Paper Conservator
The Midwest Art Conservation Center is seeking a Paper Conservator. This is a full-time position with occasional travel. Applicants must have an advanced degree in art conservation with a specialization in paper conservation. The position calls for treatments on a wide-range of works from all periods, including Asian art. A minimum of 5 years post graduate experience is preferred. The title and responsibilities will be commensurate with experience. MACC provides excellent salaries along with outstanding benefits including medical, dental, 403b contributions, vacations, AIC membership, and professional development.
MACC is a growing, independent, nonprofit, regional center providing comprehensive conservation services in Paintings, Objects, Paper and Textiles. The staff is collaborative, very collegial and works innovatively with the curatorial and collection professionals of hundreds of Midwest institutions – including the largest art museums, historical societies, universities, libraries and archives, as well as small and mid-sized institutions with unique and varied collections. MACC laboratories are located within the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
Please send your confidential curriculum vitae, cover letter and references to:
Colin D. Turner
Executive Director
Midwest Art Conservation Center
2400 – 3^rd Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404
cturner@preserveart.org
612-870-3148

Objects Conservator
The Midwest Art Conservation Center is seeking an Objects Conservator. This is a full-time position with occasional travel. Applicants must have an advanced degree in art conservation with a specialization in objects conservation. The position calls for treatments on a wide-range of works from all periods. A minimum of 5 years post graduate experience is preferred. The title and responsibilities will be commensurate with experience. MACC provides excellent salaries along with outstanding benefits including medical, dental, 403b contributions, vacations, AIC membership, and professional development.
MACC is a growing, independent, nonprofit, regional center providing comprehensive conservation services in Paintings, Objects, Paper and Textiles. The staff is collaborative, very collegial and works innovatively with the curatorial and collection professionals of hundreds of Midwest institutions – including the largest art museums, historical societies, universities, libraries and archives, as well as small and mid-sized institutions with unique and varied collections. MACC laboratories are located within the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
Please send your confidential curriculum vitae, cover letter and references to:
Colin D. Turner
Executive Director
Midwest Art Conservation Center
2400 – 3^rd Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404
cturner@preserveart.org
612-870-3148

Corning Museum of Glass
Position Summary 
Title:                           Assistant Conservator
Status:                       M&P, Full-Time
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.
• 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 contributes to conservation website information.
• 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, and other record-keeping programs.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Applicants can apply by emailing their resume and cover letter to employment@cmog.org.

Photo and Paper Conservator, Smithsonian’s Museum Conservation Institute.
The Smithsonian’s Museum Conservation Institute (MCI) is seeking a Conservator with a specialization in photograph and paper conservation. The Photo and Paper Conservator will examine museum collections and conduct appropriate treatments documenting the processes in accordance with practices and tenets of the profession, will conduct research pertinent to photograph and paper conservation in the museum environment, and will serve as a mentor in MCI training programs.  It is expected that the candidate will participate in MCI research and technical studies. The successful candidate will have experience in research, professional presentation, and publication.
MCI is a scientific research center of the Smithsonian Institution with the mission to increase and disseminate scientific knowledge that improves preservation and conservation of museum collections and related material, with an emphasis on the collections of the Smithsonian Institution’s museums. For a more detailed description of the MCI’s programs please see www.si.edu/mci.
For a complete application package and instructions please access USAJOBS https://www.usajobs.gov/ or the Smithsonian website http://www.si.edu/OHR/jobs_public and retrieve announcement number 16R-SR-300760-DEU-MCI. The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Vacancy closes May 23, 2016.   Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. National.
For more information contact:
Jessica S. Johnson
Head of Conservation
Museum Conservation Institute
Smithsonian Institution
301 238 1218
johnsonjs@si.edu

Administrative Specialist
Job Title: Administrative Specialist
Agency :LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Job Announcement Number:160053

