Author: Brittany Dismuke

Andrew W. Mellon Fellow for Advanced Training in Objects Conservation
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, is an encyclopedic collection comprising more than 450,000 objects. Founded in 1870, the Museum’s collections include ancient archaeological materials, American and European sculpture and decorative arts, African, Oceanic and Asian objects and sculpture, as well as contemporary works.
Conservation and Collections Management is an integral part of the Museum’s stated purpose to hold its collections in trust for future generations. Members of the department promote the long-term preservation of artworks through development of conservation treatments, study of materials and techniques, scholarly research and documentation. The department follows internationally established standards to document and maintain the aesthetic and physical integrity of works of art through six conservation disciplines, an analytical facility, and a collections management division responsible for safe exhibition, storage, transport, as well as the collections database.
Founded in 1929, the Objects Conservation Laboratory upholds a long and distinguished tradition of excellence in the examination, treatment, and preservation of cultural heritage, supported by a full range of scientific resources.
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston seeks applicants for the Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship for Advanced Training in Objects Conservation. This full-time, two-year appointment begins in November 2016 and may be extended for a third year.
The Mellon Fellow will have the opportunity to engage in research, in-depth examination, and treatment of artworks, and be involved in preventive conservation activities, exhibitions and loans, as well as conservation outreach. Interdepartmental collaboration is encouraged between conservators, conservation scientists, collections care specialists, curators, and other Museum staff. The Fellow is expected to carry out a publishable research project.
Applicants must have a graduate degree in conservation from a recognized program or have equivalent work or apprenticeship experience, a minimum of one year of practical experience beyond graduation, and experience with a variety of analytical instruments.
Application materials must be received by April 30, 2016. For consideration, please submit your letter of interest, résumé, and two letters of recommendation to: resumes@mfa.org. You may also submit your materials via postal mail to: Human Resources Department, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115. Confirmation of receipt of complete applications will be sent via e-mail.
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks diversity in its workforce.

Conservator, Paper (Ref: 14032R2) (based in Hong Kong)
A cornerstone of the West Kowloon Cultural District, M+ is Hong Kong’s new museum for visual culture, encompassing twentieth and twenty-first century art, design and architecture, and moving image from Hong Kong, China, Asia, and beyond.
Since 2012, M+ has been presenting diverse public programmes and exhibitions, and is amassing a permanent collection, in the run-up to the scheduled 2019 public opening of the museum building designed by Herzog & de Meuron with TFP Farrells and Ove Arup & Partners HK.
In July 2016, M+’s public programmes and exhibitions will move into the M+ Pavilion, a 300 sq.ft. exhibition space located in the District that will act as its primary site until the opening of the museum in 2019.
As part of the development of the M+ team, we are seeking to rapidly build up our Conservation team to deal with the preventative and remedial conservation of the growing M+ Collection. The team will encompass various disciplines amongst which painting, objects, paper, photography and time-based media.  For more information about this role, the M+ collection, team and building development, please go to: http://enews.westkowloon.hk/career/conservators.pdf
Reporting to the Senior Conservator, you will be an integral part of a growing conservation team that will be responsible for:

• contributing to the preservation of the M+ collection by participating in a wide range of traditional conservation activities such as producing condition reports and treatment proposals, providing expert opinions on the condition of proposed acquisitions and works planned for loans and exhibition, conducting environmental monitoring and IPM, and ensuring preventive maintenance necessary for paper-based works in the collection;
• playing an integral role to the development of conservation policies, procedures, protocols and workflows within the museum;
• conducting specialised research on the materials and techniques of artists represented in the collection;
• participating in extended conservation / preservation efforts such as developing guidelines for storage and display, best practices for conservation treatment, procedure and the proper care and handling of paper-based works;
• playing a leading role in advising and training staff in best practices for the care, handling, display, storage, packing and shipping of paper-based works;
• ensuring all other conservation elements such as mount making, environmental monitoring, integrated pest management, collections emergency preparedness and purchase of laboratory supplies, are considered and to the highest possible standard;
• playing a fundamental role in supporting the planning for the conservation lab of the Conservation and Storage Facility (CSF) of the future museum and engaging as necessary in conservation and preservation-related special projects; and
• supervising conservation volunteers or interns as required.

