Senior Object Conservator - Artifacts Care & Research

Barnes Foundation; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 72,250 - 97,750; Full time

Job summary

The Conservator of Objects at Barnes Foundation will examine, document, and treat objects in the collection, supporting exhibitions and care across campuses. The role collaborates with conservation, curatorial, research staff, and other departments to ensure preventive conservation and proper documentation.

Responsibilities include treatment decisions, condition reporting, and collaboration with loan and exhibition programs. The position requires travel to campuses and laboratories as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in art conservation and minimum 10 years’ experience in object conservation.

Responsibilities

• Performs examination and treatment of collection materials within objects conservation.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written沟

Education

Master’s degree in art conservation

Minimum 10 years’ experience in object conservation

Tools

Gallery System’s

The Museum System (TMS)

Job description

The Conservator of Objects at Barnes Foundation will examine, document, and treat objects in the collection, supporting exhibitions and care across campuses. The role collaborates with conservation, curatorial, research staff, and other departments to ensure preventive conservation and proper documentation.

Responsibilities include treatment decisions, condition reporting, and collaboration with loan and exhibition programs. The position requires travel to campuses and laboratories as needed.