Position at Chicago Conservation Center

Objects Conservator
Chicago Conservation Center

The Chicago Conservation Center is soliciting applicants to join the
company's Objects Department.  This department provides conservation
treatments on different types of materials including ceramic, glass,
wood, leather, metal, plastic and stone- as well as a wide variety
of artifacts ranging from decorative arts, archaeological and
ethnographic objects, modern and contemporary art and sculptures.

Qualifications: The qualifications listed below are representative
 of the skill and ability required to perform the job successfully:

    The candidate must have an advanced degree in art conservation
    with a specialization in object conservation or comparable
    training and a minimum of two years post graduate experience

    Interest in decorative art and modern and contemporary art is
    desirable

    Interactions with the other departments and staff members are an
    essential part of the job. The conservator will be given
    independent responsibilities, concentrating on examinations and
    proposals, bench treatments and consultation with clients

    The candidate should demonstrate good communication,
    organizational and managerial skills and have the ability to
    multitask and work within the deadlines

    The position involves occasional travel

This full-time salaried position. Compensation will be commensurate
with qualifications and experience--benefits include medical
insurance, vacation pay and a 401(k) retirement program. The Chicago
Conservation Center is an equal opportunity and affirmative action
employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and
should send a confidential cover letter, resume, salary history, and
three references to heather.b<-at->chicagoconservation<.>com or fax to
312-944-5479, attn: Heather Becker.

Heather Becker
CEO
The Chicago Conservation Center


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