Month: April 2017

1. Conservator of Contemporary Art (Paintings & Sculptures), Contemporary Conservation, Ltd.
2. Conservator of Paper (Updated), The Balboa Art Conservation Center
3. Conservator: Organics, The British Museum
4. Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship in Textile Conservation, Denver Art Museum
5. Book Conservator, Corpus Christi College
6. Assistant Paintings Conservator, The Atlanta Art Conservation Center
7. Conservation Ambassador, Antarctic Heritage Trust (POSITION FILLED)
8. Book and Paper Summer Internship, New York Botanical Garden
9. Conservator, Museum of The Bible
10. Textiles Conservation Technician, Great Basin Institute
11. Furniture and Decorative Arts (Freelance), Bainbridge Conservation

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1. CONSERVATOR OF CONTEMPORARY ART (PAINTINGS & SCULPTURES), Contemporary Conservation, Ltd. (New York, NY)

• Application due by May 12, 2017

Required

• Provide expert services for conservation studio specializing in preservation and restoration of contemporary art, with special focus on conservation of paintings, sculptures and installations made with non-traditional/modern materials.
• Examine and analyze artworks to determine condition, need for conservation, method of conservation/preservation using various scientific methodologies. Where necessary, conduct tests, research materials and in an art historical context, develop and/or innovate new conservation techniques. Execution of tested and new methods of
• Practical, hands on experience required. Must be comfortable working independently, while simultaneously being a strong team player, in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines. Experience with Mac platforms and Adobe Creative Suite an asset.
• Experience writing for condition reports and treatment assessments.

Required: University degree in conservation; portfolio of past treatments including sample reports and images demonstrating advanced expertise in contemporary art conservation.

Must have authorization to work in the United States. Salary commensurate with experience.

Please email application to: Contemporary Conservation, Ltd, studiomanagercc@gmail.com; or mail to 460W 34^th St., Suite 302, New York, NY 10001 USA.

Please do not call the studio.

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2. CONSERVATOR OF PAPER (UPDATED), The Balboa Art Conservation Center (San Diego, CA, USA)

• Application deadline: May 15, 2017

This is an update to the announcement listed on the Jobs, Internships & Fellowships Digest: April 14, 2017.

The Balboa Art Conservation Center (BACC) seeks a collaboratively-minded and conservation treatment-oriented conservator of paper to become an integral part of the Center’s conservation staff. The paper department is currently staffed by 1.5 conservators of paper with part-time support of a conservation technician. The department is supported by the BACC Registrar.

BACC is an active, nonprofit, regional conservation center located in the heart of the beautiful and historic Balboa Park in San Diego, California. The Park is home to a campus of cultural institutions such as the San Diego Museum of Art, Timken Museum of Art, and San Diego History Center. Since its founding in 1975, BACC has been devoted to the preservation of material culture held in both public and private collections. The Center’s services cover a wide spectrum including the formulation and implementation of treatments for paintings, frames, and paper artifacts, technical examinations using microscopy, infrared reflectography, and x-radiography, preventive conservation assistance, and environmental, general, and collection specific surveys. Types of paper artifacts treated by BACC reflect the broad range of collections served and are of all periods and constructed with a broad array of materials. As the Center offers internships and fellowships on a regular basis, the working environment emphasizes an atmosphere of learning, collegiality, and cooperation.

The ideal candidate will have a solid background in paper conservation with a minimum of two years of post-graduate experience. They will have highly developed practical skills with ability to accurately assess deterioration and damage, formulate appropriate treatment protocols, and undertake treatments both independently and as part of a team. Innovative thinking is required for challenging projects as are good analytical and problem solving capabilities. Strong attention to detail while working to project deadlines and sound project management experience are essential strengths sought.

Position requirements include a Master’s Degree from an accredited conservation program or its equivalent in paper conservation, excellent writing ability, and good communication and interpersonal skills. Compensation is commensurate with experience while benefits are excellent and comprehensive. Interested applicants should apply in writing with a letter of interest, resume, three letters of professional reference, and three examples of treatment experience.

Please submit applications by Monday, May 15, 2017 to:
Janet Ruggles, Executive Director
Balboa Art Conservation Center
PO Box 3755
San Diego, CA 92163

Digital applications should be submitted to info@bacc.org with the title “Conservator of Paper Application.”

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3. CONSERVATOR: ORGANICS, The British Museum (London, UK) 

• Application Deadline: 15 May 2017
• Full time, Permanent
• GBP 30,884 per annum

The British Museum is seeking a Conservator: Organics to lead in the care of the collection through a combination of interventive and preventive measures. The Department of Conservation works to preserve the Museum’s collection for present and future generations, as well as providing a greater understanding of the materials, meaning and context of each object.

In support of the Museum’s operating plan this role will focus on the care and conservation of objects made of organic materials, including Asian lacquer. The post-holder will prepare objects for loans, temporary exhibitions and permanent display, manage, motivate and develop other staff as required, and actively engage with the department’s public outreach activities.

With a professional conservation qualification to degree level, or equivalent, the successful candidate will have considerable post qualification experience of working in the heritage sector. They will have demonstrable experience of organic materials conservation and Asian lacquer conservation as well as experience of devising preventive conservation measures.

They will also have excellent problem solving and decision making skills and the ability to lead and motivate a team to deliver agreed outcomes. They will thrive as part of a team and be able to communicate confidently to a variety of audiences. Evidence of strong writing skills or a peer reviewed publication record in the field of expertise is essential.

To apply, please visit our website. 

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4. ANDREW W. MELLON FELLOWSHIP IN TEXTILE CONSERVATION, Denver Art Museum (Denver, CO, USA)

• Applications will be accepted through 5:00 p.m. on May 19, 2017

The Denver Art Museum is inviting applications for a one-year, full-time, fellowship in the conservation of its textile collections. There is potential to renew for a second-year. The museum continues to expand its exhibit, storage and working spaces dedicated to textiles and is poised to offer excellent, advanced-level training in textile and fashion conservation and display.

The scope of this fellowship will require working closely with several curatorial departments including Textile Art and Fashion, Western, Asian, Native Arts, Modern and Contemporary, and Decorative Arts. Objects will be of related origin and manufacture. The fellow will perform examination and conservation treatment of museum objects as assigned. Assignments will vary according to museum and department priorities that reflect an active exhibition schedule. Additional responsibilities will include review of objects for acquisition and loan purposes; assure accuracy and completeness of records and reports; and share general laboratory duties as assigned. The candidate must also have the ability to undertake research and willingness to participate in symposia, conferences, publications, as well as public programs.

Successful completion of graduate-level conservation training, or equivalent is required at the time the position commences. Preferred experience with aqueous treatment, stabilization techniques, dyeing of support fabrics, and preventive conservation methodologies including integrated pest management (IPM) practices. High-level of manual dexterity, excellent color matching, and familiarity with hand tools and the basics of mount design and preparation are required.

The fellow will be supervised by the Associate Textile Conservator and report to the Director of Conservation. Sound work habits, personal initiative and organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communication abilities are essential. Candidate will uphold collegial and collaborative working relationships with conservation staff and other museum departments.

Applications will be accepted through 5:00 p.m., May 19, 2017.

Please direct inquiries to Sarah Melching, Silber Director of Conservation, +1 (720) 865-5029, semelching@denverartmuseum.org.

Projected start is October 2017. The museum offers a full benefit package. Salary is $36,000 per year with $2,000 allocated for research and travel.

To apply, please submit a letter of application, resume and contact information for three references, plus three conservation treatment examples to:

Denver Art Museum
Attn: HR
100 West 14^th Avenue
Denver, CO 80204
hrcoordinator@denverartmuseum.org

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5. BOOK CONSERVATOR, Corpus Christi College (Corpus Christi, TX, USA) 

• Closing Date: May 23, 2017
• Interviews: Will be held in the week commencing on May 30, 2017

Corpus Christi College is offering a full-time post for a Book Conservator with significant experience of book, paper and parchment conservation practice to join the small team working in the Cambridge Colleges’ Conservation Consortium studio based at the College.

The studio has a busy schedule of work, carrying out interventive conservation treatments and providing preservation advice and support on both library and archive materials for the fourteen members of the Cambridge Colleges’ Conservation Consortium.

The position provides the opportunity to work on a wide range of materials from incunabules to modern archives, and to cover paper, parchment and binding conservation. Experience of historical binding structures and the ability to carry out a rolling program of high quality conservation work is essential.

