Position at Saint Louis Art Museum

Conservation Technician
Saint Louis Art Museum

The Saint Louis Art Museum is seeking a full-time Conservation
Technician with the primary responsibility of matting, hinging,
framing and exhibition preparation of prints, drawings and
photographs.  A Bachelor's degree and prior experience in a museum
or art gallery are required.  The applicant must have basic
knowledge of how to care for works of art on paper.  Excellent fine
art handling skills and demonstrated ability to mat and frame works
of art on paper are required.  Knowledge of TMS for collections
management and the use of digital cameras for conservation purposes
preferred.

Job purpose:  To perform matting, hinging and framing of works of
art on paper using current conservation standards.  Assist the Paper
Conservator and Curators with planning and preparation of works of
art for exhibition and loan. Organize and maintain the Frame Lab
storage areas and supplies.  Note art movement of the paper
collection and works coming into the department for consideration or
loans.  Assist all conservators in the Paper, Painting, Textile and
Object Labs, as needed.

All applicants must apply online at

    <URL:http://www.slam.org/careers>

Application Deadline:  April 1, 2014

Saint Louis Art Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer


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