Position at Cleveland Museum of Art

Objects Conservator
Cleveland Museum of Art

The Cleveland Museum of Art is currently seeking candidates for a
Full Objects conservator to join a dynamic team of 10 full-time
conservators and 5 support staff.  The conservator will report to
the Chief Conservator and will lead the museum's Objects lab in the
Eric and Jane Nord Family Conservation Suite.  The conservation
facilities, completed in 2008, comprise a total of 135,000 square
feet and include paper, painting, textile and Asian painting labs as
well as an analytical lab and imaging and conservation preparatory
studios.

The successful candidate will work with various departments and
staff members within the institution to care for the Museum's
3-Dimensional collection--a comprehensive range of materials from
all periods.  Close collaboration with the curators and other
members of the conservation department is essential.

Responsibilities: The Objects Conservator is responsible for the
preservation, examination, documentation, and treatment of the
Museum's vast and diverse object-based collections, in accordance
with the AIC code of ethics.  S/he oversees all activities in the
objects lab including examination and analyzing objects in the
collection to determine if treatment is required, making treatment
recommendations, carrying out and supervising conservation
treatments.  This person is responsible for the conservation and
preservation of three-dimensional objects and sculpture in the
museum and assists with related collections such as furniture and
modern and contemporary art.  The successful candidate will have
travel opportunities as they relate functions of the department and
will participate in museum wide preservation activities including
gallery monitoring and collection maintenance.  The successful
candidate may be responsible for supervising junior staff members
and fellows/interns.

Requirements

    Bachelor's degree and completion of a graduate-level course of
    study in Conservation, or equivalent education and training

    At least ten years of post-fellowship experience in objects
    conservation

    Broad knowledge of museum practices and collections management

    Familiarity with the types and materials represented in the
    museum's collection of three-dimensional works of art, and a
    strong record of achievement in the field

    Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as
    successfully with others, e.g., Museum staff, volunteers, and
    diverse public constituencies to achieve institutional
    objectives and fulfill the mission of the museum.

    Excellent written and oral communication skills

    Ability to work with databases, word processing, and other
    computing tools that the staff is expected to use on a regular
    basis

About the Cleveland Museum of Art: The Cleveland Museum of Art was
founded in 1913 "for the benefit of all the people forever." We
strive to help the broadest possible audience understand and engage
with the world's great art while honoring the highest aesthetic,
intellectual, and professional standards.

We are proud to be one of the world's most distinguished
comprehensive art museums and one of northeastern Ohio's principal
civic and cultural institutions.

Application Procedure: Cover letter, resume or CV, and three
references

Send to careers<-at->clevelandart<.>org

See

    <URL:http://www.clevelandart.org/about/employment>

Per Knutas
The Eric and Jane Nord Chief Conservator
Conservation
The Cleveland Museum of Art
11150 East Boulevard
Cleveland OH 44106-1797
216-707-2584


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