Assistant Paper Conservator-Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies, Harvard Art Museums | Assistant Paper Conservator-Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies, Harvard Art Museums | 2016-11-04T04:00:00Z | 2017-01-04T05:00:00Z | <p>​Duties & Responsibilities:</p><p>Collections* Performs condition reports, surveys, examinations, and treatments on works on paper for the Harvard Art Museums and University Loan. Collections of works on paper span a broad range of cultures and time periods from Medieval to contemporary.* Prepares accompanying written and photographic documentation, estimates, correspondence, and condition reports for exhibitions, loans, and acquisitions.* Performs preventive care for works on paper, including advising on, researching and constructing housing, handling, storage, and environmental needs.* Accompanies artworks as courier as needed.* Assist with hinging works as needed.</p><p>Administrative* Participates in planning and preparing budgets for lab activities, exhibitions, and projects.* Manages exhibition support and special projects related to conservation and preservation as needed.* Collaborates with and maintains good working relations with conservation scientists, conservators, curators, and other museum staff.* Participates in selection, supervision, and instruction of conservation fellow.* Directs and instructs casual employees, contractors, or students as appropriate.* Assists in the maintenance of the lab and photo studio, including supplies, records, and equipment.* Practices and promotes the Guidelines for Practice and Code of Ethics as established by the AIC.* Works in two-site model, most often at 32 Quincy Street.* Works independently, as appropriate.</p><p>Teaching* May participate in teaching, including undergraduate and graduate courses on the materials and techniques, and the technical examination of art.* Advises and trains museum staff in the best practices for the care, handling, display, storage, and packing and shipping of objects.</p><p>Research* Responsible for staying current with professional philosophies, procedures, and practices in the conservation field through membership in professional organizations, publications, and attendance at meetings, workshops, and seminars.* As time permits, conducts technical research relevant to the collection as assigned and is encouraged to publish and present findings at national and international conferences.</p><p>Institutional* Works with and provides content for Communications, the Division of Academic and Public Programs, Curatorial, and Institutional Advancement, and other departments as needed.* Presents public gallery talks and participates in programming as requested.* Supports Collections Management's operation of Art Study Centers and Curricular Galleries.* Leads and participates in tours for various interest groups.</p><p>Basic Qualifications* MA, MS, or Certificate in Conservation from a university program.* A minimum of 2 years of relevant museum or other experience with skilled examination and treatment of materials and objects from a broad range of cultures and time periods.</p><p>Additional Qualifications* Specialization in prints and/or experience making prints preferred.* Demonstrated experience with project management of moderate and small-scale projects.* Demonstrated experience with technical study of works of art on paper and familiarity with analytical techniques such as XRF, FT-IR, Raman spectroscopy, and GC-MS.* Demonstrated experience with state-of-the-art imaging tools used for conservation documentation including: digital photography and beta radiography.* Excellent computer skills, including image editing and management; high level of proficiency/expertise using Adobe PhotoShop and other software.* Excellent communication, writing, interpersonal, project management, and leadership skills.* Publications and presentations in professional forums.* Proficiency with The Museum System (TMS).* Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work while standing, and on occasion in non-studio, on-site locations.* Precise attention to detail and manual dexterity.</p><p>Please apply at this link: <a target="_blank">https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGWEbHost/jobdetails.aspx?partnerID=25240&siteID=5341&AReq=40943BR</a></p> | | | |