Position at Cincinnati Art Museum

Assistant Objects Conservator for Musical Instruments (temporary)
The Cincinnati Art Museum

The Cincinnati Art Museum has an opening for a full-time temporary
Assistant Objects Conservator in preparation for the exhibition The
Art of Sound: Four Centuries of Musical Instruments.  The exhibition
will showcase approximately 100 musical instruments from the
Museum's permanent collection. This position is for 7 months January
2012 through July 2012.

Responsibilities: The Assistant Conservator will work under the
supervision of the Associate Conservator of Objects and in
collaboration with the Curator of Decorative Arts.  The conservator
will document condition, develop treatment proposals, and carry out
treatments on musical instruments in preparation for the exhibition.
The conservator will be responsible for completing all related
conservation documentation including photography and written
reports.  The conservator will also aid the associate conservator as
necessary with projects relating to the treatment, display and
proper storage of the musical instrument collection.

Requirements: Completion of Master's degree in objects conservation
from a recognized training program, or equivalent education and
training, and at least one year of post-graduate work in
conservation. The successful candidate must have rudimentary
knowledge of museum practices and collections management, a
familiarity with musical instruments or wooden artifacts is
preferred. Candidates must possess strong organizational skills and
work independently under tight deadlines. S/he must be able to work
successfully with others, e.g., Museum staff, volunteers, and
diverse public constituencies to achieve institutional objectives
and fulfill the mission of the museum. Excellent written and oral
communication skills are essential, as is an ability to work with
databases, word processing, and other computing tools that the staff
is expected to use on a regular basis.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. Manual dexterity is
frequently required as duties call for the handling of artwork, and
operation of tools and equipment.  The employee must also be able to
communicate effectively and work successfully with others.  Job
duties entail standing, walking, sitting, occasional climbing,
bending and kneeling. Specific vision abilities required by this job
include close, color, and peripheral vision.

If interested, please send cover letter, resume with references, and
a portfolio containing at least three examples of treatments
completed to:

    HR Dept
    Cincinnati Art Museum
    953 Eden Park Dr
    Cincinnati OH 45202
    Fax: 513-639-2932
    humanresources<-a t->cincyart< . >org

The Cincinnati Art Museum is an equal opportunity employer and is
strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment
where a variety of backgrounds, cultures, orientations, ideas, and
talents can flourish.

Per Knutas
Chief Conservator
cincinnati art museum
953 Eden Park Drive
Cincinnati Ohio, 45202

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