Position at LACMA

Assistant Objects Conservator
Objects Conservation Laboratory
Conservation Center
Los Angeles County Museum of Art

The Conservation Center of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art is
seeking a qualified full-time, assistant objects conservator.  This
section of the Conservation Center is responsible for the care,
preservation, examination and treatment of all three-dimensional
works of art in the museum's extensive and varied permanent
collections which include Arts of the Americas, Europe, Asia and the
Pacific Islands, and Modern and Contemporary art with a growing
emphasis on ethnographic art. Other duties may include but are not
limited to routine laboratory maintenance, environmental monitoring,
serving as a courier for works of art, and the preparation of
condition reports for works of art on loan and/or exhibition.

The incumbent, with the title of Assistant Conservator, will report
to the head of the Objects Laboratory of the Conservation Center and
may supervise pre-program interns, conservation interns and fellows,
and volunteers.

Minimum requirements:  Master's degree in conservation with an
emphasis on current ethnographic conservation practice as well as
three to five years related experience and/or training; or
equivalent combination of education and experience with at least
seven years experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of
education and experience. The successful candidate must be
conversant in the use of software for writing reports and processing
images. Clear oral communication skills and a desire to work
cooperatively with curatorial, conservation and scientific staff is
essential.

Applications:  This position will be available beginning March 15,
2011. Title and salary will be commensurate with experience.  A
competitive benefits package is provided. Position is open until
filled.

To apply:  Submit letter of intent, resume and the names and contact
information for three professional references to

    Gerrie Maloof
    Director of Human Resources
    The Los Angeles County Museum of Art
    Human Resources Department
    5905 Wilshire Boulevard
    Los Angeles, CA 90036
    323-857-6067
    Fax: 323-857-4720

with copies to

    Dr. Mark Gilberg
    Director, Conservation Center
    mgilberg<-a t->lacma< . >org

Mark Gilberg, MS, PhD
Suzanne D. Booth and David G. Booth
Conservation Center Director
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90036
323-857-4750
Fax: 323-857-4754


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