Project Paintings Conservator

Arts for LA; San Marino (CA); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

403(b) retirement plan matching

Paid time off including holidays

Staff discounts at Huntington stores

Free museum admissions

Free passes for family/friends visits

Descripción de la vacante

Arts for LA seeks a Project Paintings Conservator to work closely with the Senior Painting Conservator on care, preservation, and conservation treatment of paintings and frames in the museum collection. The role emphasizes cleaning and remediation within a collaborative, inclusive environment.

The position is a year-long limited-term assignment to assist the Art Division with fire remediation, involving documentation and planning for treatments, and collaboration with preservation staff across

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

Communication

Organization

Computer skills

AIC membership

Educación

Master’s degree in conservation

Descripción del empleo

The Project Paintings Conservator works in close collaboration with the Senior Painting Conservator to contribute to the physical care, preservation, and conservation treatment of paintings and frames in the Art Museum collection. A substantial portion of the role focuses on cleaning and remediation. This position works closely with the Art Museum and Preservation staff in a team-oriented environment where collaboration and shared ideas are the norm. S/he/they will demonstrate a background of working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, geographic and socioeconomic backgrounds, using a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible approach.

This is a year-long limited-term position to assist the Art Division with fire remediation.

• 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

Candidate Requirements and Experience

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• 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.

Preferred:

• One-Two years’ professional experience in the conservation of paintings in an institutional setting.
• Experience in exhibitions and loans.

Working Conditions

• Workspaces include an office setting, the interim paintings conservation lab with tables and easels, and satellite conservation spaces set up in closed galleries of the museum.
• Cleaning remediation of paintings and frames will include in-situ dust/vacuuming of small to large scale paintings before they are deinstalled for next steps of the cleaning process.
• Some lifting may be involved with the assistance of the art preparators

We provide competitive compensation, generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees including:

• 403(b) retirement plan and matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match
• Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and holidays
• Discounts for staff in The Huntington Store and restaurants
• Free admission to various museums and cultural institutions
• Free passes each month to welcome family and friends to visit the grounds

Salary: $75,000 – $80,000, annually

Benefits:Health Insurance (Medical, dental and vision etc.), Retirement Benefits, Paid Time Off (Sick, vacation and holiday pay)

Deadline to apply: December 1, 2026