Month: December 2016

• Master’s degree from a recognized conservation training program specializing in paper conservation and a number of years directly related experience in paper conservation (or equivalent training and experience).
• Comprehensive knowledge of conservation principles, practices, materials and techniques.
• Knowledge of the materials and techniques, and the aesthetic and historical significance of works of art.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation, regulations and practices.
• Knowledge of the “Code of Ethics and Guidance for Practice” of the Canadian Association for Conservation of Cultural Property (CAC) and of the Canadian Association of Professional Conservators (CAPC).
• Ability to perform delicate operations affecting the condition and appearance of works of art with precision.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to interface with public, lenders, staff.
• A proven ability to work effectively and positively with a diverse team in a highly collaborative environment

• Master’s degree in paper conservation from a recognized university or college, plus a minimum of 5 years’ directly related experience in an art museum (or equivalent training and experience).
• Excellent knowledge of conservation principles, practices, materials and techniques.
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety legislation, regulations and practices.
• Knowledge of materials and techniques, aesthetic and historical significance of works of art.
• Knowledge of the “Code of Ethics and Guidance for Practice” of the Canadian Association for Conservation of Cultural Property (CAC) and of the Canadian Association of Professional Conservators (CAPC).
• Ability to perform delicate operations affecting the condition and appearance of works of art; excellent hand-eye co-ordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to conduct research according to established scientific practice; to synthesize and interpret information.
• Ability to operate specialized technical and scientific equipment.
• Excellent trained, visual discrimination abilities.
• Ingenuity and creative problem-solving skills
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, consultation and negotiation skills.
• A proven ability to work effectively and positively with a diverse team in a highly collaborative environment.

We invite individuals who reflect the diversity of our visitors to apply by visiting our website at www.ago.net/jobs.

Hourly rate – $20
Hours 30-40 per week
Start date – Jan 2017
6 month renewable up to 20 months
Introduction
Bynon Art Services is assisting the Tennessee State Museum move to a new venue by leading the conservation program. The whole project is expected to last an estimated 22 months and will include several different phases including artifact assessment, conservation treatments and installation. The Tennessee State Museum is scheduled to move into its new venue in Sept 2018.
Please view link for information on the new museum – http://www.tnmuseum2018.org/
The collection currently consists of art, history and culture at one of the largest museums in the nation. Interpretive exhibits begin 15,000 years ago with prehistoric people and continue through the early 1900s, with special displays of furniture, silver, weapons, quilts, and paintings. The museum’s Civil War holdings of uniforms, battle flags and weapons are among the finest in the nation. Therefore, we are wanting applicants with a broad interest in cultural studies along with an interest in a diversity of different materials.
Position Summary
A conservation technician is required to support the conservation team that will consist of two conservators and four technicians.

• Assisting in the gathering of artifacts from storage and out on exhibit with the assistance of museum staff.
• Inputting location and treatment data into a museum database.
• Under conservator supervision the technician/Intern will complete hands-on conservation treatments.
• Perform preparatory work to artifacts that need to be moved to the conservation lab for conservation treatments.
• Assisting external conservators if needed to assess artifacts that require treatment.
• Provide assistance to mount makers when needed.
• Carry out condition surveys.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art, Art History or other field related to art conservation.
• Ability to handle collection artifacts with care.
• Experience in conservation and/or technical roles to support the conservation team.
• The applicant must have a commitment to teamwork and an ability to work successfully with other departments within the museum along with a willingness to take direction and execute accordingly.
• An excellent manual dexterity and the capacity to perform delicate, demanding tasks with a high level of productivity is essential.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and contact information for two job-related references to –
Mark Bynon – mark@bynonartservices.com

1. Photograph Conservator, National Museum of African American History and Culture
2. Conservation Maintenance Manager West Territory, English Heritage

1. PHOTOGRAPH CONSERVATOR, National Museum of African American History and Culture (Landover, MD, USA)

• Deadline: December 21, 2016
• You must apply through USAjobs to be considered
• Full-Time, Two- year Term with possible extension up to four years
• Salary range: $64,650.00 to $84,044.00 / Per Year
• Job Announcement No.  17R-YH-302361-DEU-NMAAHC
• Series and Grade: GS-1001-11
• Promotion potential: 11

