Author: Ryan Winfield

Book and Paper Conservator
John M. Olin Library
Washington University in St. Louis
Missouri
The hiring range for this position is $44,441 – $57,759 annually.
The Book and Paper Conservator will be responsible for a wide range of conservation treatments on unique and rare paper-based collections under the direction of the Head of Collection Management and Outreach for Special Collections and in collaboration with Missouri History Museum.  Materials to be worked on include books, art on paper, archival documents, oversize materials manuscripts, albums, maps, and other flat work.  The Conservator evaluates damaged collections; makes treatment decisions; provides exhibition production support; prepares material needing treatment for digitization; undertakes conservation assessments and surveys; and participates in emergency preparedness and response operations.
Among its responsibilities, the Book and Paper Conservator
Plans, documents, and executes conservation treatments for books and paper-based materials in accordance with accepted standards and the American Institute for Conservation (AIC) Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice
Designs and makes custom-fit enclosures for fragile objects; and examines and creates full written and photographic treatment documentation
Assists in preparation of library materials for exhibition
Participates in disaster response, recovery, and salvaging operations and environmental monitoring assistance as needed
Stays current with conservation issues and practices through research, professional conferences, workshops, or similar activities
The Conservator will initially be in the West Campus Library and may eventually be located at the Missouri History Museum’s existing conservation lab (1.5 miles or 6 minutes from the Danforth Campus).
Application information:  Applications must be submitted online at   <URL:https://jobs.wustl.edu>
Reference job #33736
For full consideration, attach a letter of application, resume, and the names of three references (including e-mail and phone number).
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Employment eligibility verification required upon hire.  Washington University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Joy Novak
Head of Collection Management and Outreach for Special Collections
Washington University in St. Louis
Campus Box 1061
One Brookings Drive
St. Louis MO 63130
314-935-9820

Assistant Conservator of Works on Paper
The Courtauld Gallery
The Courtauld Institute of Art
Two-year fixed term, 0.4FTE
UKP25,494-UKP29,119 pa pro rata dependent on knowledge and skills
The Courtauld Gallery is one of the world’s finest small museums with outstanding collections and an acclaimed programme of temporary exhibitions.  Set in historic Somerset House in central London, the Gallery is an integral part of The Courtauld Institute of Art, an international centre for the teaching and study of the history of art and conservation.
The Courtauld Gallery is seeking to recruit an Assistant Conservator of Works on Paper.  The role will focus on the assessment, treatment, documentation and re-mounting of drawings from the permanent collection, working closely with the Conservator of Works on Paper.  You will support the various activities associated with the Gallery’s exhibition programme including the preparation of works on paper for display or loan.  In addition there will be opportunities to support the conservation team with the preventative care of the collections including environmental monitoring and IPM.
The successful candidate should have a recognised qualification in paper conservation or equivalent and demonstrable practical skills in conservation of works on paper and mount cutting.  This busy studio requires a well organised approach to all aspects of the work.  Some experience in working with museum or gallery collections would be desirable and familiarity with collection database systems would be an advantage.
Closing Date: 20 July 2016
Interview Date: 3 August 2016
To apply:
<URL:https://jobs.courtauld.ac.uk/078>
The Courtauld Institute of Art promotes equal opportunities.
The Courtauld Institute of Art
Somerset House
Strand
London WC2R 0RN

Textile Treatment Conservators (3 positions)
Hampton Court Palace
Two positions – Established
One position – Fixed-term, two years
Full time
Historic Royal Palaces is the charity that looks after the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, the Banqueting House Whitehall, Kew Palace and Hillsborough Castle in Northern Ireland.
Historic Royal Palaces’ Conservation and Collection Care team is responsible for the care and preservation of one of the finest
textile collections of royal tapestries, furnishings and costumes in the world. Housed across our six sites, these priceless artefacts are displayed both for our visitors today and for future generations to discover the fascinating stories behind these unique exhibits.
Our textile conservation section currently has three vacancies for skilled textile conservators. Having attended a recognised textile conservation training programme or equivalent, you’ll have an in-depth understanding of the theories and techniques involved in textile conservation together with the ability to carry out hands-on treatment as required in our three textile conservation treatment teams: Tapestry, Furnishings, and Costume and General Textiles.
We are looking for proactive and enthusiastic individuals who will have worked with fragile textiles and have an ability to deliver assignments to deadlines. Teamwork is essential and you must be able to work at heights. This role also includes regularly explaining our conservation work to the public.
Based at Hampton Court Palace you may be required to travel to our other palaces on occasion.
Historic Royal Palaces endorses the Icon PACR accreditation scheme.
Closing date: 10 July 2016
Salary: UKP25,466
Interviews: w/c 18 July 2016
Find out more and apply by visiting
<URL:http://www.hrp.org.uk/recruitment>
Historic Royal Places is an equal opportunities employer and truly values a diverse workforce. Applications are welcome from candidates regardless of their background.
Jo Wilson
Business Supervisor
Conservation and Collection Care

