Job Posting: Digest 10/31/2016 – AIC Blog Archives: Conservators Converse

JOB – ASSISTANT CURATOR – JAPAN, National Museums Scotland (Edinburgh, UK)

ID No. NMS16/696
Deadline: November 1, 2016 at 23:59 hours
Job Type: Temporary

With funding support provided by the Japan Foundation, an exciting role within National Museums Scotland has become available. Appointment to this role will initially be on the basis of a 1-year fixed term contract with subsequent annual extensions up to a total of 3 years’ subject to receipt of year on year funding from the Japan Foundation.
As the Assistant Curator of our Japan Collection, you will support the conceptual development and content of the Exploring East Asia gallery which will showcase our world-class collections from China, Japan and Korea. You will also provide expert knowledge to assist with the research, curatorial management and development of the Japanese collections to National Museums’ standards.
In this role, you will also work with these collections, ensuring their proper documentation, storage and display, making them accessible to researchers and other visitors.
It is vital that you have a degree (undergraduate or post graduate) in Japanese history of art or anthropology, ideally with experience in Japanese Collections in museums. A knowledge of and interest in, or enthusiasm about the subject matter of Japanese collections is essential.
You will also have proven experience in paid or unpaid work in museums or similar environment. Good verbal and written communication skills are essential as are ICT skills in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Details of this post and of all our vacancies can be viewed on www.nms.ac.uk.
For further information and an application pack, please visit http://www.nms.ac.uk, telephone +(44) 0131 247 4094 (answerphone) or email applications@nms.ac.uk, stating reference NMS16/696.
Closing date for completed applications is Midnight on Tuesday, November 1st 2016. We anticipate holding a selection event for this post mid-late November with dates yet to be confirmed.
Please note that CVs are not considered as/as part of applications and will not be forwarded to the shortlisting process.
More information is available at: https://vacancies.nms.ac.uk/VacancyDetails.aspx?FromSearch=True&MenuID=&VacancyID=69
National Museums Scotland is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer
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JOB – ARCHIVES MANAGER, Historic New England (Boston, MA, USA)

Application Deadline: November 2, 2016
Classification: Regular/full-time
Location:Otis House Museum

Description: This position works as part of the collection services team to manage the operations and administrative activities of the Library and Archives, supporting timely and productive work by all staff and ensuring excellent public service. The Archives Manager is responsible for the preservation and physical cataloguing and intellectual accessibility of archival and library holdings. The Archives Manager oversees and is responsible for providing reference services for these holdings to the public by means of online access, research appointments, and written and oral communication via email and telephone.
Responsibilities: Manages the daily activities of the Library and Archives including supervising the work of the Library and Archives Specialist, Digital Photographer, part-time and special project cataloguers, and interns and volunteers. Provides reference services for the library and archival holdings for staff and the public by means of online access, research appointments, and written and oral communication via email and telephone. Provides access to archives collections to contractors and staff when necessary. Catalogues archival collections and creates electronic records in the Minisis collections management system for inclusion in Historic New England’s online Collections Access database. Updates library and archives content on HistoricNewEngland.org. Organizes and provides access to extensive collections of photographs, architectural drawings, prints and engravings, ephemera, manuscripts, books, and the institutional archives of Historic New England. Coordinates records management and digital asset management initiatives. Works with the Senior Curator of Library and Archives on priorities for appraising, arranging, and describing archival collections of books, transparencies, serials, manuscripts, photographs, ephemera, architectural drawings, and other holdings. Participates in institutional initiatives, serves on committees and task forces, writes for Historic New England publications, and participates in the activities of professional organizations such as the Society of American Archivists and the New England Archivists.
Qualifications: Requires ALA-accredited master’s degree in library and information science, or a master’s in history, architectural history, art history, or museum studies, and 5+ years job-related experience. Requires supervisory experience. Requires practical and technical knowledge of archival methods, procedures, and techniques. Must have experience arranging and describing manuscript/archival collections, strong technical skills, a solid knowledge of MARC cataloguing practices, and familiarity and experience with XML and EAD encoding. Must have experience with library management databases, digital assessment management practices, and the use of standardized museum and library/archive nomenclature. Must have experience with digital photography practices and standards. Requires fully competent computer skills including experience using MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access software; Adobe™ Photoshop; and share drive applications, including Dropbox. Must have excellent writing skills. This employee must be able to operate effectively in a team environment, where communication within and among teams is essential to success. Ability to interact and communicate with staff orally and in writing is essential. Must have experience and ability working directly with the public. A valid driver’s license and a means of transportation are required.
Applications: Applications will be accepted through November 2, 2016. Please send résumé, cover letter, and salary requirements to Jobs@HistoricNewEngland.org.
Historic New England offers generous and comprehensive vacation, holiday, and health and wellness benefit packages.
Historic New England is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to supporting equality of opportunity and respect for diversity. We are committed to providing equal opportunity in employment to all qualified persons without regard to non-work-related factors such as race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, or sexual orientation.
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JOB – BOOK AND PAPER CONSERVATOR, Cambridge University (Cambridge, UK)

Closing date: November 4, 2016
Reference: VE10524
Salary: £21,605-£25,023

Cambridge University Library (CUL) is currently seeking a Book and Paper Conservator to work on Charles Darwin’s Library.
Charles Darwin’s research career generated an extensively annotated library of scientific literature and a massive collection of scientific manuscripts. The principal holdings of these documents are in two complementary collections at CUL: Charles Darwin’s Library and the Charles Darwin Papers. This archive is among the world’s most significant historical resources for the study of any thinker’s creativity, development, and cultural context.
In 2016-19 CUL is carrying out a major project, in collaboration with the Darwin Manuscripts Project at the American Museum of Natural History, to complete the digitization of its portion of Darwin’s Library.
Work on the collection will include assessment of printed books with marginalia, treatment to stabilize at-risk items prior to digitization, and provision of handling support and guidance to CUL’s Digital Content Unit. Knowledge of book structures and book conservation is essential. Experience of working on large-scale conservation projects, especially in the context of digitization, is highly desirable.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 11 months in the first instance, commencing January 2017.
To apply online for this vacancy, please visit: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/11899/ and click on the ‘Apply online’ button found at the end of the page. This will route you to the University’s Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form.
Informal enquiries about the post may be made to Jim Bloxam the Head of Conservation and Collection Care, jpb43@cam.ac.uk. Please quote reference VE10524 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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JOB – CONSERVATOR TIME-BASED MEDIA, Tate (London, UK)

Closing date: November 11, 2016 at 5 p.m.
Reference: TG1538
Salary: £30,510 per annum

Tate is seeking a time-based media conservator to work within the Time Based Media Conservation team supporting a dynamic program of loans, acquisitions and collection care. The successful candidate will work on supporting the acquisition of new works in to the collection as well as managing loans out. This role will require the understanding of individual artworks, their production techniques and technical requirements, as well as of risks for preservation. The role will also require undertaking collection care and preventive conservation activity and as such the successful candidate will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development of strategies, procedures and workflows for the preservation of the works in the Collection.
Applicants will either hold a recognized qualification in conservation or have equivalent relevant experience for working with time based media artworks. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate an understanding of the issues associated with time based media artworks and equipment. It is also desirable to understand the emerging themes and challenges within the discipline of time based media conservation.
Applicants will need to be able to work independently on the examination, treatment, preparation and installation of time based media artworks. This includes documentation of the artworks and associated equipment, so good IT skills are required.
Applicants will also need to communicate effectively and provide specialist advice to a range of stakeholders. This requires effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral. You will need to demonstrate effective organizational, time management and planning skills.
This appointment is offered on a fixed-term contract of 12 months.
For additional information and to apply, please visit: https://workingat.tate.org.uk/pages/job_search_view.aspx?jobId=3039&JobIndex=7&categoryList=&workingPatternList=&locations=&group=&keywords=&PageIndex=1&Number=16.
For all opportunities, we ask candidates to complete an online application form for the vacancy they are interested in. If you need an application form in an alternative format, please call us on +(44) 020 7887 4997.
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JOB – PAPER CONSERVATOR (12 MONTHS), Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (Edinburgh, UK)

