Position at Walters Art Museum

Associate Paintings Conservator
Walters Art Museum

The Walters Art Museum in Baltimore is seeking an Associate
Paintings Conservator for a full-time staff position to work in a
very active conservation laboratory carrying out treatment,
research, training and public outreach.  The Walters emphasizes a
team approach across divisions and the conservator in this position
also acts as liaison between the museum's Conservation and
Exhibitions divisions.  This staff position reports to the Head of
Paintings Conservation and the Director of Conservation and
Technical Research.

Duties:

    Examination, treatment, technical research relating to paintings

    Attending meetings and acting as liaison between the
    Conservation and Exhibition divisions

    Participation in administrative and management activities

    Supervision and training of interns, fellows, volunteers

    Grant writing

    Traveling as a courier

    Public outreach activities in support of the Walters' mission

    Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

    A master's degree from a recognized conservation training
    program, or an equivalent combination of education and
    experience, plus at least 5 years of experience specializing in
    paintings conservation after graduation.

    Advanced examination, treatment, research, writing,
    documentation, and computer skills

    Knowledge of environmental requirements and preventive
    conservation

    Experience in preparing works of art for display and travel

    Good communication skills

    Ability to work well with others

We offer an attractive benefits package.  Salary is commensurate
with experience.

To apply for this position, please send a letter of interest with a
resume and three contacts for references to jobs<-a t->thewalters< . >org.

Application end date is October 15, 2011.

The Walters is an EOE/A smoke, alcohol and drug free environment.

Karen French
Senior Conservator of Paintings
The Walters Art Museum,
600 North Charles Street,
Baltimore,
Maryland 21201


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