Position at Corning Museum of Glass

Corning Museum of Glass
Position Summary

Reports to: Chief Conservator

Summary: Assists the Chief Conservator and Associate Conservator in
all aspects of the physical care of the collection of glass and
glass-related objects.  Specializes in the care, cleaning and
conservation of glass objects and sculptures, with a focus on modern
and contemporary collections.  Other primary duties include
examination and conditioning of objects for acquisition and loan
approval.

Responsibilities:

    Assists the Chief Conservator and Associate Conservator in all
    aspects of the care of glass and glass-related objects in the
    collection and on loan

    Examines Museum objects requested for loan to other
    institutions, writes condition reports and recommends the
    appropriate response

    Serves as a courier for Museum objects going on loan to other
    institutions domestically and internationally

    With the Chief and Associate Conservators, ensures that the
    handling and storage of conservation materials and the use of
    equipment in the conservation laboratory are in compliance with
    relevant federal and state regulations

    Maintains currency on the latest developments in the field of
    glass conservation and restoration, with special focus on Modern
    and Contemporary objects and sculptures

    Documents treatments and updates conservation and condition
    records in the Museum's database

    Assists in representing the conservation department on the
    Museum's social media sites and contributes to conservation
    information on the CMoG website

    Assists with the supervision and guidance of interns in the
    Conservation Department

    Observes and follows all safety regulations of The Corning
    Museum of Glass

    Is familiar with and observes the requirements of all Museum
    standards and the Code of Ethics and Statement of Practice of
    the American Institute for Conservation

    Represents The Corning Museum of Glass at domestic and
    international conferences and professional meetings through
    active participation and engagement

Qualifications

    Master's degree in Art History or a similar field, with a
    graduate diploma in conservation

    Minimum two years' experience as an object conservator, or
    equivalent training and experience

    Experience handling contemporary glass desired

    Ability to complete high quality treatments in a timely manner

    Excellent organizational skills

    Ability to work independently and as a member of a team

    Excellent interpersonal skills

    Excellent research and writing skill.  Knowledge of Excel,
    Media-Bin, Mimsy, and other record-keeping programs

    Ability to travel domestically and internationally

To apply:

    Email, fax, or mail resume with cover letter to
    employment<-at->cmog<.>org, fax to 607-438-5410, or send to

        Corning Museum of Glass
        One Museum Way
        Corning, NY 14830
        Attn: Human Resources.

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