Exhibitions Paper Conservator

National Museum of Wildlife Art; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Getty Research Institute’s Conservation and Preservation Department seeks applicants for a permanent position of Associate Paper Conservator/Paper Conservator, responsible for exhibition preparation.

This full-time role focuses on examining and treating paper-based artefacts for exhibitions, participating in planning and installation, and contributing to research and cataloguing efforts. Collaboration across departments is essential for success.

Qualifications

• MA in conservation or equivalent degree; 5–6 years experience for Associate.
• MA in conservation or equivalent degree; 7–10 years experience for Paper Conservator.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the planning and installation of exhibitions.
• Examine and treat paper-based objects for exhibitions.
• Prepare comprehensive conservation documentation of objects' condition and activities.
• Publish research and provide training to staff, interns, and the general public.

Skills

Paper conservation

Examination & analysis

Exhibition preparation

Documentation

Collaboration

Mentoring

MS Office & Adobe

TMS knowledge

Education

MA in conservation or equivalent degree

Tools

AirTable

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

TMS

Job description

The Getty Research Institute’s Conservation and Preservation Department seeks applicants for a permanent position of Associate Paper Conservator/Paper Conservator, responsible for exhibition preparation.

This full-time role focuses on examining and treating paper-based artefacts for exhibitions, participating in planning and installation, and contributing to research and cataloguing efforts. Collaboration across departments is essential for success.