The Smithsonian Institution has a requirement for the services of a conservation professional to perform artifact condition assessments, documentation, treatments and treatment reports for the Milestones of Flight gallery renovation at the National Air and Space Museum.  The position will be for a not-to-exceed 18 month period.  Work will be performed in the Emil Buehler Conservation Laboratory at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia and at the National Air and Space Museum on the National Mall, Washington DC.
 
The Milestones of Flight gallery contains seventy of the Nation’s most historically significant aerospace artifacts, including the “Spirit of St. Louis” and the Apollo 11 Command Module.  All of the artifacts in this gallery will be given thorough evaluations and necessary treatments as part of a major gallery renovation.  Work will also be performed in support of the day to day activities of the Conservation Unit at the Udvar Hazy Center.
Salary Range: $63,091 to $71,504 per year
 
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required: For this position, specialized knowledge is defined as work performing condition assessments and remedial conservation treatments on a range of historic objects and works of art.  Experience with paintings and painted objects is an additional desired skill set.
 
Experience: You qualify for this position if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal Service or comparable pay band system.  Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.
 
Or Education: Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education or masters or equivalent graduate degree related to the position.
 
Or a Combination: Education and experience may be combined to meet the basic qualifications; for example, a half year of experience and a half year of education in the field may be qualifying.
 
EEO Policy-The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
 
To apply for this position, please send your resume and letter of interest to Malcolm Collum at collumm@si.edu.

14/385 Manager Preservation and Repository Services, Archives New Zealand
 
Are you interested in helping to ensure that all key New Zealand government records of long term value are preserved and available for all to access? If you are – come and work at Archives NZ!
 
Archives NZ is New Zealand’s national archive and a business unit in the Department of Internal Affairs – Te Tari Taiwhenua.  Archives NZ is looking for an experienced manager to lead the preservation and storage of its physical holdings in Wellington and to pursue commercial opportunities for its newly created Film Preservation Laboratory (Film Lab).
 
The Manager Preservation and Repository Services is a complex management role.  It is responsible for ensuring the long term viability of the broad range of our holdings (art, maps, prints, documents, film, audio), and for the effective management of the Wellington repository and the organisation’s Digital Imaging and Film Preservation laboratories.  One of the key challenges for this role is to develop a commercial strategy for the Film Lab enabling it to deliver high quality revenue generating services to other archival institutions and the film industry.  The ongoing sustainability of the Film Lab will depend on this being successful.  Responsibility for the Digital Imaging Laboratory also requires the development of key internal customer services to user support requests for digital files.
 
The Manager Preservation and Repository Services will have:

• Experience in sourcing, negotiating and delivering commercial contracts
• Experience in successfully developing and maintaining effective working relationships with customers (internal and external)
• Experience in the management of preservation and/or repository services
• Proven experience in building a cohesive high performing team which delivers quality results
• Experience in developing and delivering integrated, prioritised work programmes
• Experience leading and implementing complex projects
• Experience in the Galleries, Libraries, Archives, Museum sector would be an advantage

Applications close: 5pm, Monday 17 November 2014 NZDST
For more information please contact: Jan Clark, Director Holdings and Discovery, Archives NZ on +64 4 495 6215 or jan.clark@dia.govt.nz
Job description: To review the full job description, please click here
To apply: Please click here to apply online

Contract Paper Conservator Position at the
Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery
The National Portrait Gallery’s Conservation Department has received a $100,000 grant to support a contractpaper conservator for one year. This position does not include benefits.
The candidate will survey and treat a selection of the original 20thc. art works reproduced for the covers of Time magazine. He/she should have knowledge and interest in modern materials as the pieces are composed of a variety of media such as charcoal, pastel, watercolor, acrylic paint and collage elements.
We would like the project to begin in December 2014  or January 2015. If interested please send statement of interest and resume to:
CindyLou Molnar, Head of Conservation, MolnarL@si.edu  and
Rosemary Fallon, Paper Conservator, Fallonr@si.edu

