Chief Conservator, Cultural Heritage & Preservation

Washington Conservation Guild; Williamsburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation in Virginia is seeking a Director of Conservation to lead and oversee the conservation department, safeguarding the Foundation's cultural and historic assets. The role provides strategic direction, manages the operating budget, and ensures high-quality analysis, surveys, treatments, and documentation across objects.

The Director represents conservation across the institution, supports educational and interpretive efforts, participates in donor development and

Qualifications

• Experience in conservation of 16th–20th century objects preferred.
• Evidence of scholarly or professional contributions related to conservation practice or research.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the conservation department and its priorities.
• Manage the operating budget for the conservation program.
• Ensure quality of analysis, care, surveys, treatment, and documentation of objects.
• Represent the department across the institution and support educational efforts.

Skills

Conservation experience

Scholarly contributions

Bench work

Professional organization membership

Teaching experience

Multi-disciplinary facility experience

Job description

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation in Virginia is seeking a Director of Conservation to lead and oversee the conservation department, safeguarding the Foundation's cultural and historic assets. The role provides strategic direction, manages the operating budget, and ensures high-quality analysis, surveys, treatments, and documentation across objects.

The Director represents conservation across the institution, supports educational and interpretive efforts, participates in donor development and