Position at Denver Art Museum

Assistant Conservator - Modern and Contemporary Art
Denver Art Museum

The Denver Art Museum is seeking a full-time, assistant-level
conservator to oversee the conservation needs of its modern and
contemporary collection that includes but is not limited to
sculpture, assemblages, painted surfaces and variable media.
Experience in traditional paintings or objects conservation is a
plus.

The candidate should have a degree from a recognized conservation
training program, or equivalent. A minimum of two years
post-graduate experience is required.  The conservator will perform
conservation treatments of museum objects as assigned; review
objects for acquisition and loan purposes; assure accuracy and
completeness of records and reports; and promote the conservation
department through research, lectures, professional publications and
teaching.  Occasional travel is anticipated.

The conservator will report to the Director of Conservation. Sound
work habits, personal initiative and organizational skills,
excellent written and verbal communication skills along with the
ability to undertake moderate to heavy lifting are essential.
Candidate will uphold collegial and collaborative working
relationships with conservation staff and other museum departments.

Applications will be accepted through 5 PM, February 18, 2011.
Inquiries may be directed to

    Sarah Melching
    Silber Director of Conservation
    720-865-5029
    semelching<-a t->denverartmuseum< . >org

The museum offers a full benefit package.  Position and salary will
be commensurate with successful applicant's qualifications and
experience.

To apply, please submit a letter of application, resume and contact
information for three references, plus three conservation treatment
examples to:

    Denver Art Museum
    100 West 14th Avenue
    Denver, CO 80204
    Attn. HR
    Fax: 720-913-2768
    hrcoordinator<-a t->denverartmuseum< . >org


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