Conservation Photographer
As a member of the Conservation Department, the Conservation Photographer provides documentary and analytical imaging services for the Museum. The photographer creates publication quality photographs showing the current condition of works of art and maintains an accessible archive of photographs taken. This role performs X-radiography of objects, develops X-ray film in the department’s darkroom, and runs digital, video, and infrared cameras. As needed s/he trains staff in photography, the use of the photography equipment, and related skills such as Photoshop. The Photographer also provides photography consultation to other museum departments and photography projects as needed.
Qualified candidates will have a B.S./B.A. degree in photography plus experience delivering high quality photography services to others, or five years of experience in commercial, industrial, or freelance photography. Must possess good writing skills, have experience using Photoshop and inkjet printers, be capable of carrying at least 25 lbs. of photo equipment, and be willing to work from a stepladder/scaffolding. Must be competent in a Windows operating system. To apply, follow the links at philamuseum.org/jobs/.
 

The National Archives and Records Administration (Washington DC area) has announced an opening for a GS-11/12 Conservator.  This is a permanent full time positions that will focus on preparing archival records in a variety of formats for digitization as well as preventive conservation.
Applications are due October 31.
Please see the link to USAJobs for more information about the positions and the application process:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/383893500

Paintings Conservator

Oakland Museum of California

The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is currently seeking an experienced Paintings Conservator, 4 or 5 days/week (benefits included), in the Collections and Information Access Center.
OMCA has a large collection of paintings spanning from pre-Gold Rush California to the present. The collection includes more than 5000 works representing the Bay Area Figurative movement, Society of Six, Abstract Expressionism, 19th Century Landscape, Modern and Contemporary painting, and more. This collection is one of the museum’s most active with works rotating in the permanent gallery, exhibition spaces and both domestic and international outgoing loans.
The Paintings Conservator is responsible for a wide range of treatments, as well as advising on proper conditions for storage, exhibition, and loan. Incumbent performs skilled conservation work including research, examination, treatment, and preventive care, plus grant collaboration, IPM, environmental monitoring, and community engagement. Additionally, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing training and supervision for specialists, preparators, and interns/volunteers. Candidate must have a valid passport that allows courier travel in and out of the US. Reports to the Senior Conservator.
This position is open until filled.
Additional information regarding this position may be found at www.museumca.org/employment-internships.
Posted on behalf of:
Curtissa Clay
HR Coordinator
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak Street
Oakland, CA 94607 US

RESEARCH SCIENTIST

Environmental

 The Metropolitan Museum of Art

 
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, one of the world’s finest museums, seeks a Research Scientist to manage all aspects of the museum environment and preventive conservation research in the Department of Scientific Research and provide support to other museum departments as needed. The position reports to the Scientist in Charge but works closely with the Deputy Director for Collections and Administration. Works in close collaboration with Curatorial, Conservation, Libraries, Facilities and Construction, Health and Safety, Security, Photo Studio, and other departments on a comprehensive and unified museum environment and preventive conservation procedures and policies for the long-term preservation of the museum’s collections.  The position coordinates museum-wide environmental surveys, performs monitoring and analytical duties, provides technical assistance to promote best practice throughout the museum, and reports back to the director’s office and conservation departments, to harness their specific expertise as appropriate on air quality, climate, lighting, insect control, and other issues.  The position acts as the primary liaison between Facilities and Construction, and Exhibitions on one side, and Conservation departments on the other for all matters related to collections care.
 
