Position at J. Paul Getty Museum

Senior Conservator
The J. Paul Getty Trust
Location: Villa - Malibu, CA

The J. Paul Getty Museum is seeking a Senior Conservator of
Antiquities to oversee the Getty Villa's conservation department,
which is responsible for the long-term preservation of one of the
largest and finest collections of Greek and Roman antiquities in the
United States.  The Senior Conservator of Antiquities oversees the
safekeeping, proper installation, and conservation of all works in
the Getty Villa's permanent collection.  It conducts an active and
influential program of treatments and research, including technical
and materials analyses, and as a result attracts a broad range of
masterworks from around the globe to the Villa's conservation
studios and galleries. The department supports a program of
ambitious loan exhibitions through its conservation work and
state-of-the-art installation and mount-making procedures.  The
Senior Conservator represents the institution in the negotiation of
joint projects with other institutions and governments while
advancing its reputation as a leader on conservation matters
internationally.  He/she also oversees department staffing, hiring,
performance reviews, staff development, and the budget.

The successful candidate will have a Master's Degree and/or Ph.D.
degree, ten years' experience as an objects conservator, a record of
successful treatments and professional publications, and proven
ability as a manager.  Frequently working in tandem with the
curatorial department, he/she will have the reputation and skills to
initiate collaborations and build partnerships internationally.  The
individual will be equipped to consult with other institutions as
appropriate on their conservation needs and to conduct negotiations
regarding loans and treatments where required.  He/she will
contribute to researching, developing, and overseeing innovative
methodologies for long-term preservation of works of art in support
of the Getty's leadership role among museums and cultural
institutions.  The Senior Conservator will report to the Associate
Director for Collections and work closely and collaboratively with
the Senior Curator of Antiquities and with colleagues across the
Getty campus.

Major job responsibilities:

Supervises a conservation department of nine, including five
conservators and three mountmakers, nurturing staff development and
reviewing performance

     Provides expert opinion about the condition of proposed
     acquisitions

    Oversees the conservation treatment of all works in the Getty's
    antiquities collection.

    Supports a program of international loans of works of art
    through his/her expertise, reputation, and diplomacy

    Advises on the presentation of works of art in the Villa's
    galleries and for special exhibitions while overseeing and
    facilitating their safe installation

    Develops best practices for conservation treatment and the
    installation of works of art.

    Works collaboratively with Museum curators, scientists and staff
    of the Getty Conservation Institute, colleagues across the two
    Getty campuses, and internationally to further the programs and
    mission of the Getty Villa and J. Paul Getty Museum under the
    auspices of the Getty Trust

    Administers the department budget

Qualifications:

    MA in conservation or equivalent degree preferred

    10+ years experience in conservation

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

    Background in chemistry and physics and knowledge of production
    methods for 3-dimensional objects in diverse media

    Background in archaeological field work and its techniques and
    methods

    Knowledge of Word, e-mail, Excel, and basic office software

    Managerial and diplomatic skills

    Scholarship and publications

    A record as an effective communicator, networker, and team
    player, who thrives in the highly collaborative, dynamic
    environment of a complex organization.

Submissions will not be accepted via email.  If you are interested,
and to apply, please visit the above

    <URL:https://jobs-getty.icims.com/jobs/2446/conservator-sr/job>

Bettina Selsor


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