Position at Chicago Conservation Center

Senior Furniture Conservator
Chicago Conservation Center

The Chicago Conservation Center
<URL:http://www.chicagoconservation.com> is expanding its Furniture
Department and is seeking a Senior Furniture Conservator to assist
the Chief Conservator 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 the Chief
Furniture Conservator.

The position requires a minimum of 6-8 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, the
candidate must possess strong documentation and communication
skills.

The Chicago Conservation Center was established twenty-three years
ago and currently has a staff including 22 Conservators and 8
Framers as well as 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, and an 8,000 square foot
west-side facility for furniture. The Center is a member of AIC and
IIC.

    Heather Becker
    Fax: 312-944-0595
    heather.b [at] chicagoconservation__com

A competitive benefits package and salary is commensurate with
qualifications and experience.  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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