JOB SUMMARY:
About the Agency
This position is located in the Binding and Collections Care Division of the Preservation Directorate, which is responsible for assuring long-term access to the Library’s collections through regularly labeling, binding, repairing and providing custom protective enclosures for new acquisitions, at-risk materials, and fragile and damaged media in all formats. In carrying out this responsibility, the Division plans and manages a budget of over 2 million dollars. The incumbent assists the Chief and division managers in determining resources and priorities in the areas of budget, procurement, equipment, security, and productivity. This involves researching and evaluating ways to improve the effectiveness of work operations, developing purchase requests using the Library’s automated procurement system, including maintaining files for BCCD’s non-personal contracts, conducting financial analysis and reconciliation of BCCD’s non-personal accounts, establishing obligations in the Library’s automated financial system, developing financial reports and detailed budget analysis, and identifying reporting discrepancies and determining corrective action.
This position is located in the Binding and Collections Care Division of the Preservation Directorate.
The position description number for this position is 132420.
Visit USAjobs.gov to apply.

Head of Conservation Treatment and Collections Care

MELLON POSTGRADUATE FELLOWSHIP IN DECORATIVE ARTS AND SCULPTURE CONSERVATION – PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is offering an Andrew W. Mellon Postgraduate Fellowship in Decorative Arts and Sculpture Conservation, beginning September 1, 2016 to August 31, 2017.  The fellowship may be extended, not to exceed three years. The applicant should be a graduate of a recognized conservation training program or have equivalent experience. The Fellow will examine, conduct research, and perform treatment on a variety of materials (e.g. stone, metal, ceramic, polychromed wood) in the Museum collections (European, American, East Asian, South Asian, Modern, and Contemporary Art) and will participate in preservation activities relating to Museum exhibitions and storage.
Each fellowship includes a stipend of $36,621, participation in the Museum’s health insurance plan, $3,000 in travel funds and $2,000 for research support. Applications should be sent electronically and include the following: pdf files containing statement of interest, resume, transcripts of graduate courses, and four examples of examination reports and treatment records with photographs.  Please include any published treatments or research.
Confidential supporting letters from three conservation professionals familiar with the candidate’s work should be sent directly by the referee to Melissa Meighan, Conservator of Decorative Arts and Sculpture, Philadelphia Museum of Art, P.O. Box 7646, Philadelphia PA  19101-7646.
If you have questions regarding the position or application process, please contact Renee Ward at 215.684.7543.
All application materials must be received by June 15th.
To apply, please use the link below to submit your application materials.
Application Link:
https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=philadmoa&jobId=112928&lang=en_US&source=CC3

Job Opening: Research Lab Associate
The Getty Conservation Institute (GCI), located in Los Angeles, California and the Getty Villa in Malibu, is one of the operating programs of the J. Paul Getty Trust, working internationally to advance conservation practice in the visual arts, broadly interpreted to include objects, collections, architecture, and sites. The GCI serves the conservation community through scientific research, education and training, model field projects, and the broad dissemination of the results of both its own work and the work of others in the field. In all its endeavors, the GCI focuses on the creation and dissemination of knowledge that will benefit the professionals and organizations responsible for the conservation of the world’s cultural heritage.
The GCI’s Science Department is seeking an individual to fill the position of Research Lab Associate, a three-year, limited-term position within the Modern and Contemporary Art Research Initiative. This research focuses on the characterization of paints used on contemporary outdoor painted sculpture, the degradation of plastics used in cultural heritage, and the effects of cleaning treatments on modern paints. Please see: http://www.getty.edu/conservation/our_projects/science/modcon/
Responsibilities: Reporting to the Associate Scientist, Modern and Contemporary Art research, the Research Lab Associate will perform a range of activities in support of scientific analysis on this project, including: performing sample preparation, run routine analysis on samples, compile and interpret analytical data collected, organize reports and data files; and perform literature searches and gather background information on a variety of projects. Successful candidates will be expected to conduct scientific analyses and research on works of art using the wide range of chemical and instrumental techniques available at the GCI.
Qualifications: The Research Lab Associate must have a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, physics or other natural science; 3-5 years of scientific laboratory research experience. Experience with analytical instrumentation, ideally FTIR, SEM-EDS and PyGCMS. and knowledge of scientific research and the conservation issues of contemporary paintings and sculpture strongly preferred. The successful candidate must be adaptable, analytical, and a creative problem-solver and thinker; able to work effectively in a highly collaborative and variable environment, conservation training or experience working with conservators in a conservation science laboratory strongly preferred; and possess excellent organization, data management, communication, and writing skills.
An excellent benefits package and salary commensurate with experience will be provided. This position is limited-term (three years).
To apply, please see: https://jobs-getty.icims.com/ . All applicants should be prepared to upload a cover letter and curriculum vitae as a single file (either a PDF or a Word document) when prompted to upload a Resume online. Candidates who successfully complete the online application process will receive an automated message from “autoreply@icims.com”. If you have specific questions about the Research Lab Associate position, please email gcistaffing@getty.edu. Deadline for applications is June 13, 2016.

