Associate Conservator of Modern and 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

# Associate Conservator of Modern and Contemporary ArtDenver Art Museum - Denver, CO 80204## OverviewSalary Range$55,700.00 - $74,200.00 Salary/year## Description**Associate Conservator of Modern and Contemporary Art****, Full-Time (Exempt)****Why Join Us?**Consider joining our creative and dynamic team! **As** **an associate conservator of modern and contemporary art** **you will supervise and perform conservation treatments of modern and contemporary museum objects as assigned. Advocate within the museum for the preventative care of the collections, by developing and implementing museum-wide awareness/compliance of policies and procedures that affect and uphold the care and conservation of the collections.**This position reports to and collaborates with the Director of Conservation and Technical Studies. **Position type:** This position will be covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement with AFSCME-CWU**.****Pay:** The hiring salary range for the position is $55,700 - $74,200 based on experience.**Benefits**: A comprehensive medical/dental/vision plan, that can be extended to domestic partner, spouse, and children. DAM 100% paid Life Insurance, and Short/Long Term Disability. Generous sick and vacation paid- time off, and one personal day. Ten paid holidays. 403(b) Retirement Plan with immediate eligibility to contribute and those who meet the requirements after one year will qualify for the 3% non-elective contribution and 2% match program Free Telehealth and Employee Assistance Program. Free DAM Family Membership and many perks, free yoga for one. This position is based at the Denver Art Museum, which only has a pay-to-park option. Discounted parking is available. Free RTD Eco Pass.**What You’ll Do**Responsibilities* Assures accuracy and completeness of records and reports.* Develop and conduct research projects related to conservation in consultation with supervisors and stakeholders.* Conduct relevant surveys of museum collections to help establish conservation needs and priorities* Order laboratory supplies and equipment as required* Maintain cleanliness and order in laboratory and library* Attend museum meetings as assigned on behalf of the conservation department.* Adheres to the AIC Code of Ethic and Guidelines for Practice.* Adhere to safety guidelines in the laboratory and maintains or assigns filing of the MSDS* Maintain conservation education through reading, workshop and conference attendance* Performs additional duties as needed to support departmental and organizational goals.* Consistent usage of the Racial Equity Lens in day-to-day operations as well as program development and decision-making.* Assist Director and Associate Director of Conservation in selection of staff and interns.* Preparation and execution of lectures, tours, and educational programs in accordance with departmental and institutional priorities* Assist Director of Conservation with departmental growth and development* Assist Director of Conservation in grant preparation and implementation.* Serves as courier as needed for loan objects.## Qualifications**What We’re Looking For:*** Masters in Conservation or equivalent training and experience; specialized training and specific conservation skills may be required for employment.* At least five years working in a museum conservation laboratory, or equivalent* High level of manual dexterity, including good hand/eye coordination, sewing, inpainting, alignment, modeling, manipulation of small tools, etc.* Solid color matching abilities* Experience with applicable conservation laboratory equipment including: stereo binocular microscope, polarizing microscope, cameras, fume extraction, vacuum suction table, etc.* Good work habits, personal initiative, and organizational skills* Collegial and collaborative working relationships with conservation staff and other departments* Proficient computer skills with, but not limited to, ARGUS, MS Word, MS Excel* Experience with applicable conservation laboratory equipment including: stereo binocular microscope, polarizing microscope, various lighting used for examination and documentation photography; digital cameras, fume extraction, vacuum suction table, P-XRF spectroscopy, etc.; use of mechanical lifting equipment and ladders; work with hazardous materials.**Work Environment:*** Some moderate to heavy lifting. Ability to be flexible in routine to meet institutional needs and priorities.**What to Expect from Our Hiring Process**We know that searching for a job can be stressful so we would like to give you an overview of the process.* This role may require a phone/video screen and interview with the hiring manager held in-person at the DAM.* Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to phone calls or emails regarding application status. Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted directly.* **Application Deadline: October 2 2026**