Position at Chicago Conservation Center

Associate Painting Conservator
Chicago Conservation Center

The Chicago Conservation Center
<URL:http://www.chicagoconservation.com> is expanding its Painting
Conservation Department and is seeking an additional Associate
Painting Conservator. The successful candidate will work under Chief
Painting Conservator Helen Conklin (resume available at
<URL:http://www.chicagoconservation.com>) and Senior Painting
Conservator Elena King alongside fellow Associate Painting
Conservators within the Center's Painting Department.

Responsibilities include examination and treatment of paintings from
the 17th Century to contemporary works for clients including
private, public, and institutional collections.   The position
requires a graduate degree in painting conservation from a
recognized institution, with a minimum of 3 years of work experience
in the field.  Excellent writing, documentation, and communication
skills are required.

The Chicago Conservation Center was established twenty-three years
ago and currently has a staff which includes 22 Conservators, 8
Framers, Art Handlers and Administrative support staff.  Departments
include Paintings, Works of Art on Paper, Frames and Gilded Objects,
Textiles, Murals, Disaster Response, Custom Framing, Shipping and
Installation.  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.

Please send a cover letter and resume to

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

A competitive benefits package and salary of $40,000 to $60,000,
based on qualifications and experience, are offered.  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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