management and budget (OMB) approval.

3. COLLECTIONS CATALOGUER, Princeton University Art Museum (Princeton, NJ, USA)

Application Deadline: January 15, 2017
Department: Art Museum – 41400Job Function: Technical Support
Grade: LTT 050
This is a one-year full-time term position with benefits

The Princeton University Art Museum seeks a curatorial Collections Cataloguer to join a team dedicated to providing full digital access to the encyclopedic holdings of the Museum.

The Collections Cataloguer (CC) will be responsible for the full cataloguing of selected works of art in the Asian Art collection of the Princeton University Art Museum. Information will be recorded in the Museum Collections Information System (TMS) utilizing best practices in the cataloguing of works of art. As part of the Museum’s Information and Technology department, reporting to the Manager of Collections Information and working closely with the Asian art curatorial department, the CC will focus on retrospective cataloguing of high impact works of Asian Art.

– Implement local data standards and data entry guidelines.
– Organize, compile, and digitize (as needed) source documents relating to individual works of art in the collection.
– Enter compiled data in collections information management system adhering to established standards and guidelines.
– Create comprehensive subject tagging and relationships as outlined by best practice in cataloguing.
– Handle and examine works of art under curatorial supervision to confirm, update, and correct cataloguing.
– Confer regularly with curatorial and collections information staff to ensure accuracy of information and the use of appropriate authority tools.
– Attend weekly team meetings.

The final candidate must successfully complete a background check.

REQUIRED ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION
– Bachelor’s degree in art, art history, museum studies, information sciences, or related discipline
– One to three years demonstrated experience cataloging works of art within a collections information system
– Ability to work independently and efficiently to produce consistent, high-quality results over long-term project
– A high degree of organization, self-motivation, and great attention to detail is critical
– Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
– Demonstrated interest in museums, art history, visual culture
– Proficiency using multiple operating systems (Windows and Mac OSX) and basic software including Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite

HIGHLY PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
– Background in the Art History
– Reading knowledge of Chinese and/or Japanese

About the Museum
With collecting origins dating to the 1750s, the Princeton University Art Museum is one of the finest art museums in the country. Formally established in 1882, its collections feature over 97,000 works of art ranging from ancient to contemporary art and spanning the globe. Its collections of Chinese painting, the art of the ancient Americas, and photography are widely regarded as being among the world’s richest. A private institution serving the public good, the Museum is committed to serving the University, local and regional communities, and beyond through a dynamic program of temporary exhibitions, new scholarship, and innovative programming. By collaborating with experts across many disciplines, fostering sustained study of original works of art, and uniting scholarship with broad accessibility, the Museum contributes to the development of critical thinking and visual literacy at Princeton University and enhances the civic fabric of our nation.

To learn more about the Princeton University Art Museum, please visit http://artmuseum.princeton.edu.

For more details and to apply, visit: jobs.princeton.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=69507.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO IS THE LAW

4. CURATORIAL FELLOWSHIPS, PRE-20TH CENTURY EUROPEAN AND AMERICAN ART, Stanford University (Stanford, CA, USA)

Job No.72281
Location: School of Humanities and Sciences

BACKGROUND
Cantor Arts Center boasts a proud and venerable history, as it was conceived with the founding of Stanford University in 1891. The Stanford family, including Leland Jr., traveled the world collecting objects of art and cultural interest. The museum was originally created to make this collection available to students and the public and opened in 1894 serving the University and the community. In 1945 the Museum was closed because of disuse, but a successful revival began in 1963 and in 1985 the B. Gerald Cantor Rodin Sculpture garden was established. The 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake damaged the museum, and once again it was closed to the public. In 1995 ground breaking for a major new wing and restoration of the historic building began in earnest with the revitalized museum opening in 1999 as the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Center for the Visual Arts. This wonderful new museum offers significantly more exhibition space, a delightful café and study spaces for students and professors.

Collections include art from Europe and America both historical and contemporary; Asia, primarily Japanese and Chinese; Africa; Oceania and the Americas and the Stanford Family Collection.

ORGANIZATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
The is a two-year curatorial position reporting to the Chief Curator and Associate Director for Collections and Exhibitions and works closely with the museum’s curators. The fellowship provides curatorial training and supports scholarly research related to the collections of the Cantor Arts Center. The fellow is fully integrated into the curatorial department with duties, privileges, and status equivalent to those of an assistant curator. Time is divided between specific projects and general curatorial work within the department, which includes research on the collection and new acquisitions, work on the presentation of the collection, participation in aspects of special exhibition projects, and opportunities to give public lectures. The Fellow will be part of a collaborative environment that encourages the development of programs and exhibitions both working together as a curatorial team and with faculty and students across all areas including collections, exhibitions, research, publications, engagement and education.

SCOPE AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific Functions

Assist with the research, development of changing exhibitions of varying scope.
Contribute scholarship to and develop exhibitions, projects and engagement programs, as assigned.
Assist in the development of the collections through researching proposed purchases and gifts.
Assist in the preparation of reports to the Director’s Advisory Board and other auxiliary committees as appropriate.
Assist in the development of rotations of the collections for display in permanent collection galleries; consult with others to determine preservation/conservation needs.
Research, write and oversee production of related publications, brochures, guides, catalogues and books, as assigned.
Develop and participate in collaborative projects with faculty and staff, work with the exhibitions team to coordinate project budgets.
Assist in the development, preparation and maintenance of exhibition budgets, serve as a liaison to the University community, other institutions and the public, as assigned.
Participate in teaching courses at the Museum, training and continuing education of staff, mentor student interns, as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Curatorial Fellowships are available in the areas of European/American Art Pre-1900, The Arts of Africa and the Indigenous Americas, and Asian Art. Completion or near completion of the PHD is strongly preferred. Applicants must have a strong record of scholarship and experience working with art objects in a museum or gallery setting.

Specific qualifications include

Excellent interpersonal skills and professionalism to interact with a wide range of people at different levels of an organization.
Exceptional verbal and written communication, demonstrated presentation skills.
Demonstrated experience and background in research and published writing that establishes expertise in an area of study.
Proven ability to effectively and efficiently manage multiple priorities, with competing deadlines.
Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suite and database management applications.
PhD preferred.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all staff members.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three years of related experience or a combination of education and relevant experience. Advanced degree preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent interpersonal skills and professionalism to interact with a wide range of people at different levels of an organization.
Exceptional verbal and written communication, demonstrated presentation skills.
Proven ability to effectively and efficiently manage multiple priorities, with competing deadlines.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suite and database management applications.
Demonstrated project management skills.
Highly specialized knowledge in a specific area of visual arts.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*

Frequently perform desk based computer tasks, seated work and use light/ fine grasping.
Occasionally stand, walk, and write by hand, lift, carry, push pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds

*Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS
May work extended or non-standard hours, weekends and holidays based on business needs.

Occasional local and overnight travel may be required.
May work in areas with exposure to dust, paint, chemicals and other toxins.

WORK STANDARDS

Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.

Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

Final offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of national criminal background check, national sex offender registry search and, where applicable, driving record.

Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To apply, visit: https://stanford.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=185591&src=JB-10064.

5. CURATORIAL FELLOWSHIPS, THE ARTS OF ASIA, Stanford University (Stanford, CA, USA)

Job No.72277
Location: School of Humanities and Sciences

Collections include art from Europe and America both historical and contemporary; Asia, primarily Japanese and Chinese; Africa; Oceania and the Americas and the Stanford Family Collection.

SCOPE AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific Functions

Assist with the research, development of changing exhibitions of varying scope.
Contribute scholarship to and develop exhibitions, projects and engagement programs, as assigned.
Assist in the development of the collections through researching proposed purchases and gifts.
Assist in the preparation of reports to the Director’s Advisory Board and other auxiliary committees as appropriate.
Assist in the development of rotations of the collections for display in permanent collection galleries; consult with others to determine preservation/conservation needs.
Research, write and oversee production of related publications, brochures, guides, catalogues and books, as assigned.
Develop and participate in collaborative projects with faculty and staff, work with the exhibitions team to coordinate project budgets.
Assist in the development, preparation and maintenance of exhibition budgets, serve as a liaison to the University community, other institutions and the public, as assigned.
Participate in teaching courses at the Museum, training and continuing education of staff, mentor student interns, as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.

