Position at Cincinnati Art Museum

Chief Conservator/ Paintings Conservator
Cincinnati Art Museum

The Chief Conservator of the Cincinnati Art Museum has primary
responsibility for the conservation of all objects in the Art
Museum's collection and for overseeing all aspects of a major
conservation program that comprises a range of related activities:
treatment, technical analysis, scientific research, collaborative
work with other institutions, and the training of conservators.

As a manager within the institution, the Chief Conservator oversees
the operations of the conservation department, which is staffed by
three conservators and several interns and fellows, and works in
close cooperation with the curatorial staff. She or he is also
responsible for participating in institutional planning, setting and
maintaining effective policies with respect to the care and
treatment of the collection and loans as well as the operation of
the museum's facilities, the development of special initiatives, and
representing the institution to a broad range of external
constituencies including, most notably, the conservation profession
and upholding high ethical and professional standards in fulfillment
of the mission of the Art Museum.

Position Responsibilities:

    Develops and monitors the implementation of annual and
    multi-year work plans in accordance with the Art Museum's
    strategic plan; develops and manages operating, project and
    program budgets. Coordinates the activities of the conservation
    department with the work of other departments within the
    curatorial division and with other divisions in the Art Museum.

    Works closely with the Facilities Management to ensure that the
    Art Museum's physical plant is managed in manner that provides
    for the safety and proper care of the collection. Participates
    in emergency and disaster planning and leads the conservation
    department's efforts in response to an emergency or disaster.

    Reviews and approves proposed treatments to ensure that they
    will be effective and are consistent with the Art Museum's
    responsibility to preserve the works of art in its care.

    Directs and monitors conservation treatments on objects in the
    Art Museum's collection done by the art museum's own staff and,
    whenever appropriate, by contract conservators.

    Plans and coordinates, as needed, the scientific analysis of
    works of art in the collection or on loan by the art museum's
    conservators or by contract conservators or scientists.

    Plans and monitors the preparation of documentation related to
    the analysis and treatment of works of art in the collection.

    Develops and monitors the adherence to protocols for the
    handling, movement, storage, and utilization of materials and
    equipment in a manner that will protect the health and ensure of
    the safety of the Conservation Department staff and other
    employees. Develops and monitors the implementation of a plan
    for monitoring on an ongoing basis the condition of works of art
    in storage and on public display.

    Serves the Art Museum's key representative to the conservation
    profession.

    Upholds the professional standards and guidelines of practice of
    his/her field and always acts in a manner that is consistent
    with the best interests of the Art Museum and will protect and
    enhance its reputation and standing within the community of
    museums.

Position Requirements:

    B.A. from a four-year college or university with a major in
    Chemistry, Art History or a related major course of study.

    M.A. from an accredited conservation training program or
    equivalent training

    Eight to Ten (8-10) years of direct hands-on experience
    encompassing all aspects of conservation, preferably in a museum
    setting

    Strong leadership, conceptual, and written and oral
    communication skills.

If interested, please send resume, references and salary
requirements to:

    Human Resources Department
    Cincinnati Art Museum,
    953 Eden Park Drive
    Cincinnati, OH 45202
    Fax: 513-639-2932
    humanresources<-at->cincyart<.>org

No phone calls please.


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