The Saint Louis Art Museum's conservation team continues to seek a paper
conservation member. The museum maintains an active exhibition schedule
featuring works of art on paper in its dedicated prints, drawings, and
photographs galleries. Additionally, the museum features works of art on paper
in large-scale special exhibitions drawn from its extensive holdings. Potential
applicants are welcome to contact the Head of Conservation (details below) for
additional information on the collection and the position.
SAINT LOUIS ART MUSEUM
Employment Opportunity
JOB DESCRIPTION: Assistant/ Associate/ Paper Conservator
Grade J, K, or M (exempt)
REPORTS TO: Head of Conservation
SUPERVISES: Conservation Technician and grant funded interns under the
direction of the Head of Conservation
SPECIFICATIONS: Degree from an accredited conservation program or its
equivalent and a minimum of 4 years conservation experience in paper
conservation is required. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and
will have a starting range in the mid-$40,000 (assistant) to mid-$60,000
(conservator) yearly with comprehensive benefits. Experience in administration
and staff supervision is preferred.
JOB PURPOSE: The Saint Louis Art Museum seeks a collegial, collaborative, and
energetic paper conservator to join its dynamic conservation team. SLAM's
growing collection of over 14,000 works in the prints, drawings, and
photography collection spans the 16th - 21st centuries with notable works by
both Eastern and Western masters. An ideal candidate will have a broad and
solid foundation in paper conservation treatment techniques and be capable of
collaborating with other conservation staff to solve unique preservation
challenges. A successful candidate will relish in the opportunity to oversee
the conservation of masterworks and will possess the attention to treatment and
general preservation details that such works require. The candidate will also
have an excellent sense of project management and conscientious observations of
deadlines. As the museum's conservator of paper, the candidate will be expected
to plan, supervise, and participate in the conservation and restoration of work
s on paper in the collections of the Saint Louis Art Museum, as well as,
advise the Museum generally on the care of these collections; and to assist in
determining conservation policy for the Museum.
DUTIES, WORK PERFORMED:
Examine and appraise physical condition of the Museum's permanent collections:
* Assess deterioration and damage, and potential
complications involved in treatment.
* Design and carry out conservation treatment in
consultation with the Curator of Prints, Drawings and Photographs.
* Provide written and photographic documentation to record
condition of objects, treatments proposed, and treatments performed.
* Recommend other Conservators outside his or her field of
expertise and review their treatment proposals.
* Advise on preventative maintenance in the Museum as a
whole in the areas of environment, handling, storage, and installation.
* Examine works on paper prior to acquisition to aid the
Curatorial staff in determining their physical and aesthetic condition, as well
as their authenticity.
* Examine works requested for loan to determine suitability
for travel and to document their condition, and advise the Registrar and others
on any special packing and shipping considerations.
* Supervise the technician assigned to the department of
prints, drawings and photographs, and in particular, review the design and
fabrication of mats and frames for the collection.
* Advise the Registrar and Curators on the installation,
storage and maintenance of works on paper in the collection.
Administer the Paper Conservation Lab:
* Assist in preparing, monitoring and controlling the
budget.
* Recommend acquisition of new equipment.
* Monitor and order conservation supplies.
SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: None
The above statements of this job description describe the general duties and
level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They do not
claim to describe all of the functions of this position. Employees may be
assigned other duties and the essential functions may change or be changed from
time to time.
Applicants should apply through the Museum's website -
www.slam.org<http://www.slam.org>.
L. H. (Hugh) Shockey Jr, MS, AIC-PA
Head of Conservation
SAINT LOUIS ART MUSEUM
One Fine Arts Drive, Forest Park
St. Louis, Missouri 63110-1380
t. 314-655-5263 | f. 314-655-5366
[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
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