Project Paintings Conservator – Fire Remediation

The Jewish Education Project; San Marino (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Staff discounts

Free museum admissions

Free guest passes

Job summary

The Huntington seeks a Project Paintings Conservator to work with the Senior Painting Conservator, contributing to care, preservation, and conservation treatment of paintings and frames in the Art Museum collection. The role focuses on cleaning and remediation and requires collaboration with Art Museum and Preservation staff in a team-oriented environment.

You will document treatments, assist with analysis of fire-related contaminants, and help plan cleaning approaches.

Qualifications

• 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, typically through membership in AIC.
• Preferred: 1–2 years' professional experience in the conservation of paintings in an institutional setting.
• Experience in exhibitions and loans.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Conservation theory

Materials science

Painting conservation

Portfolio documentation

Communication skills

Organization skills

Computer skills

AIC involvement

Education

Master's degree in conservation

Experience in institutional conservation (1–2 years)

Job description

The Huntington seeks a Project Paintings Conservator to work with the Senior Painting Conservator, contributing to care, preservation, and conservation treatment of paintings and frames in the Art Museum collection. The role focuses on cleaning and remediation and requires collaboration with Art Museum and Preservation staff in a team-oriented environment.

You will document treatments, assist with analysis of fire-related contaminants, and help plan cleaning approaches.