You should:

• possess a master degree in conservation from a recognised college / university, or a diploma / certificate in conservation from a recognised conservation training programme specialized in paper-based works;
• have at least 5 years of practical postgraduate experience working with paper-based; institutional / museum experience is preferred;
• have experience in architectural drawings and photographic works with an understanding of traditional and recent photography techniques is desirable;
• have proven experience treating a wide range of works to a high standard with full consideration of practical and ethical issues;
• an understanding of traditional Asian paper based techniques (scrolls, ink-painting…) would be preferable;
• be able to provide specialist advice for storage, transport and installation of works for display;
• be knowledgeable / interested in modern and contemporary art, architecture and design, photography and film preservation, including materials and techniques, and demonstrate expertise in diverse conservation techniques and theories; familiarity and experience with cultural materials in South East Asia would be advantageous;
• be an innovative and enthusiastic team player with strong critical thinking and problem solving skills;
• be able to work in a fast paced and continuously challenging environment;
• be proficient in MS Windows and / or Apple OS platforms; and
• have strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills in English and preferably in Cantonese or Mandarin.

For interested parties, please submit your application along with your CV on or before 13 May 2016 via online application http://www.westkowloon.hk/careers or by mail quoting the reference number, name of the position, expected salary and your availability to:
Ms Agnes Chan
West Kowloon Cultural District Authority
29/F, Tower 6, The Gateway
9 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Data collected will only be used for job application processing. Applicants not being invited for interview within 4 weeks from 13 May 2016 may assume their applications unsuccessful.
All related information will be kept up to 24 months and all personal data will be destroyed afterwards.
For more information
http://www.westkowloon.hk or contact
Ms Agnes Chan at (852) 2200-0013

Conservator, Objects (Ref: 15141) (based in Hong Kong)
A cornerstone of the West Kowloon Cultural District, M+ is Hong Kong’s new museum for visual culture, encompassing twentieth and twenty-first century art, design and architecture, and moving image from Hong Kong, China, Asia, and beyond.
Since 2012, M+ has been presenting diverse public programmes and exhibitions, and is amassing a permanent collection, in the run-up to the scheduled 2019 public opening of the museum building designed by Herzog & de Meuron with TFP Farrells and Ove Arup & Partners HK.
In July 2016, M+’s public programmes and exhibitions will move into the M+ Pavilion, a 300 sq.ft. exhibition space located in the District that will act as its primary site until the opening of the museum in 2019.
As part of the development of the M+ team, we are seeking to rapidly build up our Conservation team to deal with the preventative and remedial conservation of the growing M+ Collection. The team will encompass various disciplines amongst which painting, objects, paper, photography and time-based media.  For more information about this role, the M+ collection, team and building development, please go to: http://enews.westkowloon.hk/career/conservators.pdf
Reporting to the Senior Conservator, you will be an integral part of a growing conservation team that will be responsible for:

• contributing to the preservation of the M+ collection by participating in a wide range of traditional conservation activities such as producing condition reports and treatment proposals, providing expert opinions on the condition of proposed acquisitions and works planned for loans and exhibition, conducting environmental monitoring and IPM, and ensuring preventive maintenance necessary for objects / sculptures in the collection;
• playing an integral role to the development of conservation policies, procedures, protocols and workflows within the museum;
• conducting specialised research on the materials and techniques of artists represented in the collection;
• participating in extended conservation / preservation efforts such as developing guidelines for storage and display, best practices for conservation treatment, procedure and the proper care and handling of objects / sculptures;
• playing a leading role in advising and training staff in best practices for the care, handling, display, storage, packing and shipping of objects / sculptures;
• ensuring all other conservation elements such as mount making, environmental monitoring, integrated pest management, collections emergency preparedness and purchase of laboratory supplies, are considered and to the highest possible standard;
• playing a fundamental role in supporting the planning for the conservation lab of the Conservation and Storage Facility (CSF) of the future museum and engaging as necessary in conservation and preservation-related special projects; and
• supervising conservation volunteers or interns as required.

