Position at Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Assistant Conservator, Objects
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Williamsburg, Virginia

The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is seeking applicants for the
position of Assistant Conservator of Objects.  This is a permanent
full-time salaried position and is eligible for benefits.

Responsibilities: Working with the objects conservator, the
assistant conservator will assist with all aspects of the care and
preservation of the Foundation's collection of objects.  The
position will focus on maintenance treatment of metal objects, with
other duties as needed to support workflow, departmental needs, and
exhibition schedules.

Requirements: Graduate of recognized conservation training program
or a combination of at least five years of relevant education and
experience. Extensive knowledge of conservation principles and
practices; demonstrated treatment skills that require superior
manual dexterity and an aptitude for detailed hand work; museum
experience; ability to work and think independently while also
adhering to established guidelines.  Good organizational, computer,
interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
Ability to share workplace respectfully with others.  All applicants
must be capable of lifting up to 50lbs, able to stand or sit for
long periods, work at heights on occasion, and be medically and
physically capable of wearing a respirator equipped with organic
vapor cartridges.

Preferred qualifications: Professional membership in art
conservation organizations; 1-2 years of post-graduate conservation
experience.

Please apply online at

    <URL:http://www.colonialwilliamsburg.org/foundation/careers>

Successful candidate must have USA work visa.  Colonial Williamsburg
supports a drug- and alcohol-free workplace.  AA/EOE

Tina Gessler
The Samuel and Pauline Clarke Conservator of Objects
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Williamsburg, Virginia


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