Conservation Specialist: Time-Based Media (2-Year Contract)

West Kowloon Cultural District Authority; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

West Kowloon Cultural District Authority's M+ Conservation team seeks a conservation professional for a 2-year fixed-term contract. Reporting to the Head of Conservation & Research, you will contribute to preservation of artworks, survey and assess conditions, document work, and implement treatments for long-term care of modern collections including time-based media.

Applicants should hold a master’s or diploma in conservation, with 2+ years museum experience, strong documentation skills, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or diploma in conservation from a recognised programme.
• 2+ years post-graduate experience in a museum setting preferred.
• Experience with conservation documentation, assessment and ethical issues.
• Experience with contemporary artworks and time-based media preferred.
• Interest in museum data management systems.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to conservation and preservation of artworks through surveys, assessments, documentation and treatments.
• Maintain conservation documentation to archival standards.
• Develop guidelines for handling, storing and displaying artworks.
• Collaborate with the conservation team and other museum stakeholders.
• Support exhibitions and conservation outreach activities.
• Work with volunteers or interns as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by M+.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Team player

Strong communication

Education

Master's degree in conservation

Diploma in conservation

Tools

Museum data management systems

Documentation software

Job description

West Kowloon Cultural District Authority's M+ Conservation team seeks a conservation professional for a 2-year fixed-term contract. Reporting to the Head of Conservation & Research, you will contribute to preservation of artworks, survey and assess conditions, document work, and implement treatments for long-term care of modern collections including time-based media.

Applicants should hold a master’s or diploma in conservation, with 2+ years museum experience, strong documentation skills, and