Jobs, Internships & Fellowships Digest: July 28, 2017 – AIC Blog Archives: Conservators Converse

Historic Preservation Specialist, FEMA Region III
Head of Library Conservation, Emory Libraries & Information Technology
New Studentship at UCL: Science and Engineering in Arts, Heritage, And Archaeology on Church Heating Systems
Textile Conservator, Jeff R. Bridgman American Antiques, Inc
Historic Preservation Officer, City of Evansville
Senior Conservator/Project Manager, Conservation Solutions Inc.
Assistant Conservator/Project Manager, Conservation Solutions Inc.
Conservator/Project Manager, Conservation Solutions Inc.
Collections Management Assistant, Metropolitan Museum of Art
Conservator, Judd Foundation

1. HISTORIC PRESERVATION SPECIALIST, FEMA Region III (Philadelphia, PA, USA)

Application deadline: August 4, 2017
Salary: $53,575 to $84,263

FEMA Region III Environmental/Historic Preservation (EHP) is hiring one Environmental Protection Specialist. The position is within the Environmental/Historic Preservation group in the regional office in Philadelphia, PA. The primary duties of the positions are as follows:

Acting as a subject matter expert in historic preservation compliance, to include performing compliance responsibilities under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
Performing environmental and/or historic preservation compliance activities for FEMA projects, to include project review and writing consultation letters.
Consulting with internal and external stakeholders, to include State Historic Preservation Office staff, consulting parties, applicants, tribes, and state agencies.
Providing historic preservation technical assistance to stakeholders.
Working on a small, collaborative team to produce high-quality products in an environment with shifting priorities.
Deploying to disaster locations, as needed, to serve as environmental or historic preservation staff in the field.
Candidates should possess excellent written and oral communication skills.

Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee’s official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions.

The position is a full-time, temporary four-year position at the GS 9 ($53,575 to $69,651) or GS 11 ($64,820 to $84,263) level. This includes access to federal benefits such as: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; paid personal leave, sick leave and federal holidays; and if applicable public transportation subsidies.

Prior federal service is not necessary, but applicants must be United States citizens capable of successfully passing an entry level Public Trust background investigation and capable of responsibly maintaining a government credit card.

This position is currently open and accepting applications. The application period will close on 8.4.17, or once 200 applications are received. All applications must be submitted online via USAJobs. The link to the job announcement is here: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/475327300. Applications will be reviewed for supporting documentation to ensure applicants meet the basic qualification requirements. If an applicant is found qualified, he or she may then be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview.

2. HEAD OF LIBRARY CONSERVATION, Emory Libraries & Information Technology (Atlanta, GA, USA)

Candidates applying by August 11, 2017 will receive priority consideration
requisition/job posting # 73276BR
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Position Availability: Immediately

The Emory Libraries seek an Assistant Librarian/Associate Librarian/Librarian to serve as the Head of Library Conservation. The ideal candidate will provide leadership in planning and managing library conservation services for all materials in special and circulating collections in all of Emory’s libraries. The incumbent will oversee a team that manages a broad range of conservation and preservation activities which include book and manuscript treatment, exhibition and loan support, disaster relief, environmental monitoring, and facilities planning support. The position reports to the Director of the Content Division.

Position duties:

With a focus on special collections, plan, perform and document basic and complex conservation treatments for a broad range of materials including books, manuscripts, maps, prints, drawings and works on paper from throughout the libraries at Emory.
Collaborate with special collections curators, librarians, and archivists as well as exhibits liaisons to establish annual priorities for conservation.
Prepare condition assessments of items and collections. Advise on conservation needs and options.
Manage 3 FTE and students; may mentor interns and volunteers.
Coordinate workflow of conservation lab.
Oversee health and safety practices.
Coordinate preventative care, including disaster preparedness and response, pest management, and environmental monitoring programs. Participate in disaster response.
Serve as a resource for advising on exhibits and loans.
Serve as a resource for facilities construction projects involving storage and presentation spaces.
Coordinate equipment maintenance and manage equipment and supply budget.
Negotiate with vendors and suppliers.
Present to a wide range of audiences on the work of the conservation lab and conservation topics.
Serve as a member of the management team within the Content Division.
Serve on committees throughout Libraries at Emory related to primary job assignment in addition to voluntary campus service and participation in Search Committees as requested.
Serve on professional and scholarly association committees, task forces, work groups, and other entities at the local, state, regional, national, and international level as appropriate to position and area of expertise.
Maintain up-to-date professional knowledge and skills in areas related to conservation. Comply with professional standards and practices. Maintain general knowledge of current trends in higher education, academic libraries, and information and educational technology.