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Supervises other staff dedicated to museum environment and preventive conservation in the Department of Scientific Research
• Conducts museum wide condition surveys and sets standards for preservation management
• Advises and coordinates collections storage planning including but not limited to materials management and advisement (for instance, cold storage for photographs, plastic objects, contemporary prints)
• Sets documentation standards and reporting on mounts and installations, and exhibition materials to ensure that transport, storage and display environments are not compromised by the presence/production of harmful compounds within construction materials and/or case materials
• Monitors the museum environment to ensure agreed climatic conditions are maintained for the collections – including, recommending and managing museum wide climate monitoring system accessible to curators and conservators, overseeing annual surveys, maintaining records of environmental conditions and providing reports.
• Assist with/undertake routine monitoring and testing/measurement of other environmental factors including light, vibration, dust, and pollutant gas levels.
• Coordinates the integrated pest management (IPM) strategy across all parts of the Museum, either directly or through staff supervised
• Attend all relevant construction and exhibition meetings and act as a liaison between facilities and construction and conservation departments
• Other related duties

 
Requirements and Qualifications
Experience and Skills:

• Minimum of ten years’ experience in scientific research and research management, in academic, industrial or museum settings, with at least five years in conservation science, preferably in large art museums, libraries, or archives (required)
• Organizational, communication, and team-work skills demonstrated through a history of project leadership, team leadership, and preventive conservation policy development (required)
• Grant-writing and fundraising experience (required)
• Development of testing methods and protocols for air quality and material degradation (preferred)
• Testing and implementation of preventive conservation solutions such as glazing, protective coatings, cleaning methods, etc. (preferred)

Knowledge and Education:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry
• Significant experience in air quality testing, museum environment monitoring, material testing and analysis, light levels monitoring, development of analytical protocols, and development of policies for collections preservation.
• Experience in recommending building and construction materials for best preservation practice
• Experience in developing solutions for light damage protection, corrosion protection, etc.

 
Application Deadline: November 15, 2014
The Research Scientist is a full-time position and includes full benefits. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Send cover letter, indicating position of interest, resume, and salary history to:

Careers@MetMuseum.org

as a Word attachment only

with “Research Scientist” in the subject line.

The University of Texas at Dallas

The School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics

The School of Arts & Humanities

Faculty Position in Art Conservation

Applications are solicited for an appointment to an endowed tenured professorship in the field of Conservation Science as part of the newly created Edith O’Donnell Institute for Art History and the Department of Chemistry. Preferred candidates will have degrees in chemistry or in closely related field and have a demonstrated interest in Conservation Science. Additionally, a scholarly record appropriate for a tenured professorship in leading American universities is required. Expectations include garnering external funding for graduate education and the ability to build strong collaborative interactions with other scientists and professionals both on campus and in the art museums in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Teaching responsibilities could include graduate and undergraduate courses in chemistry and Conservation Science. While designed as a senior level position, particularly accomplished individuals at all levels are invited to apply.

This position will also include Adjunct Staff status at the Dallas Museum of Art, ensuring close collaboration with the DMA’s Conservators and Curators, as well as direct access to the museum’s encyclopedic collection of over 22,000 works of art.

The Edith O’Donnell Institute is an independent administrative entity within The University of Texas at Dallas, with its Director reporting to the Office of the Provost with the title of Vice Provost. Faculty appointed to the O’Donnell Distinguished Chairs will hold tenure in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics with the possibility of joint appointment with the School of Arts and Humanities. The Institute has been founded with an endowment, complemented by committed university resources that will provide resources sufficient to recruit and support a nationally leading program in art history and art conservation.

The University of Texas at Dallas, located just north of Dallas in Richardson, Texas, now has an enrollment over 23,000 students. It has been designated by the State of Texas as one of seven emerging universities to be encouraged to become a major research campus. UTD maintains close ties with and major corporate entities in the Metroplex.

Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Indication of gender and ethnicity for affirmative action statistical purposes is requested as part of the application.

Applicants should provide the following information: resume, statement of vision, and full contact information for four or more professional references via the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM available at: http://go.utdallas.edu/pnw141010.

Director, Conservation Relations

RHH201423
The Company
An integral part of the restoration industry since 1993, our client has established an enviable track record for immediate action and outstanding results.  Their restoration capabilities are vast and their specialties are many; from residential & commercial electronics, data recovery, complete factory rebuilds as well as art restoration.  With steady and calculated growth, they have evolved into a world-class operation recognized as a national leader in recovery and restoration technology.  Their national headquarters is located in a 140,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility in Southeastern Michigan; they also have recovery facilities in several states east of the Mississippi.  They currently employ 150+ people nationwide and are experiencing continued growth and geographic expansion.
 