Specific qualifications include

Excellent interpersonal skills and professionalism to interact with a wide range of people at different levels of an organization.
Exceptional verbal and written communication, demonstrated presentation skills.
Demonstrated experience and background in research and published writing that establishes expertise in an area of study.
Proven ability to effectively and efficiently manage multiple priorities, with competing deadlines.
Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suite and database management applications.
PhD preferred.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all staff members.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three years of related experience or a combination of education and relevant experience. Advanced degree preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent interpersonal skills and professionalism to interact with a wide range of people at different levels of an organization.
Exceptional verbal and written communication, demonstrated presentation skills.
Proven ability to effectively and efficiently manage multiple priorities, with competing deadlines.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suite and database management applications.
Demonstrated project management skills.
Highly specialized knowledge in a specific area of visual arts.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*

Frequently perform desk based computer tasks, seated work and use light/ fine grasping.
Occasionally stand, walk, and write by hand, lift, carry, push pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

May work extended or non-standard hours, weekends and holidays based on business needs.
Occasional local and overnight travel may be required.
May work in areas with exposure to dust, paint, chemicals and other toxins.

WORK STANDARDS

Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.

Final offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of national criminal background check, national sex offender registry search and, where applicable, driving record.

To apply online, visit: https://stanford.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=185550&src=JB-10064.

6. COLLECTION TECHNICIAN, LeMay (Tacoma, WA, USA)

Reference Job#:Mo-3250
Closes:When Filled
Status:Full-Time Exempt
Benefit Eligible:Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 403b7 & Supplemental Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays

GENERAL SUMMARY
The Collections Technician works under the general direction of the Collections Manager and is responsible for the care, operation and maintenance of vehicles owned or on loan to the museum. The Collections Technician oversees the mechanical and visual maintenance, historic conservation, preservation and restoration of the museum’s vehicle collection and assists with the collection display, collection acquisition and implements collection sales processes. The Collections Technician establishes and oversees shop practices, establishing and implementing safety procedures, creating vehicle operation procedures and driver training in accordance with organizational objectives and goals.

This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by jobholders within this role. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. To perform the job successfully, an employee must perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES

1. Establish and maintain best practices in vehicle maintenance, preservation, and restoration;
2. Assess, categorize and preserve the Collection through following established policies, procedures, and practices of the Collection Department;
3. Maintain museum vehicles for static display, exhibition, and/or operation including routine exercise, cleaning and maintenance programs, and preparation for travelling;
4. Maintain Collections “running fleet” of service vehicles as Museum vintage vehicles to be available for safe operation on demand;
5. Develop and oversee shop policy and procedures for operation and safety;
6. Develop and conduct training programs for Collections Volunteer Team and Collection Interns;
7. Assess and prepare donated vehicles and other property donated to the Collection.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Overseeing the mechanical and visual maintenance of the vehicle collection, including performing basic service, maintenance, conservation, and preservation duties, and sourcing/ordering parts, supplies, and services as needed;
2. Overseeing the historic conservation, preservation, and restoration of the collection;
3. Implementing the auction sales process of vehicles and artifacts released for sale at auction;
4. Overseeing safety training of volunteer staff and interns working in and around the collection;
5. Maintaining the inventory of, and supervise the handling, use, and storage of shop supplies, tools, parts, equipment, and hazardous materials;
6. Performing assessments, creating work plans, and recording service, maintenance, conservation, and preservation activities;

QUALIFICATIONS
The incumbent for this position must be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid Driver License with a clean driving record, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Automotive Technology and 2 years of experience in automotive repair, service, conservation, preservation or restoration of vintage or museum-quality vehicles OR an Automotive Technical Certificate with a minimum of 5 years of experience automotive mechanical repair, service, conservation, preservation or restoration of vintage or museum-quality vehicles. Related certified automotive experience may be substituted for educational requisites on a year for year basis. A motorcycle endorsement, commercial CDL or Bus driver endorsement is desirable.