You should:

• possess a master degree in conservation from a recognised college / university, or a diploma / certificate in conservation from a recognised conservation training programme specialized in objects / sculpture;
• have at least 5 years of practical postgraduate experience working with objects / sculpture; institutional / museum experience is preferred;
• have proven experience treating a wide range of works to a high standard with full consideration of practical and ethical issues; (from inorganic like stone, glass, metal, ceramics to organic in nature, like wood, plant fibres, plastics and mixed composite materials and etc.);
• preferably have experience in oversized sculpture and complex installations with a wide range of materials;
• be able to provide specialist advice for storage, transport and installation of works for display;
• be knowledgeable / interested in modern and contemporary art, architecture and design, photography and film preservation, including materials and techniques, and demonstrate expertise in diverse conservation techniques and theories; familiarity and experience with cultural materials in South East Asia would be advantageous;
• be an innovative and enthusiastic team player with strong critical thinking and problem solving skills;
• be able to work in a fast paced and continuously challenging environment;
• be proficient in MS Windows and / or Apple OS platforms; and
• have strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills in English and preferably in Cantonese or Mandarin.

For interested parties, please submit your application along with your CV on or before 13 May 2016 via online application http://www.westkowloon.hk/careers or by mail quoting the reference number, name of the position, expected salary and your availability to:
Ms Agnes Chan
West Kowloon Cultural District Authority
29/F, Tower 6, The Gateway
9 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Data collected will only be used for job application processing. Applicants not being invited for interview within 4 weeks from 13 May 2016 may assume their applications unsuccessful.
All related information will be kept up to 24 months and all personal data will be destroyed afterwards.
For more information
http://www.westkowloon.hk or contact
Ms Agnes Chan at (852) 2200-0013

Senior Conservator (Ref: 15139) (based in Hong Kong)
A cornerstone of the West Kowloon Cultural District, M+ is Hong Kong’s new museum for visual culture, encompassing twentieth and twenty-first century art, design and architecture, and moving image from Hong Kong, China, Asia, and beyond.
Since 2012, M+ has been presenting diverse public programmes and exhibitions, and is amassing a permanent collection, in the run-up to the scheduled 2019 public opening of the museum building designed by Herzog & de Meuron with TFP Farrells and Ove Arup & Partners HK.
In July 2016, M+’s public programmes and exhibitions will move into the M+ Pavilion, a 300 sq.ft. exhibition space located in the District that will act as its primary site until the opening of the museum in 2019.
As part of the development of the M+ team, we are seeking a highly experienced conservator with matching energy and motivation, strong leadership and communication skills to develop the conservation area within M+ Collection & Exhibition Services.  The developing Conservation team will deal with the preventative and remedial conservation of the growing M+ Collection. The team will encompass various disciplines amongst which painting, objects, paper, photography and time-based media.  For more information about this role, the M+ collection, team and building development, please go to: http://enews.westkowloon.hk/career/conservators.pdf
Reporting to the Head, Collection and Exhibition Services, M+, you are responsible for:

• managing all staff and activities of the conservation area to meet the highest possible standard, supervising and performing highly skilled conservation work, including examination, research, treatment, documentation and preparation for exhibition of M+ Collection objects;
• determining standards and procedures for the care of the collection; devising restoration and preservation methods and techniques;
• taking a lead to work collaboratively with curators, registrars, exhibition professionals and external stakeholders on issues related to the collection management and providing information on conservation matters to museum staff, colleagues and the public;
• leading the development of an emergency management and response plans for collection materials; and
• taking an active role on the development of the M+ conservation team and providing direct input with regards to the design of the future conservation spaces as part of the Conservation and Storage Facility (CSF) in the M+ building.

