Position at West Lake Conservators Ltd.

Director of Conservation
West Lake Conservators
Skaneateles NY 13152

West Lake Conservators a mixed-specialty group practice is
celebrating our 40th year in business.  We are actively planning the
transition of our practice for future generations.  We provide
comprehensive preservation services for paintings, picture frames,
murals, paper, painted objects and textiles.

    <URL:http://www.westlakeconservators.com>

We seek a highly competent, passionate senior-level conservator,
with leadership qualities, who would assume the Director of
Conservation position.  The ideal candidate either specializes in
paintings (our largest division) or paper; however, an object
specialist may also be possible.

You must demonstrate a high level of skill in the conservation lab
and a broad range of experience necessary in your specialty,
combined with extensive general preservation knowledge and ethics,
necessary to guide the other specialties operating procedures.  As a
practiced Conservator, you will be called upon to apply your skills
directly to the treatment of artifacts.  We work on a broad range of
art and artifacts, both independently and in a team approach.
Independent research and contributions to our field are encouraged.
Assistance with education of the public, workshops and interns is
required.

This person will become instrumental for managing the preservation
activities of the WLC Laboratory and working with existing and
future conservation staff to maintain the high standard of
conservation care and treatment.  Candidates must have a graduate
level degree in conservation, or equivalent knowledge and abilities.
A professional AIC standing or willingness to apply for PA or Fellow
is required.  Salary is commensurate with experience and
productivity.  Candidates with prior experience in private practice
and in small business management will be given preferred
consideration.

General Requirements

    A minimum of 15 years post graduate experience, with ongoing
    professional development through membership in professional
    organizations, attendance of conservation workshops, seminars,
    or professional conferences

    Knowledge of preventive conservation practices relating to the
    care of historic and modern collections

    Knowledge of modern museum practices, for the care of
    collections, including environmental control and monitoring,
    safe handling, display, storage, framing, crating, and shipping

    Experience preparing and presenting reports, lectures,
    publications and seminars relating to conservation

    Prior experience in private practice and management of the
    business's laboratory practice including Safety, Environmental
    and Regulatory compliance

    Experience estimating and monitoring costs for treatments on
    site, oversized, surveys, etc

    US citizenship or Green Card; fluent in spoken and written
    English; physical strength to lift large and heavy artworks;
    ability to travel; strong interpersonal skills

West Lake Conservators: Established in 1975 in paintings we have
evolved with a staff of 8-12 operating in roughly 4000 square feet.
Clients from the private and non-profit sectors, include numerous
surrounding colleges and universities as well as small to mid-sized
museums and historic sites.  We have a national reputation for our
mural treatments, research in painting lining supports and disaster
recovery contributions.  Our outreach and community participation
initiatives include educational workshops, seminars and collection
management services.

West Lake Conservators is located in Skaneateles, New York, a
picturesque historic town in central NYS with an excellent school
system, beautiful lake, annual music festival, terrific YMCA and
relaxed life style.  Many business models are possible with this
opportunity.

Applicants:

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and benefits are offered.
The position is available immediately.

Please e mail to principals, susan<-at->westlakeconservators<.>com and
margie<-at->westlakeconservators<.>com for further details.  Include your
resume with a letter of interest that outlines career goals and
describes conservation specialties.

Susan Blakney
Chief Conservator
AIC Fellow, IIC Fellow
West Lake Conservators
PO Box 45
Skaneateles NY 13152
315-685-8534

Position at FAIC

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