The successful applicant will have three to five years’ experience of book, paper and parchment conservation practice since qualification, a proven record of excellent practical skills and be looking to develop their professional experience. They will be dedicated and self-motivated, able to work both on their own and as part of a small team. Excellent communication and report-writing skills as well as a diplomatic approach are essential. The post holder will have a degree or diploma, preferably with postgraduate conservation training or equivalent experience, as well as a passion for the subject.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits and conditions of employment, including a pension scheme, discretionary bonus, generous holiday entitlement, Continuous Professional Development and in-house training opportunities, free lunches, car parking and use of College facilities.

Job Description – Person Specification

Additional Information

HOW TO APPLY. Please:

1. Complete our application form and equal opportunities form
2. Enclose your current Curriculum Vitae.
3. Explain your interest in the position and how you fit the role as described in the Job Description/Person Specification, using the Suitability for Employment section of the Application Form, or a covering letter.
4. Your application formsmust be accompanied by a portfolio of recent work including photographs (maximum three projects). These should be sent electronically as PDFs.
5. Send your completed application to the HR Manager by email: recruitment@corpus.cam.ac.uk.

ENQUIRIES: Further enquiries may be emailed to the Managing Conservator (bcw24@corpus.cam.ac.uk), or to the HR Manager (recruitment@corpus.cam.ac.uk).

Closing Date: Tuesday, 23 May 2017 (late or incomplete applications will not be accepted).

Interviews: Will be held in the week commencing Tuesday, 30 May 2017.

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6. ASSISTANT PAINTINGS CONSERVATOR, The Atlanta Art Conservation Center (Atlanta, GA, USA)

• Application deadline: May 26, 2017

The Atlanta Art Conservation Center (AACC) is growing and is proud to announce a newly created opening for an entry level treatment-oriented Assistant Conservator of Paintings to become an integral part of the Center’s painting conservation department.

AACC is an active, nonprofit, regional conservation center located in the Chamblee area of Northeastern Atlanta, Georgia. AACC services institutional members and private clients throughout the Southeast. It is hosted by the High Museum of Art and operated by the Williamstown Art Conservation Center (WACC).

Since its founding in 2001, AACC has been dedicated to the preservation of art and artifacts held in both public and private collections. The Center’s services cover a wide spectrum including the formulation and implementation of treatments for paintings, murals, frames, and objects, technical examinations, preventive conservation assistance, and general and collection specific surveys. The types of paintings treated by AACC reflect the broad range of collections served and is of all periods and with a broad array of materials.

The ideal candidate will have a solid background in practical hands-on treatment of traditional easel paintings. Experience with on-site mural treatments and non-traditional modern materials are a bonus. They will have well rounded skills with the ability to accurately assess deterioration and damage, formulate appropriate treatment protocols, accurately estimate treatment hours and costs and undertake treatments under the guidance of the Conservator of Paintings. Innovative thinking is required for challenging projects as are good analytical and problem solving capabilities. Strong attention to detail while working to project deadlines and sound time management skills are essential strengths sought. As AACC is treatment oriented, experience gained in private practice situations is desirable.

Position requirements include a Master’s Degree from an accredited conservation program or extensive apprenticeship training in painting conservation, excellent writing ability, and good communication and interpersonal skills. A great attitude, sense of humor and an appreciation of barbeque and Southern culture will allow the ideal candidate to blend seamlessly into the small, tight knit family at AACC. Compensation is commensurate with experience. The benefits are excellent and comprehensive.

Interested applicants should apply in writing with a letter of interest, resume/CV, two letters of recommendation, and examples of report writing and treatment experience (these examples may be provided on CD or thumb drive). Please submit applications by email to: nafice.adams@high.org, or by mail to:
Atlanta Art Conservation Center
c/o Nafice Adams, Office Manager
6000 Peachtree Road
Chamblee, GA 30341

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7. CONSERVATION AMBASSADOR, Antarctic Heritage Trust (Antarctica)

• Applications close on May 28, 2017 at midnight (New Zealand time)

WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE WHO HAS ANSWERED OUR CALL FOR A CONSERVATION AMBASSADOR. THE POSITION HAS NOW BEEN FILLED. 

Emerging conservator opportunity for newly qualified conservator (within five years of graduation) to work on heritage project in Antarctica.

The Antarctic Heritage Trust (New Zealand) is offering a unique and exciting professional development opportunity for a conservator to travel to Antarctica to participate in our project to conserve the expedition bases of Scott, Shackleton, and Hillary.

The Conservation Ambassador will take part in the Trust’s Antarctic On-Ice Summer Work Program from late October to mid-December 2017, working with a small and close-knit team of experienced heritage professionals in challenging conditions.

The Ambassador will have opportunities to develop their planning and logistics skills, take part in both preventive and interventive conservation activities, learn more about materials deterioration and preservation in uncontrolled environments, and challenge themselves both professionally and personally in the most stunning yet hostile environment on the planet.

In return the Ambassador will use their networks to communicate and share their experience to inspire current and future conservators.

CRITERIA
To be considered you must:

• be a newly qualified Conservator in the five-year period immediately following graduation (from a recognized tertiary conservation program)
• have strong experience in working with organics and inorganics, particularly metals
• have experience with uncontrolled environments
• have a sound understanding of object packaging
• be a good communicator and team player
• be flexible and adaptable
• have a high comfort level living in remote outdoor locations
• have robust health (there are no age restrictions but you will need to pass a medical exam)
• be fluent in English (written and spoken)

Benefits include fully funded travel to Antarctica from the Ambassador’s usual place of residence and a financial grant towards living costs while in Antarctica.

The Antarctic Heritage Trust is a New Zealand-based not-for-profit organization with a vision of ‘Inspiring Explorers’. Through its mission to conserve, share and encourage the spirit of exploration the Trust cares for the remarkable expedition bases of early Antarctic explorers Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Sir Ernest Shackleton, Carsten Borchgrevink and Sir Edmund Hillary. It shares the legacy of exploration through outreach programs and encourages the spirit of exploration through expeditions to engage and inspire a new generation.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday, May 28, 2017 (New Zealand time).

For more information and the application form please visit: www.nzaht.org/about-us/work-with-us.

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8. BOOK AND PAPER SUMMER INTERNSHIP, New York Botanical Garden (New York, NY, USA)

• Application deadline is June 4, 2017

The LuEsther T. Mertz Library at the New York Botanical Garden is pleased to offer an eight-week paid Summer Internship in book and paper conservation. The goal of the internship is to provide the student with a broad range of experience with the day-to-day preservation activities in a mid-sized research library.

Under the guidance of the Conservators, the intern will participate in the department’s conservation and preservation tasks, including weekly monitoring of the Library’s environment, rehousing and surveying items of the general and special collections.

The intern will have the opportunity to develop skills in conservation treatment decision-making, prepare condition and treatment reports with appropriate photo documentation and gain additional hands-on experience. Conservation treatment can be tailored to fit the interests of the intern where possible, and projects can be selected from the Library’s general and special collections, which includes books, manuscripts, maps, artworks, architectural plans, and other special collections materials.

For individuals who wish to apply to a graduate program in conservation, this internship will provide the experience and hours required for graduate admission. The Conservation Intern is expected to prepare a final report and to make a short presentation to Library staff upon completion of the internship term.

Eligibility: The Conservation Internship is open to an individual currently enrolled or intending to enroll in a graduate level conservation program. Candidates are expected to have a strong commitment to conservation practice and the pursuit of professional development in this field.

Tenure of Internship: Full-time (35 hours per week); 8 weeks’ duration, starting on June 19, 2017.

Stipend awarded: $5,000

How to apply: The application must be submitted electronically as a single document (Microsoft Word or PDF file) to Olga Marder, Conservation Librarian/Conservator, omarder@nybg.org.

Application deadline is June 4, 2017. Late applications will not be accepted. Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. If selected for interview, candidate may be asked to submit a digital portfolio and to bring a sample of work.

A complete application should include:

• Cover letter stating your reasons for applying to this internship and how it will help to meet future goals
• Contact information
• Name of two references with professional affiliations, phone numbers, and email addresses
• Current resume 

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9. CONSERVATOR, Museum of the Bible (Oklahoma City, OK, USA)

The Museum of the Bible is looking for a conservator.

