The Menil Collection
Employment Opportunity 
Title: Conservation Studio Technician, Menil Drawing Institute
Department: Conservation
Reports to: Chief Conservator
General Responsibilities:
The Conservation Studio Technician, Menil Drawing Institute performs a variety of duties in connection with the preservation and management of works on paper in the museum’s collection and ensures that proper procedures are followed with regard to the care, registration, documentation, and exhibition of those works.
Specific Duties:

1. Under the direction of the Paper Conservator, prepare safe housing for works on paper including mat cutting and hinging of artworks and constructing specialized housings for non-standard or unusually fragile drawings.
2. Perform specialized handling of drawings including, but not limited to, the hinging of artworks.
3. Construct specialized housing for works on paper.
4. Serve as a research assistant to the paper lab.
5. Assist with exhibition preparation, rotation, and upkeep.
6. Manage digital image processing, printing, and filing.
7. Collect, chart, and process environmental readings.
8. Create, organize, and maintain files for works on paper.
9. Provide administrative assistance in workshop and symposium planning.  Arrange travel, develop and manage itineraries and schedules, and perform related duties as needed.
10. Collect micro-fade testing (MFT) data under the close supervision of the Paper Conservator.
11. Support Proctor for drawing viewing room.  Monitor visitors as needed.
12. As needed, assist in the safe transportation of drawings from storage to the viewing.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree and two to three years experience relevant to the position or the equivalent.
2. Superior judgement and professional initiative.
3. Interest and/or background in conservation, art or art history preferred.
4. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, TMS, Adobe Bridge/Photoshop and other standard office procedures and equipment.

Salary and benefits competitive and commensurate with experience.  Please send resume and cover letter to:  Director of Human Resources, The Menil Collection, 1511 Branard Street, Houston, Texas 77006.  Application materials may also be emailed to:  smmaloch@menil.org

The Conservation Division of the Library of Congress is now accepting applications for the inaugural Harper-Inglis Post-Graduate Conservation Fellowship for 2016-2017. The Fellowship is open to U.S. citizens recently graduated from a recognized art conservation graduate program with a specialization in book, paper, or photograph conservation. The Fellowship is made possible by the Harper-Inglis Memorial Trust Fund and is hosted by the Library’s Conservation Division, the oldest and largest conservation lab in the United States for the conservation of book, paper, and photograph materials.
Responsibilities: The Fellow will pursue an independent research project and have the opportunity to acquire hands-on experience by participating in lab activities as they are conducted by Conservation Division staff, such as: conducting surveys; conservation documentation, treatment, and housing; research and analysis; digitization and/or exhibit preparation; collections emergency response and recovery; and environmental monitoring and analysis. The Fellow can expect to interact with Library staff beyond the Conservation Division, including curatorial staff, staff responsible for exhibits and loans, and scientists in the Preservation Research and Testing Division.
Qualifications:
– U.S. citizen
– Graduate of a recognized art conservation graduate program or equivalent training
– No more than five years of relevant work experience
– Demonstrated experience conducting research
– Clear and effective writing and spoken communication skills
Term and Stipend: The fellowship begins October 3, 2016 and ends (or is extended for one year) on September 29, 2017 and comes with an annual stipend of $39,000. The Library is unable to provide additional benefits – including health, retirement, or transit benefits – as part of the fellowship.
Application Process: Use the link below to access the application form and instructions. Applications are accepted through December 31, 2015.
http://www.loc.gov/preservation/outreach/intern/HIcons.html
This fellowship is generously funded by the Harper-Inglis Memorial Trust Fund.
Elmer Eusman, Chief
Conservation Division
Library of Congress

Assistant Conservator

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is looking for a well-qualified Assistant Conservator with a specialization in the conservation of objects. The Assistant Conservator provides support to the Head of Conservation to perform conservation activities related to the preservation of the cultural and natural science collections on exhibit and in storage. We seek an experienced individual who demonstrates professionalism, sound judgment, flexibility, and excellent attention to detail to effectively implement conservation treatments and other tasks as directed.
Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Examine objects, prepare conservation assessments, and propose treatments as required under the supervision of the Head of Conservation
• Perform conservation treatments on objects as required under the supervision of the Head of Conservation
• Prepare conservation documentation, including photography, condition reports, treatment proposals, and treatment reports
• Enter conservation information in the KE EMu collections database system and maintain conservation records
• Construct custom boxes and other housing for objects to help prevent damage during handling, storage, or transport
• Assist in installation and de-installation of exhibit material under the supervision of the Head of Conservation, Registrar(s), and/or Collection Manager(s) as required
• Assist in the crating, packing, moving, and storage of collections under the supervision of the Head of Conservation, Registrar(s), and/or Collection Manager(s) as required
• Other conservation duties as assigned, such as mount making, environmental monitoring, integrated pest management, collections emergency preparedness, and purchase of laboratory supplies

This position has the following requirements:

• Master’s degree in art conservation or equivalent with a specialization in objects conservation; additional education, training, and experience in conservation highly desirable
• Minimum one (1) year of experience handling art, artifacts, or specimens, preferably working in a museum environment
• Thorough knowledge of the ethics, best-practice standards, techniques, materials, and equipment used in the conservation of objects
• Applicable fine art, craft, or fabrication skills and experience, including excellent hand skills
• Excellent attention to detail and strong writing skills required for condition reporting and other documentation
• Proficiency in digital photography and image processing software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop)
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Word and Excel) and demonstrated experience with museum collection databases; experience with KE EMu database highly desirable
• Strong organizational skills for managing conservation records
• Must have excellent team work, interpersonal, and communication skills to work closely with Museum Professionals (this includes but is not limited to Conservators, Registrars, Exhibits personnel, Technicians, Curators, Collection Managers, and Operations Staff) to ensure that all work is executed in a safe, proper and timely manner
• Must be pro-active with strong problem solving skills
• Work is at times very physical, requiring extended periods of standing, stooping, walking, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, object handling, and tool use
• Required to wear a respirator when necessary