Professional responsibilities:

Participates in appropriate professional and scholarly associations and organizations including maintaining membership and/or accreditation; attending meetings, conferences, workshops; and serving in appointed or elected positions.
Maintains up-to-date professional knowledge and skills in areas related to primary job assignment as well as maintains general knowledge of current trends in higher education, academic libraries, and information and educational technology.
Provides reference assistance to Emory students and faculty, visiting scholars, and the public as needed and assigned.
Adheres to guidelines outlined in the Handbook Governing the Librarian series for Faculty-Equivalent Librarians to ensure appointment, appointment renewal and promotion-in-rank
Participates in library and campus committees as appropriate for service purposes.

Required qualifications:

ALA-accredited master’s degree in Library and Information Science OR equivalent education and experience (subject expertise combined with appropriate experience and or library experience).
Minimum five years’ conservation experience.
Demonstrated proficiency and capabilities with personal computers and software, the Web, and library-relevant information technology applications. Working knowledge of standard computer office applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint or other productivity software.
Experience and demonstrated skill in supervision, including hiring, orienting, training and development, organizing workloads, delegating responsibility, providing guidance and direction, monitoring and evaluating performance, coaching and counseling, and taking disciplinary action as necessary. Ability to be proactive, flexible, and collaborative as a supervisor in order to accomplish departmental, library, and institutional goals.
Portfolio demonstrating complex conservation treatments on a wide range of bound and unbound library materials.
Demonstrated knowledge of conservation theory and practice and adherence to professional ethical practice in conservation.
Knowledge of chemistry as it applies to the conservation of library and museum collections.
Knowledge of the history of the book, the history and techniques of bookbinding and papermaking, and the history of manufacture of other library materials.
Evidence of analytical, organizational, communication, project, and time management skills and demonstrated ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and complete tasks and projects on time and within budget and in accordance with task/project parameters.
Commitment to fostering a diverse educational environment and workplace and an ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population.
Capacity to thrive in an ambiguous, future-oriented environment of a major research institution and to respond effectively to changing needs and priorities.
Demonstrated willingness to respond to new opportunities with initiative, creative energy, and leadership.
Evidence of active participation, involvement, and leadership in local, state, regional, national, or international professional or scholarly associations.

Preferred qualifications:

Experience and demonstrated skill in supervision, including hiring, orienting, training and development, organizing workloads, delegating responsibility, providing guidance and direction, monitoring and evaluating performance, coaching and counseling, and taking disciplinary action as necessary.
Knowledge or experience with photographic materials.
Familiarity with funding agencies and writing grant proposals.
Knowledge of one or more foreign languages.

Interested candidates should review the applications requirements and apply online at: https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?partnerid=25066&siteid=5449&areq=73276br, requisition/job posting # 73276BR

Applications may be submitted as Word or PDF attachments and must include:

1) Cover letter of application describing qualifications and experience;
2) Current resume/vita detailing education and relevant experience; and
3) On a separate document list the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of 3 professional references including a current or previous supervisor.

Candidates applying by August 11, 2017 will receive priority consideration. Review of applications will continue until position is successfully filled. Emory is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that welcomes and encourages diversity and seeks applications and nominations from women and minorities.

General Information: Professional librarians at Emory Libraries are 12-month faculty-equivalent positions evaluated annually with assigned ranks renewable for 3 or 5 years based on experience and background. Appropriate professional leave and funding is provided. Depending on educational credentials and position, librarians may be considered for a shared/dual appointment between the library and academic department as a faculty member.

Librarian appointees at Emory generally have educational credentials and professional backgrounds with academic library experience and/or disciplinary knowledge and demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning, professional engagement and involvement, research and scholarship, creativity, innovation, and flexibility. Such backgrounds will normally include a graduate degree from an ALA-accredited library and information science program AND/OR a discipline-specific master’s OR doctoral degree. In addition to professional competence and service within the library in the primary job assignment, advancement and/or appointment renewal requires professional involvement and contributions outside of the library and scholarly activities. Candidates must show evidence or promise of such contributions.

Emory provides an extremely competitive fringe benefit plan that includes personal leave, holiday pay, medical and dental plans, life insurance, courtesy scholarships, and tuition reimbursement just to name a few. For a full list of benefit programs, please go to http://www.hr.emory.edu/eu/benefits/.

Description of Institution and Library: Emory University is internationally recognized for its outstanding liberal arts college, superb professional schools, and one of the South’s leading health care systems. Emory’s beautiful, leafy main campus is located in Atlanta’s historic Druid Hills suburb and is home to 7,591 undergraduates and 7,103 graduate and professional students. As the third largest private employer in Atlanta, Emory University and Emory Healthcare have a combined workforce of approximately, 29,931 and an annual operating budget of $4.8 billion. Emory University received $574.6 million in research funding in 2016.

Ranked among the top 25 Association of Research Libraries (ARL) in North America, Emory University Libraries in Atlanta and Oxford, Georgia are an intellectual common for Emory University. Comprised of 9 libraries, the holdings include more than 3.9 million print and electronic volumes, 83,000-plus electronic journals, and internationally renowned special collections. Emory is well known in a number of collection areas including modern literature, African-American history and culture, U.S. Southern history and culture, and U.S. civil rights. Emory Libraries staff number approximately 137 and the overall library budget is approximately $25.3 million. The Emory Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI), the Center for Research Libraries (CRL), the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR), the Digital Library Federation (DLF), International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), and the Scholarly Publishing & Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC) as well as regional associations including the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL), Georgia Library Learning Online (GALILEO), and the GETSM Consortium (a consortium of the University of Georgia, Emory, Georgia Tech, Georgia State University, and Georgia Regents University).

The Emory Libraries include the Robert W. Woodruff Library, which is also home to the Stewart A. Rose Manuscripts, Archives & Rare Book Library. Other campus libraries, which serve the specialized and professional schools, include the Goizueta Business Library, the Woodruff Health Sciences Library, the Pitts Theology Library and the Hugh F. MacMillan Law Library in addition to the Oxford College Library located on the Oxford Campus approximately 30 miles from Atlanta.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Employer

3. NEW STUDENTSHIP AT UCL: SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING IN ARTS, HERITAGE, AND ARCHAEOLOGY ON CHURCH HEATING SYSTEMS, Science and Engineering in Arts, Heritage and Archaeology (SEAHA)

Application deadline: August 29, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.

Historic churches are facing significant challenges in recent years in meeting increasingly demanding “quality of life” standards whilst they are used in broadening and hosting social engagements within the community. To put this in context, the Church of England owns over 15,000 churches. Of these, 78% are listed (45% of the Grade I listed buildings in England), of which over half actively host some form of community activity. The environmental thermal requirements of modern activities in historic churches are often in conflict with the original nature of these buildings, their historic connotation, the building materials, and in meeting user comfort while at the same time presenting and aligning to the concepts of a sustainable society. The demand for solutions becomes even more critical when such buildings are faced with renovating their building services, usually due to a need to either preserve the building or achieve required comfort conditions to continue to sustain its occupation. This research aims to address this challenge by generating new knowledge to enable the evaluation and implementation of space heating technologies in historic churches, thereby increasing the environmental and social sustainability of the building while taking into consideration relevant constraints such as the preservation of the structure and artefacts as well the anticipated community activities.

For more information on this project, supervisors and how to apply, please visit the SEAHA studentships page: www.seaha-cdt.ac.uk/study-with-us/studentships/.

The UK EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Science and Engineering in Arts, Heritage and Archaeology (SEAHA) is an 8-year initiative (2014-2022) to establish an infrastructure to meet challenges set by the heritage sector, industry and government. Working with heritage and industry partners, SEAHA students will create, innovate or use sensors, instrumentation, imaging, digital and creative technologies to improve our understanding of heritage, to develop science and engineering capabilities and to benefit the economy.

