The Williamstown Art Conservation Center is seeking a full time conservator to manage the paper\/photograph conservation department. The department head will participate in all departmental activities including examination, documentation, analysis, and treatment. The successful applicant will also carry out consultations with museum curators and other WACC staff, assess member collections as well as supervise interns. The WACC\u2019s paper\/photo conservation department is a large, well equipped lab, currently with two paper conservators and a pre-program intern.
\nThe Williamstown Center is a non-profit regional conservation laboratory in operation since 1977. It serves 59 member institutions in the northeast and south, as well as a wide variety of nonmember, nonprofit, corporate and private collections. The member consortium holds collections containing a wide variety of ancient to modern fine art by western and Asian artists and artisans.
\nWilliamstown is surrounded by natural beauty within the cultural center of the Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts. The Conservation facility is located within the Lunder Center at Stone Hill, a Tadeo Ando designed building, on the campus of the Clark Art Institute. The Clark houses the Manton Research Center and the Research and Academic Program. The Clark library, including more than 240,000 volumes, is one of the nation\u2019s premier art history libraries. The Clark also houses and co-sponsors the Williams College Graduate Program in the History of Art.
\nRequirements include:
\n\u2022 Graduate-level conservation degree with a specialization in
\npaper or photographic materials.
\n\u2022 A minimum of 5 years of post-graduate experience.
\n\u2022 Experience with analysis, documentation, conservation treatment, and preventive care for paper and photographic materials following ethical standards for professional conservation practice.
\n\u2022 Travel for site projects such as assessments or treatment.
\n\u2022 Computer proficiency with MS Office products.
\n\u2022 Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
\n\u2022 An electronic portfolio of treatments and research projects will be required of
\napplicants selected for an interview.
\nApplication Information:
\nBenefit package includes annual research funds (including paid leave), health, dental and life insurance, retirement, vacation, sick leave, holidays and access to Williams College cultural and recreational facilities. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
\nSend cover letter, CV and two references to Leslie Paisley, Williamstown Art Conservation Center, 227 South Street, Williamstown, Ma. 01267
\nFor more information contact lpaisley@williamstownart.org. Full position description available on the WACC\u2019s website: www.williamstownart.org. Position open until filled.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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