Subject: Position at Materials Conservation Collaborative LLC
Objects/Architectural Conservator Materials Conservation Collaborative LLC (MCC) Materials Conservation Collaborative LLC (MCC) <URL:http://www.mccollab.com>, located in Philadelphia, (formerly Milner and Carr Conservation LLC) provides professional services, both on-site and in-house for the conservation of architecture, in situ art and movable objects. The firm's mission to preserve material heritage is achieved through our ability to design and implement appropriate responses to conservation issues. Our services include documentation and condition assessment, material testing and analysis, conservation treatments, monitoring and maintenance, and art handling and installation. MCC seeks to fill the position of objects conservator. MCC provides conservation assessments and treatments on a wide variety of materials including, ceramic, wood, metal, plaster, and stone - as well as a wide variety of artifacts ranging from architecture, decorative arts, archaeological objects, sculpture and contemporary objects. The successful candidate will be part of a team of 15 conservators and conservation technicians. The successful candidate must have an advanced degree in art conservation with a specialization in object conservation or comparable training with a minimum of five years postgraduate experience. Preference will be given to candidates possessing strong hand skills and experience with metals and architectural materials. The position requires that the candidate have effective oral and written communication skills, ability to work to deadlines and work both independently and collaboratively. This position involves occasional travel and working in the field with a wide variety of site conditions. Experience in private practice is strongly preferred. This is a full time salaried position. Benefits include medical/dental insurance, disability insurance, vacation and holiday pay, and an optional 401 (K) retirement program. Salary is commensurate with experience. All qualified candidates should apply to John Carr MCC 1431 Cadwallader St. Philadelphia PA 19122 Materials Conservation Collaborative, LLC 215-763-8090 Fax: 215-763-8098 *** Conservation DistList Instance 25:34 Distributed: Sunday, January 22, 2012 Message Id: cdl-25-34-041 ***Received on Friday, 20 January, 2012