Closing date for applications is the 13^th November 2016

The National Galleries of Scotland (NGS) cares for, develops, researches and displays the national collection of Scottish and international art and, with a lively and innovative program of activities, exhibitions, education and publications, aims to engage, inform and inspire the broadest possible public.
NGS is a non-departmental public body (NDPB) centrally funded by the Scottish Executive. It is internationally renowned, attracts nearly 2 million visitors per year and consists of the following sites in Edinburgh:

The Scottish National Gallery on The Mound
The Scottish National Portrait Gallery on Queen Street
The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art on Belford Road

There are also partner galleries: Duff House in Banff and Paxton House in Berwickshire.
The Conservation Department sits within the Collections Care Division, alongside the departments of Collections Management and Collection Services.
The function of the Conservation Department is to maintain the highest standards of conservation and to conserve the permanent collections and works on loan to the National Galleries of Scotland according to the best practices and standards.
The role of the Paper Conservator is to provide conservation for the works on paper and photography held by the National Galleries of Scotland. The holder of the post is expected to work largely without supervision and use judgement in consulting as necessary. In addition, for this fixed term position, the post holder, in support of the paper conservation work program will determine and prioritize the work required from Collection Services. The post will report directly to the Senior Paper Conservator.
Duties:

Conserve works of art on paper from the collections of the National Galleries of Scotland, including photography, using the most appropriate techniques.
Consult and advise curatorial staff on all matters concerning Paper Conservation, both active and passive.
Working with the Senior Conservator to determine and prioritise the work programme.
Take decisions regarding the collection care aims and needs and coordinate appropriate work flow, including levels of preparation with Collections Services
Maintain detailed condition records and treatment reports on work carried out, supplemented by photography where appropriate.
Populate and update condition records in the NGS collection data base
Develop knowledge of the historical, technological and cultural importance of the objects worked on.
Monitor environmental conditions and advise on appropriate levels.
Provide condition reports as required for works on loan, both in and out.
Continue to develop and assess new methods for use in Paper Conservation.
Undertake courier duties on behalf of the National Galleries of Scotland, as requested.
Any other duties appropriate to the post.

Knowledge, skills and experience: the following range of knowledge skills and experience are required. Please ensure these are reflected in your application. Short listing for interview will be based on meeting these requirements.
Essential

MA Degree in the conservation of works of art on paper or relevant work experience required.
Experience in practical conservation treatments.
High standards of accuracy and attention to detail
An ability to plan and prioritize work independently when required.
A flexible approach and an ability to work well under pressure.
A capacity to work as a member of a team and to contribute to the department as a whole staying engaged with the broader issues of the department
Willingness to continually develop technical skills with regard to new methods and techniques.
IT skills including Microsoft Office, Excel and an awareness of planning tools
Awareness and familiarity around issues with historical and modern works on paper

Desirable: Familiarity with a collection/museum databases
SUMMARY TERMS & CONDITIONS
Salary: £26,224 – £28,999.
Starting salaries will normally be at the minimum or at a rate that reflects qualifications and/or experience which are of special value for the post and which are above minimum entry requirements.
Hours: 42 per week inclusive of meal breaks
Annual Leave: 25 days per year. In addition, all staff receive 10.5 public and privilege holidays.
Pension: Civil Service pension provisions enables the National Galleries of Scotland to offer a choice of occupational and stakeholder pensions, giving you the flexibility to choose the pension that suits you best.
Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to Basic Disclosure Scotland security clearance.
National Galleries of Scotland is a charity registered in Scotland (No. SC003728)
For more information, visit: https://nationalgalleries.engageats.co.uk/Login.aspx
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JOB – PAPER CONSERVATOR (13 MONTHS), Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (Edinburgh, UK)

Closing date for applications is the 13^th November 2016

The Scottish National Gallery on The Mound
The Scottish National Portrait Gallery on Queen Street
The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art on Belford Road

There are also partner galleries: Duff House in Banff and Paxton House in Berwickshire.
The Conservation Department sits within the Collections Care Division, alongside the departments of Collections Management and Collection Services.
The function of the Conservation Department is to maintain the highest standards of conservation and to conserve the permanent collections and works on loan to the National Galleries of Scotland according to the best practices and standards.
The role of the Paper Conservator is to provide conservation for the works on paper and photography held by the National Galleries of Scotland. For this fixed term post a particular emphasis is placed on the care of the photography collection with a further 4 month project dedicated to the processing of a new large, 20th C paper based installation artwork. The holder of the post is expected to work largely without supervision and use judgement in consulting as necessary. They will report directly to the Senior Paper Conservator.
Duties:

