Position at Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Associate Conservator - Paintings
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation invites applicants for the
position of Associate Conservator of Paintings. Duties include
examining and analyzing paintings, preparing proposals, carrying out
conservation treatments and writing treatment reports; assisting
with instruction and supervision of subordinates; and researching
and developing new conservation treatments. The Foundation's
important paintings collection consists of British and American
works dating from 1750 to 1830, European paintings from as early as
the sixteenth century and American folk paintings.

Minimum qualifications include a graduate conservation degree, or
equivalent training, plus three years of professional experience;
detailed knowledge of traditional fine and folk art materials and
technologies; and experience in applying state-of-the-art
conservation methodologies. Requires highly developed painting
skills; scientific knowledge sufficient for undertaking in-depth
examination and analysis of paintings and performing treatments;
demonstrable history of proposed, completed and documented
treatments; and excellent communication skills, both oral and
written. Supervisory experience is a plus. Reports to the Director
of Conservation.

Apply online at <URL:http://www.colonialwilliamsburg.org/jobs>.
Include cover letter, resume, and list of references. Successful
candidate must have U.S.A. work visa. Colonial Williamsburg is an
AA/EEO employer.

Trish Bare
Secretary, Collections
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
PO Box 1776
Williamsburg, VA 23187-1776
757-220-7215
Fax: 757-565-8907


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