Please visit our website for a full description including additional requirements and competencies: https://www.americascarmuseum.org/get-involved/employment/.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Application materials include the following four items:

Cover letter (include specific job reference #MO-3250)
Resume
Salary History (must be incorporated into resume, email,or attachment)
Professional references contact numbers (minimum of three)

Email all application materials to hr@americascarmuseum.org, or fax to: +1 (253) 779-8499. All application materials must be received to be considered for this position.

For more details, go to: www.americascarmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/161214-Collections-Technician-Website.pdf.

America’s Car Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer

7. SENIOR FURNITURE CONSERVATOR, The Conservation Center (Chicago, IL, USA)

The Conservation Center in Chicago is searching for a Senior Furniture Conservator in an effort to expand the company’s Furniture Department. The ideal candidate must have the following: Working knowledge of materials, techniques and ethics of furniture conservation; extremely fine manual skills; the ability to carry out treatments of minor to major complexity; 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
– Formal training in Furniture Conservation from a recognized program and a minimum of 8-10 years post graduate experience in private practice.
– Ability to execute difficult conservation techniques both in the lab and onsite.
– Ability to provide comprehensive condition reports, treatment recommendations, and post-treatment reports.
– Has experience with disaster response, and ability to work in a disaster situation.
– Ability to work with large volumes of work efficiently.
– Ability to converse comfortably with clients.
– Prepared to travel to various locations throughout the U.S. to examine or treat damaged works.
– Ability to perform the physical labor as required for specific treatments.
– Responsible for seeing projects through from start to completion.

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, and salary history, and three professional references which illustrate qualifications. If applying outside the U.S. a U.S. work visa is required before applying.

8. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, Hand Papermaking, Inc. (Beltsville, MD, USA)

Application Deadline: January 15, 2017
Full-time position
Location: Office space provided by Executive Director
Staff: Works with four part-time staff, who also provide their own respective office spaces Compensation and benefits: $40,000-$45,000 commensurate with experience and a retirement plan

Organization Mission and Background
Hand Papermaking, Inc. is a nonprofit publisher dedicated to preserving and advancing traditional and contemporary ideas and practices in the art of hand papermaking. For over 30 years, Hand Papermaking has explored and chronicled the art of making paper by hand, showcasing traditional and modern practices worldwide, curating and presenting the best of the field, inspiring the ongoing revival of the craft, and facilitating the emergence of handmade paper as a vibrant contemporary art medium. The organization was founded in 1986 by Amanda Degener and Michael Durgin and has been under the leadership of Tom Bannister since 1995.

Position Summary
The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for providing overall leadership to the organization, daily operational oversight, and coordination of its core programs: a semiannual magazine, quarterly newsletter, biennial portfolio, and artist registry. The Executive Director works in tandem with the Editor, provides leadership to the board, and oversees staff in the identification and realization of the values, vision, and mission of the organization.

Responsibilities
– Fundraising and Development: provides oversight and coordination of numerous fundraising and development projects including but not limited to the annual auctions, biennial juried artist portfolio program, end of year campaign, grant writing, donor relations.
– Marketing, Sales, and Outreach: oversees promotion and sales of publications, including but not limited to the magazine, newsletter, portfolio. Attends and/or coordinates Hand Papermaking’s participation in trade fairs, conferences, and public presentations. Designs and implements marketing campaigns and bulk mailings.
– Overall Operations and Management: provides effective management of staff and volunteers, offering leadership and clear direction toward weekly/monthly/yearly goals. Includes coordination with editors and designers in the production of a semi-annual magazine and quarterly newsletter and all related aspects; maintenance of subscriber database; and content management of the website, social media, and other outreach efforts.
– Board Governance/Relations: fosters a strong Board of Directors, collaborating with its members and committees to develop and implement short-term and long-term goals, as specified in one-year and five-year strategic plans. Includes maintaining web-based board interface, preparing for semi-annual board meetings, coordinating of board committees, answering board inquiries, providing orientation to new board members and advisors, planning and preparation for board retreat every five years, and providing regular updates to directors, advisors, and emeriti.
– Financial Management and Budgeting: provides oversight of organization’s financial health including preparation of annual budget, quarterly financial reports, and regular updates; and ensures adequate funding is available to permit the organization to fulfill its mission.

