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CURRENT OPEN POSITIONS

Associate or Assistant Objects Conservator

Atlanta, Georgia

December 2024

 

The Williamstown + Atlanta Art Conservation Center (W+AACC) seeks an objects conservator at the Associate or Assistant level to join our team at our Atlanta Art Conservation Center in Atlanta, Georgia.

 

The Williamstown + Atlanta Centers are nonprofit regional conservation centers that provide conservation expertise and treatment for collections belonging to 57 member institutions, nonprofit, corporate, and private stewards in the Southeast and Northeast regions.

 

You would be joining a team with one other objects conservator to work on a variety of objects from historical collections to modern and contemporary works, encompassing decorative arts and large-scale sculptures/assemblages. The conservator will work with clients across the southeastern states. The selected candidate will also work with Atlanta’s paper and paintings conservators and technicians and Williamstown’s nine paper, paintings, and objects conservators in developing a cross-disciplinary, collaborative approach to treatment and care of art and material culture. Work is supported by a conservation analytical lab in Williamstown and close relationships with key academic departments to integrate technical analysis into conservation methodology. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with museums, academic institutions, private collectors, and the public. Objects conservators at the Atlanta Center regularly complete treatments ranging from preventive cleaning to extensive stabilization or loss compensation.

 

Outreach and professional development are integral to our mission as a regional center. The successful candidate will demonstrate an interest and experience in education and preservation outreach. Please see past issues of our Art Conservator publication to see what our community of conservators has been working on and the scope of projects that come through W+AACC.

 

Duties of this position:

  • Design and carry out examination and conservation treatment on a wide range of objects including stone, ceramics, glass, organic material, modern plastic, and found materials (i.e. multi-media assemblages).
  • Design and perform collection surveys, institutional assessments, and consultations.
  • Complete work each day toward W+AACC projects.
  • Travel across the Southeast to perform onsite work which may involve examinations, treatments, and consulting.
  • Collaborate with other conservation and collections professionals in developing and performing treatments and preventive care activities.
  • Conduct research to understand objects and support recommended treatment protocols.
  • Communicate with stewards regarding projects, in concert with administrative staff.
  • Manage and oversee subcontractors as needed.
  • Participate in interdepartmental projects.
  • Interact professionally with a broad range of people concerning conservation and preservation, both in person, over the phone, and via electronic communications.
  • Actively participate in W+AACC’s education programs and tours; participate in planning and implementing a new regional collection care outreach program.
  • Work with colleagues in other specializations and oversee interns and volunteers as needed.
  • Represent W+AACC in meetings with other professionals, potential clients, and donors.
  • Remain current with theoretical discourse, best practice, and innovation in the field.

 

Applicant Requirements:

  • A Master’s degree in conservation is preferred but equivalent education and experience will be considered.
  • 1-5 + years of post-graduate conservation experience.
  • Active membership in the American Institute for Conservation.
  • Demonstrated versatility in performance of techniques and materials used in conservation.
  • Experience working with a wide range of materials, particularly outdoor and contemporary sculpture conservation.
  • Experience with integrating technical analysis into treatment methodologies.
  • Excellent communication, time management, and interactive skills for frequent collaboration on projects with other departments and member professionals.
  • Ability to travel to onsite projects in the surrounding region and beyond, as required.
  • Ability to work on scaffolding indoors and out, stand for prolonged periods, lift 40lbs.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Possess a valid driver’s license.
  • Possess existing credentials permitting legal work in the United States.

 

Compensation + Benefits:

  • The minimum salary for this position is $53,000. The salary offered will be commensurate with experience.
  • An excellent benefits package is offered including health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 403b with 5% employer match, holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time off.
  • A professional development allowance of $1,000 and five research days are provided for workshops and conferences. Half of the cost of membership in the American Institute for Conservation is also provided.

 

To Apply send a letter of interest, a portfolio demonstrating three treatments that address the requirements of the position, and a CV to Jamie Cassavoy at [email protected].

 

Applications are requested as soon as possible. Interviews will begin as qualified applications are received. The position will remain open until filled.

 

Inquiries regarding the position can be directed to Lindsay Ryder at [email protected]