We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible to ensure their applications are submitted before the announcement closes. We will not consider applications which are late due to the announcement closing once the above number of applications is reached.
Smithsonian Institution, and is located at the Pennsy NMAAHC Facility in Landover, MD. The collections and conservation facility supports the new museum located on the National Mall in Washington, DC.  Incumbent reports to the Supervisory Conservator in the Office of Collections Management (OCM).  The museum’s primary purposes are to acquire, maintain and preserve objects that document social, cultural, political, military, technological and scientific developments in the United States; to conduct scholarly research designed to make significant contributions to the body of knowledge in the fields of African American history; to publish findings for both scholarly and general audiences; and to interpret historical developments through public exhibitions and programs.
Works under the supervision of the Supervisory Conservator to:
* Design, propose, document, and complete proposed conservation treatments on a wide variety of photographic materials within the collection;
* Provide care, preservation and research on all photographs within the Museum’s collections;
* Research photographs and negatives within the collection, explore photographic processes, artist’s methods and generate scientific data on the properties of the materials;
* Provide preventative care measures such as monitoring and evaluating environmental controls, integrated pest management, and emergency preparedness, response and recovery of collections, product testing and quality control; and
* Provide training of staff, allied professionals, interns, fellows, volunteers and the general public.
Job open to all US citizens 17R-YH-302361-DEU-NMAAHC www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/458849900
Agency contact: Yvonne Humphries, Human Resources, humphriesy@si.edu, +1 (202) 633-7448, Fax: +1 (571) 258-4052, TDD: +1 (202) 633-6409.

CONSERVATION MAINTENANCE MANAGER WEST TERRITORY, English Heritage (Bristol, UK)

• Closing date: January 6, 2017 at 11:59:59 p.m.
• Salary: 40k
• Ref 9064

Join us as Conservation Maintenance Manager in the West Territory where you will bring great energy and passion to the role by ensuring our heritage is maintained and enhanced for the next generation.
No matter what they do and where they do it, our people play their part in protecting and presenting some of the greatest places in England for the benefit and enjoyment of our visitors.
The repair, enhancement and conservation of buildings, gardens and landscapes is a vital part of preserving our inspirational settings. As a Conservation Maintenance Manager you will be responsible for delivering high quality maintenance, conservation and repair and project works for English Heritage’s National Collection of Historic Properties in the West Territory.
We are looking for you to show technical expertise as well as proven contract management skills and experience, as well as an excellent ability to both influence and lead a multi-disciplinary professional team. Your commitment to high standards and desire to work collaboratively with colleagues and key stakeholders will shine through.
This is an exciting and challenging role requiring technical knowledge of conservation maintenance, financial management and project delivery. You will have excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
You will be joining our charity which through our 400 historic monuments, buildings and sites, brings the story of England to life for over 10 million visitors each year.
For further details and to apply, visit: www.english-heritage.org.uk/about-us/our-people/jobs/job-search/job/?ref=9064

This position is located at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum (CHSDM). The employee is responsible for the preservation treatment of fragile objects in a variety of media, with particular emphasis on wooden objects and furniture in the collection of the Product Design and Decorative Arts (PDDA).
Duties

• Carries out preservation treatments on CHSDM collections in support of the long-term preservation and accessibility of the permanent collection.
• Develops proposals for the preservation component of collections maintenance projects with routine to complex housing and/or storage needs.
• Fabricates custom housings, modifies commercial housings and storage equipment, and modifies existing housings and storage equipment to address routine through the complex structural, material, and long-term preservation needs for the full range of collection objects.
• Ensures that conservation labs and other relevant work spaces are operational for the range of preservation activities to be carried out in the project.
• Records object conditions and preservation treatments in the museum’s collection database (TMS), documenting with photography as required and prioritizing future treatment requirements.
• Provides technical advice on archival preservation materials and products for use in the storage environment.

