Senior Objects Conservator

The Conservation Center is soliciting applicants to join the company’s Objects Department. This department provides conservation treatments on different types of materials including ceramic, glass, wood, leather, metal, plastic and stone - as well as a wide variety of artifacts ranging from decorative arts, archaeological and ethnographic objects, modern and contemporary art and sculptures. See: www.theconservationcenter.com.

The qualifications listed below are representative of the skill and ability required to perform the job successfully:

* The candidate must have an advanced degree in art conservation with a specialization in object conservation or comparable training and a minimum of four years post graduate experience.

* Interest in decorative, modern, and contemporary art is desirable.

* Interactions with the other departments and staff members are an essential part of the job. The conservator will be given independent responsibilities, concentrating on examinations and proposals, bench treatments and consultation with clients.

* The candidate should demonstrate good communication, organizational and managerial skills and have the ability to multitask and work within deadlines.

* Experience in private practice strongly preferred.

* The position involves occasional travel.

This is a full-time salaried position. Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience - benefits include medical insurance, vacation pay and a 401(k) retirement program. The Conservation Center is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and should send a confidential cover letter, resume, salary history, and three references to heather.b@theconservationcenter.com Attn:

Heather Becker, CEO, The Conservation Center