Positions at Asian Art Museum

Conservator - Paintings Specialist
The Asian Art Museum
San Francisco

Fixed Term: from October 6 through June 3, 2015

Part-Time: 2 days (16 hours) per week

The Asian Art Museum is seeking a paper conservator who will assist
the Conservator of Paintings in the conservation of Asian paintings
on paper and silk, prints and drawings, including stabilizing
collections and preparing for upcoming exhibitions. The position
requires the ability to perform skilled conservation work in the
preservation and restoration of works of art on paper by preparing
condition reports, performing treatments, and completing all
necessary documentation to the standard of the American Institute
for Conservation's Code of Ethics.  Work may also include assisting
other conservators. For more details, or to apply please visit at

    <URL:http://bit.ly/1lYnFcD>

Conservator - Objects Specialist (Temporary)
Fixed Term: through January 18, 2015, full-time.

The Asian Art Museum is seeking an Object conservator for a full
time, temporary position that will provide assistance to the Acting
Head of Conservation pending the recruitment and hiring of a new
Head of Conservation for the department.  The Objects Conservator
will perform professional conservation duties related to the
examination, preservation, restoration, exhibition, and storage of
three-dimensional works of art including sculpture, decorative arts,
and arms and armor, as well as materials on loan.  The incumbent
prepares a variety of reports to document conservation activities;
performs research; keeps abreast of expertise in the conservation
community; acts as resource person concerning area of specialty to
the museum, collectors, and the public; develops innovative
conservation methods as necessary; and performs other duties as
required. For more details, or to apply please visit at

    <URL:http://bit.ly/1srwC2R>

Or send a letter of interest and resume ASAP to:

    Human Resources
    Asian Art Museum
    200 Larkin Street
    San Francisco, CA 94102
    Fax: 415-861-2359


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