Position at National Museum of African American History and Culture

Paintings conservator
National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC)

One year contract with extension options

Submission deadline is July 20, 2015

The National Museum of African American History and Culture of the
Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., is accepting quotes for
paintings conservation work beginning in September of 2015 providing
professional, non-personnel services.  The contractor is not an
employee of the Smithsonian Institution.

The Contractor will support the exciting and groundbreaking journey
that will culminate in the opening of the new NMAAHC on the National
Mall in 2016.  The Contractor will undertake a wide range of
treatment and preventive conservation on modern and contemporary
paintings in acrylic, alkyd, oil, wax oil, and mixed media on a
variety of supports.  Work will be done in collaboration with the
paintings conservation studio of the Museum Conservation Institute.

Conservation procedures include treatment; examination; condition
survey; technical analysis of materials and structure; preventive
conservation including handling, display, housing and environmental
control; and documentation and reporting.  Additional conservation
procedures include organization and maintenance of conservation
supplies, equipment and chemicals according to safety guidelines,
obtaining product information and testing materials for treatment.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties: The examination, analysis,
documentation and treatment of assigned works of paintings;
condition examination of works and complete survey reports;
assistance in the storage and display of paintings

Requirements and Qualifications: Experience and Skills: demonstrated
excellence in performing multifaceted paintings conservation
treatments; excellent manual skills; working knowledge of chemical
and material sciences for binder analysis; knowledge of preservation
standards for display, storage, and environmental conditions;
ability to devise conservation strategies with knowledge of the
artists, the paintings, and the materials and techniques; ability to
work effectively and constructively both independently and as part
of a team; attention to laboratory activities; excellent skills in
verbal and written communication; strong organizational and time
management skills, including the ability to establish priorities,
meet deadlines and achieve goals; willingness to accept supervision
and guidance

Knowledge and Education: A graduate degree in Paintings Conservation
(a Masters or Certificate/Masters) from an accredited university.  A
minimum of three years post graduate training in paintings
conservation, or a minimum of five years of professional
conservation experience.

Please request Statement of Work (SOW) and Request for Quote (RFQ)
from

    Dr. Renee S. Anderson
    Head of Collections, NMAAHC
    andersonrs<-at->si<.>edu

The quote submission deadline is July 20, 2015.


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