Position at Colonial Williamsburg Foundation--addendum

Assistant Conservator, Objects
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Williamsburg, Virginia

Please note: This posting is for a decorative and folk art
conservator, not archaeological materials.  I am not sure it was
clear in the first iteration (in Conservation DistList Instance:
29:5 Friday, June 19, 2015).  Sorry for any confusion

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 decorative, folk, and
sculptural 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.

Using link below, please apply online.

    <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

More information about conservation at Colonial Williamsburg:

    <URL:http://www.history.org/history/museums/conservation/>

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


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