The Challenge
 
As a senior manager within the organization, the Director of Conservation Relations will oversee the operation of the art restoration department.  The Director of Conservation Relations is responsible for participating in institutional planning and setting and maintaining effective policies with respect to the care and treatment of art. The Director of Conservation Relations will lead the development of special initiatives within the art department, and will represent the organization to a broad range of external constituencies, including most notably; museums, art galleries and other professionals within the conservation profession. The Director of Conservation Relations will need to be a professional who is distinguished within the Art and Gallery communities, will have a substantial knowledge of conservation, and will be responsible for the administrative aspects and implementation of conservation activities in accordance with an ethical code such as the AIC Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice.
 

Flawless Execution Customer Focused/Driven

Substantial Knowledge of Art Conservation Strong Strategic Thinking

Results Driven/Action Oriented High Energy

 
Job Definition/Characteristics
 

• Experience within the mitigation of deterioration and damage to cultural property through the formulation and implementation of policies and procedures for the following: Appropriate environmental conditions. Handling and maintenance procedures for storage, packing, transport, and use.
• Develop and monitor the implementation of annual and multi-year work plans in accordance with the organization’s strategic plan. Develop and manage operating, project and program budgets.
• The Director of Conservation Relations will create and manage the budget for the art restoration business unit.
• Will ensure that business line plans are aligned with the company-wide strategic plan.

• Ensure the physical art studio is managed in a manner that provides for the safety and proper care of art along with the safety of other employees.
• Manage art restoration staff; including providing opportunity for training, education and continued growth.

• Review and approve proposed treatments to ensure that they will be effective in successfully restoring the damaged art.

• Direct and monitor conservation treatments on objects in the company’s possession.

• Plan and coordinate, as needed, the scientific analysis of works of art in the company’s possession.

• Travel to meet with potential clients such as museums and galleries.

• Plan and monitor the preparation of documentation related to the analysis and treatment of works of art in the company’s possession.

• Participate in the analysis and evaluation of art that has been damaged.

• Develop and monitor the adherence to protocols for the handling, movement, storage, and utilization of materials and equipment in a manner that will protect the health and ensure of the safety of the art restoration department staff.

• Develop and enforce proper restoration protocol that adheres to the professional guidelines of restoration.

• The Director of Conservation Relations will serve as the key representative to the conservation profession.
• The Director of Conservation Relations will serve as the external representative to those in art related fields, including but not limited to, galleries, museums, conservators and private clients.
• Educate insurance professionals on the process and importance of proper art restoration.

• Uphold professional standards and guidelines of practice of the field while always acting in a manner that is consistent with the best interest of the company and will protect and enhance its reputation and standing within the community of galleries and museums. Uphold professional standards of the field and act in a manner that is consistent with the best interest of the client. Will protect and enhance the company’s reputation and standing within the restoration and art communities.

 
The Requirements
 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts, Art History, Archaeology or Cultural Anthropology.
• A Master’s Degree in Art Conservation, Art History or Archaeology is preferred.
• Working knowledge in chemistry / art materials as it relates to art restoration.
• Proven ability to manage a fast paced and entrepreneurial environment.
• Very detail oriented with strong leadership and project management skills.
• Demonstrated analytical, written communication and organizational skills.
• Proven creative problem solving skills with a drive to create “solutions”.
• Strongly demonstrated leadership and communication skills involving employees, customers, peers and suppliers.
• Highly focused, organized, analytical thinker who initiates as opposed to reacts.
• Demonstrated degree of passion and energy with laser focus on execution and results.
• Proven “take-charge” record of accomplishment.
• An open, honest and respectful communication style tailored to the audience.  Must be comfortable speaking in public, in formal and informal settings.
• Displays stamina, energy and is committed to personal growth and development for self and others.

 
 
 
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