Positions at Saint Louis Art Museum

Objects Conservator
Paper Conservator
Saint Louis Art Museum

Objects Conservator

    The Saint Louis Art Museum seeks to fill the position of Objects
    Conservator.  The successful candidate will assume primary
    responsibility for all aspects of the conservation care for all
    objects in the Collection, including antiquities, sculpture,
    decorative arts, ethnographic works, and objects made from
    modern materials.  The position will involve treatment,
    research, and the supervision of on-call conservators, interns,
    and mount-makers.  Experience in earthquake mitigation and
    disaster preparedness is a plus.  The candidate should have a
    formal graduate level training or equivalent experience. Eight
    to ten years of work experience and at least 2 years of
    administrative supervision experience is strongly preferred.
    The museum currently has three conservation departments with
    well-equipped labs, and plans to instate a fourth department and
    lab this year. Position open until filled.

Paper Conservator

    The Saint Louis Art Museum seeks to fill the position of Paper
    Conservator.  The successful candidate will assume primary
    responsibility for all aspects of the conservation care for all
    works on paper in the Collection, currently estimated at over
    13,000.    The position will involve treatment, research, and
    the supervision of a technician.  Experience in earthquake
    mitigation and disaster preparedness is a plus.  The candidate
    should have a formal graduate level training or equivalent
    experience.  Eight to ten years of work experience and at least
    2 years of administrative supervision experience strongly
    preferred.  The museum currently has three conservation
    departments with well-equipped labs, and will expect the Paper
    Conservator to assist in the design and outfitting of the new
    paper lab.  Position open until filled.

Send resume, three professional references and cover letter to:

    The Saint Louis Art Museum
    Attn: Human Resources
    #1 Fine Arts Dr
    Forest Park
    St. Louis Mo USA 63110
    Fax: 314-721-6172
    jhawkins [at] slam__org

E.O.E.

Janet Hawkins
Human Resources Assistant
Louis Art Museum


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