Position at Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Assistant Conservator of Textiles
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston

Applications are invited for the full time, one year, position of
assistant conservator of textiles at the Isabella Stewart Gardner
Museum in Boston. The assistant conservator works with the senior
conservator of textiles in all aspects of the care and conservation
of the museum's historic fifteenth- to early twentieth- century
textiles, including tapestries, embroideries, furnishing fabrics,
laces, and whitework.

Applicants should hold a graduate degree in conservation from a
recognized institution or the equivalent in training. Further
postgraduate work and/or several years employment in conservation is
strongly suggested. The candidate should possess a demonstrated
ability to conserve a wide variety of textiles, to manage projects,
and to communicate effectively and work well with other museum
department personnel.

The salary range is competitive and includes benefits.  Qualified
applicants should submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae,
including a list of three professional references to:

    Anna Asphar
    Director of Human Resources
    Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
    2 Palace Rd.
    Boston, MA 02115
    hr [at] isgm__org
    Fax: 617-278-5177

The Gardner Museum is an equal opportunity employer.  Minority
candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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