For more information and how to apply, please visit:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/459600300

1. Objects Conservation Fellow, Harvard Art Museums, Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies (Cambridge, MA, USA)

2. Paintings Conservation Fellow, Harvard Art Museums, Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies (Cambridge, MA, USA)

3. Craigen W. Bowen Paper Conservation Fellow, Harvard Art Museums, Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies (Cambridge, MA, USA)

1. OBJECTS CONSERVATION FELLOW, Harvard Art Museums, Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies (Cambridge, MA, USA)

• Deadline: January 15, 2017

The Conservation Fellowship Program at the Harvard Art Museums is designed to broaden the experience of conservators embarking on professional careers in museum conservation.
Duties and Responsibilities
The main focus for the objects conservation fellow will be examination and treatment of works of art from the Harvard Art Museum’s collections as driven by exhibition, loans, and research needs. A technical research project focusing on a work(s) of art from the Harvard Art Museum’s collections will comprise approximately 15% of the first year of the fellowship.
Under the supervision of the director of conservation, senior conservator of objects and sculpture, the fellow carries out a broad range of activities, including treating works of art in the collections; preparing accompanying written and photographic documentation, estimates, correspondence, and condition reports for exhibitions, loans, and acquisitions; and presenting research and other projects.
As a member of the Harvard Art Museums community, the fellow is expected to participate as required in activities such as facilitating Art Study Center appointments, hosting classes in the Materials Labs, and program activities planned for their fellow’s cohort.
Fellow will be an active member of the Fellows’ cohort and contribute to a group project; this final project will likely take the form of an exhibition, gallery installation, symposium, or other.
Required Education, Experience, and Skills
Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree in conservation or related field or Bachelor’s degree plus post-graduate qualification in conservation.

Additional Qualifications

• Demonstrated record of treatment and research.
• Excellent communications skills (listening, verbal and written).
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Ability and desire to build trusting relationships with colleagues.
• Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects.
• Ability to relate to co-workers and inspire others to participate and problem-solve.
• Familiarity with state-of-the-art imaging tools used for conservation documentation, including digital photography and x-radiography.
• Proficiency with computer software, including image editing and management software and Adobe Photoshop.

Application Instructions
A complete application includes a curriculum vitae; a statement, not to exceed one page, single-spaced, summarizing the applicant’s interests and intent in the fellowship and their chosen specialization; transcripts of both undergraduate and graduate courses of academic study, with an explanation of the evaluation system if it is not equivalent to that of the United States; and three letters of recommendation. All application materials must be in English.
Please apply online at: http:hr.harvard.edu/search-jobs. Search by School/Unit: Harvard Art Museums.

1. Please upload curriculum vitae, statement of interest, and transcripts.

2. Please ask references to send letters of recommendation to: am_straus@harvard.edu. Letters of reference will be verified.

3. Deadline for receipt of application materials and supporting documents is January 15, 2017. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

2. PAINTINGS CONSERVATION FELLOW, Harvard Art Museums, Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies (Cambridge, MA, USA)

• Deadline: January 15, 2017

The Conservation Fellowship Program at the Harvard Art Museums is designed to broaden the experience of conservators embarking on professional careers in museum conservation.
Duties and Responsibilities
The main focus for the paintings conservation fellow will be examination and treatment of works of art from the Harvard Art Museum’s collections as driven by exhibition, loans, and research needs. A technical research project focusing on a work(s) of art from the Harvard Art Museum’s collections will comprise approximately 15% of the first year of the fellowship.
Under the supervision of the conservator of paintings, the fellow carries out a broad range of activities, including treating works of art in the collections; preparing accompanying written and photographic documentation, estimates, correspondence, and condition reports for exhibitions, loans, and acquisitions; and presenting research and other projects.
As a member of the Harvard Art Museums community, the fellow is expected to participate as required in activities such as facilitating Art Study Center appointments, hosting classes in the Materials Labs, and program activities planned for their fellow’s cohort.
Fellow will be an active member of the Fellows’ cohort and contribute to a group project; this final project will likely take the form of an exhibition, gallery installation, symposium, or other.
Required Education, Experience, and Skills
Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in conservation or related field or Bachelor’s degree plus post-graduate qualification in conservation.