Specific knowledge, skills, and abilities required:

• Knowledge of book binding methods and book and paper conservation techniques
• Ability to perform various binding methods
• Ability to create preservation enclosures, including boxes and encapsulations
• Knowledge of binding and conservation materials and tools, as well as their use
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and critique work assignments

1. Uses independent judgement to restore or repair bindings in accordance with historical styles and conservation requirements. This may include construction of new spines, rebacking, resewing of the text block and complete rebinding.
2. Performs various paper repair techniques to correct tears, lacunae, stains, etc. Examples of paper repair include endsheet replacement, tissue repair, guarding of center folds, and removing and replacing old mends.
3. Deacidifies paper by aqueous and non-aqueous methods to slow or halt acidic deterioration. Determines the reaction of paper, inks, and dyes to deacidificant and determines the most appropriate method of competing work on each individual item.
4. Perform treatment and repair to Special Collection items in collaboration with the Conservator for Museum of the Bible.

Please direct inquiries to jill.funk@mbible.org.

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10. TEXTILES CONSERVATION TECHNICIAN, Great Basin Institute (Charles Town, WV, USA)

The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the National Park Service’s Museum Conservation Services division, located in Charles Town, WV, is recruiting a Textiles Conservation Technician. The focus of the position will be documentation and display preparation of two tapestries and an appliqued wall hanging from Scotty’s Castle, Death Valley National Park.

This opportunity will provide the Technician to develop professionally in three distinct arenas:

1. Directed research, including reading, lab visits and interviews with other professionals in similar areas of expertise;
2. Documentation; and
3. Treatment and display development & implementation.

This opportunity will benefit highly motivated and skilled individuals applying to or considering graduate programs in museum conservation; graduate program applicants who have been wait-listed and are committed to expanding and improving their skills for acceptance; or graduates of graduate-level conservation programs looking to expand and practice existing skills.

Qualifications:

1. Background and experience commensurate with application for, enrollment in, or graduation from a graduate program in museum conservation;
2. Provide documentation-including writing sample and portfolio;
3. Self-motivated with ability to maintain a positive attitude while working in a diverse team environment;
4. Ability to stand or sit for extended period of time; and
5. Possess a valid, clean, state-issued driver’s license.

Location: Charles Town, WV – Surrounded by the rolling hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and near historic Harpers Ferry National Park, Charles Town offers entertainment, outdoor recreation and adventure, and an opportunity to explore and contextualize the region’s rich history and culture. Located just inside West Virginia’s Eastern Gateway, Charles Town is about an hour’s drive west of the greater Washington D.C. Metropolitan area and an hour from the northern gateway to Shenandoah National Park.

Pay Rate: $17.00/hour

Benefits: Paid holidays, Affordable Care Act-compliant health insurance

Timeline: 8-week appointment beginning in May/June 2017 (no later than June 12, 2017) and upon successful completion of a DOI Background Investigation.

How to Apply: Qualified and interested applicants should cut and paste this URL in to their web browser http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=CPO&req=2017-RAP-042 or visit http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/, and search “Textiles Conservation Technician” to apply.

All applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three professional references.

Upon review of initial application materials, applicants selected for further consideration will be asked to submit a writing sample and portfolio.

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11. FURNITURE AND DECORATIVE ARTS (FREELANCE), Bainbridge Conservation (London, UK)

Bainbridge Conservation is looking for freelance furniture and decorative arts conservators to be on call for occasional project work. Candidates should have experience in interventive conservation of furniture and wooden objects and or gilding and decorative surfaces. Our studios are based in South East London with possible on-site work in the Greater London area.

If you are interested please get in touch and provide a brief e-portfolio of relevant work and a CV to Tristram Bainbridge, tristram.bainbridge@gmail.com.

Visit our website: www.bainbridgeconservation.com.

1. Assistant Archive Conservator, Wiltshire Council Conservation and Museums Advisory Service
2. Textile Conservator, National Trust, The Textile Conservation Studio
3. Conservation and Design Officer, St. Helens Council
4. Director of Special Collections & Archives, University of Colorado Boulder
5. Assistant Inspector of Historic Buildings and Areas, Historic England
6. Paintings Conservator, Lis Art Conservation and Restoration Services
7. Digitization Project Manager, Rosalind Kress Haley Library
8. Postgraduate Fellow in Archaeological Conservation, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

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1. ASSISTANT ARCHIVE CONSERVATOR, Wiltshire Council Conservation and Museums Advisory Service (Wiltshire, UK)

• Closing date: April 30, 2017
• Interviews will be held on Friday, May 26
• Salary: GBP20,661 – GBP22,658

We are seeking a dynamic and qualified archive conservator with experience of working in a paper conservation laboratory to join the Wiltshire Conservation and Museum Advisory service, based at the state of the art Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre.

About the role: As part of an innovative and forward looking Libraries, Heritage & Arts Service, you will carry out essential conservation treatments and identify actions to prevent deterioration of the Wiltshire and Swindon Archives to enable public access to those collections; engage with members of the public and community organizations to give advice on the preservation of Wiltshire’s written heritage; and assist in delivering income generation activity.

About you: Some experience of working within a public archive environment would be beneficial. You will be able to plan work streams; participate as a member of multi-disciplinary team; have good customer care skills; and enthuse a wide range of audiences to participate in heritage – related activities. This post may suit newly qualified conservators.

Some occasional weekend and evening working is required and a full driving license is desirable.

For further information and to apply for the post click on the link below: http://jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/details#/reference/CC00283.

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2. TEXTILE CONSERVATOR, National Trust, The Textile Conservation Studio (Norfolk, UK) 

• Closing Date: May 4, 2017
• Interviews: May 15, 2017
• Salary for the role is GBP25,935 per annum

The National Trust is Europe’s leading conservation charity and its textile collections, located in over 300 historic houses open to the public in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are of outstanding importance. Textile conservation also offers great opportunities to engage the public through interpretation of our work at our properties. Come and join our dedicated and enthusiastic team.

What it’s like to work here? As the National Trust’s first in-house conservation treatment facility, the Textile Conservation Studio was founded in 1976 at Blickling Hall in Norfolk. Since 2002, the Textile Conservation Studio has been based in a specially converted, award-winning building on the Blickling estate. As well as ensuring that the Trust’s own significant textile collection is properly maintained, we also run the Studio as an enterprise – making our expertise available to external organizations and private clients.

What you’ll be doing? Using an interdisciplinary approach, we work with our colleagues to utilize and adapt current research and new techniques in imaginative ways. We have completed some challenging projects over the years ranging from large scale textiles such as tapestries and state beds to costume and are currently working to deliver two major projects for June 2018 deadline. You’ll have some experience or a relevant qualification and will be keen to build on your practical skills in the specialist area of textile conservation. You’ll undertake practical treatments both in the studio and on site as well as assisting and supporting colleagues with the organization and maintenance of the studio and its equipment. This is a responsible position requiring a certain level of confidence but you’ll be working with and supported as part of a team.

Who we’re looking for? To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Formal vocational/professional qualification and relevant previous conservation experience within museums or heritage institution
• Evidence of good practical and problem solving skills
• Knowledge and understanding of the core purpose and work of the National Trust and familiarity with Museum Accreditation standards
• Demonstrable interpersonal skills: listening, building relationships and acting to deliver a high-quality service
• Good written and verbal communication skills, including public presentation.
• Computer literate
• Ability to prioritize across multiple work streams
• Ability to work as part of a team, sharing learning and ideas

How to Apply? To apply for these vacancies to go www.ntjobs.org.uk.

For an informal discussion about this post, you are welcome to contact Maria Jordan at maria.jordan@nationaltrust.org.uk, and on +44 01263 735 878.

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 3. CONSERVATION AND DESIGN OFFICER, St. Helens Council (Saint Helens, UK)

• Application deadline: May 10, 2017
• £15,392 – £16,718
• Grade – SCP 35 – 38
• Hours – 18.5 hours per week
• Ref – PPCD4
• Department – Environmental and Trading Services

St Helens it at the heart of the North-West region, where the pace of change is as fast as ever, transforming both landscape and economy in recent years. St. Helens has a reputation for working in partnership to deliver development on the ground. We are currently working towards adopting a new local plan.

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Design and Conservation Officer to join the Planning Service on a part time basis as a job share. The role will fulfil statutory duties in relation to designated and non-designated heritage assets in the Borough as well as providing design advice more generally and input into policy formulation. Quality and performance are at the heart of the service and are key priorities for the team as a whole.

You will therefore have a positive attitude and ‘can do’ approach to work within this context.

You should be able to demonstrate sound judgement, have a flexible approach to problem solving and be capable of dealing with a wide variety of situations working within a friendly, supported environment. They must have a relevant qualification, excellent communication, and negotiation skills, as well as being enthusiastic and committed.

For an informal discussion, please contact Melanie Hale, Service Manager – Development on +44 01744 676115.

For further details and to apply please visit https://tinyurl.com/n2ykg2v or contact Scott Mather on +44 01744 676322 or Human Resources, Town Hall, Victoria Square, St Helens, WA10 1HP, or via email: recruitment@sthelens.gov.uk.

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 4. DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL COLLECTIONS & ARCHIVES, University of Colorado Boulder (Boulder, CO, USA)

• Application deadline: May 21, 2017

The University of Colorado Boulder Libraries invites applications from collaborative, responsive, and innovative candidates for the position of Director of Special Collections and Archives, a tenure-stream position reporting to the Associate Dean of Libraries. The Director provides leadership and oversight for a department comprised of 18 faculty and staff. The Special Collections and Archives department consists of three units: Special Collections, Archives, and Preservation. This position serves a critical role in the research and teaching mission of the university, ensuring the development of and ongoing access to many of the Libraries’ unique and distinct collections for use by students and researchers. As a member of the Libraries’ Management Team, the Director of Special Collections and Archives participates in libraries-wide policy, service, and strategic plan development. The Director provides transparent and inclusive leadership to the department. The Director develops and implements departmental goals that align with organizational priorities; oversees, coordinates, and communicates departmental policy and practices; and maintains open communication with other Libraries departments.

Requirements: Please address each of these qualifications in your application materials:

• Demonstrated ability to cultivate and advocate for an environment of diversity and inclusion.
• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited library program or equivalent.
• Professional experience in archives, special collections, or preservation.
• Expertise with national best practices for archival and special collections and preservation.
• Two or more years’ experience in management, supervision, or leadership
• Awareness of ongoing developments and trends in digital access to archival or special materials, including born-digital materials.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience or professional development related to strategic planning, change management, supervision, or leadership.
• Potential for research, scholarly work, and professional service.

Desirable Qualifications: Evidence of any of the following will enhance a candidacy:

• Certification by the Academy of Certified Archivists or equivalent.
• Relevant experience in an academic or research library.
• Experience running or overseeing a reading room, instruction program in an archives or special collections setting, archival processing, or preservation workflow.
• Experience communicating and negotiating with potential donors.
• Experience collaborating across units/departments in an academic environment.
• Successful track record of securing grant funding.
• Demonstrated success leading teams and managing projects.
• Record of research and publication and national service.

Appointment and Salary: Successful candidates will be appointed as full-time (12 month), tenure-stream faculty members. Appointment rank will depend on professional experience. The minimum starting salary is $75,000 plus an additional 15% faculty director stipend. Benefits include 22 working days of vacation, ten paid holidays, liberal sick leave, university group health care plans, group life insurance, TIAA administered retirement/annuity, and support for scholarly/professional activities. Tenured librarians are eligible for sabbatical leave.

Application Process: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. It is recommended that applications be submitted by May 21, 2017, in order to receive full consideration. Application must be made online at CU Careers (posting 09291) and must include a letter of application specifically addressing qualifications for the position; CV or resume; and names with postal addresses, email, and telephone numbers of three references. Questions may be directed to Dylan Wiersma, Search Coordinator, at dylan.wiersma@colorado.edu. The full position description can be viewed at www.colorado.edu/libraries/jobs-opportunities.

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5. ASSISTANT INSPECTOR OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND AREAS, Historic England (Newcastle, UK)

• Application deadline: May 21, 2017
• Reference No: 8142
• Salary: £26,000

Historic England`s national expertise is locally delivered through a network of regional teams advising on over 20,000 applications for planning/listed building consent a year. We find creative ways of saving Heritage at Risk, supporting the appreciation of historic places through training, partnerships, capacity building and advising on strategic and local plans.

The North-East Office is currently recruiting for a part-time Assistant Inspector of Historic Buildings and Areas. This vacancy is a chance to join a friendly and high-achieving regional team based in the superb grade I listed Bessie Surtees House in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne. As a key member of the Development Management Team, the Assistant Inspector of Historic Buildings and Areas will use their knowledge of architectural history and planning legislation and policy to provide advice in response to pre-application and formal consultations across the diverse and fascinating historic environment of the North-East region.

We need someone who is flexible and enthusiastic to use our ethos of constructive conservation to help manage change to the most significant heritage assets in the North East. The position requires strong communication and negotiation skills. You should be able to demonstrate understanding and experience of dealing positively with a range of stakeholders and heritage assets, have the ability to prioritize effectively and be a strong team player with good interpersonal skills.

If you feel you have the skills and enthusiasm we would love to hear from you. This is a permanent, part-time post (18 hours per week) and is office-based in Newcastle.

The closing date for applications is May 21, 2017, with interviews to be held in Newcastle on the June 2, 2017. Please apply online with your CV and covering letter (the latter of no more than 2 sides of A4).

Further details about working at Historic England are available at: www.HistoricEngland.org.uk/about/jobs.

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 6. PAINTINGS CONSERVATOR, Lis Art Conservation and Restoration Services (Livonia, MI, USA)

Lis Art Conservation & Restoration Services is seeking a full-time paintings conservator. We are a private practice that specializes in the repair and preservation of a wide variety of paintings.

The ideal candidate must have the following: ability to examine paintings, write treatment proposals, perform treatments of paintings, complete work skillfully and in a timely matter, have experience with digital photography and have a strong work ethic.

Position Requirements: Postgraduate degree in Conservation of Paintings or equivalent training and work experience Will consider entry level conservation professionals Strong understanding of materials and techniques of conservation practices Ability to work independently or with team members Strong critical thinking and applied problem solving skills Ability to multitask Ability to perform physical labor as required Experience with art handling and packing a plus Perform other duties as may be assigned

Applicants please send a cover letter and resume to jennifer@lisacrs.com. Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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7. DIGITIZATION PROJECT MANAGER, Rosalind Kress Haley Library (St.Louis, MO, USA)

• Part-time 20-25 hr/week

The Rosalind Kress Haley Library is undertaking a major digitization project which if fully realized could result in 180,000 digital objects. The Digitization Project Manager will work with the onsite digitization vendor and the digital repository vendor to make these digital objects available to researchers and scholars, the Board and staff, and those interested in the collections.

The digitization is being undertaken in several phases, with digitization during the first two phases being undertaken onsite. As part of the conversion the finding aids are being converted to EAD. Recommendations have been made regarding a digital repository, which will need to be implemented by the Project Manager. An Excel database exists for some of the collections, which can be considered for uploading into the digital repository. Finally, a link to the Library’s website will need to be developed along with the web designer.

The Project Manager will work closely with the Board who is guiding the project, along with the onsite archivist.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and executes project workflow, working closely with the digitization vendor and content hosting vendor
• Coordinates quality control workflow and quality standards over in-house and vendor digitization projects
• Prepared and upload materials into digital repository, including batch processes for generation of access derivatives (as appropriate), OCR, automated and manual generation of metadata and collaborative development of batch load workflows in conjunction with vendor/s
• Collaboratively assess outcomes of the digitization projects, including assessment of web analytic usage data
• Organizes and update documentation for the project
• Establish standards for the digitization program including metadata creation and digitization standards, as part of documentation

The position is based in the St. Louis Area. The Project Manager may perform other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Required and Preferred Experiences:

• Experience with digitization practices, including emerging technology trends related to digitization and image capture technology and file format and quality standards for digitization
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects, design and execute workflows, set goals and meet deadlines with objectives
• Familiarity with standards for care and handling of rare and fragile materials
• Demonstrated experience with digital image editing software (e.g. Photoshop)
• Demonstrated experience with CONTENTdm or a similar host digital repository
• Demonstrated ability to use tools to track projects, such as Excel
• Familiarity with methods for tracking and assessing outcome and usage data
• Attention to detail, strong problem solving and customer service skills
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document workflows
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team-based environment and with a diverse clientele

Educational/experience:

• Master’s degree in library science or related field
• Two years of experience in a digital library/digital archivist position; experience working with online finding aids in EAD; application of metadata schemas and metadata standards including development of crosswalks (Dublin Core)
• Understanding of copyright and rights management issues
• Demonstrated knowledge of digital file formats and digital preservation standards

Other information: This is a part-time, contract position.

Contact: Send letter of interest and resume to Liz Bishoff, The Bishoff Group, liz.bishoff@gmail.com.

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8. POSTGRADUATE FELLOW IN ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONSERVATION, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (Williamsburg, VA, USA)

The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation has a job-opening for a Postgraduate Fellow in the Archaeological Conservation Lab. The internship will focus primarily on two components of the Foundation’s large and diverse archaeological collection: treatment of archaeological iron and preparation of the study collection for an upcoming move to a new storage facility.

Major Job Duties:

• Carry out established conservation procedures, including examination and treatment of iron artifacts.
• Maintain detailed records of conservation treatments.
• Identify conservation problems, initiate requests, implement solutions under established conservation guidelines, and make recommendations for resolving difficult or unusual problems.
• Laboratory upkeep and assisting in the ordering of supplies and equipment and maintenance and inventory of materials.
• Outreach activities including lab tours, children’s programs.
• Work with conservation volunteers to achieve conservation goals and objectives.

Job Requirements:

• A Master’s degree in conservation or a related field.
• A minimum of three years specialized conservation experience, including work on archaeological materials.
• Familiarity with a wide variety of materials including organics and metals; knowledge of the manner in which archaeological materials deteriorate in the burial environment and in storage.
• Working knowledge of acceptable practices for conservation and maintenance of objects.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Familiarity with accepted practices for achieving workplace safety.
• Working knowledge of computers and databases.
• Experience with digital photography, photo-editing.
• Preferred Job Requirements:
• Experience with X-radiography.
• Experience working with objects from historic period sites and contexts.
• Experience working with archaeological materials on-site.
• Familiarity with EMu as a collections database.

For more information or to apply please visit https://www.hrapply.com/cwf/AppJobList.jsp.

Colonial Williamsburg is an equal opportunity employer.

1. Digital Preservation Librarian, James Madison University Libraries and Educational Technologies
2. Conservation Scientist, Canadian Conservation Institute – Canadian Heritage
3. Project Conservator, Glamorgan Archives
4. Pictorial Art Conservator, The British Museum
5. Mellon Fellowship 2017- 2018, Historic New England
6. Conservation Officer, Telford & Wrekin Council
7. Conservator-Restorator, The University of Leuven
8. Project Conservator, High Life Highland
9. Internship in Textiles Conservation, Bowes Museum
10. NEH Fellowship in Painting Conservation, Chrysler Museum of Art
11. Photography Conservator, M+
12. Arthur J. Bell Senior Photograph Conservator, Center for Creative Photography – University of Arizona
13. Executive Director, Ica Art Conservation
14. Conservator of Paper, The Balboa Art Conservation Center
15. Paintings Conservator, ARTEX Fine Art Services
16. Kress Fellowship, University of Virginia Library
17. Junior Objects Conservator, Conservation Ltd

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1. DIGITAL PRESERVATION LIBRARIAN, James Madison University (JMU) Libraries and Educational Technologies (Harrisonburg, VA, USA)

• Review date: April 19, 2017
• Closing date: Open Until Filled
• Full-time, tenure track

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• ALA-accredited MLS or international equivalent.
• Demonstrated knowledge of digital preservation issues, strategies, standards, and best practices.
• Familiarity with national and international collaborative digital preservation efforts.
• Demonstrated experience with preservation metadata standards.
• An understanding of digital objects in various formats and best practices and standards associated with each format.
• Knowledge of tools and technology standards used in digital library environments.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Demonstrated project management, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong service orientation.
• Demonstrated ability to work with library and university constituencies, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to work creatively and collaboratively in a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to adapt to and lead change.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate, schedule and handle extensive and complex workloads.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively prioritize work to ensure departmental and library goals are realized.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of and demonstrated experience with:

• Digital repository management systems such as Hydra, Fedora, and DSpace.
• Digital preservation tools such as BitCurator, Archivematica, Preservica, BagIT, and JHOVE.
• Application of emulation technologies for digital preservation strategies.
• Markup languages such as HTML and XML.
• Style sheets such as CSS and XSL.
• XML-related technologies and RDF.
• Application of Linked Data URIs in metadata records.
• Digital preservation systems in an enterprise-scale environment.
• Agile project management methodologies.
• Professional work experience in the field of digital preservation, digital libraries or digital repositories.
• Success in acquiring and developing grant-funded projects.

To see a full job description and to apply, visit: https://joblink.jmu.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1492106818687.

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2. CONSERVATION SCIENTIST, Canadian Conservation Institute – Canadian Heritage (Ottawa, ON, Canada)

• Closing date: April 23, 2017 at 23:59 p.m. Pacific Time
• PC-02
• $65,551 to $78,522

Conservation scientists carry out research and provide scientific services to assess the chemical and physical properties of historic and artistic objects, natural history specimens and related materials. In this position, you will develop new, or modify existing, techniques, methodologies or instrumentation pertaining to the study, scientific examination and physical and chemical analysis of cultural property through scientific research. You will also communicate concepts, ideas and research results through written reports and publications or oral communications.

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad.

For more information about the job posting, click here.

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3. PROJECT CONSERVATOR, Glamorgan Archives (Cardiff, UK)

• Applications closing date: April 24, 2017
• LS50246608
• Grade 6 (GBP23,398 – GBP27,668)

Glamorgan’s Blood: Dark Arteries, Old Veins – Cataloguing and Conserving the Records of the National Coal Board

Glamorgan’s Blood: Dark Arteries, Old Veins is a project funded by the Wellcome Trust to catalogue and conserve the records of the Glamorgan area of the National Coal Board (NCB).

The NCB collection is one of the largest held by Glamorgan Archives, comprising 344 boxes, 575 rolls and 707 volumes, and ranging in date from 1799 to 1989. It includes both paper records and photographic media.  Despite the inadequate finding aids, the collection is our fifth most frequently consulted. It includes pre-vesting date colliery records for Glamorgan, records of pits operated by the NCB, and plans and photographic collections relating to the whole South Wales Area.  There are records of previously privately owned companies, subsidiary industries and miners’ welfare, including hospitals, pit baths, cottage rents and rescue associations.

Working with a Project Archivist, the Project Conservator will establish conservation priorities for the Collection, carry out remedial conservation work, address the storage requirements of the Collection, supervise staff and volunteers in cleaning and repackaging work, and plan for the future digitization of unusable material.  You will work together with the Glamorgan Archives team and other stakeholders to ensure that this ambitious project fulfils its objective to support diverse research audiences and engage fully with the public.

The successful candidate will hold an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in paper conservation, a diploma or Society of Archivists/ARA certificate in conservation or equivalent qualification. You will be an excellent communicator who can liaise effectively with staff and volunteers as well as planning and delivering community engagement activities.

This is an excellent opportunity to help us ensure the future preservation and continued accessibility of a varied and significant archive collection, to work in a large and well-equipped studio in a modern purpose-built environment within Wales’ largest local authority archive service, and to address a variety of materials including paper, maps and plans, and photographic media.

This is a fixed-term post available for 2 years from appointment.

For an informal discussion please contact Rhian Diggins, glamro@cardiff.gov.uk, Tel: +44 029 2087 2299.

This post is temporary until May 31, 2019.

Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Director/ Assistant Director/ Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools based staff the Headteacher / Governing Body.

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favorably than English applications.

To apply candidates will need to visit www.cardiff.gov.uk/jobs.

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4. PICTORIAL ART CONSERVATOR, The British Museum (London, UK)

• Application deadline: April 27, 2017
• Full time
• Fixed Term: Fixed Term: 6 months in duration from 6 June 2017, with the possibility of extension up to 13 months
• GBP 25,872 per annum pro-rata

The British Museum has an opportunity for a Conservator to care for the collection through a combination of interventive and preventive measures, specifically relating to pictorial art. The Department of Conservation works to preserve the Museum’s collection for present and future generations, as well as providing a greater understanding of the materials, the meaning and the context of each object.

The post-holder will utilize their specialist knowledge in the area of East and South Asian paintings and calligraphy to support the Museum’s loan and exhibition program. You will be based at the Hirayama Studio and will contribute to the conservation of East and South Asian pictorial art on paper and silk and assist with the care of the collection through dedicated projects on collections in store.

With a recognized professional conservation qualification to degree level, or equivalent, you will have practical museum, gallery library or archive sector experience. You will have a demonstrable interest in the conservation of East/South Asian material and will be knowledgeable about contemporary principles and practice in preventive conservation.

We are looking for a motivated and collaborative individual, who can thrive as part of a team but also work independently to set deadlines. As this role involves presenting work publicly, you will be an effective communicator and will maintain strong attention to detail.

To apply, please visit our website.

