Job Posting: Textile Conservator – Museum Textile Services (Andover, MA)

Museum Textile Services in Andover, Massachusetts, has an opening for a full-time textile conservator. This busy private conservation studio specializes in flags, needlework, tapestries, and historic clothing belonging to museums, government agencies, and private individuals.
The conservator will be responsible for stabilization, wetcleaning, mounting, framing, and collections care in addition to report writing, project management, and community outreach. Occasional off-site and long-distance travel is also required. An interest in social media and blogging is desirable.
Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience working as a conservator plus a graduate degree in conservation or equivalent. The position is for four or five days a week for a period of twelve months with the possibility of extension. Salary and benefits are competitive. US citizenship or work permit is required.
To apply, please send a letter of interest, CV, and two references to:
Camille Myers Breeze, Director
Museum Textile Services
PO Box 5004
Andover, MA 01810
or email to museumtextiles@gmail.com. For more information, please visit www.museumtextiles.com or visit us on Facebook. The deadline for applications is March 15, 2015.