Fellowships at Worcester Art Museum

Andrew W. Mellon Fellowships in Objects conservation and Paintings
    conservation (2 positions)

Worcester Art Museum
Worcester, MA

Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship in Objects Conservation

    The Worcester Art Museum is offering an advanced fellowship in
    objects conservation starting in September 2016.  An interest in
    Asian art of various media, including lacquer is desirable.
    This appointment is for one year with the possibility of renewal
    for two additional years.  The successful candidate will
    participate in all departmental activities including
    examinations, treatments, analyses, exhibitions and loans and
    will interact as a staff member with other Museum departments.
    Technical research opportunities exist, and the fellow will be
    encouraged to engage in a project that results in a professional
    presentation or publication.

    Applicants should be graduates of a recognized conservation
    training program and have excellent written and oral
    communication skills.  Salary is competitive with other
    institutions and includes generous professional development,
    travel and equipment allowances.  Museum benefits include health
    insurance and paid vacation.  Applicants must be currently
    authorized to work in the U.S.

Worcester Art Museum, Worcester, MA
Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship in Paintings Conservation

    The Worcester Art Museum is offering an advanced fellowship in
    paintings conservation beginning September 2016.  The
    appointment is for one year with the possibility of renewal for
    two additional years.  The successful candidate will participate
    in all departmental activities including examinations,
    treatment, analysis, exhibitions and loans, and will interact as
    a staff member with other Museum departments.  Technical
    research opportunities exist and the fellow will be encouraged
    to prepare a paper for professional presentation or publication.

    Applicants should be graduates of a recognized conservation
    training program and have excellent written and oral
    communication skills.  Salary is competitive with other
    institutions and includes generous professional development,
    travel and equipment allowances.  Museum benefits include health
    insurance and paid vacation.  Applicants must be currently
    authorized to work in the U.S.

Applications for either of the above fellowships:

For consideration, please submit a letter of intent, resume,
graduate level transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable
for the application).  and contact information for three references
to

    Director of Human Resources
    Worcester Art Museum
    55 Salisbury Street
    Worcester MA 01609
    humanresources<-at->worcesterart<.>org

Applications will be accepted through April 15, 2016.  The Museum is
an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.

Rita Albertson Chief Conservator
55 Salisbury Street
worcester MA 01609
508-799-4406
Direct: 508-793-4310
Fax: 508-798-5646


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