Position at Oakland Museum of California

Paintings Conservator
Oakland Museum of California

The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is currently seeking an
experienced Paintings Conservator, 4 or 5 days/week (benefits
included), in the Collections and Information Access Center.

OMCA has a large collection of paintings spanning from pre-Gold Rush
California to the present.  The collection includes more than 5000
works representing the Bay Area Figurative movement, Society of Six,
Abstract Expressionism, 19th Century Landscape, Modern and
Contemporary painting, and more.  This collection is one of the
museum's most active with works rotating in the permanent gallery,
exhibition spaces and both domestic and international outgoing
loans.

The Paintings Conservator is responsible for a wide range of
treatments, as well as advising on proper conditions for storage,
exhibition, and loan.  Incumbent performs skilled conservation work
including research, examination, treatment, and preventive care,
plus grant collaboration, IPM, environmental monitoring, and
community engagement.  Additionally, the successful candidate will
be responsible for providing training and supervision for
specialists, preparators, and interns/volunteers. Candidate must
have a valid passport that allows courier travel in and out of the
US. Reports to the Senior Conservator.

This position is open until filled.

Additional information regarding this position may be found at

    <URL:http://www.museumca.org/employment-internships>

Posted on behalf of:
Curtissa Clay
HR Coordinator
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak Street
Oakland CA 94607 US


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