Position at Indiana State Museum

Object Conservator
The Indiana State Museum Foundation

The Indiana State Museum Foundation seeks a full-time professional
conservator to focus on the museum's collections, with a particular
concentration on historical artifacts, paper, and fine art. The
object conservator will work alongside the textile conservator and
natural history preparator in a state of the art conservation lab in
Indianapolis. The conservator will have a demanding schedule of
work, performing a variety of unique treatments that must be
coordinated to provide the best care possible for the artifacts
while accommodating the use of collections for research and
exhibition. Skills should cover one or more of the following object
types, and the incumbent would be expected to expand their abilities
to deal with all of the following objects: fine art, furniture,
agricultural and industrial equipment, paper, metal, glass, and
ceramics.

Minimum Qualifications:

    Master's degree in museum conservation or Bachelor's degree with
    advanced training from a recognized museum conservation program
    and two years of experience.

    One year post-internship experience, particularly in a
    historical museum setting.

    Demonstrated knowledge of inorganic and organic chemistry.

    Ability to work safely with chemicals in a conservation
    laboratory for extended periods of time.

    Thorough knowledge of the proper procedures related to
    conservation, including documentation and record keeping.

    Excellent communication skills, the ability to work
    cooperatively and develop strong working relationships with
    peers.

    Ability to work as part of a team and as a team leader.

    Working knowledge of digital photography, computer database and
    word processing systems.

Application: Please submit a letter of application, resume, and
contact information for three references by, December 17, 2010, to
the attention of:

    Rex Garniewicz
    Indiana State Museum
    650 W. Washington St
    Indianapolis, IN 46204
    rgarniewicz<-at->dnr<.>in<.>gov

Electronic submissions in PDF form are preferred.

Successful applicants will be contacted by early January 2011.


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