Job Opening: Assistant Scientist
The Getty Conservation Institute (GCI), located in Los Angeles, California and the Getty Villa in Malibu, is one of the operating programs of the J. Paul Getty Trust, working internationally to advance conservation practice in the visual arts, broadly interpreted to include objects, collections, architecture, and sites. The GCI serves the conservation community through scientific research, education and training, model field projects, and the broad dissemination of the results of both its own work and the work of others in the field. In all its endeavors, the GCI focuses on the creation and dissemination of knowledge that will benefit the professionals and organizations responsible for the conservation of the world’s cultural heritage.
The GCI’s Science Department is seeking an individual to fill the position of Assistant Scientist, to join our newly launched Built Heritage Research Initiative, in collaboration with the University of Oxford, UK, undertaking scientific research and analysis on stone and other traditional building materials to explore their performance and deterioration. This research focuses on the development of testing protocols to improve conservation practice of built heritage (buildings, monuments and sites) from ancient to modern and across the world; and to disseminate our findings through professional publications and conferences.
Responsibilities: Initially reporting to the Head of Science, the Assistant Scientist will work primarily on evaluating conservation treatments for sandstone, and undertake routine analysis and testing of traditional building materials. The successful candidate will: propose and develop research strategies to test building materials and their conservation treatments, undertake routine analysis on samples, assess a range of field-based evaluation techniques to provide additional information on treatment effectiveness, compile and interpret analytical data collected, and organize reports and data files.
Qualifications: The Assistant Scientist must have a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or other natural science, Master’s degree preferred; 1-3 years of experience in scientific research, preferably in the field of cultural heritage or a related field. Hands-on familiarity with: taking and analyzing samples; instrumental techniques such as SEM-EDS, XRF, FTIR, mechanical testing, and surface characterization, is strongly desired. The successful candidate must be adaptable, analytical, and a creative problem-solver and thinker; able to work effectively in a highly collaborative and variable environment; have experience working with conservators in a conservation science laboratory; and possess excellent organization, communication, and writing skills.
An excellent benefits package and salary commensurate with experience will be provided.
To apply, please see: https://jobs-getty.icims.com/ . All applicants should be prepared to upload a cover letter and curriculum vitae as a single file (either a PDF or a Word document) when prompted to upload a Resume online. Candidates who successfully complete the online application process will receive an automated message from “autoreply@icims.com”. If you have specific questions about the Research Lab Associate position, please email gcistaffing@getty.edu. Deadline for applications is June 13, 2016.