You should:

• possess a master degree in conservation from a recognised college / university, or a diploma / certificate in conservation from a recognised conservation training programme;
• have at least 8 years of verifiable museum conservation experience, beyond the degree of certificate; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience preferably in a supervisory role for at least 2 years;
• have a significant record of professional accomplishments that may also include publishing and research;
• be able to anticipate the future needs of a developing institution and to design effective systems for meeting the museum’s obligations with regards to the care and preservation of the collection;
• demonstrate knowledge of the technology, materials, and equipment used in the conservation of museum objects (preferably with good understanding of Asian related techniques); procedures relating to the examination and preventative and remedial conservation of art / design objects; the environmental and handling requirements for storage, exhibition and travel of objects;
• demonstrate knowledge of advanced conservation equipment including polarized light microscopy, x-ray fluorescence, x-radiography and short-wave infrared imaging and digital imaging;
• be able to provide sound advice and recommendations regarding the design of facilities to ensure the proper display, storage and treatment of museum objects;
• be able to organise and manage complex projects; evaluate potential solutions to problems and adopt effective courses of action; develop and manage budgets;
• be able to supervise, direct, motivate and evaluate staff, interns and volunteers;
• have strong leadership, interpersonal, planning and organisational skills; and
• have strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills in English and preferably in Cantonese or Mandarin.

For interested parties, please submit your application along with your CV on or before 13 May 2016 via online application http://www.westkowloon.hk/careers or by mail quoting the reference number, name of the position, expected salary and your availability to:
Ms Agnes Chan
West Kowloon Cultural District Authority
29/F, Tower 6, The Gateway
9 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Data collected will only be used for job application processing. Applicants not being invited for interview within 4 weeks from 13 May 2016 may assume their applications unsuccessful.
All related information will be kept up to 24 months and all personal data will be destroyed afterwards.
For more information
http://www.westkowloon.hk or contact
Ms Agnes Chan at (852) 2200-0013

Conservator, Time-based Media (Ref: 15140) (based in Hong Kong)
A cornerstone of the West Kowloon Cultural District, M+ is Hong Kong’s new museum for visual culture, encompassing twentieth and twenty-first century art, design and architecture, and moving image from Hong Kong, China, Asia, and beyond.
Since 2012, M+ has been presenting diverse public programmes and exhibitions, and is amassing a permanent collection, in the run-up to the scheduled 2019 public opening of the museum building designed by Herzog & de Meuron with TFP Farrells and Ove Arup & Partners HK.
In July 2016, M+’s public programmes and exhibitions will move into the M+ Pavilion, a 300 sq.ft. exhibition space located in the District that will act as its primary site until the opening of the museum in 2019.
As part of the development of the M+ team, we are seeking to rapidly build up our Conservation team to deal with the preventative and remedial conservation of the growing M+ Collection. The team will encompass various disciplines amongst which painting, objects, paper, photography and time-based media.  For more information about this role, the M+ collection, team and building development, please go to: http://enews.westkowloon.hk/career/conservators.pdf
Reporting to the Senior Conservator, you will be an integral part of a growing conservation team that will be responsible for:

• contributing to the preservation of the M+ collection by participating in a wide range of traditional conservation activities such as producing condition reports and treatment proposals, providing expert opinions on the condition of proposed acquisitions and works planned for loans and exhibition, conducting environmental monitoring and IPM, and ensuring preventive maintenance necessary for time-based media works in the collection;
• playing an integral role to the development of conservation policies, procedures, protocols and workflows within the museum;
• conducting specialised research on the materials and techniques of artists represented in the collection;
• participating in extended conservation / preservation efforts such as developing guidelines for storage and display, best practices for conservation treatment, procedure and the proper care and handling of time-based media works;
• playing a leading role in advising and training staff in best practices for the care, handling, display, storage, packing and shipping of time-based media works;
• ensuring all other conservation elements such as mount making, environmental monitoring, integrated pest management, collections emergency preparedness and purchase of laboratory supplies, are considered and to the highest possible standard;
• playing a fundamental role in supporting the planning for the conservation lab of the Conservation and Storage Facility (CSF) of the future museum and engaging as necessary in conservation and preservation-related special projects; and
• supervising conservation volunteers or interns as required.

