Position at Period Furniture Conservation, LLC

Assistant Furniture Conservator
Period Furniture Conservation, LLC

Position available: August 10, 2015

Period Furniture Conservation LLC

    <URL:http://www.periodfurnitureconservation.com>

invites applicants for the position of Assistant Furniture
Conservator. The applicant will assist in the conservation treatment
of fine furniture and wooden artifacts.  In addition, objects made
of metal, glass, stone, porcelain, ceramic, and non traditional
materials, from all periods may also be treated.  Please visit our
website for a more detailed overview of our studio and its work.

The candidate selected for this position will enjoy the challenges
and opportunities presented by such treatments.  We emphasize
technical precision, thorough documentation and ethical, reversible
treatments.

Summary: This position is initially for one year, with the
possibility of extension.  The ideal candidate possesses a graduate
degree in furniture conservation.  Being able to reliably identify
woods microscopically is a requirement of this position. Woodworking
experience with strong hand skills, great in-painting skills, and a
solid understanding of digital photography are also requirements for
this position.  The candidate should also have effective oral and
written communication skills, and the willingness to work to
deadlines.  Overseas candidates should be eligible for a J-1 visa.

Additional Requirements:

Because of the nature of our work, certain other things may be
required from time to time.  These include:

    Physical strength (ability to lift up to 60 pounds on occasion)
    Flexibility to work onsite at client locations is a necessity

Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time staff position A salary
will be paid commensurate with experience Benefits include paid
holidays, commuting subsidies, a significant contribution to a
company health care plan, and a contribution to an optional pension
plan

Qualified candidates should send:

    A letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and transcripts from
    educational institutions

    Two letters of recommendation

    Two recent treatment reports, including supporting photographs

    Photographic documentation of two furniture objects that the
    candidate has made

Closing date: March 31, 2015

Please send all materials in PDF format via email to:

    attn. Yuri Yanchyshyn
    Period Furniture Conservation, LLC
    3718 Northern Blvd.  Ste 407
    Long Island City NY 11101
    212-255-7426
    Fax: 212-208-4520
    yuri<-at->periodfurnitureconservation<.>com


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