Salary is commensurate with experience plus excellent benefits. This is a permanent, full time, non-exempt position.
Review of applications begins immediately. Deadline for receipt of applications: Monday, November 30, 2015.
Interested candidates please visit www.nhm.org/jobs and click the link of the position for which you are interested or go directly to the online application by clicking https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=7144171. Please be sure to submit a letter of interest, a resume or short CV, and two professional references with your application.
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please, No Phone Calls, No Fax.

ASSISTANT / ASSOCIATE PAINTINGS CONSERVATOR
FOR WORLD-RENOWNED MUSEUM
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation is seeking an Assistant / Associate Paintings Conservator for a three-year project. As a member of the Conservation Department, the Assistant / Associate Paintings Conservator is responsible for the care and preservation of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum’s paintings collection. Work is primarily related to the conservation of paintings, however, the candidate should have a reasonable comfort level to supervise complex installations and 3-dimensional objects. This position requires significant travel related to an active loan and exhibition program.
Founded in 1937, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation is dedicated to promoting the understanding and appreciation of art, primarily of the modern and contemporary periods, through exhibitions, education programs, research initiatives, and publications. The Guggenheim network that began in the 1970s when the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, was joined by the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Venice, has since expanded to include the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao (opened 1997) and the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi (currently in development). Looking to the future, the Guggenheim Foundation continues to forge international collaborations that take contemporary art, architecture, and design beyond the walls of the museum. More information about the foundation can be found at guggenheim.org.
Key Responsibilities:

• Examination, documentation and treatment of artworks as needed, as well as evaluation of new acquisitions and materials research
• Work with fellow conservators in the Conservation department to determine treatment approaches and priorities
• Work together with colleagues from the Curatorial, Registrar, Exhibition Design, and Art Services & Preparations departments, to advise on the art’s suitability for travel, recommend and perform treatment, and establish safe packing and handling procedures
• Travel as a courier is required, as is supervision of installation and deinstallation of exhibitions at international venues
• Length of position term: approximately three years.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Graduate degree in Conservation (Masters or Certificate/Masters) from an accredited university, including course work in chemistry and material science.
• Minimum of five years professional conservation experience, preferably in a museum conservation laboratory
• Demonstrated knowledge of packing, transport, and environmental requirements for travel of complex and fragile artworks
• Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent manual skills
• Problem-solving, time management, and written/ verbal communication skills

The Guggenheim offers a competitive salary and excellent medical, dental, life, disability, and retirement plan coverage.  Our staff also enjoys generous vacation, sick leave and personal days, access to a variety of cultural institutions, discounts to museum stores, and a stimulating and collegial work environment.
Qualified applicants please send your resume and cover letter, including salary expectations, to employment@guggenheim.org.  Indicate the job title “Assistant / Associate Paintings Conservator” in the subject line. Only those applicants who meet our requirements for this position will be contacted.
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

Conservator for a 2-year Project

The Henry Ford, Dearborn, MI.

The Henry Ford has been awarded a grant from IMLS for a two-year project to conserve, rehouse, and create fully digital catalog records for approximately 900 items from THF’s considerable holdings of electrical production, distribution, and transmission-related artifacts (about 15% of THF’s total electrical collections).
For this project, THF’s electrical collections will include artifacts related to the production, transmission, and distribution of electricity. The core of THF’s electrical collections is four seminal collections acquired by Henry Ford in the 1920s and 1930s from Thomas Edison, Westinghouse, General Electric, and the Edison Pioneers, with artifacts tied to Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla, Elihu Thompson, Frank Sprague, and others. This project represents an excellent opportunity for an emerging conservator to engage with a very wide range of 20^th century materials that include many modern materials, modern metals and plastics.  It is an ideal project for candidates with experience and interest in industrial design and challenging unique collections care issues.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the execution and supervision of artifact conservation activities including treatments, handling, re-housing and documentation. The project focuses on storage upgrades, digital imaging and the overall care of assigned collections. Reporting to the assigned Senior Conservator, the Project Conservator will also provide training and supervision for project specialists, technicians, volunteers as assigned.
For more see: http://www.thehenryford.org/about/jobposting.aspx?category=HISTORICAL+RESOURCES
Contact:
Workforce Development
20900 Oakwood Boulevard
P.O. Box 1970
Dearborn, MI 48121-1970
Employment Hotline: 313.982.6090
Fax: 313.982.6226
E-mail: employment@thehenryford.org

The Book Conservation Section is responsible for all work related to the assessment, stabilization, and conservation treatment of book artifacts in the Library’s special collections. The Section Head is responsible for managing work conducted in this section, which includes assessments, surveys, evaluations, treatments, documentation, and housing of book artifacts and book collections; stabilization work for exhibitions and digital projects; research into optimizing book conservation treatment methods and protocols; participation in the division’s intern program and other teaching and training programs; and creation of  publications, reports, and guidelines.
See posting at: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/418574200
Job Announcement Number: 150212
Salary range: $90,823.00 to $118,069.00 / Per Year
Closing date: Monday, November 16 2015
Series and grade:   GS-1410-13
Position Information:  Full-Time, Permanent

Supervising Collections Care Conservator

Position Description: