Since its founding in 1935, SFMOMA has championed innovative and challenging contemporary art through active exhibition and collection programs. A current expansion project – opening in 2016 – will create an additional 100,000 sq. ft. of gallery and public space, highlighting the Fisher Collection, one of the world’s foremost private collections of contemporary art. New conservation and collections spaces in the expansion will underpin the museum’s long-standing commitment to working closely with living artists.
Under the Deputy Head of Conservation, the Associate Conservator of Objects will be responsible for all aspects of conservation treatment of sculpture, decorative art objects, furniture, and architectural models in the collection. As necessitated by the art of our time, the conservator will work collaboratively with other departmental conservators in the care of objects of mixed media, as well as a range of other museum colleagues. Engaging with artists, their studio assistants or estates in the documentation and care for their work is a fundamental responsibility of this position.
Successful candidates will have graduated from a recognized conservation training program with a specialization in objects, direct experience working with living artists, and a minimum of three years work history. They will have knowledge of modern and contemporary art and an ability to apply the philosophies of modern and contemporary art aesthetics to the procedures of conservation. The ability to collaborate creatively and communicate clearly in writing and conversation with other conservators, museum staff, colleagues and the public is essential.
Interested candidates should apply online at http://sfmoma.snaphire.com/?job=15860AIC
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The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art encourages people of color, residents of SOMA, and other San Francisco residents to apply. The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.