HARVARD ART MUSEUMS Job Name: Assistant Paper Conservator % FTE: 100% Department Name: STRAUS Center for Conservation and Technical Studies Reports To: Head of Paper Lab Pre-employment screen: Identity & Criminal
Please note: This is a two-year term position Duties & Responsibilities: Collections * Performs condition reports, surveys, examinations, and treatments on works on paper for the Harvard Art Museums and University Loan. Collections of works on paper span a broad range of cultures and time periods from Medieval to contemporary. * Prepares accompanying written and photographic documentation, estimates, correspondence, and condition reports for exhibitions, loans, and acquisitions. * Performs preventive care for works on paper, including advising on, researching and constructing housing, handling, storage, and environmental needs. * Accompanies artworks as courier as needed. * Assist with hinging works as needed. Administrative * Participates in planning and preparing budgets for lab activities, exhibitions, and projects. * Manages exhibition support and special projects related to conservation and preservation as needed. * Collaborates with and maintains good working relations with conservation scientists, conservators, curators, and other museum staff. * Participates in selection, supervision, and instruction of conservation fellow. * Directs and instructs casual employees, contractors, or students as appropriate. * Assists in the maintenance of the lab and photo studio, including supplies, records, and equipment. * Practices and promotes the Guidelines for Practice and Code of Ethics as established by the AIC. * Works in two-site model, most often at 32 Quincy Street. * Works independently, as appropriate. Teaching * May participate in teaching, including undergraduate and graduate courses on the materials and techniques, and the technical examination of art. * Advises and trains museum staff in the best practices for the care, handling, display, storage, and packing and shipping of objects. Research * Responsible for staying current with professional philosophies, procedures, and practices in the conservation field through membership in professional organizations, publications, and attendance at meetings, workshops, and seminars. * As time permits, conducts technical research relevant to the collection as assigned and is encouraged to publish and present findings at national and international conferences. Institutional * Works with and provides content for Communications, the Division of Academic and Public Programs, Curatorial, and Institutional Advancement, and other departments as needed. * Presents public gallery talks and participates in programming as requested. * Supports Collections Management's operation of Art Study Centers and Curricular Galleries. * Leads and participates in tours for various interest groups. Basic Qualifications * MA, MS, or Certificate in Conservation from a university program. * A minimum of 2 years of relevant museum or other experience with skilled examination and treatment of materials and objects from a broad range of cultures and time periods. Additional Qualifications * Specialization in prints and/or experience making prints preferred. * Demonstrated experience with project management of moderate and small-scale projects. * Demonstrated experience with technical study of works of art on paper and familiarity with analytical techniques such as XRF, FT-IR, Raman spectroscopy, and GC-MS. * Demonstrated experience with state-of-the-art imaging tools used for conservation documentation including: digital photography and beta radiography. * Excellent computer skills, including image editing and management; high level of proficiency/expertise using Adobe PhotoShop and other software. * Excellent communication, writing, interpersonal, project management, and leadership skills. * Publications and presentations in professional forums. * Proficiency with The Museum System (TMS). * Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work while standing, and on occasion in non-studio, on-site locations. * Precise attention to detail and manual dexterity. Please apply at this link: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGWEbHost/jobdetails.aspx?partnerID=25240&siteID=5341&AReq=40943BR ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Archives through August 2016 at http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/ Archives from September 2016 onward at https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/