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5. MELLON FELLOWSHIP 2017- 2018, Historic New England (Boston, MA, USA)

• Application deadline: April 28, 2017

Historic New England is seeking applications for a 12-month postgraduate fellowship in the conservation of objects/ wooden artifacts beginning in the fall of 2017.

This fellowship provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the examination, care and treatment of objects held in the collection. Historic New England is the oldest and largest regional preservation organization in the United States, and owns and operates 37 historic house museums in five states, from Rhode Island[i] to mid-coast Maine. With more than 123,000 objects, Historic New England has the most comprehensive and best documented collection of New England decorative arts and household furnishings in the country. These collections, which date from the mid-seventeenth to the twenty-first centuries, include a range of domestic items including European and American decorative arts, furniture, textiles, wallpaper and paintings, as well as cooking, lighting and heating equipment.

The successful candidate will work closely with the objects and wooden artifacts conservators in a spacious, productive and well-equipped conservation laboratory and will participate in all aspects and duties of the conservation lab including the examination, care and treatment of collection objects, preventive conservation, risk management and Integrated Pest Management, both within the collection facilities and on-site at Historic New England houses around New England.

Projects for the year include treatment and preparation for the upcoming exhibition -From Head to Toe: Four centuries of Hats and Shoes from Historic New England’s Collection, and a focus on IPM assessment of several target properties. Additional projects may include collections surveys, addressing environmental issues, speaking at public programs, and preventive care activities at individual house museums.

Candidates must be graduates of a conservation training program or have equivalent experience.  International candidates will not be considered unless they currently possess a visa to work in the United States. The stipend for the fellowship is $27,500 a year plus health care benefits. Additional funding is available for travel and research. The fellowship is based at Historic New England’s Conservation Laboratory located in the Haverhill facility in Haverhill, Massachusetts, approximately 45 minutes north of Boston.

Applications will be accepted through April 28, 2017.  Please send curriculum vitae and cover letter to jobs@historicnewengland.org, or mail to Historic New England, 151 Essex Street, Haverhill, MA 01832, Attn: Michaela Neiro, Objects Conservator.

Historic New England is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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6. CONSERVATION OFFICER, Telford & Wrekin Council (Telford, UK)

• Applications deadline: April 28, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.
• Interview Date: May 5, 2017
• £29,854 – £32,164 pa
• PO2
• 37 hours per week, full-time

The postholder will work to formulate and implement policies for the promotion of good design and the protection and enhancement of the built environment of the Borough with an emphasis on Conservation Areas, Listed Buildings, archaeology and other areas of historic and architectural interest particularly in the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site. There will also be opportunities to work with clients and projects located outside of the Borough.

Working to the Development Team Group Manager the post holder’s duties will include:

• To be a senior professional officer within the Development Management Unit giving conservation advice to develop, shape and influence the policies of the Council and external organizations which relate to the World Heritage Site and other Conservation Areas/Listed Buildings. To seek to ensure the protection, enhancement and interpretation of the Borough’s built heritage.
• To formulate a Council wide strategy for the conservation and enhancement of the built environment and provide specialist input into the Council’s Statutory plans.
• Provide detailed specialist conservation and design advice for the Development Management Service Area and external bodies as appropriate.
• To negotiate with developers, architects, owners and other groups on development proposals and schemes and the need for planning and other applications as necessary.
• To act as the Council’s representative at appeals and inquiries, providing proofs of evidence and appearing as expert witness as required.
• To prepare leaflets, advice notes, design and development briefs to promote appropriate new development and the sensitive and correct care, repair and maintenance of buildings and structures of architectural or historical interest.
• Applicants will have:
• A recognized post graduate qualification in conservation or equivalent
• Significant post qualification experience related to specialist conservation practice and design issues.
• A qualification in architecture, urban design or town planning.

To see a job description and person specification, and to apply online, visit: https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/13325/conservation-officer/. Sorry but CV’s will not be accepted.

For an informal discussion please contact Keith Harris, Group Manager on +44 01952 384601.

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7. CONSERVATOR-RESTORATOR, The University of Leuven (Leuven, Belgium)

• Apply no later thanApril 30, 2017

The University of Leuven (KU Leuven), Book Heritage Lab, is looking for a conservator-restorator for the Khirbet Mird Papyrus Project (contract part-time, 10 months). The papyrus fragments (7th-8th century AD) are originating from Khirbet Mird, near Qumran at the Dead Sea Desert.

More information and full job description can be read at: https://icts.kuleuven.be/apps/jobsite/vacatures/54084496?lang=en.

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8. PROJECT CONSERVATOR, High Life Highland (Inverness, Scotland)

• Applications closing date: May 5, 2017
• Interview date: June 6, 2017
• Ref HLH/1703/11
• 12 months’ contract

The date for the post has been put back a month, due to a small number of applications.

Inverness, the gateway to the Highlands of Scotland where there is a wonderful array of outdoor activities, both relaxing or challenging (something for everybody), with reputably the cleanest air in the British Isles, surrounded by lochs and mountains.

High Life Highland is seeking an experienced Conservator to undertake practical preservation and conservation work on materials including paper & parchment documents, books & maps.

This is an opportunity for a Project Conservator to be employed on a full-time basis in the Highland Archive Services Conservation Studio in Inverness. The post holder will support the Senior Conservator on a variety of current and upcoming grant awarded projects. The ability to prioritize tasks, meet tight deadlines and to work on own initiative is essential.

If the current work flow continues, the contract may be extended.

Job purpose:

• To support the Senior Conservator in the operation of the Conservation Studio external contract deadlines.
• To undertake and maintain professional conservation and preservation work to national and international standards.
• To support the external conservation services offered by High Life Highland.

Key duties and responsibilities include:

• Survey the conservation needs of any documents requiring treatment, assess the nature of the damage and determine suitable repair treatment.
• Undertake practical preservation and conservation work to stabilize and preserve material being worked on, including paper & parchment documents, books & maps.
• Maintain a comprehensive record of all fragile documents and conservation work completed, noting methods and materials employed during treatment with the aid of CALM software.
• Assist in the promotion and development of the external conservation service.
• Maintain current awareness of professional developments in the conservation profession.

Essential attributes: In order to be able to carry out the duties of this post effectively and safely, candidates will be able to provide evidence of the following:

Experience: You will have an excellent knowledge of the appropriate conservation methods, preservation and collections care for a wide range of physical media including paper, parchment, maps, bindings, seals and photographs.

Education and Qualifications:

• You will have a recognized qualification in paper conservation covering the conservation of books and documents (for example: Archives & Records Association Certificate in Archive Conservation, BA or Diploma in Archive Conservation, PACR via ARA (UK & Ireland) or ICON) or equivalent.
• You will be accredited or working towards accreditation.

Skills/Attributes General:

• The ability to understand and implement technical solutions.
• You will be able to lift and carry awkward and heavy objects. Specialist equipment such as trolleys will be provided where necessary.
• The ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and to work on own initiative.

Skills/Abilities Specific to the Post:

• You will be a methodical, accurate and tidy person with extensive knowledge of the relevant professional standards, guidelines and equipment used in archival conservation and preservation.
• You will be able to communicate effectively in person, by telephone and in writing and be confident in the use of ICT packages, including Microsoft Office and CALM.

Interpersonal and Social Skills

• The ability to work alone and as part of a team.
• Good interpersonal skills.

For more details about the post please contact Richard Aitken, Senior Conservator on +44 01463 256438, or richard.aitken@highlifehighland.com.

To apply, please follow this link http://highlifehighland.com/recruitment. Use the job description & person specification to apply using Application Form A.

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9. INTERNSHIP IN TEXTILES CONSERVATION, Bowes Museum (Barnard Castle, UK)

• Applications closing date: May 8, 2017 at 12:00 midday
• Interviews will be held on May 29, 2018 TBC
• Ref IIP1702
• 12 months Internship starting June / July 2017
• Educational Stipend: GBP16,000
• Internship will commence: July TBC

The Bowes Museum, in partnership with Icon, and with the generous support of the Heritage Lottery Fund is offering a program of Textile Conservation internships from 2014 to 2019. The intern to work within the conservation department, and alongside the department of textile and dress.

The Bowes’ formed one of the earliest collections of European textiles in Britain, including tapestries, embroideries, furnishing textiles, lace, quilts and carpets. The costume collection includes haute couture from the 1860s onwards, with an important group of costume and accessories which belonged to Empress Eugenie of France. More information is available at www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk

The intern will join the Textile Conservator in working towards the re-display of the Textiles and Dress Gallery though conservation assessments, treatments and mounting. As part of the conservation team, the interns will gain practical, preventive and workplace skills, tailored to help them develop their careers in conservation.