You should:

• possess a master degree in conservation from a recognised college / university, or a diploma / certificate in conservation from a recognised conservation training programme specialized in time-based media;
• have at least 5 years of practical postgraduate experience working with time-based media works; institutional / museum experience is preferred;
• have proven experience treating a wide range of works to a high standard with full consideration of practical and ethical issues;
• be able to address all preservation needs of works that include video, audio, software-based, electronic, installation, performance and other types of time-based media art including migration strategies;
• be capable to assist with collection care activities such as assessments for new acquisitions, facilitation of loans, cataloging of active and obsolete equipment and creation of installation instructions as well as dealing with the installation and maintenance of time-based media works on display. Experience with complex contemporary installations is desirable;
• be able to use diagnostic tools to examine condition and document the construction of time-based media art objects;
• be able to provide specialist advice for storage, transport and installation of works for display;
• be knowledgeable / interested in modern and contemporary art, architecture and design, photography and film preservation, including materials and techniques, and demonstrate expertise in diverse conservation techniques and theories; familiarity and experience with cultural materials in South East Asia would be advantageous;
• be an innovative and enthusiastic team player with strong critical thinking and problem solving skills;
• be able to work in a fast paced and continuously challenging environment;
• be proficient in MS Windows and / or Apple OS platforms; and
• have strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills in English and preferably in Cantonese or Mandarin.

For interested parties, please submit your application along with your CV on or before 13 May 2016 via online application http://www.westkowloon.hk/careers or by mail quoting the reference number, name of the position, expected salary and your availability to:
Ms Agnes Chan
West Kowloon Cultural District Authority
29/F, Tower 6, The Gateway
9 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Data collected will only be used for job application processing. Applicants not being invited for interview within 4 weeks from 13 May 2016 may assume their applications unsuccessful.
All related information will be kept up to 24 months and all personal data will be destroyed afterwards.
For more information
http://www.westkowloon.hk or contact
Ms Agnes Chan at (852) 2200-0013

Director of Conservation at West Lake Conservators
Skaneateles, NY 13152
Professional Career Opportunity: Director of Conservation

West Lake Conservators, a mixed-specialty group practice, is celebrating our 40th year in business. We are actively planning the transition of our practice for future generations. We provide comprehensive preservation services for paintings, frames, murals, paper, painted objects, and textiles.
We are currently seeking a competent, passionate, senior-level conservator with leadership qualities, who would assume the Director of Conservation position. The ideal candidate either specializes in paintings (our largest division) or paper; however, an object specialist may also be possible.
The ideal candidate must demonstrate a high level of skill in the conservation lab and a broad range of experience necessary in their specialty, combined with general preservation knowledge and ethics, necessary to guide the other specialties operating procedures. As a practiced Conservator, the selected candidate will also be called upon to apply their skills directly to the treatment of artifacts. We work on a broad range of art and artifacts, both independently and in a team approach. Assistance with education of the public, workshops, and internships is required. Independent research and contributions to our field are encouraged.
The selected candidate will become instrumental for managing the preservation activities of the WLC Laboratory and working with existing and future conservation staff to maintain the high standard of conservation care and treatment. Candidates must have a graduate level degree in conservation, or equivalent knowledge and abilities. A professional AIC standing or willingness to apply for PA or Fellow is required. Salary is commensurate with experience and productivity. Candidates with prior experience in private practice and in small business management will be given preferred consideration.
General Requirements

• A minimum of 15 years post graduate experience, with ongoing professional development through membership in professional organizations, attendance of conservation workshops, seminars, or professional conferences.
• Knowledge of preventive conservation practices relating to the care of historic and modern collections.
• Knowledge of modern museum practices, for the care of collections, including environmental control and monitoring, safe handling, display, storage, framing, crating, and shipping.
• Experience preparing and presenting reports, lectures, publications and seminars relating to conservation.
• Prior experience in private practice and management of the business’s laboratory practice including Safety, Environmental and Regulatory compliance.
• Experience estimating and monitoring costs for treatments on site, oversized, surveys, etc.
  US citizenship or Green Card; fluent in spoken and written English
• Physical strength to lift large and heavy artworks; ability to travel
• Strong interpersonal skills