Staff Curator (Museum Management)
Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations
Agency contact information
1 vacancy in the following location: Richmond, VA
Work Schedule is Full Time – Permanent
Opened Friday 5/20/2016 to Closes Tuesday 5/24/2016
Salary Range: $72,509.00 to $94,262.00 / Per Year
Series & Grade: GS-1015-12/12
Supervisory Status: No
Who May Apply: United States Citizens
Control Number: 439520000
Job Announcement Number: NE61015-12-1709785NM393290D
http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/439520000
Job Overview
Summary
The Navy and Marine Corps team offers innovative, exciting and meaningful work linking military and civilian talents to achieve our mission and safeguard our freedoms. Department of the Navy provides competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and extensive professional development and training. From pipefitters to accountants, scientists to engineers, doctors to nurses-the careers and opportunities to make a difference are endless. Civilian careers-where purpose and patriotism unite!
The mission of the Naval History and Heritage Command is to collect, preserve, protect, and make available the artifacts, documents, and art that best embody our naval history and heritage for present and future generations; advance the knowledge of naval history and heritage through professional research, analysis, interpretation, products and services; make naval history and heritage “come alive” for our Sailors and Marines to enhance readiness and esprit de corps.  This position is located in the Conservation Branch of the Collections Management Division and is responsible for the preservation and conservation of artifacts, textiles, artwork and paper collections and assists other branches and commands in the conservation of large artifacts.
Duties
•Assist in the supervision and direction of the daily operations of the Conservation Laboratory.
•Participate in the management of, and executes, conservation treatments to stabilize and preserve historic artifacts, textiles, artwork and paper media.
•Assist with condition assessments and advise on long-term collections care strategies and environmental control standards.
•Perform conservation and materials science research activities.
•Coordinate with the Collection Manager on issues related to management of the facility.
•Serves as lead conservator in the absence of the branch head.
Travel Required: Not Required
Relocation Authorized: No
Job Requirements
Key Requirements
•You must be a US Citizen.
•Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. www.sss.gov
•Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment.
•Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
•Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.
•See special requirements section for additional requirements.
Qualifications
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered.   Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.
Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess a degree in museum work, or in an applicable subject-matter field; a combination of education and experience with courses equivalent to a major in museum work or applicable subject matter field, plus appropriate experience or additional education; or have four years of experience that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study as shown above.
In addition, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) assist in managing a museum collection, library and archive; 2) perform museum collection conservation practices in accordance with professional standards; 3) prepare lectures and presentations on conservation procedures and methodologies for tours, workshops, conferences, symposia and command needs.
This position has a selective placement factor needed in order to qualify. The actual Selective Placement Factor is experience executing conservation treatments to stabilize and preserve historic artifacts, textiles, artwork, and paper media in accordance with professional standards.  Possession of the factor MUST be verifiable via your resume. Failure to possess this factor WILL result in an ineligible rating.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site:   https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1000/museum-curator-series-1015/
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire. To preview this questionnaire and determine if your experience matches the required skills for this position, click the following link: View Assessment Questions
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.
For positions requiring positive education requirements, or if you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you must submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned) in your resume.   See OPM’s General Policies for information on crediting education.
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements if the applicant can provide documentation indicating that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence when applying for further information, visit:http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
A security clearance is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a position offer or removal.  If you possess a security clearance, please indicate the level and termination date in your resume.
Work requires frequent bending, stooping, walking, standing, working in cramped positions, and climbing.
This position is eligible for part time, full time or ad-hoc telework.
Work requires use of Personal Protective Equipment, which includes but is not limited to protective footwear, eyewear, and hearing protection.
Work may be performed in physically dangerous locations, e.g. extreme height for treatment of sculptural or architectural artifacts.
Conservation treatments may require use of and exposure to toxic, carcinogenic, cryogenic, acidic, corrosive, or other hazardous materials.
Selectee must obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
Security Clearance: Secret
Department of the Navy
Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations
Naval History and Heritage Command
Contact:
DON Employment Info Center EIC
Phone: 8003784559
TDD: 858-577-5723
Email: DONEIC@NAVY.MIL
Address:
Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations
700 Robbins Avenue
Philadelphia,  PA