Other projects throughout the year will include:

• Temporary exhibitions and displays
• Pest management program in the textile and dress stores
• Care of textiles on open display, including upholstery and carpets
• Ongoing improvements to the textile and costume stores, including of the Blackbourne Lace Collection
• Regular contributions to The Bowes Museum blog
• Assisting with conservation-related enquiries
• Publicizing the work of the department through networking with other professionals, attending conferences, publications, etc.

Candidates will be asked to present a portfolio with evidence of their conservation work and/or related textile skills, at the interview.

You can apply for this placement if you have a recognized qualification in conservation, preferably specializing in textiles. Applicants wishing to pursue a career in textiles conservation, without formal training, but with a demonstrable interest in museums conservation and heritage, and able to demonstrate a high level of manual dexterity will also be considered. Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Please apply using the application form on the Icon website only: http://icon.org.uk/what-is-conservation/internships.

Have questions? Write us at: pwhife@icon.org.uk.

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10. NEH FELLOWSHIP IN PAINTING CONSERVATION, Chrysler Museum of Art (Norfolk, VA, USA)

• Deadline for applications: May 15, 2017

The Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk, Virginia is offering a one year fellowship in the conservation of paintings.

The Fellowship will focus on the study, examination, and treatment of paintings. The successful candidate will gain experience working on a wide range of paintings, from ancient to contemporary in the museum’s conservation laboratory. They will participate in all departmental activities including documentation, analysis, and research on the Chrysler’s extensive collection. The conservation fellow will also be involved in planning installations, changing exhibitions, assessments and loans as well as interacting with the public through gallery talks and demonstrations.

Fellowship will be available beginning in the fall of 2017, and will include a $33,000 stipend plus benefits, including health insurance and up to $1500 in travel allowance for research and conferences. The deadline for applications is May 15, 2017.

Eligibility: Candidates will be considered who are currently enrolled in or have recently graduated from a recognized conservation training program, or who have similar training or experience. The individual selected must be legally entitled to work in the United States. No visa assistance is available.

Interested candidates should submit their resume, two professional references as well as a cover letter. Finalists will be contacted and asked to submit examples from their portfolio of selected treatments. Send application materials to:

Mark Lewis
Chrysler Museum of Art
One Memorial Place
Norfolk, VA 23510
Fax: 757-664-6201
mlewis@chrysler.org

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11. PHOTOGRAPHY CONSERVATOR, M+ (Cyberport Office, Hong Kong)

• Applications deadline: May 5, 2017

A cornerstone of the West Kowloon Cultural District, M+ is Hong Kong’s new museum for visual culture, encompassing twentieth and twenty-first century art, design and architecture, and moving image from Hong Kong, China, Asia, and beyond.

Since 2012, M+ has been presenting diverse public programs and exhibitions, and is amassing a permanent collection, in the run-up to the scheduled 2019 public opening of the museum building designed by Herzog & de Meuron with TFP Farrells and Ove Arup & Partners HK.

The M+ Pavilion, the first permanent building to be completed in WKCD, will serve as the venue for the exhibitions organized by M+ in the run up to the completion of the main M+ building in 2019.

As part of the development of the team we are aiming to create a substantial Conservation team that will deal with the preventative and remedial conservation of the growing M+ Collection. The team will encompass various disciplines amongst which painting, objects, paper, photography and time-based media. For more information about the M+ collection, team and building development, please go to: enews.westkowloon.hk/career/conservators.pdf.

Reporting to the Senior Conservator, you will be an integral part of a growing conservation team to set up guidelines for the adequate development of preservation and conservation activities within M+ for one of the leading collections on contemporary visual culture in the world. You will be responsible for:

• contributing to the preservation of the M+ collection by participating in a wide range of traditional conservation activities such as producing condition reports and treatment proposals which include thorough documentation, performing treatments according to ethical standard, providing expert opinions on the condition of proposed acquisitions and works planned for loans and exhibitions, conducting environmental monitoring and IPM, and ensuring preventive maintenance necessary for the photographic works in the collection;
• playing an integral role to the development of conservation policies, procedures, protocols and workflows within the museum;
• conducting specialized research on the materials and techniques of artists represented in the collection and possibly investigating degradation processes, treatment options and efficacy of treatments;
• participating in extended conservation / preservation efforts such as developing guidelines for storage and display, best practices for conservation treatment, procedure and the proper care and handling of photographic works in the collection;
• playing a leading role in advising and training staff in best practices for the care, handling, display, storage, packing and shipping of photographic works;
• ensuring all other conservation elements such as mount making, environmental monitoring, integrated pest management, collections emergency preparedness and purchase of laboratory supplies, are considered to the highest possible standard;
• playing a fundamental role in supporting the planning for the conservation lab of the Conservation and Storage Facility (CSF) of the future museum and engaging as necessary in conservation and preservation-related special projects;
• communicating on conservation topics, if possible reporting on research results through publications or presentations at professional gatherings, in agreement with the Senior Conservator;
• keeping current on state-of-the-art conservation/preservation methods and techniques by reading relevant literature and attending presentations, seminars or training; and
• supervising conservation volunteers or interns as required.

You should:

• possess a master degree or a diploma from a recognized conservation training program with a specialization in photographic materials;
• have at least 5 years of practical postgraduate experience working on photography conservation and with substantial knowledge of traditional and recent photography techniques; institutional / museum experience is preferred;
• have proven experience treating and documenting a wide range of works to a high standard with full consideration of practical and ethical issues;
• have the ability to provide specialist advice for storage, transport and installation of works for display;
• be knowledgeable / interested in modern and contemporary art, architecture and design, photography and film preservation, including materials and techniques, and demonstrate expertise in diverse conservation techniques and theories; familiarity and experience with cultural materials in South East Asia would be advantageous;
• be an innovative and enthusiastic team player with strong critical thinking and applied problem solving skills;
• be able to work in a fast paced and continuously challenging environment;
• be proficient in MS Windows and / or Apple OS platform;
• and have strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills in English and preferably in Cantonese or Mandarin.

For interested parties, please submit your application along with your CV on or before 15 May 2017 via online application, or by mail quoting the name of the position, expected salary and your availability to:

Ms. Agnes Chan
West Kowloon Cultural District Authority
Units 608-613, Level 6, Core C, Cyberport 3
100 Cyberport Road, Hong Kong

Data collected will only be used for job application processing. Applicants not being invited for interview within 4 weeks from 15 May 2017 may assume their applications unsuccessful.

All related information will be kept up to 24 months and all personal data will be destroyed afterwards.

For more information visit: www.westkowloon.hk, or contact Ms. Agnes Chan at +852 2200-0013.

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12. ARTHUR J. BELL SENIOR PHOTOGRAPH CONSERVATOR, Center for Creative Photography – University of Arizona (Tucson, AZ, USA)

• Application Deadline: May 15, 2017

The University of Arizona’s (UA) Center for Creative Photography (CCP) seeks an Arthur J. Bell Senior Photograph Conservator. The Conservator is expected to advance the vision and mission of CCP’s internationally-recognized collections, scholarship, and outreach programs by:

• Overseeing the CCP Conservation Laboratory including workflow, project and budget management, as well as the recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of conservators, technicians, fellows, and interns.
• Managing the Arthur J. Bell Endowment, along with collaborating with CCP leadership and UA research units to identify, develop, and secure external funding support for preservation program objectives and projects.
• Maintain current awareness of photograph conservation principles and best practices, and be an active member of the photograph conservation community nationally and internationally.
• Engaging with students and the public through outreach programs that enhance CCP’s visibility and reinforces UA’s position as an arts and culture destination.
• Oversee and implement CCP preservation policies, procedures, practices and protocols in compliance with professional standards.
• Participate in activities that foster interdisciplinary collaboration among UA museums, collections, and allied academic programs to synergize efforts, optimize infrastructure, and develop coordinated programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Art Conservation with specialization in photographic materials, or equivalent education.
  Demonstrated record of expertise in conservation of paper-based materials.
  Demonstrated record of museum conservation experience.
  Demonstrated record of scholarship in conservation or related field.
  Demonstrated record of grant writing and project administration.
  Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in art conservation including (2) years in arts-related organizations (museums, collections, non-profits), or position-relevant field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recognized knowledge of Modern American photography.
• Demonstrated record in fundraising.

