Top 73 Conservator Jobs

Assistant, Associate or Full Conservator - Paintings
Saint Louis Art Museum —St. Louis, MO
- $60,561 - $110,377 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Research
- Mid-level
Revised***Paper Conservator
Princeton University —Princeton, NJ
- $70,000 - $130,000 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Administrative experience
- Opportunities for advancement
Assistant, Associate or Full Conservator - Objects
Saint Louis Art Museum —St. Louis, MO
- $60,561 - $110,377 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Research
- Mid-level
Assistant Conservator
University of Arizona —Tucson, AZ
- $42,282 - $52,851 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Residential
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
Paintings Conservator
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston —Houston, TX
- $65,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Mentoring
- Paid holidays
- Relocation assistance
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Rare Book and Paper Conservator
Library Systems & Services LLC —Bethesda, MD
- $75,000 - $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Associate Conservator of Objects & Sculpture
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston —Houston, TX
- $65,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Mentoring
- Paid holidays
- Relocation assistance
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Sherman Fairchild Conservator in Charge, Photographs Conservation
The Metropolitan Museum of Art —New York, NY
- $210,000 - $235,000 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Mentoring
- Senior level
- 403(b) matching
- Commuter assistance
Preventive Conservator
Worcester Art Museum —Worcester, MA
- $60,000 - $78,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Travel
- Mentoring
Paper Conservator for Museum Exhibitions & Research
The Trustees of Princeton University —Princeton, NJ
- $70,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Master's degree
- Mentoring
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Beverly and Gayle W. Doster Painting Conservator (Collection Conservation Specialist), Eskenazi Muse
Indiana University —Bloomington, IN
- $80,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Master's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Assistant Conservator, Easel Paintings
Seattle Art Museum —Seattle, WA
- $69,300 - $84,700 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid jury duty
- AD&D insurance
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Conservation Scientist
Philadelphia Museum of Art —Philadelphia, PA
- $91,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Conservator of Paintings
The Frick Collection —New York, NY
- $59.52 an hour
- Part-time
- 7 years
- English
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
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Associate Conservator of Objects and Sculpture
Harvard University —Cambridge, MA
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- University
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
Mellon Fellow, Advanced Training
Museum of Fine Arts —Boston, MA
- $53,615.76 a year
- Email
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Communication skills
- Entry level
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Mellon Fellow, Advanced Training, Furniture & Frame Conservation
Museum of Fine Arts —Boston, MA
- $53,615.76 a year
- Email
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Communication skills
- Entry level
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Associate Conservator of Decorative Arts Conservation
J. Paul Getty Trust, The —Los Angeles, CA
- $72,380.88 - $113,185.28 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Museum Textile Conservator - Full Time
Paisley Park —Chanhassen, MN
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Overtime
- Research
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Conservator/Senior Conservator of Paintings
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation —Williamsburg, VA
- $59,600 - $89,400 a year
- 7 years
- Administrative experience
- Analysis skills
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Assistant, Associate or Full Conservator - Paintings

Saint Louis Art Museum -
St. Louis, MO

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Job Details

Full-time
$60,561 - $110,377 a year

Qualifications

Pest control
Professional ethics
Content management systems
Research
Master's degree
Museum database software
Productivity software
Conservation and preservation (curatorial skill)
Documentation Handling
Collections management systems

Full Job Description

Applications received by July 24 will be given preference. Positions will remain open until filled.
Summary: Produces examinations, proposals, and other related documentation for collections objects, considered acquisitions, and loans from other entities. Conducts treatment on collection objects and provides recommendations for care and risk reduction. Consults with curators and external clients on preservation and treatment strategies. Assesses and reports the suitability of collection objects for loan and when necessary acts as a courier. Collaboratively advises museum staff and contractors on packing, handling, storage, installation, and environmental conditions required for collection objects. Assists with departmental planning, exhibition proposal review, and policy development & establishment. Assists with supervision of technicians, interns, and volunteers. Performs other duties according to the priorities assigned by senior staff

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Examine, document and treat art works in the Museum’s permanent collection and on loan under supervision of senior staff.
Design and carry out conservation treatment in consultation with Curators and stakeholders.
Provide written and photographic documentation to record condition of objects, treatments proposed, and treatments performed according to the AIC Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice.
Carry out and/or facilitate study and analysis of works in the collection in support of curatorial, treatment, or research projects.
Produce presentations and/or publications for the advancement of the field and to highlight research initiatives.
Maintain professional networks and continuing education opportunities to remain current with best practices and philosophies.
Identify, solicit, and contract specialized vendors to supplement the museum’s in-house equipment or analytical capabilities.
Recommend other Conservators outside their field of expertise to consult and/or contract on projects, as needed.
Assist with the supervision of technicians, interns, and volunteers.
Advise on preventative maintenance in the Museum as a whole in the areas of environment, pest management, display, handling, packing, storage, and installation.
Work collaboratively with the Curator, Designer, Mountmaker and Preparators on the design of appropriate measures for display and/or storage.
Examine artworks prior to acquisition to aid the Curatorial staff in determining their physical and aesthetic condition, as well as their authenticity.
Examine works requested for loan to determine suitability for travel and to document their condition and advise on any special packing and shipping considerations.
Act as a courier for works of art, particularly objects with condition or handling concerns.
Monitor stock and order conservation supplies for the lab and specific projects.
Assist with public outreach, programs, and fundraising initiatives.

Assistant Conservator Qualifications:

Master’s Degree from an accredited conservation program or its equivalent and full-time post-graduate experience practicing conservation in their field of specialty.
Familiarity with and adherence to the American Institute for Conservation’s (AIC) Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice.
Experience in The Museum System (TMS) collections database or equivalent content management system, facility in digital documentation and productivity software, and experience.

Additional Details:
Pay Range: $60,561 – $74,187/year, commensurate with experience
Status: Regular, Full-Time

Associate Conservator Qualifications:

Master’s Degree from an accredited conservation program or its equivalent and minimum of 5 years full-time post-graduate experience practicing conservation in their field of specialty.
Familiarity with and adherence to the American Institute for Conservation’s (AIC) Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice.
Experience in The Museum System (TMS) collections database or equivalent content management system, facility in digital documentation and productivity software.

Additional Details:
Pay Range: $68,131 – $83,461/year, commensurate with experience
Status: Regular, Full-Time

Conservator Qualifications:

Master’s Degree from an accredited conservation program or its equivalent and 8 or more years full-time post-graduate experience practicing conservation in their field of specialty.
Familiarity with and adherence to the American Institute for Conservation’s (AIC) Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice.
Experience in The Museum System (TMS) collections database or equivalent content management system, facility in digital documentation and productivity software
Experience working in a Fine Arts museum is preferred

Additional Details:
Pay Range: $88,302 – $110,377/year, commensurate with experience
Status: Regular, Full-Time

The Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience, without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

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