Associate Conservator — Modern & Contemporary Art

Denver Art Museum; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance (short/long term)

Paid time off and personal day

Holidays (ten days)

403(b) Retirement Plan

Telehealth and EAP

Free DAM Family Membership

Discounted parking and RTD Eco Pass

Job summary

The Denver Art Museum seeks an Associate Conservator of Modern and Contemporary Art to supervise and perform conservation treatments of modern and contemporary museum objects. You will advocate for preventative care and develop policies to protect the collection, reporting to the Director of Conservation and Technical Studies.

The role requires a Masters in Conservation or equivalent, five years’ museum experience, and strong lab and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Masters in Conservation or equivalent training and experience (may require specialized training).
• At least five years working in a museum conservation laboratory or equivalent.
• High level of manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination.
• Solid color matching abilities for conservation work.
• Experience with conservation lab equipment including stereo and polarizing microscopes, cameras, fume extraction, vacuum table, etc.
• Strong work habits, initiative, and organizational skills.
• Collaborative with conservation staff and other departments.
• Proficient computer skills including ARGUS, MS Word, and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and perform conservation treatments of modern and contemporary museum objects.
• Develop and conduct research projects related to conservation in consultation with supervisors and stakeholders.
• Conduct surveys of museum collections to establish conservation needs and priorities.
• Order laboratory supplies and equipment as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in laboratory and library.
• Attend museum meetings on behalf of the conservation department.
• Assist Director and Associate Director of Conservation in staff selection and intern programs.
• Prepare lectures, tours, and educational programs in line with priorities.
• Serve as courier for loan objects.

Skills

Conservation expertise

Manual dexterity

Color matching

Laboratory skills

Team collaboration

Education

Masters in Conservation

Tools

Stereo binocular microscope

Polarizing microscope

Cameras

XRF spectroscopy

ARGUS

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

The Denver Art Museum seeks an Associate Conservator of Modern and Contemporary Art to supervise and perform conservation treatments of modern and contemporary museum objects. You will advocate for preventative care and develop policies to protect the collection, reporting to the Director of Conservation and Technical Studies.

The role requires a Masters in Conservation or equivalent, five years’ museum experience, and strong lab and collaboration skills.