Modern & Contemporary Art Conservator — Research & Care Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Free DAM Family Membership

Free RTD Eco Pass

Job summary

The Denver Art Museum seeks an Associate Conservator of Modern and Contemporary Art for a full-time, exempt role. You will supervise and perform conservation treatments of modern and contemporary works while advocating preventative care across the collection.

Reporting to the Director of Conservation and Technical Studies, this position offers comprehensive benefits, a competitive salary range, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Master's in Conservation or equivalent training and experience.
• At least five years working in a museum conservation laboratory, or equivalent.
• High level of manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Solid color matching abilities.
• Proficient with ARGUS, MS Word and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for accuracy and completeness of records and reports.
• Develops and conducts research related to conservation in consultation with supervisors.
• Performs conservation treatments on modern and contemporary works as assigned.
• Maintains laboratory and library cleanliness and order.
• Supports departmental and organizational goals and participates in lectures and educational programs.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Color matching

Organizational skills

Computer skills

ARGUS

Education

Master's in Conservation

Tools

ARGUS

MS Word

MS Excel

Stereo binocular microscope

Polarizing microscope

P-XRF spectroscopy

Cameras

Fume extraction

Vacuum suction table

Job description

The Denver Art Museum seeks an Associate Conservator of Modern and Contemporary Art for a full-time, exempt role. You will supervise and perform conservation treatments of modern and contemporary works while advocating preventative care across the collection.

Reporting to the Director of Conservation and Technical Studies, this position offers comprehensive benefits, a competitive salary range, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.