Qualifications
– Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred; minimum 3 years of experience in nonprofit arts management (or equivalent) required.
– Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must possess deep knowledge of the hand papermaking field, and have excellent marketing and outreach skills and proven fundraising capabilities. Must have excellent communication and organizational skills. Strong knowledge of publishing is preferred along with proficiency in numerous photo/video processes. Must have high degree of competency in a variety of desktop platforms such as Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Adobe InDesign, Acrobat, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and WordPress.

Traits and Characteristics
– Skilled communicator and diplomat
– Attention to detail
– Ability to work independently
– Creative thinker
– Energetic
– Enthusiasm for papermaking, the arts, and publishing
– Proven leadership and management capabilities

Contact
Susan Mackin Dolan, Board Chair & Search Committee Chair, smd@handpapermaking.org, Tel: +1 (970) 471-2141

To Apply
Interested applicants should send a resume detailing relevant experience, with a cover letter describing interest in the position and contact information for three professional references.

Position Start Date: March 1, 2017

Hand Papermaking, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.

9. SCULPTURE CONSERVATOR, Victoria and Albert Museum (London, UK)

Closing date: January 15, 2017
Full Time, fixed term contract for 6 months
GBP 26,542 – GBP 29,800 per annum dependent upon experience

The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) is seeking sculpture conservators to undertake practical work on plaster casts within the V&A’s collections.

The successful candidate will have completed a recognized conservation training program and gained excellent practical skills. The ability to quickly and accurately assess condition, estimate treatment times, prepare treatment proposals, deliver conservation treatments and documentation, to tight deadlines, is also essential.

You will be highly motivated and able to organize your own workload with the minimum of supervision and be able to work independently or as part of a team. You will have excellent problem-solving skills, as well as good planning and organizational skills. You will also be an effective communicator and will be familiar with Microsoft programs (such as Word, PowerPoint). Familiarity with simple databases and digital image processing would be desirable.

Applicants invited for interview will be asked to submit in advance an electronic portfolio.

To apply and for a full job description, please visit the V&A recruitment webpage: www.vam.ac.uk/info/jobs.

Interviews will be held on: January 27, 2017.

10. PROJECT ASSISTANT, Pitt Rivers Museum (Oxford, UK)

Applications deadline: January 6, 2017 at 12:00 noon
Vacancy ID: 126791
Collections Move Project (6 posts)
Project Assistant – Pitt Rivers Museum Reserve Collections Move Project (6 posts)
Grade 4: £21,220 – £24,565 p.a.

The Pitt Rivers Museum is seeking six (6) Project Assistants for a fixed period to work as part of a team to document, pack and move objects in a significant reserve collection currently housed in a large split-level off-site museum store.

The Project Assistants, coordinated by the Team Leader, will be required to participate in the documentation, packing and storage of objects in a safe manner and within the project deadline. The project team will be responsible to the Museum’s senior staff, including the heads of collections and conservation sections, working ultimately to the Museum’s Director and Head of Administration and Finance. The post will be based in a museum store and requires standing, regularly using stairs, and lifting objects and packed boxes.

Full details of the post are available in the job description. The essential requirements include experience of working in a museum or equivalent heritage site; understanding, knowledge and experience of handling and packing complex and delicate organic artefacts and familiarity with the principles of museum security, museum storage of objects, museum conservation and handling of museum objects; ability to use critical thinking and independent judgement to interpret objects and information about them against standardized guidelines; and a proven ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Currently, there are six posts available. The six posts are fixed-term until 31 December 2017.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 6 January 2017. Interviews are likely to take place in the week commencing 23 January 2017 with a preferred start date of 13 February 2017.

