Position at Art Institute of Chicago

Assistant Objects Conservator, SPJ (Special Projects Position)
Art Institute of Chicago

The Art Institute of Chicago is seeking a candidate that will
undertake conservation projects and activities related to the
re-installation of the Greek, Roman and Byzantine and the Egyptian
collections, scheduled to occur in the fall of 2012 and the fall of
2013, respectively. In addition, the individual will perform
standard Conservation Department duties, so as to free regular staff
members to do work related to the Greek, Roman and Byzantine and the
Egyptian installations.

Under the supervision of the Senior Objects Conservator, the
Assistant Objects Conservator, SPJ (Special Projects Position) will
examine, document and treat objects, plan the safe movement of art
collections, carry out environmental monitoring and in coordination
with the Department of Registration will oversee the movement and
installation of collections.

A successful candidate will be a Graduate of a recognized
conservation master's degree program with a minimum of three years
post-graduate work in an established objects laboratory. Experience
working with ancient objects would be valuable.

Apply Online at: <URL:https://csweb.artic.edu/recruit/applyjob.html>

The Art Institute of Chicago is an equal opportunity, equal access
employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.

Suzanne R. Schnepp
Senior Conservator of Objects
The Art Institute of Chicago
312-443-4766


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