Archaeological Conservator - Shipwreck Artifacts (3-Year)

Praxy; United States; On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Vacation leave

Health insurance contributions

403b retirement match

Job summary

The Mariners' Museum and Park in Yorktown, Virginia, seeks an Archaeological Conservator for a 3-year, grant-funded position to care for objects from shipwrecks tied to the Siege of Yorktown. Work under senior staff and collaborate with VDHR as needed.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a relevant field, a Masters preferred, and at least four years of post-graduate conservation experience. This full-time, salary-exempt position offers strong benefits and a $60,000 annual salary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in art, history, archaeology or a science-related field.
• Master's degree in object or archaeological conservation (preferred).
• Minimum four years of post-graduate conservation experience preferred.
• Preference for experience in archaeological conservation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct examination, documentation, and artifacts treatment following established conservation procedures.
• Maintain detailed before, during, and after treatment records with written and photographic documentation.
• Develop new conservation techniques in consultation with supervisors when needed.
• Construct storage support systems and housing for artifacts.
• Assist in laboratory operations and ordering supplies.
• Promote conservation importance through outreach when possible.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Safety practices

Conservation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in art/history/archaeology/science

Master's degree in conservation (preferred)

4+ years post-graduate conservation experience (preferred)

Tools

FT-IR

SEM

XRF

Digital radiography

3-D scanning

Job description

The Mariners' Museum and Park in Yorktown, Virginia, seeks an Archaeological Conservator for a 3-year, grant-funded position to care for objects from shipwrecks tied to the Siege of Yorktown. Work under senior staff and collaborate with VDHR as needed.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a relevant field, a Masters preferred, and at least four years of post-graduate conservation experience. This full-time, salary-exempt position offers strong benefits and a $60,000 annual salary.