Position at Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Objects Conservator
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum invites applications for a
full-time position for an Objects Conservator,  starting Autumn of
2000. Responsibilities include the examination, study and treatment
of a variety of artifacts including painted wood and terra cotta
sculpture, decorative iron, embossed leather, painted furniture,
stone sculpture, and others.  The successful candidate will be able
to write and communicate effectively, work independently, and
participate in all activities of the conservation department.
Applicants should have a graduate degree or the equivalent with a
minimum of two additional years of post-graduate experience in
conservation treatment of a variety of materials.  Applicants should
also be able to discern a full range of colors, carry a weight of 40
lbs. and work comfortably on scaffolding.

The salary for the full-time position is competitive and will be
commensurate with experience; the Gardner Museum offers a generous
benefits package including health insurance.  Travel to one
conference per year will be supported.

Applicants are invited to submit a cover letter, resume, and three
letters of recommendation to:

    Joanne Gormley
    Human Resources Department
    Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
    2 Palace Road
    Boston, MA 02115

The Isabella Stewart Gardner is an Affirmative Action, EEO Employer.
Minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.  Deadline for
applications is July 31, 2000.

Valentine Talland
Senior Objects Conservator
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
617-278-5134
Fax: 617-278-5167


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