Position at the Conservation Center, Chicago

Objects Conservator
The Conservation Center
Chicago

The 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.
See:

    <URL:http://www.theconservationcenter.com>

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.

    Experience in private practice strongly preferred.

    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 deadlines.

    The position involves occasional travel.

This is a 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
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<-a t->theconservationcenter< . >com
    attn: Heather Becker, CEO,
    The Conservation Center

Heather Becker
CEO, The Conservation Center
730 N. Franklin #701
Chicago IL 60654
312-944-5401
Cell: 312-543-1462


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