Conserve works of art on paper from the collections of the National Galleries of Scotland, including photography, using the most appropriate techniques.
Consult and advise curatorial staff on all matters concerning Paper Conservation, both active and passive.
Working with the Senior Conservator determine and prioritise the paper conservation sections work programme.
Take decisions regarding collection care aims and needs and coordinate appropriate work flow, including levels of preparation delivered by Collections Services
Maintain detailed condition records and treatment reports on work carried out, supplemented by photography where appropriate.
Populate and update condition records in the NGS collection data base
Develop the knowledge of the historical, technological and cultural importance of the objects worked on.
Monitor environmental conditions and advise on appropriate levels.
Provide condition reports as required for works on loan, both in and out.
Continue to develop and assess new methods for use in Paper Conservation.
Undertake courier duties on behalf of the National Galleries of Scotland, as requested.
Any other duties appropriate to the post.

MA Degree in the conservation of works of art on paper or relevant work experience required.
Experience in practical conservation treatments.
High standards of accuracy and attention to detail
An ability to plan and prioritize work independently when required.
A flexible approach and an ability to work well under pressure.
A capacity to work as a member of a team and to contribute to the department as a whole staying engaged with the broader issues of the department
Willingness to continually develop technical skills with regard to new methods and techniques.
IT skills including Microsoft Office, Excel and an awareness of planning tools and collection/museum database
Awareness and familiarity around issues with photographic collections as well as historical and modern works on paper

Desirable: Experience of using and with a collection/museum databases.
SUMMARY TERMS & CONDITIONS
Salary: £26,224 – £28,999
Starting salaries will normally be at the minimum or at a rate that reflects qualifications and/or experience which are of special value for the post and which are above minimum entry requirements.
Hours: 42 per week inclusive of meal breaks
Annual Leave: 25 days per year. In addition, all staff receive 10.5 public and privilege holidays.
Pension: Civil Service pension provisions enables the National Galleries of Scotland to offer a choice of occupational and stakeholder pensions, giving you the flexibility to choose the pension that suits you best.
Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to Basic Disclosure Scotland security clearance.
National Galleries of Scotland is a charity registered in Scotland (No. SC003728)
For more information, visit: https://nationalgalleries.engageats.co.uk/Login.aspx
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JOB – COLLECTION REGISTRAR, Tate (London, UK)

Closing date: Monday, 14 November 2016 at 17:00
Reference: TG1529

Tate has an extensive program of displays across its four sites, Tate Britain, Tate Modern, Tate Liverpool and Tate St. Ives. Our vision is to act as a champion for art in society. We do this through activities in our four galleries across the UK, our digital platforms and collaborations with our national and international partners. At the heart of Tate is our collection of art, which includes British Art from the 16th century to the present day, and international modern art from 1900 to the present day.
Tate’s Collection Care Division is responsible for ensuring that collections are available and accessible to the public. Its operations embrace the management, research, care and conservation of the art, archive and library collections.
As Collection Registrar you’ll be part of the Collection Management team and involved in the process from start to finish. You will spend varied days coordinating and documenting the movement and installation of art works to and from our collections, prioritizing their care. Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills mean that you will communicate diplomatically and effectively at all levels, both internally and with external contacts. You will also work flexibly within the wider registration teams, including supporting the Prints and Drawings Room service.
This role is connected to and supported by the program of work sharing William Stott of Oldham’s Le Passeur, which promotes exchange and will see a range of exhibitions, training events and loans sent across the UK. Exhibitions will include learning and participation activities. The program creates opportunities for audiences to learn about and enjoy the work of William Stott of Oldham and other British artists involved in the school of British Impressionism, plus collections that hold their work across the nations and regions of the UK. The program, and this role, is supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund and Art Fund enabling the Collection Registrar to support capacity building for sharing collections and develop sector-side knowledge and skills in regard to acquisitions and loans to and from UK collections.
An experienced registrar, you will have proven experience of working with a major museum collection including experience of exhibitions or displays and collection documentation. You will have knowledge of national museum standards for transportation, handling, packing and storing works combined with an understanding of British government indemnity and commercial insurance and experience of art transport procurement.
You will have excellent organization and planning skills, experience of supervising teams and complex tasks and the ability to solve problems pragmatically and through negotiation, prioritizing the care of works of art. You have a positive, versatile attitude with the ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines whilst retaining excellent attention to detail.
Above everything, you must be excited by the challenge of this demanding and rewarding role of realizing Tate’s complex programs.
How to apply
For more information about this opportunity and to apply, please visit https://workingat.tate.org.uk/pages/job_search_view.aspx?preview=preview&jobId=3011. For all opportunities, we ask candidates to complete an online application form for the vacancy they are interested in. If you need an application form in an alternative format, please call us on +(44) 020 7887 4997.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 23 November 2016; and Thursday, 24 November 2016.
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JOB – COLLECTIONS ADMINISTRATOR AND ACCESS COORDINATOR, Science Museum Group (London, UK)