For more information on SEAHA, please visit the SEAHA website: www.seaha-cdt.ac.uk.

Studentship enquiries should be emailed to the project supervisor: Dr. Kenneth Ip, K.Ip@brighton.ac.uk.

4. TEXTILE CONSERVATOR, Jeff R. Bridgman American Antiques, INC (York County, PA, USA)

Leading authority in antique American flags, political textiles, and American folk art, who also operates a very busy textile conservation business, seeks full-time, on-site conservator. Applicants should have an advanced degree in art conservation with an emphasis in textiles and should be highly skilled at sewing and exceptional at color matching. Persons with a strong background in painting preferred for creating underlay patches behind printed textiles with loss. This is an on-site position with daytime hours, but with a limited amount of occasional overtime and weekends

We are the largest dealers in antique flags and for going on 18 years have run a full-time textile conservation business where we have conserved and framed literally thousands of examples. Because flags are so large by nature, there may be no one nation-wide who has handled so many pieces that are so large in scale. We take great care and expense in the preservation of what we sell. We stock about 2,500 flags, mostly 19th century, so much of our work is to conserve and frame our own material, but we also take on outside work for private collectors, museums and various non-profit organizations.

While not precisely in the museum field, we do bridge into it with some regularity. Jeff sells to museums and performs pro-bono appraisals for museum-to-museum loans. Most recently he has assisted the Museum of the American Revolution with fundraising efforts and contributed monetarily to the restoration of the Pewterer’s Society Flag at the NY Historical Society. We also manage extensive private collections and as a part of this have curated several museum exhibitions. In our own work, with regards to selling, we have exhibited at more than 1,200 antique shows.

This position offers competitive pay, based upon experience, health insurance, paid vacation time (after 6 months) and paid holidays. We are not interested in off-site contract work. This is an on-site position. Located in the greater Gettysburg/Harrisburg area of South-Central Pennsylvania (USA). Contact Jeff Bridgman at (717) 502-1281 or email us at info@jeffbridgman.com.

5. HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER, City of Evansville (The City of Evansville, IN, USA)

Position open until filled

FT-17-44
Department of Metropolitan Development
Department managing city planning, projects, federal funding and historic preservation
Salary: $47,500

Master’s degree in art, architecture, preservation, or related field or Bachelors in architecture, preservation, art, or related field with minimum 2 years’ experience with preservation, section 106, and significant contribution to preservation through published writing, publication etc. Knowledge of managing historic preservation district, experience working with state SHPO, other government units dealing with preservation and/or environmental review/archeology.

To apply, and for more details, visit the city website, complete application and attach resume: http://evansville.in.gov/index.aspx?page=3806.

6. SENIOR CONSERVATOR/PROJECT MANAGER, Conservation Solutions Inc. (Washington DC, USA)

Position open until filled

We have an immediate opening for a career-oriented, full time Senior Conservator/Project Manager to join our exceptional team based out of our Washington, DC area studio. The Senior Conservator must provide leadership to project teams and our clients, as well as expertise for all technical aspects relating to conservation work. S/he will manage and develop client relationships and represent CSI at industry events through technical presentations and workshops which may also be published.

The Senior Conservator will bear responsibility for all project management aspects of the delivery of historic preservation design and implementation services by a team of conservation professionals under the guidance and direction of a VP Operations. Responsibilities include scope, schedule, & budget development and management, staffing, directing, and controlling the delivery of assignments. S/he will supervise subordinate staff and sub-contractors assigned to their projects and ensure strict adherence to accepted professional standards and ensure Quality Control throughout the project.

Our ideal candidate will possess an extensive knowledge of conservation and restoration principals, critical thinking abilities and a thorough understanding of construction project management techniques. A positive, motivational leadership style will be key in leading and directing a group of professionals in a challenging and competitive business environment. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively and resolve conflicts both orally and in writing. Excellent verbal, phone and written skills are required. Previous experience with government contracts and projects is a plus.

The preferred candidate will have at least seven to ten years of experience with increasing responsibility at a senior conservator/project management level, as well as an appropriate professional designation. An advanced University degree in historic preservation, objects conservation or architecture is required, although candidates with an architecture or engineering degree with a focus on historic preservation will be considered.

