Position at Whitney Museum of American Art

Paper Conservator
Temporary Position (6 months)
Whitney Museum of American Art

The Whitney Museum seeks temporary project conservator for our
Collections Documentation Initiative.  The project conservator will
assist in an ongoing object-by-object survey of the prints and
drawings collection, including condition assessment and media
identification. Other responsibilities:  Work with cataloguer to
ensure that object-specific information is accurate and art handlers
to determine housing needs for fragile works.  Enter data into The
Museum System (TMS), including written documentation.

Requirements:  M.A. in Art Conservation with a specialization in
works on paper; knowledge of current standards of practice and
methodology for the examination of works of art on paper; knowledge
and interest in 20th and 21st Century artists' material and
techniques; TMS.

To apply please email resume, brief cover letter and salary
requirements to matthew_skopek<-at->whitney<.>org

All applications should be received by March 10, 2010

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