Contact Person: Marina de Alarcon, Tel: +44(0)1865 6613002, marina.dealarcon@prm.ox.ac.uk.

For full job description and application process, please visit: www.prm.ox.ac.uk/vacancies.

11. ASSISTANT/ ASSOCIATE/ PAPER CONSERVATOR, Saint Louis Art Museum (St. Louis, MO, USA)

Grade J, K, or M (exempt)
Reports to the Head of Conservation
Supervises: Conservation Technician and grant funded interns under the direction of the Head of Conservation

The Saint Louis Art Museum’s conservation team continues to seek a paper conservation member. The museum maintains an active exhibition schedule featuring works of art on paper in its dedicated prints, drawings, and photographs galleries. Additionally, the museum features works of art on paper in large-scale special exhibitions drawn from its extensive holdings. Potential applicants are welcome to contact the Head of Conservation (details below) for additional information on the collection and the position.

SPECIFICATIONS
Degree from an accredited conservation program or its equivalent and a minimum of 4 years conservation experience in paper conservation is required. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and will have a starting range in the mid-$40,000 (assistant) to mid-$60,000 (conservator) yearly with comprehensive benefits. Experience in administration and staff supervision is preferred.

JOB PURPOSE
The Saint Louis Art Museum seeks a collegial, collaborative, and energetic paper conservator to join its dynamic conservation team. SLAM’s growing collection of over 14,000 works in the prints, drawings, and photography collection spans the 16th – 21st centuries with notable works by both Eastern and Western masters. An ideal candidate will have a broad and solid foundation in paper conservation treatment techniques and be capable of collaborating with other conservation staff to solve unique preservation challenges. A successful candidate will relish in the opportunity to oversee the conservation of masterworks and will possess the attention to treatment and general preservation details that such works require. The candidate will also have an excellent sense of project management and conscientious observations of deadlines. As the museum’s conservator of paper, the candidate will be expected to plan, supervise, and participate in the conservation and restoration of works on paper in the collections of the Saint Louis Art Museum, as well as, advise the Museum generally on the care of these collections; and to assist in determining conservation policy for the Museum.

DUTIES, WORK PERFORMED:
Examine and appraise physical condition of the Museum’s permanent collections:
– Assess deterioration and damage, and potential complications involved in treatment.
– Design and carry out conservation treatment in consultation with the Curator of Prints, Drawings and Photographs.
– Provide written and photographic documentation to record condition of objects, treatments proposed, and treatments performed.
– Recommend other Conservators outside his or her field of expertise and review their treatment proposals.
– Advise on preventative maintenance in the Museum as a whole in the areas of environment, handling, storage, and installation.
– Examine works on paper prior to acquisition to aid the Curatorial staff in determining their physical and aesthetic condition, as well as their authenticity.
– Examine works requested for loan to determine suitability for travel and to document their condition, and advise the Registrar and others on any special packing and shipping considerations.
– Supervise the technician assigned to the department of prints, drawings and photographs, and in particular, review the design and fabrication of mats and frames for the collection.
– Advise the Registrar and Curators on the installation, storage and maintenance of works on paper in the collection.

Administer the Paper Conservation Lab:
– Assist in preparing, monitoring and controlling the budget.
– Recommend acquisition of new equipment.
– Monitor and order conservation supplies.

SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: None

The above statements of this job description describe the general duties and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They do not claim to describe all the functions of this position. Employees may be assigned other duties and the essential functions may change or be changed from time to time.

Applicants should apply through the Museum’s website, www.hiretrue.com/hiretrue/showJobBoardPositions.do?jobBoardPK=54.

12. ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE CURATOR OF AMERICAN ART, Saint Louis Art Museum (St. Louis, MO, USA)

Reports to the Curator of American Art
Supervises: Interns and Volunteers

SPECIFICATION
Master’s degree required; PhD strongly preferred. Previous museum experience is also strongly preferred, with a demonstrated commitment to scholarship through a record of research, publication, and exhibitions.