Corning Museum of Glass
Position Summary
Reports to: Chief Conservator
Summary: Assists the Chief Conservator and Associate conservator in all aspects of the physical care of the collection of glass and glass-related objects. Specializes in the care, cleaning and conservation of glass objects and sculptures, with a focus on modern and contemporary collections. Other primary duties include examination and conditioning of objects for acquisition and loan approval.
Responsibilities:

• Assists the Chief Conservator and Associate Conservator in all aspects of the care of glass and glass-related objects in the collection and on loan
• Examines Museum objects requested for loan to other
  institutions, writes condition reports and recommends the appropriate response
• Serves as a courier for Museum objects going on loan to other institutions domestically and internationally
• With the Chief and Associate Conservators, ensures that the handling and storage of conservation materials and the use of equipment in the conservation laboratory are in compliance with relevant federal and state regulations
• Maintains currency on the latest developments in the field of glass conservation and restoration, with special focus on Modern and Contemporary objects and sculptures
• Documents treatments and updates conservation and condition records in the Museum’s database
• Assists in representing the conservation department on the Museum’s social media sites and contributes to conservation information on the CMoG website
• Assists with the supervision and guidance of interns in the Conservation Department
• Observes and follows all safety regulations of The Corning Museum of Glass
• Is familiar with and observes the requirements of all Museum standards and the Code of Ethics and Statement of Practice of the American Institute for Conservation
• Represents The Corning Museum of Glass at domestic and international conferences and professional meetings through active participation and engagement

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Art History or a similar field, with a
  graduate diploma in conservation
• Minimum two years’ experience as an object conservator, or equivalent training and experience
• Experience handling contemporary glass desired
• Ability to complete high quality treatments in a timely manner
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent research and writing skill. Knowledge of Excel,
  Media-Bin, Mimsy, and other record-keeping programs
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally

To apply:
Email, fax, or mail resume with cover letter to
employment@cmog.org, fax to 607-438-5410, or send to
Corning Museum of Glass
One Museum Way
Corning, NY 14830
Attn: Human Resources.

ExcavationS of the Baths at Roman Carsulae (ITALY)

June 12 – July 23, 2016

and related programs:

Restoration and Analysis of Archaeological Ceramics

May 30 – June 24, 2016

Athens: Heritage and Modernity

Exploration of the coexistence between historic and modern Athens, Greece

June 26 – July 7, 2016

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ExcavationS of the Baths at Roman Carsulae (ITALY)

June 12 – July 23, 2016

We are now accepting applications from students and volunteers to participate in our tenth season of excavations of the baths at Roman Carsulae. The application deadline is April 15, 2016.

Project and Location  

The Roman city of Carsulae, founded in the third century BCE along the Via Flaminia in modern Umbria, was extensively excavated by the Soprintendente for Umbria, Umberto Ciotti, from the 1950s to the 1970s.  He uncovered a number of its public buildings including the forum, amphitheatre and theatre and transformed the entire area into an archaeological park.  In 2004, our team, under the direction of Jane K. Whitehead and the Soprintendenza per i Beni Archeologici dell’Umbria commenced a long term project to re-excavate the baths, which are located just south of the city limits and were left exposed after Ciotti’s excavation 40 years earlier.

In 2011, we received grants from Italian sources, in particular the Associazione Valorizzazione del Patrimonio Storico, which enabled us to construct a roof over the remains of the baths.  Because it affords greater protection from the elements, during the 2012 and 2013 seasons we were able to open up areas that were more fragile, thus further exposing the structure. 

We plan to dedicate our 2016 season to excavating the remainder of the areas beneath the protective roof.  We will also collaborate with our colleagues with the San Gemini Preservation Studies program and the Soprintendenza on a comprehensive plan for the conservation of the bath building.

Program  

The field program welcomes both students and volunteers. No experience is necessary, only an enthusiasm for archaeology and the ability to work hard in rigorous conditions. Participants are instructed in excavation strategies, techniques and recording, the formulation of research questions and priorities, identification and handling of artifacts, drafting of site plans, and analytical rendering. Throughout the season, participants are given the opportunity to work with our conservators in the lab cleaning and consolidating small finds, or in the field helping to conserve the mosaics we have discovered over the course of the excavations.

Cost   

The program fee is $950.00 per week, which includes a shared room as well as breakfast daily and lunch and dinner five days a week. All equipment and local transportation is also provided. The minimum length of stay is three weeks, however in order to experience all stages of an excavation we strongly encourage participating in the full six-week program.  We offer a discounted rate to those who opt to enroll for the full six weeks.  Contact us for further details.

There are two possible start dates this year: Sunday, June 12 and Sunday, July 3.

Credit

We are not offering credit this season, however we are happy to work with your university.

Accommodations and Meals  

We stay at the Albergo Duomo, three or four people to a room, in the charming hill town of San Gemini, just three kilometers from Carsulae.  All rooms have private baths and air conditioning, and the hotel is equipped with free wireless.  Our meals are eaten in the elegant dining room of the hotel.

