Position at National Gallery of Art

Assistant Photograph Conservator
Conservation Division
National Gallery of Art

The National Gallery of Art is seeking an entry-level photograph
conservator.  This two-year term appointment has been made possible
through the generous support of The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
The Gallery seeks applications from qualified candidates to work in
the newly established Photograph Conservation Department, to assist
with the implementation of the Conservation Division's short- and
long-term goals and responsibilities pertaining to the care of
photographs in the Gallery's collection and those on loan to the
Gallery.  The selected candidate will work with the Photograph
Conservation Department and Gallery staff to perform examinations,
conservation treatments and document Gallery photographs.  Work will
be performed in close collaboration with Gallery conservators,
scientists, curators, and other Gallery staff to support historic
and scientific research related the Gallery's photograph
collections.  Duties will include acting as courier, traveling with
works of art, as required, providing guidance to Gallery staff and
contractual employees on environmental conditions, including
temperature, relative humidity, illumination levels, and other
material influences to limit detrimental effects on photographs in
the Gallery's care.  The photograph conservator will also
participate in research and educational programs with Gallery staff
to advance scholarship related to the study and conservation of
photographic materials.

Eligibility: Candidates must be U.S. citizens and recent graduates
(including class of 2015) of recognized conservation training
programs with a concentration in photograph conservation and/or no
more than five years of equivalent experience.  Candidates must
demonstrate experience in the conservation treatment of photographic
materials, excellent written, verbal communication and
organizational skills as well as up-to-date knowledge of exhibition
standards and basic research methods in photograph conservation.
Email Michael Skalka at the address below to obtain an expanded
description of required skills.

Application procedure: Interested Candidates must provide the
following materials:

    A curriculum vitae with basic biographical information, current
    and permanent addresses, telephone numbers, a description of
    current and previous conservation experience, and three
    references with contact information.

    A statement, not to exceed 1000 words, of interests and intent
    in applying for the position.

    No more than four samples of written research projects and/or
    written documentation related to photograph conservation.

    A portfolio demonstrating conservation treatment experience will
    be reviewed if candidate is selected for an interview.

Formal applications and supporting materials must be transmitted via
email and sent by U.S. Postal Service or an express mail service to
be received at the Gallery by no later than 15 June 2015 to:

    Michael Skalka
    Conservation Administrator
    Conservation Division
    National Gallery of Art
    2000B South Club Drive
    Landover MD 20785
    U.S.A.
    dcl<-at->nga<.>gov

Guidelines for electronic application submission may be obtained by
emailing Michael Skalka at the address above.

All applicants will be notified by 1 August 2011 of the decision of
the selection committee.


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