| Auto req ID | 40943BR |
| Business Title | Assistant Paper Conservator |
| School/Unit | Harvard Art Museums |
| Location | USA – MA – Cambridge |
| Job Function | Museum |
| Time Status | Full-time |
| Schedule | Full-time |
| Department | Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies |
| Salary Grade | 056 |
| Union | 00 – Non Union, Exempt or Temporary |
| Duties & Responsibilities | Note: This is a two-year term position. • Reports to the Head of Paper Lab, Straus Center for Conservation Collections. • Performs condition reports, surveys, examinations, and treatments on works on paper for the Harvard Art Museums and University Loan. Collections of works on paper span a broad range of cultures and time periods from Medieval to contemporary. • Prepares accompanying written and photographic documentation, estimates, correspondence, and condition reports for exhibitions, loans, and acquisitions. • Performs preventive care for works on paper, including advising on, researching and constructing housing, handling, storage, and environmental needs. • Accompanies artworks as courier as needed. • Assist with hinging works as needed.Administrative • Participates in planning and preparing budgets for lab activities, exhibitions, and projects. • Manages exhibition support and special projects related to conservation and preservation as needed. • Collaborates with and maintains good working relations with conservation scientists, conservators, curators, and other museum staff. • Participates in selection, supervision, and instruction of conservation fellow. • Directs and instructs casual employees, contractors, or students as appropriate. • Assists in the maintenance of the lab and photo studio, including supplies, records, and equipment. • Practices and promotes the Guidelines for Practice and Code of Ethics as established by the AIC. • Works in two-site model, most often at 32 Quincy Street. • Works independently, as appropriate. Teaching • May participate in teaching, including undergraduate and graduate courses on the materials and techniques, and the technical examination of art. • Advises and trains museum staff in the best practices for the care, handling, display, storage, and packing and shipping of objects. Research • Responsible for staying current with professional philosophies, procedures, and practices in the conservation field through membership in professional organizations, publications, and attendance at meetings, workshops, and seminars. • As time permits, conducts technical research relevant to the collection as assigned and is encouraged to publish and present findings at national and international conferences. Institutional • Works with and provides content for Communications, the Division of Academic and Public Programs, Curatorial, and Institutional Advancement, and other departments as needed. • Presents public gallery talks and participates in programming as requested. • Supports Collections Management’s operation of Art Study Centers and Curricular Galleries. • Leads and participates in tours for various interest groups. |
| Basic Qualifications | • MA, MS, or Certificate in Conservation from a university program. • A minimum of 2 years of relevant museum or other experience with skilled examination and treatment of materials and objects from a broad range of cultures and time periods. |
| Additional Qualifications | • Specialization in prints and/or experience making prints preferred. • Demonstrated experience with project management of moderate and small-scale projects. • Demonstrated experience with technical study of works of art on paper and familiarity with analytical techniques such as XRF, FT-IR, Raman spectroscopy, and GC-MS. • Demonstrated experience with state-of-the-art imaging tools used for conservation documentation including: digital photography and beta radiography. • Excellent computer skills, including image editing and management; high level of proficiency/expertise using Adobe PhotoShop and other software. • Excellent communication, writing, interpersonal, project management, and leadership skills. • Publications and presentations in professional forums. • Proficiency with The Museum System (TMS). • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work while standing, and on occasion in non-studio, on-site locations. • Precise attention to detail and manual dexterity. |
| Pre-Employment Screening | Criminal Education Identity |
| Appointment End Date | 01-Dec-2018 |
| EEO Statement | Harvard University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. |
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