Position at Pacific Coast Conservation

Conservator
Pacific Coast Conservation
Los Angeles CA

Full time, 6 month position

Interviews:  June 2015

Pacific Coast Conservation is a private art collections care and
conservation firm with a studio in Inglewood CA.  We focus on
holistic care of collections by combining the efforts of
professional collection management and conservation.  We work with
museums, private clients, galleries, cities and universities.

We have an opening for a temporary full-time position coming up in
July 2015.  We work on a wide variety of objects and need someone
with a solid base of knowledge in a range of mediums, focusing on
metals, stone and wood.

The ideal candidate will manage projects from beginning to end,
including condition assessments, photographic and written
documentation, writing treatment proposals, and performing practical
conservation treatments.  They should be able to work independently
but enjoy working in a collaborative environment with team members.
We are looking for an applicant with at least (3-5) years of
experience.

Job responsibilities:

    Is responsible for all conservation treatments and directs
    conservation technicians in performing treatments

    Develops and implements treatment proposals for the active or
    preventive conservation treatment of historic objects and
    surfaces including sculpture, furnishings, ceramics, metals,
    decorative media painted surfaces and other materials

    Maintains memberships and represents PCC in professional
    organizations

    Stays up to date with new and evolving research and treatments
    in the field

    Assists with the general organization and maintenance of the PCC
    studio space

Qualifications:

    A graduate degree from an accredited academic conservation
    program or the equivalent level of professional experience;
    Knowledge of conservation theory and practice

    Demonstrated conservation treatment experience

    Professional Associate status with AIC preferred

To apply: Please submit resume, cover letter and writing sample to
Alison Leard, <info<-at->pacificcoastconservation<.>com>


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