Conservator, Modern & Contemporary Art — Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Two personal days

403(b) retirement plan

Telehealth and EAP

Free DAM Family Membership

Discounted parking / RTD Eco Pass

Job summary

The Denver Art Museum in Denver, CO seeks an Associate Conservator of Modern and Contemporary Art to supervise conservation treatments and advocate for preventative care across the collections. This role reports to the Director of Conservation and is covered by AFSCME-CWU.

You will develop research, conduct surveys, maintain records, and collaborate with curators and staff to advance conservation goals. A Master’s in Conservation and at least five years in a museum setting are required, with

Qualifications

• Master's in Conservation or equivalent training and experience.
• At least five years in a museum conservation setting.
• Strong manual dexterity and color matching abilities.
• Experience with conservation lab equipment such as stereo binocular microscope and cameras.

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.
• Adhere to the AIC Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice.
• Maintain conservation education through reading, workshop and conference attendance.
• Assist Director and Associate Director of Conservation in staff selection and intern supervision.
• Prepare lectures, tours, and educational programs.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Color matching

Research & analysis

Recordkeeping

Education

Master's in Conservation

Tools

ARGUS

MS Word

MS Excel

Stereo binocular microscope

Polarizing microscope

Cameras

Job description

The Denver Art Museum in Denver, CO seeks an Associate Conservator of Modern and Contemporary Art to supervise conservation treatments and advocate for preventative care across the collections. This role reports to the Director of Conservation and is covered by AFSCME-CWU.

You will develop research, conduct surveys, maintain records, and collaborate with curators and staff to advance conservation goals. A Master’s in Conservation and at least five years in a museum setting are required, with