Position at Union League Club of Chicago

Paintings Conservator
Union League Club of Chicago

Reports to: Art Curator

Position Summary: Responsible for all examination, maintenance,
preventative conservation measures and conservation treatments of
the art collection of the Union League Club of Chicago.  Provides
support to the Art Department in exhibition, loan, acquisition, and
collection management initiatives.  Part time position available for
immediate commencement.

Essential Functions:

    Conducts annual collection survey In consultation with Curator,
    creates, maintains, and updates conservation priority list

    Responsible for all painting conservation treatments, and
    consults with Curator on an ongoing basis during course of
    treatment Responsible for all written documentation as well as
    photographic documentation of conservation projects Researches
    and advises on care of all other objects in collection

    In charge of regular maintenance (such as dusting and cleaning
    glass, etc) and preventive conservation measures for all works
    in the collection to protect art and keep safe from hazards
    (attach painting backing boards, new hardware, examine and
    advise on environmental/lighting issues and room setups)

    Alerts curator to environmental conditions and lighting
    conditions that may be hazardous to art work and suggests ways
    to improve these conditions

    Interacts with Art Committee, as appropriate, advising of
    progress on specific treatments and on the priority list as a
    whole

    Maintains and updates conservation and collection data in the
    collection management database (TMS)

    Examines artwork requested for loan (outgoing and incoming) and
    prepares objects for travel (including treatment) Prepares
    outgoing and incoming condition reports (written and visual
    documentation) Alerts curator to any changes that may be the
    result of travel and/or improper handling and care

    Advises and assists with safe handling, storage, and
    installation of paintings, as needed by curator

    Alerts staff to proper method of handling and moving art work
    and to potential hazards to art work (such as easels too close
    to paintings, steam tables directly underneath artwork) Apprises
    curator of all such hazards

    Occasionally gives lectures about various conservation topics to
    membership and writes articles for State of the Union ULC member
    magazine) or website

    Keeps informed on new conservation techniques, technology, and
    theory through membership in professional organizations,
    reading, workshops, and interaction with other conservators

    In conjunction with the curator, monitors conservation budget
    and makes recommendation for equipment for future planning

    Performs all other duties as assigned by the employer

Qualifications and Skills:

    Education: Graduate Degree from recognized conservation
    institution w/specialization in paintings conservation.

    Experience: Minimum 3 years work experience (post-graduate
    work).

Additional Skills: Proven experience using different conservation
methods, strong research, superior organizational skills, strong
communication and public speaking skills.  Working knowledge of TMS
collection database system a plus.  Digital photography proficiency.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.  Professional
and friendly demeanor, sense of humor, along with a strong work
ethic is required.

Contact information:

    Kathy Mirek
    HR Generalist
    312-435-4816
    kmirek<-at->ulcc<.>org

Options for applying are:

    Faxing your resume to 312-435-5971 with a cover page specifying
    your position of interest

    Emailing resume to kmirek<-at->ulcc<.>org

    Filling out an application at our security entrance: 312 Federal
    Street

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