Position at the Conservation Center, Chicago

Paintings Conservator
The Conservation Center, Chicago

The Conservation Center in Chicago is soliciting applicants to join
the company's Paintings Department as a Paintings Conservator.  The
ideal candidate must have the following: demonstrated working
knowledge of materials, techniques, and ethics of painting
conservation; extremely fine manual skills; the ability to carry out
treatments of minor to major complexity; using sound judgment; the
ability to meet scheduled deadlines; and the ability to work
effectively with colleagues and clients as a positive and productive
team member.

Qualifications:

    An advanced degree in art conservation with a specialization in
    paintings conservation preferred, or an advanced degree with
    comparable training and a minimum of 3-5 years post graduate
    experience.

    Examination and treatment related to the comprehensive range of
    paintings that The Conservation Center treat on a regular basis,
    ranging from early European to Contemporary.

    Thorough understanding of conservation theory and practice.

    Ability to provide written condition reports, treatment
    recommendations, and post-treatment reports a plus.

    Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as
    collaboratively with colleagues

    Strong communication skills.

    Ability to adhere to deadlines.

    Ability to multitask.

    Ability to collaborate with and manage fellow department staff
    members to execute successful treatments.

    Ability to perform the physical labor as required for specific
    treatments.

    Ability to work in triage based situations.

    Responsible for seeing projects through from start to
    completion.

    Previous experience in private practice strongly preferred.

    The position involves occasional travel.

    Art handling, packing, and installation experience a plus.

This is a full-time salaried position.  Compensation will be
commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Benefits include
medical insurance, vacation pay and a 401(k) retirement program.
The Conservation Center is an equal opportunity and affirmative
action employer.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to contact
heather.b<-at->theconservationcenter<.>com.  Please submit a cover letter,
resume, salary history, and three professional references which
illustrate qualifications.


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