Additional Qualifications:

• Demonstrated record of treatment and research.
• Excellent communications skills (listening, verbal and written).
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Ability and desire to build trusting relationships with colleagues.
• Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects.
• Ability to relate to co-workers and inspire others to participate and problem-solve.
• Familiarity with state-of-the-art imaging tools used for conservation documentation, including digital photography and x-radiography, and infrared reflectography (IRR).
• Proficiency with computer software, including image editing and management software and Adobe Photoshop.

Application Instructions
A complete application includes a curriculum vitae; a statement, not to exceed one page, single-spaced, summarizing the applicant’s interests and intent in the fellowship and their chosen specialization; transcripts of both undergraduate and graduate courses of academic study, with an explanation of the evaluation system if it is not equivalent to that of the United States; and three letters of recommendation. All application materials must be in English.
Please apply online: http://hr.harvard.edu/search-jobs. Search by School/Unit: Harvard Art Museums.

1. Please upload curriculum vitae, statement of interest, and transcripts.

2. Please ask references to send letters of recommendation to: am_straus@harvard.edu. Letters of reference will be verified.

3. Deadline for receipt of application materials and supporting documents is January 15, 2017. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Additional Note
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

3. CRAIGEN W. BOWEN PAPER CONSERVATION FELLOW, Harvard Art Museums, Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies (Cambridge, MA, USA)

• Deadline: January 15, 2017

The Conservation Fellowship Program at the Harvard Art Museums is designed to broaden the experience of conservators embarking on professional careers in museum conservation.
Duties and Responsibilities
The main focus for the Craigen W. Bowen Paper Conservation Fellow will be examination and treatment of works of art from the Harvard Art Museum’s collections as driven by exhibition, loans, and research needs. A technical research project focusing on a work(s) of art from the Harvard Art Museum’s collections will comprise approximately 15% of the fellowship.
Under the supervision of the Philip and Lynn Straus Conservator of Works of Art on Paper, the fellow carries out a broad range of activities, including treating works of art in the collections; preparing accompanying written and photographic documentation, estimates, correspondence, and condition reports for exhibitions, loans, and acquisitions; and presenting research and other projects.
As a member of the Harvard Art Museums community, the fellow is expected to participate as required in activities such as facilitating Art Study Center appointments, hosting classes in the Materials Labs, and program activities planned for their fellows cohort.
Fellow will be an active member of the Fellows’ cohort and contribute to a group project; this final project will likely take the form of an exhibition, gallery installation, symposium, or other.
Required Education, Experience, and Skills
Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in conservation or related field or Bachelor’s degree plus post-graduate qualification in conservation.

Additional Qualifications:

• Demonstrated record of treatment and research.
• Excellent communications skills (listening, verbal and written).
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Ability and desire to build trusting relationships with colleagues.
• Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects.
• Ability to relate to co-workers and inspire others to participate and problem-solve.
• Familiarity with state-of-the-art imaging tools used for conservation documentation, including digital photography and x-radiography, and infrared reflectography (IRR).
• Proficiency with computer software, including image editing and management software and Adobe Photoshop.

Application Instructions
A complete application includes a curriculum vitae; a statement, not to exceed one page, single-spaced, summarizing the applicant’s interests and intent in the fellowship and their chosen specialization; transcripts of both undergraduate and graduate courses of academic study, with an explanation of the evaluation system if it is not equivalent to that of the United States; and three letters of recommendation. All application materials must be in English.
Please apply online: http://hr.harvard.edu/search-jobs. Search by School/Unit: Harvard Art Museums.

1. Please upload curriculum vitae, statement of interest, and transcripts.

2. Please ask references to send letters of recommendation to: am_straus@harvard.edu. Letters of reference will be verified.

3. Deadline for receipt of application materials and supporting documents is January 15, 2017. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The NYC Department of Records & Information Services (DORIS) seeks an experienced conservator and preservation professional to manage all aspects of the preservation program for Library and Archival collections. With considerable latitude for independent judgment, the Head will assume wide-ranging responsibilities which include: surveying and project planning; disaster preparedness; pest management (including mold remediation); handling and care training; storage and housing; treatment; managing the daily operation of the conservation laboratory and supervising subordinate staff; participating in professional development and outreach activities including tours and exhibits; ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices; and serving as a resource for NYC agencies. The Head will assume a vital role in current initiatives which include maintaining an effective disaster/emergency response and recovery plan; advising on measures necessary to protect collections during the relocation to a new facility; and establishing an internship program. The Head will work in close collaboration with the Director of the Municipal Archives, as well as library and archives staff.

