Positions at Chicago Conservation Center

Chief Furniture Conservator
Associate Furniture Conservator
Chicago Conservation Center

Chief Furniture Conservator

    The Chicago Conservation Center is expanding its Furniture
    Department and is seeking a Chief Furniture Conservator to
    manage the daily treatment schedule and operations of The
    Center's department. The successful candidate will oversee a
    Senior Furniture Conservator as well as an Associate Furniture
    Conservator.

    The position requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in all
    aspects of the structural stabilization of historic furniture,
    original surface recovery, de-restoration and the preservation
    of original surfaces. In addition to excellent woodworking
    skills, candidate must possess strong documentation and
    communication skills.

    A competitive benefits package and salary of $60,000 to $90,000,
    based on qualifications and experience, are offered. The Chicago
    Conservation Center is an equal opportunity employer.

Associate Furniture Conservator

    The Chicago Conservation Center is expanding its Furniture
    Department and is seeking an Associate Furniture Conservator to
    assist in the daily treatment schedule and operations of The
    Center's department. The successful candidate will work in a
    department of three conservators and will report to a Chief
    Furniture Conservator.

    The position requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in all
    aspects of the structural stabilization of historic furniture,
    original surface recovery, de-restoration and the preservation
    of original surfaces. In addition to excellent woodworking
    skills, candidate must possess strong documentation and
    communication skills.

    A competitive benefits package and salary of $35,000 - $45,000,
    based on qualifications and experience, are offered.

For either position, please send a cover letter and resume to

    Heather Becker
    Fax: 312-944-0595
    heather.b<-a t->chicagoconservation< . >com

The Chicago Conservation Center
<URL:http://www.chicagoconservation.com/> was established twenty-two
years ago and currently has a staff of 22 Conservators, Framers, Art
Handlers and Administrative support staff. Departments include
Paintings, Works of Art on Paper, Frames and Gilded Objects,
Furniture, Textiles, Murals, Disaster Response, Custom Framing,
Shipping and Installation. Clients include a prestigious list of
private collectors, museums, galleries and corporate collections.
The Center occupies a full-floor open-plan loft space with 14,000
square feet and top floor views of Chicago with North, East and
South exposures. The Center is a member of AIC and IIC.

The Chicago Conservation Center is an equal opportunity employer.

Megan Ann Jones
Vice President of Client Services
Chicago Conservation Center
312-944-5401
Fax: 312-944-0282

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