This position will be based in our Washington DC area studio with expected travel throughout North America. The candidate must have a valid driver’s license and passport, be able to pass government security badging and clearance processes, and be legal to work in the US.

Only qualified candidates may submit their resume and cover letter via email to careers@conservationsolutionsinc.com. No telephone calls please.

Conservation Solutions Inc. (CSI) is a leading international heritage preservation firm located in the capital cities of Washington, DC and Ottawa, ON with satellite offices throughout North America. CSI and its team are dedicated to the preservation and conservation of the US and Canadian heritage with specific focus on the assessment, testing and treatment of significant works of art, architecture and artifacts. CSI’s extensive project portfolio includes iconic buildings, objects, sculptures and artifacts for a broad range of private, federal and municipal clients across the continent. Founded in 1999, CSI’s premier Conservation team is comprised of highly skilled conservators and trained technicians. CSI actively provides for the professional growth of its team members, strives for a healthy work life balance for all and offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

7. ASSISTANT CONSERVATOR/PROJECT MANAGER, Conservation Solutions Inc. (Washington DC, USA)

Position open until filled

The Assistant Conservator will participate in all aspects of our varied historic preservation and conservation projects. This position requires experience with historic preservation theory and practice; experience with project management and the Architecture/Engineering/Construction industry is not required but desirable. The Assistant Conservator will work closely with a Senior Conservator/Vice President but may also be responsible for monitoring Conservation Technicians and/or subcontractors.

Candidates must have a graduate or college degree in historic preservation, architecture, engineering or a related field. Other combinations of work experience and education will be considered and a familiarity with performing or directing conservation treatments is advantageous but not required. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively and resolve conflicts both orally and in writing. Excellent verbal, phone and written skills are required.

Although the position will be located out of our Washington DC area office, the successful candidate will be expected to travel to various job-sites throughout North America. The candidate must have a valid driver’s license, be able to pass government security badging processes, and be legal to work in the US.

Only qualified candidates may submit their resume and cover letter via email to careers@conservationsolutionsinc.com. No telephone calls please.

8. CONSERVATOR/PROJECT MANAGER, Conservation Solutions Inc. (Washington DC, USA)

Position open until filled

The Conservator will bear responsibility for all project management aspects of the delivery of historic preservation design and implementation services by a team of conservation professionals under the guidance and direction of a Senior Conservator. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling the delivery of assignments. The incumbent will supervise subordinate staff and sub-contractors assigned to their projects and ensure Quality Control throughout the project.

This position requires knowledge of conservation and restoration principals as well as a general understanding of construction project management techniques. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively and resolve conflicts both orally and in writing. Excellent verbal, phone and written skills are required. Previous experience with government contracts is a plus.

Our ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience with increasing responsibility at a conservator/project management level, as well as an appropriate professional designation. An advanced University degree in historic preservation or objects conservation is required, although candidates with an architecture or engineering degree with a focus on historic preservation will be considered.

Although the position will be located out of our Washington DC area office, the successful candidate will be expected to travel to various job-sites throughout North America. The candidate must have a valid driver’s license and passport, be able to pass government security badging processes, and be legal to work in the US.

Only qualified candidates may submit their resume and cover letter via email to careers@conservationsolutionsinc.com. No telephone calls please.

9. COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT, Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, NY, USA)

Position Level: Experienced (Non-Manager)
Education: Master’s Degree
Position Type: Full Time Temporary

General statement of responsibilities & duties: The Costume Institute’s collection represents over 35,000 examples of fashionable dress and accessories for women, men, and children, from the fifteenth century to the present. The goals of The Costume Institute’s collection are to represent and maintain a comprehensive timeline of costume from the eighteenth century forward, and to be a collection of “masterworks,” examples of dress of the highest technical artistry with an exemplary aesthetic, and, if after 1850, by a designer of lasting significance. The Collections Management Assistant’s (CMA) primary function is to provide essential support in all Collections functions particularly in the production of storage mounts for preventive care of the headwear collection. The CMA is responsible for object tracking, organization, and overall maintenance under the direct guidance of the Associate Collections Manager.

