Positions at the Conservation Center, Chicago

Assistant Framer
The Conservation Center

The Conservation Center is soliciting applicants to join the
company's Custom Framing department as an Assistant Framer.  This
department provides professional matting, conservation framing and
frame repair for private, corporate and museum clients.

Qualifications:

    The candidate must have the ability to fit custom frames, re-fit
    frames for paintings, perform custom hinging, matting and
    framing of works of art on paper, create custom mounts and
    stands for 3-dimensional objects, and fit objects in acrylic
    vitrines.

    The candidate must also be able to fabricate French and
    fabric-wrapped mats, as well as install fillets.

    The candidate must be organized and have the ability to track
    departmental supplies and update stock when necessary, as well
    as accurately track and locate items through the company's
    custom built database.

    Art handling, packing, and installation experience a plus.

    Thorough knowledge of archival framing techniques and experience
    in a high-end framing environment required.

    Customer service experience a plus, as the position meets with
    clients to choose framing options on an as needed basis.

    Positive attitude, good communication skills and ability to
    thrive in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.

    Some travel required for emergency disaster response, sometimes
    at short notice, on an as-needed basis.

This is a full-time salaried position.  Compensation will be
commensurate with qualifications and experience.  The Conservation
Center is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Successful applicant must pass background screening.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and should send a
cover letter, resume, salary history, and three references to
laura.j<-at->theconservationcenter<.>com.  No phone calls please.


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