1. 2017 Summer Internships (two), Greater Portland Landmarks (Portland, ME)
2. Curator-in-Residence, Ateliê397 – get2gether (São Paulo, Brazil)

1. 2017 SUMMER INTERNSHIPS (TWO), Greater Portland Landmarks (Portland, ME)

• Application deadline: March 10,2017

Greater Portland Landmarks seeks two Preservation Interns to provide support for our Director of Advocacy in managing Landmarks’ endangered properties program and conducting reconnaissance level surveys in Portland.    The interns will attend Endangered Properties Selection Committee and Advocacy Committee meetings, record meeting notes, research properties and produce written and photographic documentation, and provide assistance with all aspects of the endangered properties selection process and advocacy issues discussions.  In addition, the interns will work on other activities, including the historic resource survey, easement program, and other duties as assigned. Through this internship, the interns will be exposed to the many facets of historic preservation advocacy, architectural survey, and building research and evaluation.
More information about the duties and qualifications, as well as, an official job description is available at www.portlandlandmarks.org/internships.
– Honorarium: $2,750 for 10 weeks
– Service Dates: June 5th–August 11th 2017 (some flexibility to accommodate college schedules)
Interested candidates please send cover letter explaining your background and interest in the project, a resume, writing sample, and three references by March 10, 2017 to: Hilary D. Bassett, Executive Director, Greater Portland Landmarks, hbassett@portlandlandmarks.org, Preservation Intern in subject line. Electronic applications are preferred.

2. CURATOR-IN-RESIDENCE, Ateliê397 – get2gether (São Paulo, Brazil)

• Deadline: December 16, 2016

This is an opportunity for curators based in New York.
Ateliê397  is an independent space dedicated to the dissemination of actions, works and thoughts in the field of contemporary art. Headquartered in the city of São Paulo, Brazil, the space has established itself as one of the most important spaces in the Brazilian art circuit, hosting exhibitions, video shows, performances, debates, and courses. Thinking of all of its actions as potentially critical interventions is of particular interest to the space.
We understand that independent management is built in a collective way, through the creation of networks. For this reason, about three years ago, we began a process to internationalize our activities, including in our programming the participation of guests from outside Brazil, including space managers, artists, curators, and researchers.
The “get2gether” project is the first international curator-in-residence program offered by Ateliê397. We are looking for curators who are interested in the current production of Latin American art (especially Brazilian art) and who take up a collaborative stance to begin a dialogue and mutual exchange.
Description
Ateliê397’s “get2gether” project is a residency program for a curator based in New York City. With a duration of two months, the program is aimed at curators who are interested in participating in the activities of an independent space and learning more about São Paulo’s contemporary art scene. The selected curator is expected to get involved in the activities of Ateliê397, thinking together with us about the actions, communication, management model and our relationship with the art circuit. The purpose is that the program will encourage a dialogue between both cultures, aiming at possible future exchanges between the two cities.
Registration: From November 24, 2016 to December 16, 2016.
Registration is free and can be done by completing the online form at goo.gl/forms/c9mBQCF8tqIs3Duf1, in which we ask the applicant to send a brief resume and an answer to the question: “Why are you interested in attending a residence program in an independent space in São Paulo? How can this experience add to your research and career?”
Residency
This will be a two-month program running from January 20 to March 20, 2017. The program offers the curator-in-residence transportation (a round-trip airfare –NY/SP/NY), accommodation and a cost allowance in the amount of six thousand reais (R$6,000). The curator is expected to use Ateliê397’s facilities as his or her workplace, and an attendance of at least eight hours/week at the space is required.
Selection
At the end of the registration period, the documents received will be reviewed by a jury composed of artists and curators. The curator selected for the program will be responsible for arranging for and obtaining the visa.
If you have any questions, please send us an email to contato@atelie397.com.