Paintings Conservator - Fire Remediation Project

Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery; San Marino (CA); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery seeks a Project Paintings Conservator to work closely with the Senior Painting Conservator, contributing to the care, preservation, and treatments of paintings and frames. A substantial focus is on cleaning and remediation within the Art Museum collection.

This is a year-long limited-term position to assist the Art Division with fire remediation. A strong background in conservation theory, materials science, and documentation is required, with

Formación

• Master's degree from a recognized graduate program in conservation.
• Thorough knowledge of conservation theory and practice, and materials science as it applies to paintings.
• Excellence in performing complex treatments on paintings as demonstrated through a portfolio.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Demonstrated computer and related technology skills.
• Evidence of professional activity, most typically through membership and participation in AIC.

Responsabilidades

• Examines, analyzes, and performs paintings conservation treatment in accordance with AIC guidelines.
• Provides full written and photographic documentation of treatments in accordance with AIC guidelines.
• A substantial portion of this role focuses on cleaning and remediation of paintings and frames.
• Participates in analysis of fire-related contaminants and residues on the paintings and frames and contributes to the planning of cleaning approaches and methodologies.
• Assists with other treatments of paintings from the Art Museum collection.
• Assists with loan assessments, including minor treatments and re-framing planning for paintings prior to loan. Completes out-going and in-coming condition reports for paintings going on loan.
• Assists in general organization, maintenance, and management of paintings conservation laboratory.
• Assists and supports OSHA safety compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Conservation theory

Materials science

Conservation treatments

Communication skills

Organization skills

Computer skills

Educación

Master's degree in conservation

Herramientas

Photographic documentation

Descripción del empleo

The Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery seeks a Project Paintings Conservator to work closely with the Senior Painting Conservator, contributing to the care, preservation, and treatments of paintings and frames. A substantial focus is on cleaning and remediation within the Art Museum collection.

This is a year-long limited-term position to assist the Art Division with fire remediation. A strong background in conservation theory, materials science, and documentation is required, with