Chief Conservator for Historic Collections

National Museum of Wildlife Art; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation in Williamsburg, Virginia seeks a Director of Conservation to lead the protection and preservation of its cultural and historic assets. The role provides leadership and oversight of the conservation department, supervises professional conservators, junior staff, and preventive conservation associates, and represents the department across the institution.

You will manage priorities and production, oversee the operating budget, ensure quality of analysis, surveys,

Qualifications

• Graduate-level conservation studies or equivalent technical education and/or professional experience.
• Ten or more years of professional conservation experience, including safety procedures and handling of hazardous materials.
• Liaison with external organizations on conservation matters as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee conservation priorities, production, and budget.
• Supervise a team of conservators, junior staff, and preventive conservation associates.
• Represent the department and coordinate with education, fundraising, and donor development.

Education

Graduate-level conservation studies

Job description

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation in Williamsburg, Virginia seeks a Director of Conservation to lead the protection and preservation of its cultural and historic assets. The role provides leadership and oversight of the conservation department, supervises professional conservators, junior staff, and preventive conservation associates, and represents the department across the institution.

You will manage priorities and production, oversee the operating budget, ensure quality of analysis, surveys,