Schedule

Participants work in the field Monday through Friday from 6 AM to 1 PM (or an hour earlier, depending on the weather). After lunch and a well-earned siesta, afternoons are spent in the lab processing each day’s finds and attending classes, lectures, or working with our conservators. Weekends are open for travel or relaxation. Group trips to nearby sites of interest are often available.

For further details and to apply please visit our website. 

The application deadline is Friday, April 15, 2016.

Thank you.

Jane Whitehead

Director of the Excavations of the Baths at Roman Carsulae

Professor Emerita, Department of Modern and Classical Languages

Valdosta State University

Related programs:

Restoration and Analysis of Archaeological Ceramics

May 30 – June 24, 2016

Our colleagues at San Gemini Preservation Studies offer a number of programs that also take place during the summer in San Gemini.  We encourage you to look at their website and consider participating in one of their courses before or after your time spent working with us.  Of particular relevance to our project is the Archaeological Ceramics Conservation program, which provides an excellent background in analysis and restoration (very useful when working in the field and lab) and offers a rare opportunity for students to be trained in both disciplines by experienced field archaeologists and conservators while working with original archaeological artifacts.

Athens: Heritage and Modernity

Exploration of the coexistence between historic and modern Athens, Greece

June 26 – July 7, 2016 (check-in Saturday, June 25 – check-out Friday, July 8)

This twelve day trip is a thoughtful exploration of the history, preservation and conservation issues facing the city, organized around a series of lectures and visits led by some of the top Athenian archaeologists, architects, historians, conservators and planners who have been dealing with the problem of surveying, planning, and preserving monuments and cultural heritage in the midst of a growing modern city.

The faculty of this program includes internationally renowned scholars, such as Dr. Manolis Korres, who was Chief Architect on the Acropolis Restoration Project, who will be leading lectures and visits to the Acropolis area, as well as Dr. Fani Mallouchou Tufano, an expert on the history of restoration and was director of the Documentation Office of the Acropolis Restoration Service.

More information can be found at their website.

It’s more than just a job… it’s your future. Get hands-on experience and build your resume while preserving the history of your country.
Summer internships at NCPTT provide students and recent graduates an opportunity to undertake laboratory or field research in archeology, architecture, engineering, collections management, historic landscapes, and materials science.
What do interns do?
Interns work in one of our four program areas:

• Archeology & Collections
• Architecture & Engineering
• Historic Landscapes
• Materials Conservation

Projects vary from year to year but may include historic resource documentation, hands-on research, data collection, materials and product testing, or testing new technologies.
How long are the internships?
Our internships last ten weeks. For example, a Summer internship may begin on June 6, 2016 and end on August 12, 2016. A Fall position may, for example, begin on September 6, 2016 and end on November 15, 2016. However structured, all internships must be completed by December 31, 2016.
Will I get paid?
Yes! Our interns are short-term employees of Northwestern State University. Compensation is based on experience, including academic experience. Depending on your personal spending habits, the compensation provided is typically more than sufficient to cover living expenses during your stay in Natchitoches.
Is housing provided?
Sorry, but no. While we don’t provide housing, we will help you find a place to rest your head. Natchitoches is a college town and there are usually plenty of sublets and short-term rentals available in the summer.
Applicants should demonstrate skills and knowledge in preservation technology. This may include but not be limited to documentation, condition assessments, literature reviews, laboratory or field research, materials testing, hands-on preservation treatments, or other related skills. Undergraduate applicants must be accepted to or currently enrolled in a four-year accredited university or college program. Graduate applicants must be accepted to or currently enrolled in a master’s or doctoral degree program in a discipline such as architecture, anthropology, conservation, chemistry, digital humanities, engineering, geology, geography, preservation, etc. Applications from recent graduates will also be considered.
Foreign Nationals
We do accept applications from foreign nationals (non-US citizens). However, these individuals are responsible for obtaining their own visa. Please ensure that your application materials are in English.
How to Apply
Please read and follow the notes below before you submit the following:

1. Letter of interest that clearly indicates which of our four program areas (see above) you would like to apply to, along with the dates you will be available for work at NCPTT (if other than June 6 through August 12, 2016),
2. Resume with three reference contacts,
3. Current official or unofficial transcript.

Mail to:
NCPTT
Attn.: Tad Britt
645 University Parkway
Natchitoches, LA 71457
Or, via email to tad_britt@nps.gov.
NOTE:

• If submitting your application via email, please keep the size and number of file attachments to a minimum (i.e.combine documents or PDFs into one file).
• Include the letter of interest in your file attachment, not in the body of your email.
• Please do not submit a hyperlink to your transcript. Include the transcript in your email attachment.
• Ensure that all attached files can be opened in common software packages such as Microsoft Word or Adobe Reader.
• Please do not submit design portfolios as these will be ignored.
• You do not need to submit reference letters. We will contact the references you provide if we select your application for further review.
• You may apply for consideration in multiple program areas, but please be explicit about which programs you are interested in.

Applications will be accepted through March 18, 2016 and positions will be announced at the end of April.
The National Park Service and Northwestern State University are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employers. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.