erika.katayama
07-02-2013, 08:13 AM
Assistant / Associate Conservator of Objects
Company Name:
Cincinnati Art Museum
Job Function:
Conservation
Entry Level:
No
Location(s):
Ohio, 45202, United States
Posted:
July 1, 2013
Job Type:
Full-time
Job Duration:
Indefinite
Min Education:
Master's Degree
Min Experience:
3-5 Years
Required Travel:
None
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Contact Person: Human Resources
Email Address: humanresources@cincyart.org
Apply URL: http://www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org/visit/info/empl... (http://www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org/visit/info/employment)
Job DescriptionThe Cincinnati Art Museum seeks applicants for the position of Assistant or Associate Conservator of Objects. This is a permanent, full-time staff position.
Responsibilities:
The Assistant or Associate Conservator of Objects will be a vital member in the shared lab space of the Museum’s small, busy conservation department. Working under the direction of the Chief Conservator, the Assistant or Associate Conservator of Objects will have responsibility for the conservation of decorative arts, sculpture, ethnographic, archaeological, mixed media and antiquities in the permanent collection and on loan. The successful applicant will work in collaboration with other Museum staff to devise and implement strategies and procedures for the preservation of a broad range of object-based collections of varied materials, cultures and historical periods, including preventative conservation.
Institution:
The Cincinnati Art Museum, founded in 1881, occupies a hilltop in beautiful Eden Park overlooking the city and the scenic Ohio River valley. Our encyclopedic art collection contains more than 60,000 works and spans 6,000 years. Cincinnati is located at the tri-state intersection of Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky, and offers vibrant performing and visual arts communities, major corporations, universities and hospitals, diverse attractions such as the first professional baseball in America, the Cincinnati Reds, and the state's oldest continuously operated public market, historic Findlay Market, as well as annual events such as Taste of Cincinnati and the Flying Pig marathon.
Job RequirementsMaster’s Degree from a recognized art conservation program and at least three (3) years of work experience. Previous experience with a museum is highly preferred.
Candidates should have a specialization in general objects conservation as well as a demonstrated knowledge of the many factors pertaining to the preservation of a range of objects. The ability to work independently, to organize and maintain work flow, and to seek out solutions to a wide range of treatment issues and preventative care will be advantageous.
To apply:
Title and salary will be commensurate with experience. Excellent benefit package. The position will remain open until filled. Please send cover letter, resume & three professional references to: Human Resources Dept., Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45202. Fax: 513-639-2881. Email: humanresources@cincyart.org
The Cincinnati Art Museum is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where a variety of backgrounds, cultures, orientations, ideas, and talents can flourish.
APPLY FOR THIS JOB
Company Name:
Cincinnati Art Museum
Job Function:
Conservation
Entry Level:
No
Location(s):
Ohio, 45202, United States
Posted:
July 1, 2013
Job Type:
Full-time
Job Duration:
Indefinite
Min Education:
Master's Degree
Min Experience:
3-5 Years
Required Travel:
None
APPLY FOR THIS JOB
Contact Person: Human Resources
Email Address: humanresources@cincyart.org
Apply URL: http://www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org/visit/info/empl... (http://www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org/visit/info/employment)
Job DescriptionThe Cincinnati Art Museum seeks applicants for the position of Assistant or Associate Conservator of Objects. This is a permanent, full-time staff position.
Responsibilities:
The Assistant or Associate Conservator of Objects will be a vital member in the shared lab space of the Museum’s small, busy conservation department. Working under the direction of the Chief Conservator, the Assistant or Associate Conservator of Objects will have responsibility for the conservation of decorative arts, sculpture, ethnographic, archaeological, mixed media and antiquities in the permanent collection and on loan. The successful applicant will work in collaboration with other Museum staff to devise and implement strategies and procedures for the preservation of a broad range of object-based collections of varied materials, cultures and historical periods, including preventative conservation.
Institution:
The Cincinnati Art Museum, founded in 1881, occupies a hilltop in beautiful Eden Park overlooking the city and the scenic Ohio River valley. Our encyclopedic art collection contains more than 60,000 works and spans 6,000 years. Cincinnati is located at the tri-state intersection of Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky, and offers vibrant performing and visual arts communities, major corporations, universities and hospitals, diverse attractions such as the first professional baseball in America, the Cincinnati Reds, and the state's oldest continuously operated public market, historic Findlay Market, as well as annual events such as Taste of Cincinnati and the Flying Pig marathon.
Job RequirementsMaster’s Degree from a recognized art conservation program and at least three (3) years of work experience. Previous experience with a museum is highly preferred.
Candidates should have a specialization in general objects conservation as well as a demonstrated knowledge of the many factors pertaining to the preservation of a range of objects. The ability to work independently, to organize and maintain work flow, and to seek out solutions to a wide range of treatment issues and preventative care will be advantageous.
To apply:
Title and salary will be commensurate with experience. Excellent benefit package. The position will remain open until filled. Please send cover letter, resume & three professional references to: Human Resources Dept., Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45202. Fax: 513-639-2881. Email: humanresources@cincyart.org
The Cincinnati Art Museum is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where a variety of backgrounds, cultures, orientations, ideas, and talents can flourish.
APPLY FOR THIS JOB