Chief Conservator, Special Collections & Lab Leadership

Stanford University; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Stanford University seeks an accomplished conservator to serve as Head of Conservation Services. The role leads by example, setting high treatment standards, developing a skilled team, and collaborating with curators, librarians, archivists, and specialists across a major research library environment.

The Head oversees operations in a state-of-the-art conservation lab, supporting long-term preservation of analog collections across California branch libraries and storage facilities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or advanced certificate in conservation or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in an established conservation lab for a research library or cultural heritage institution.
• Evidence of leadership in a large, complex organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and set high standards for treatment across the conservation program.
• Develop and mentor a talented conservation team.
• Collaborate with curators, librarians, archivists, and specialists across branches.
• Oversee operations in a state-of-the-art conservation lab and support long-term preservation of analog collections.
• Ensure best practices in conservation and preservation are followed across the institution.

Skills

Leadership

Conservation

Team Leadership

Lab Management

Collaborations

Education

Master's degree in conservation or advanced certificate

Job description

Stanford University seeks an accomplished conservator to serve as Head of Conservation Services. The role leads by example, setting high treatment standards, developing a skilled team, and collaborating with curators, librarians, archivists, and specialists across a major research library environment.

The Head oversees operations in a state-of-the-art conservation lab, supporting long-term preservation of analog collections across California branch libraries and storage facilities.