West Lake Conservators

Established in 1975 in paintings we have evolved with a staff of 8-12 operating in roughly 4000 square feet. Clients from the private and non-profit sectors, include numerous surrounding colleges and universities as well as small to mid-sized museums and historic sites. We have a national reputation for our mural treatments, research in painting lining supports and disaster recovery contributions. Our outreach and community participation initiatives include educational workshops, seminars and collection management services.
West Lake Conservators is located in Skaneateles, New York, a picturesque historic town in the Finger Lakes of central NYS with an excellent school system, beautiful lake, annual music festival, terrific YMCA and relaxed life style. Many business models are possible with this opportunity.
Applicants
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and benefits are offered. The position is available immediately. Please email application materials to principals, susan@westlakeconservators.com and
margie@westlakeconservators.com for further details. When applying, include your résumé with a letter of interest that outlines career goals and describes conservation specialties.
Visit our web site www.westlakeconservators.com to learn more about us.
Susan Blakney, Chief Conservator
AIC Fellow, IIC Fellow
West Lake Conservators
PO Box 45
Skaneateles, NY 13152
(315) 685-8534

Job Title:	Conservator
Competition Number:	1035019
Location:	Reynolds-Alberta Museum – Wetasawin, Alberta
Full/Part-Time:	Full-time
Regular/Temporary:	Temporary Salary
Job Family:	Culture/Recreation

Scope: Open
Closing Date: Sunday, April 10, 2016
Classification: Program Services 4
Ministry: Culture and Tourism
Role
The Reynolds-Alberta Museum showcases the impact of land transportation, aviation, agriculture and industry on Alberta history.  We currently are seeking a Conservator on a one-year temporary basis.
As Conservator, you will be responsible for ensuring the collections of the Reynolds-Alberta Museum are preserved and displayed according to accepted museum standards for conservation, while finding an accepted balance between the presentation needs of the site and the needs of the collection. You will coordinate the preventive conservation strategy for the Reynolds-Alberta Museum through research, assessment and documentation, collection monitoring and conservation treatment.
As the successful candidate, you will use your research skills and familiarity with the museums’ themes and mandate to help determine the preservation requirements of the collections. You have expertise in undertaking conservation treatments, providing environmental and collection monitoring, implementing an integrated pest management system, delivering training and support for preventative conservation activities, conducting applied research, and completing documentation of conservation activities. You can assess hazards and identify factors involved in the deterioration of historic objects, recognize insect infestation, and implement preventive and remedial techniques to clean and stabilize objects that are at risk. You also have experience in designing and constructing custom mounts and can provide guidelines for exhibit display standards.
Qualifications
A university degree plus graduation from a recognized conservation program is required, as well as a minimum of 2 years practical experience in a conservation lab environment.
Salary
$2,775.64 to $3,638.48 bi-weekly (~$72,444.20 to $94,964.33 annually)
Notes
This position involves the successful candidate to be available to work some evenings, regular weekends and special events. The ability to travel utilizing government vehicles is required. This competition may be used to fill current and future vacancies across government.
The Alberta Public Service is currently utilizing competency evaluation in the recruitment process. Competencies are behaviours that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans.  We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process. For more information on the APS Competency Model and how it is used, please visit the CHR Competency page.
How to Apply
Online applications are preferred. If you apply online, please ensure your cover letter and resume are submitted as one file. Ensure you quote the competition number and save using the naming convention of your first then last name (Joe Smith_competition number). Applicants who apply online will be able to track the status of this competition.
If you are unable to submit an electronic version of your resume, please submit your resume, quoting the Job ID, to Human Resources, Culture and Tourism, 7th Floor Standard Life Centre, 10405 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J4R7. Fax: (780) 422-3142. If you require any further information on this job posting, please contact Sara Volpe, HR Consultant, at sara.volpe@gov.ab.ca.
Closing Statement
We thank all candidates for their interest.  All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ education and experience best meets the needs of the position.  Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
It is recommended that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previously assessed, obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS). It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.