Primary responsibilities & duties:

Work directly to sort, prepare, pack, and place objects in both on and offsite storage following preventive storage principles
Main support function is to create optimized storage mounts for headwear and miscellaneous objects as assigned
Secondary support function is to participate as needed in the ongoing assessment initiative directed by the assessment Associate Collections Manager including research, organization, and object packing
Maintain and monitor accurate object locations in TMS through regular object inventory and auditing
General collection handling and maintenance
Participate in ongoing Collections initiatives including object labeling, collection organization, and object vacuuming as required
Object pulls and put backs for exhibition, loan, study, or photography
Other duties as assigned

Requirements & qualifications:

Experience and Skills

Minimum 1 year of experience working in a collection containing costume and textile artifacts
Experience with costume handling, packing, transport and storage
Demonstrated hand skills through storage mount creation or similar; sewing
Object organization and tracking skills
Close attention to detail
Familiarity with The Museum System or similar object databases
Strong computer skills with familiarity of Microsoft Excel
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Exemplary teamwork skills
Ability to lift 30-40 pounds

Knowledge and Education:

MA degree in Museum Studies, Costume History, or a related degree
Thorough comprehension of preventive collection maintenance and care
Strong understanding of conservation guidelines for costume
Comprehensive knowledge of costume history and research practices

Send resumes and Cover letter to careers@metmuseum.org with “Dept – The Costume Institute-Collections Management Assistant ” in the subject line.

10. CONSERVATOR, Judd Foundation (Marfa, TX, USA)

Position open until filled

Judd Foundation was created in 1996 with the mission to maintain and preserve Donald Judd’s permanently installed living and working spaces, libraries, and archives in Marfa Texas and New York. The Foundation promotes a wider understanding of Judd’s artistic legacy by providing access to these spaces and resources and by developing scholarly and educational programs. The Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization.

Position and Responsibilities: The Conservator, based in Marfa, Texas, will manage the long-term preservation of the Foundation’s collection of art and objects permanently installed and stored in properties in Marfa and at 101 Spring Street in New York. The collection is comprised of a wide range of organic and inorganic materials, including sculpture, paintings, works on paper, furniture, books, photographs, textiles, and ethnographic objects. The Conservator will report to the Director of Operations and Co-Presidents, and will work closely with Collections and Facilities staff and the Archives and Research departments of the Foundation.

Responsibilities include:

Collection Preservation and Conservation

Manage and conduct the preventative conservation program of the Foundation and routine maintenance and cleaning of the installed collection.
Supervise the Collections Assistant and manage specialist conservation consultants.
Advise Foundation staff on the proper care and maintenance of the collection.
Conduct treatments on artworks, continue research, and develop guidance on best practices for the preservation and conservation of the collection and Judd artworks.
Oversee environmental monitoring of the installed spaces and provide conservation expertise to the architectural preservation and restoration of the Foundation’s Marfa properties.
Advise and assist with the installation of Judd artworks in conjunction with Foundation staff.
Advise and assist with the preservation and conservation of archival materials including photographic and film materials in conjunction with the Archivist.
Manage the conservation and collection budgets and conservation studio in Marfa Texas.

Loans and Exhibitions

Oversee the loan and movement of artworks between Foundation properties and to national and international museum and gallery exhibitions including: assessment of venues, condition reporting, organization of appropriate transport and storage and the preparation of loan documentation.

Qualifications: Candidates will have a master’s degree / Ph.D. from a recognized art conservation program and a minimum of 5 years practical experience of collection care and conservation. Demonstrated experience of the treatment of modern and contemporary art is required.

Additional qualifications include:

Knowledge of a wide range of materials and conservation techniques
Excellent writing and verbal skills
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to manage budgets

Experience with Filemaker Pro databases, and MS Office and Adobe software

Location: The Conservator will be based in Marfa, Texas with annual travel to 101 Spring Street, New York; and national and international travel as required.

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits package offered.

Procedure for application: Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter. Recommendations for candidates are also welcome. No phone calls please. Send applications or recommendations to: human.resources@juddfoundation.org. Please write: “Conservator” in the subject line.

Judd Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.