JOB PURPOSE
Working with the Curator, the candidate will be responsible for shaping and developing the American art collection and exhibition programs. The candidate will research, interpret, and publish on the Museum’s collection of American art, organize exhibitions, and cultivate donor relationships.

DUTIES, WORK PERFORMED

Develop and oversee American art exhibitions.
Interpret and provide information on the American art collection including cataloging and documenting of objects, publications, lectures and docent training.
Assist with the growth of the American art collection, enhancing its quality through proposed acquisitions and deaccessions.
Assist in ongoing installation of American art collection.
Collaborate with curatorial and development colleagues to provide support and programming as needed for collector and patron groups.
Work with conservators and registrars to assure proper storage, handling, restoration and preservation of objects in the collection.
Assist with donor cultivation, including providing guidance to private collectors, and shepherding relationships between them and the museum.

The Saint Louis Art Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer

13. Assistant Director for Curatorial Affairs, Saint Louis Art Museum (St. Louis, MO, USA)

Reports to the Director
Supervises: Curators, Associate Curators-In-Charge, And Administrative Assistant

SPECIFICATIONS
M.A. in the history of art. Broad general knowledge of the history of art, and specific knowledge as it pertains to the collection of the Saint Louis Art Museum. Minimum 5 years management experience in an art museum, arts-related organization, or institution of higher learning. Demonstrated knowledge of staff management, project and organizational planning, and board and public engagement. Excellent oral and written communication skills, organizational abilities, and planning, implementation, and budget experience. Preferred: Ph.D., or its equivalent in relevant experience, in the history of art or related field; previous development and fund-raising experience. Competitive candidates will demonstrate independent curatorial accomplishments in a comprehensive art museum.

JOB PURPOSE
To lead and supervise the curatorial staff; to build and maintain conceptual and qualitative excellence in the staff, the curatorial program, and in the care, presentation, development, and interpretation of the collection of the Saint Louis Art Museum.

DUTIES, WORK PERFORMED
Direct and oversee the key responsibilities of the curatorial staff:

Ensure conceptual and qualitative excellence in all curatorial endeavors;
Evaluate and develop curatorial proposals for temporary exhibitions;
Direct and coordinate research on the collection, exhibitions, and publications;
Cultivate and assist in cultivating gifts of individual works of art and collections as well funding for acquisitions;
Develop overall direction and priorities for collections development;
Coordinate meeting of the Committee on Collections.

Administer the daily operations of the curatorial departments:

Manage the curatorial staff;
Establish goals and priorities for the curatorial staff;
Oversee the development and presentation of and adherence to departmental budgets;
Develop and ensure adherence to production schedules and deadlines;
Ensure that curatorial actions and initiatives are in conformity with institutional policies;
Directly and indirectly oversee the hiring of curators;
Review annually the performance of senior curatorial staff, and oversee their review of their staffs’ performances.

Represent the Saint Louis Art Museum externally:

Represent the Museum in professional and social forums locally, nationally, and internationally;
Work with the Museum’s study groups in tandem with the curatorial, learning and engagement, and development staff;
Develop and maintain strategic contacts with local, national, and international colleagues and peer institutions;
Develop and maintain contacts with donors, dealers, collectors, and auction houses.

Participate in the Management of the Museum:

Meet regularly with the director on issues pertaining to the curatorial staff;
Participate as a member of the Museum’s management team;
Represent and speak to the curatorial point of view in more general forums;
Communicate directly with other management team members, and members of the staff more broadly, to communicate, discuss, and resolve where necessary curatorial issues that may be relevant to or impact their areas of responsibility.

The above responsibilities are to be undertaken in consultation and collaboration with the director, the curatorial staff, and the museum staff at large, as appropriate. The above statements of this job description describe the general duties and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They do not claim to describe all of the functions of this position. Employees may be assigned other duties and the essential functions may change, or be changed, from time to time.