To submit your application or find additional details related to this position, please visit: https://uacareers.com/postings/17551.

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13. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ICA Art Conservation (Cleveland, OH, USA)

• Applications deadline: May 15, 2017

The Intermuseum Conservation Association (ICA), located in Cleveland, Ohio, is currently seeking applicants for the position of Executive Director. Reporting directly to the board, the ED is responsible for overseeing the administration, programs, and strategic plan of the organization. Other key duties include fundraising, marketing, and community outreach.

Resumes with cover letters will be accepted until May 15, 2017 or until the position is filled. Email cover letters and resumes to the search committee: search@ica-artconservation.org.

For a detailed position description and application information, please see www.ica-artconservation.org/about/career/.

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14. CONSERVATOR OF PAPER, The Balboa Art Conservation Center (San Diego, CA, USA)

• Application deadline: May 15, 2017

The Balboa Art Conservation Center (BACC) seeks a collaboratively-minded and conservation treatment-oriented conservator of paper to become an integral part of the Center’s conservation staff.  The paper department is currently staffed by 1.5 conservators of paper with part-time support of a conservation technician. The department is supported by the BACC Registrar.

BACC is an active, nonprofit, regional conservation center located in the heart of the beautiful and historic Balboa Park in San Diego, California. The Park is home to a campus of cultural institutions such as the San Diego Museum of Art, Timken Museum of Art, and San Diego History Center. Since its founding in 1975, BACC has been devoted to the preservation of material culture held in both public and private collections. The Center’s services cover a wide spectrum including the formulation and implementation of treatments for paintings, frames, and paper artifacts, technical examinations using microscopy, infrared reflectography, and x-radiography, preventive conservation assistance, and environmental, general, and collection specific surveys. Types of paper artifacts treated by BACC reflect the broad range of collections served and are of all periods and constructed with a broad array of materials.  As the Center offers internships and fellowships on a regular basis, the working environment emphasizes an atmosphere of learning, collegiality, and cooperation.

The ideal candidate will have a solid background in paper conservation with a minimum of two years of post-graduate experience. They will have highly developed practical skills with ability to accurately assess deterioration and damage, formulate appropriate treatment protocols, and undertake treatments both independently and as part of a team. Innovative thinking is required for challenging projects as are good analytical and problem solving capabilities. Strong attention to detail while working to project deadlines and sound project management experience are essential strengths sought.

Position requirements include a Master’s Degree from an accredited conservation program or its equivalent in paper conservation, excellent writing ability, and good communication and interpersonal skills. Compensation is commensurate with experience while benefits are excellent and comprehensive.

Please submit applications by Monday, May 15, 2017 to:
Janet Ruggles
Executive Director
Balboa Art Conservation Center
PO Box 3755
San Diego, CA 92163

Digital applications should be submitted to info@bacc.org with the title “Conservator of Paper Application.”

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15. PAINTINGS CONSERVATOR, ARTEX Fine Art Services (Landover, MD, USA)

Reporting to the General Manager, and located at the Headquarters in the Landover, MD office. This position is responsible to carry out the examination, documentation, and treatment of paintings on behalf of ARTEX Fine Art Services.

Specific duties and responsibilities are as follows:

1. Carry out physical examination and documentation of paintings on behalf of ARTEX Fine Art Services by:

• carrying out surveys of the physical condition of paintings to assist in the planning of treatment priorities;
• performing detailed examination of the materials, structure, and condition of paintings;
• operating specialized equipment such as stereo binocular microscopes, ultra-violet lamps, during painting examination and analysis;
• preparing written reports on the materials, structure, and condition of paintings, and on treatments proposed for those works and estimated costs;
• performing slide and digital photography as well as image processing;
• adhering to accepted professional standards and to the AIC Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice in all aspects of examination and documentation.

2. Carry out complete conservation and restoration procedures of minor to major complexity on paintings, by:

• performing such treatments as solubility testing, consolidation, reduction of deformation, facing, lining, lining removal, surface cleaning, varnish removal, overpaint removal, infilling, inpainting, and surface coating application;
• implementing preventive conservation measures, frame modification, re-framing, and others, to prepare paintings for display, exhibition, loan, photography, or storage;
• operating specialized equipment such as the heated suction table, Willard heated spatula and hot air pen, aerosol generator, etc. during paintings conservation and restoration treatment;
• recording photographically the various stages of treatment to create a permanent documentary record;
• maintaining accurate records and preparing written final reports of the treatments carried out;
• maintaining an awareness of hazardous materials and performing duties in accordance with accepted standards of health and safety; ensuring that junior staff and interns follow safe procedures;
• adhering to accepted professional standards and to the AIC Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice in all aspects of conservation treatment.

3. Contribute to the safe display, storage, and movement of paintings, by:

• recommending framing and hanging systems to ensure the physical safety of paintings;
• recommending safe environmental levels of light, temperature, and relative humidity;
• recommending safe packing methods for art works being stored or transported;
• advising on safe handling procedures.

4. Perform other related duties, as required, including but not restricted to:

• participating in periodic inspections of works of art;
• collaboration on projects with other conservators, proposal writing, and site-visits.
• assisting other conservators in the examination and/or treatment of works of art;
• assembling specialized equipment such as humidity chambers, temporary stretchers, work surfaces, etc. and maintaining laboratory equipment and tools as required

The ideal candidate will possess the following as minimum qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Art Conservation, or equivalent combination of conservation training and experience.
• Periodic professional development through attendance of conservation workshops, seminars or professional conferences.
• Five or more years’ experience in the examination and treatment of paintings,
• Advanced skills in:  examining paintings to establish their physical condition; distinguishing between original materials and later additions, recommending conservation measures and carrying through to completion restoration operations of minor to major complexity.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the materials and techniques of traditional easel paintings on canvas, wood, and related supports.
• Thorough understanding of the mechanisms of physical, chemical, and biological deterioration of materials making up paintings
• Sound knowledge of the principles, processes, and practices involved in the preservation and treatment of paintings, both traditional and the most recent developments
• Understanding of safe handling, framing, crating, and shipping practices

If you feel that you possess the experience and qualifications outlined, please submit your cover letter, resume and salary history/requirements to our HR department at jobs_dc@artexfas.com for immediate consideration.

Consideration will be granted ONLY to those who possess the minimum requirements as stipulated above.

An EOE AA M/F/Veteran/Disability Employer.

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16. KRESS FELLOWSHIP, University of Virginia Library (Charlottesville, VA, USA)

The University of Virginia Library seeks a thoughtful and talented candidate for a nine-month Graduate Conservation Fellowship at the University of Virginia Library.  The fellowship is being made possible by a generous grant from the Kress Foundation.

The Graduate Fellow will work primarily with special collections materials from the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, developing conservation treatment proposals, executing the approved treatment plan and maintaining documentation throughout. Given the UVA Library’s academic mission, the items prioritized for conservation treatment will support the instruction and outreach activities of the Library and treatment will facilitate access for research and classroom use. The Graduate Fellow will report to the Senior Book Conservator for UVA Library but will collaborate with other library staff as appropriate.

The salary from the grant is $32,000. The successful candidate will receive an additional $9,000 from the University Library, since benefits are not included.

To apply, please see UVa website: https://jobs.virginia.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1491500559343

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17. JUNIOR OBJECTS CONSERVATOR, Conservation Ltd (Christchurch, New Zealand)

This is a temporary full time position in a private practice for 6 months working for a tiny but busy private conservation practice working on a large number of different types of objects. Involves both practical treatment and documentation of objects from archaeological items to modern sculpture.

The position will involve working on site in various locations in Christchurch. Training opportunities will be given.

The position is only open to New Zealand or Australian Citizens or those holding a valid New Zealand work permit (This may include a working holiday visa).

The position will be allocated to the first suitable candidate. The position would be to start June 2017.

Essential requirements:

• Recognized graduate qualification in Conservation
• Must be qualified to become a full member of New Zealand Conservators of Cultural Materials (NZCCM) and willing to adhere to their code of ethics
• Experience working as an objects conservator in a Museum or Lab environment
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and Health and Safety
• Reliable and responsible
• Full, Clean Driving License
• No criminal convictions
• Ability to work at heights and in small spaces and wear a mask if required
• Must be able to lift and carry
• Excellent English both written and spoken
• Excellent color vision and manual dexterity
• Confident in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

For further information or to apply please send a CV and covering letter to Emily Fryer, +64 3 9812598, emily@emilyfryer.co.nz.