Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Williamsburg, Virginia
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is seeking applicants for Fellowships
in the specialties of wooden artifacts, upholstery,
preventive conservation, paintings, analytical, archaeological materials,
objects, or textiles. This is a one year paid position with the possibility
for renewal. The position is benefits eligible and includes support for
travel.
Responsibilities: The Conservation Fellow is responsible for enhancing the
protection and preservation of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation’s
cultural assets by performing examination, treatment, and documentation of
Collections artifacts, under the supervision of conservation staff and in
consultation with the specialist curator and conservator.
Qualifications: Knowledge of and experience working with decorative arts
objects. Experience in research, examination, treatments and report
writing. Familiarity with digital photography and Microsoft Office
products. Highly developed dexterity to handle collections, use tools, and
perform conservation treatments. Ability to make best use of time and
resources: using facilities, materials, and equipment effectively and with
reasonable and appropriate care. Ability to communicate effectively and
follow instructions orally and in writing. Scientific knowledge sufficient
to undertake in-depth examination and analysis of objects. All generally
gained via earning a Master’s degree from a recognized conservation program
or equivalent apprenticeship/technical training with appropriate experience.
Preferred qualifications: Concentrated experience in a specialized area of
conservation practice.
Using link below, please apply online for ‘Conservation Fellow’.
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Successful candidate must have US work visa. Colonial Williamsburg supports
a drug- and alcohol-free workplace. AA/EOE
*Click here for more information about conservation at CW.
<http://www.history.org/history/museums/conservation/index.cfm>*
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