Closing date: November 20, 2016
Job reference SMG00070
Salary: £20,600 per annum

The Science Museum Group are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Collections Administrator and Access Coordinator to work as part of the Conservation and Collections Care team. You will be based at Blythe House next door to Kensington Olympia station.
About the role:
This exciting role incorporates providing access to the collections for researchers with administrative support for our Conservation and Collections Care’s logistics team. You will be based at Blythe House collections storage facility, London for the next 4-7 years and then be relocated to our existing storage facility at Wroughton near Swindon. This will allow continuation of collections access and logistics activities during the relocation of the Science Museum collections currently at Blythe House to join collections at Wroughton, Swindon in expanded facilities there.
You will coordinate all research visits to the storage facilities of Science Museum at Blythe House in London and Wroughton near Swindon. Whilst based at Blythe House you will supervise visitors and researchers to Blythe House providing safe access to the site and collections. When based at Wroughton, you will provide collections access to this location instead.
You will also provide administrative support to the Blythe House Conservation & Collections Care. A major part of this is co-ordination of logistics for the object handling and movement team to enable them to deliver the Science Museum business plan and cultural program efficiently and effectively. This involves support to managers through contract management of all the lease vehicles run by Conservation & Collections Care.
For more details about this position or to apply please view the Vacancy Information Pack.
Interviews are expected to be held on December 7, 2016.
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JOB – DIRECTOR, ART COLLECTION, Vulcan Inc. (Seattle, WA, USA)
The Director, Art Collection oversees all aspects and activities of the Paul Allen Family Collection of art and artifacts and Vulcan corporate collection. Provides advisory support for the affiliate collections. Provides strategic leadership and strong management in support of the professional staff responsible for collection research and development, curatorial, and collections management, including: shipping, storage, preservation, conservation, cataloguing, and installation. Oversees the maintenance of art and artifact collection management systems, and recommends and implements improvements, evaluating systems and procedures for efficiency. Consults on acquisition and deaccession activities; develops and delivers status reports and recommendations to collection owners. Supports artwork installation and rotation planning, outgoing loans and touring exhibition initiatives. Provides reports and analysis of art, artifact collections, and auction activities to the Owners and advises on development and management of vendor contracts and purchases.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide strategic leadership to the Art Group, collectively relying on individual expertise in each of the respective disciplines such as curatorial, registration, conservation, etc. to inform broader decision making and goal setting.
Through open communication and efficient decision making, assist team members with establishing short and long term priorities.
Prepare and monitor annual plan for the Art Group, including reporting out against quarterly objectives and milestones.
Provides oversight and guidance to the project manager for projects affecting the collections.
Demonstrates effective staff development and organizational skills in areas such as hiring, coaching, collaboration, problem solving and goal setting. Empowers staff to think, act and plan in a collaborative manner.
Develop a good sense of roles and talent on the team and help clarify roles where needed to synthesize the team towards efficiencies.
Oversee acquisitions and deaccession activities including provenance research, market valuation, art historical significance and development of recommendations for purchases; maintain relationships with leadership of auction houses and commercial galleries.
Provide overall responsibility and guidance for the development and implementation of plans for the ongoing fiscal control and improvements related to the Art Group, including current and long-term costs for interpretation, storage, care, exhibition, security, and placement.
Oversee the Sr. Curator to ensure curatorial activities for the development of the collection follows procedures and goals and property projects are proceeding at pace.
Oversee the Chief Registrar to ensure collection management activities are efficiently executed following appropriate protocols including: object movement, shipping, logistics, cataloguing, inventory, database management, conservation, security, loans and storage.
Oversee the preparation and monitoring of the Art Group’s budgets.
Approve and ensure the Art Group’s procedures and guidelines, as appropriate, in consultation with the Chief Registrar, Sr. Curator, Vulcan Finance, Legal, Tax, and Technology departments.
Oversee Sr. Art Market Acquisitions Analyst, in the development and analysis of the value, marketability, gains, losses, and risks associated with the art and artifact collections.
Oversee and represent collections-related interests and projects to the appropriate Personal Services teams.
Provide leadership in the growth of the annual Seattle Art Fair; manage relationships with sponsorship partners and oversee VIP and curatorial programs.
Management responsibilities include, but are not limited to interviewing, hiring, and training employees; coaching; mentoring; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; managing performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Manage performance of art group staff, including performance appraisals and ongoing assessments and feedback.
Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity and fulfillment of commitments.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge, experience, skill, and/or ability

Advanced, broad art knowledge or cultural artifact history.
Advanced knowledge of and experience with care, storage, display, and retrieval of art and artifact collections.
A respectful, cooperative leader who is skilled at navigating a flat organization.
Ability to foster the collaborative working environment needed for successful team oriented projects.
Experience cultivating business relationships with galleries, auction houses, art-related entities, and cultural partners (e.g., SAM, Henry Art Gallery, Tacoma Art Museum).
Strong managerial skills as evidenced by extensive experience in personnel, budget, and facilities management.
Proven ability to anticipate, identify and respond to changing business priorities and needs while building and maintaining a strong sense of community among employees.
Demonstrated success managing and overseeing complex multi-million dollar projects.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.

Management Responsibilities:

Recruits, supervises, and manages performance of personnel, providing direction, leadership, and setting goals with each direct report for long-range plans, policies, documents all procedures and budgets as appropriate.
Establishes a work environment that allows for open communication, professional growth, and retention of committed professional staff
Directly manages one or more employees. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Required computer skills

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Preferred computer skills

TMS Database

Education/experience/certifications

Master’s degree (M.A., M.S., M.B.A., M.F.A.) in art or cultural history, museum management, etc. and 12-plus year’s relevant experience. OR, equivalent years’ work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special remarks regarding work environment, if applicable

Travel estimated to be 25%

For more information and to apply, visit: http://www.vulcan.com/About/Careers/Job-Listings?jvi=osCb4fw3,Job
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JOB – CONSERVATION TECHNICIAN, Art Institute of Chicago (Chicago, IL, USA)

Job ID 9461

Position Summary
Under the direction of the Library Collections Conservator, the Conservation Technician carries out conservation treatments for books and paper-based materials in the Ryerson & Burnham Libraries Collections. Through item-level and collection-level assessment and treatment, the Conservation Technician preserves a wide variety of library and archival material, facilitating collection management and research use.
1. Executes a variety of specialized conservation treatments on library materials including binding repairs, resewing and recasing of bound volumes. Constructs protective enclosures for rare and fragile materials.
2. Treats objects from the archival collections, performing techniques that include surface cleaning, humidification and flattening, paper mending and backing, and encapsulation.
3. Prepares items from libraries’ collections for exhibition, completing necessary repairs, constructing cradles and other supports, and preparing mats. Participates in exhibition installation.
4. Participates in condition surveys of areas within the Libraries’ collections as directed and makes treatment recommendations. Participates in organization of workflow for collection-level and item-level treatment. Assists Library Conservator in identifying repair priorities and completes treatment reports.
5. Assists in the training and supervision of interns/volunteers as required.
6. Assists Library Collections Conservator with the day-to-day management of the conservation lab. Maintains equipment and supplies used in daily operations.
7. Participates in other conservation projects and duties, including disaster response and recovery, as assigned.
Qualifications

BA/BS with a minimum of two years of book conservation experience, preferably in an institutional library setting.
Superior manual dexterity and the capacity to perform delicate, exacting tasks with a high level of productivity is essential.
Self-starter, able to work autonomously.
Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor and co-workers.
Exceptional organizational skills.
Ability to lift and maneuver large, heavy volumes (40 lbs)

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For more details and to apply, go to: https://hrweb.artic.edu/psc/HRPRODE/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=9461&PostingSeq=1&
The Art Institute of Chicago is an equal opportunity, equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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JOB – PROFESSIONAL FREELANCE REGISTER CONSERVATION TECHNICIANS, National Galleries of Scotland

Closing date: ongoing

Professional Freelance Register Conservation Technicians Expressions of interest are invited from experienced museum and gallery professionals wishing to register as a service provider on the National Galleries of Scotland’s Professional Register. Registering allows the potential offer of freelance assignments to work alongside NGS Conservation Technicians to deliver technical support for the care of the NGS collections and those works on loan to the NGS.
To register you must have proven skills and experience in all of the following areas:

Wood working and joinery skills
Use of machine shop equipment, power and hand tools
The safe handling and movement of works of art within a museum/gallery environment
Awareness of conservation issues including ethical considerations surrounding the treatment of art works
Foresight of and dedication to health and safety issues

You must also possess at least two of the following specialist skills:

Mounting works to conservation standard
Cutting complex mounts including cutting by hand and by machine
The framing of artworks including constructing simple frames and producing decorative finishes
Working with cushioning and insulating foams
Fitting out crates for 3D works

The following formal qualifications in the following would be highly advantageous:

ICON Conservation Technician qualification
Machine Shop / Joinery qualifications

The standard NGS rate for freelance Conservation Technicians is £150 per day.
Please note registering will not guarantee offers of service assignments as there will be no obligation on National Galleries of Scotland to provide assignments, or where offered, for the service provider to accept.
How to register: Please submit a detailed CV to Joanna Cook at jcook@nationalgalleries.org detailing your skills, any relevant qualifications and the names of two referees familiar with your work.
For more details, visit: https://nationalgalleries.engageats.co.uk/Login.aspx
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JOB – ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ART MUSEUM, The University of Memphis (Memphis, TN, USA)

Posting Number HMAE1111
Position Number 001566
Department Art Museum
Position Open Until Screening Begins
Hiring Range: $47,500-$51,000 per year
Full-Time: Benefits Eligible
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. – May require work beyond normal work schedule to include some evenings and weekends.
Positions Supervised: General supervision of Art Museum staff, as well as graduate assistants, interns, volunteers and student workers.

Minimum Position Qualifications
– Masters Degree in Art History, Anthropology, Archaeology, Museum Studies, Fine Art, Arts Administration, Cultural Studies or other relevant museum-related field and knowledge of museum operations and best practices with a minimum of 3 years of appropriate experience in museums or in relevant managerial positions.
– An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
– Must possess a valid driver’s license
Special Conditions
– Initial screening date will begin November 10, 2016.
– Candidates selected for interview will be asked to provide writing sample.
The department is especially interested in candidates who possess the following:
-Excellent communication skills including writing skills.
-Excellent organizational skills are essential, as is attention to and compliance with relevant U of Memphis, State of Tennessee, and federal policies and regulations.
-Familiar with collections data-base management systems, preferably FileMaker Pro.
-Experience with the AAM accreditation process is a plus.
Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Special Instructions to Applicants
All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu.
Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application in order to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system.
Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
Job Duties and Responsabilities
The duties and responsibilities listed are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed in this position and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of the requirements of this job.

Assists director with all aspects of long and near term planning including strategic plan, collection development, exhibition development, board development, fundraising.
Project management of exhibits, educational programs, community engagement projects, special programs, facility maintenance and improvements. Works with artists, guest curators, researchers, vendors and internal UM and external stakeholders and experts.
Oversees all aspects of collection management including collection storage and care, preparation for exhibits, loans, conservation, maintaining collection documents, database and archives, public and research access.
Supervises daily operations and staff.
Acts on behalf of Director as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.

For more information and to apply for this position, visit: https://workforum.memphis.edu/postings/14034