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July 10, 2025
The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Cultural Education (OCE) is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Historic Conservation Technician 2 within the Deputy’s Office. This position is based in the Conservation Laboratory at the Cultural Education Center, where the incumbent will assist the Archives Conservation Specialist 3 and conduct conservation treatments primarily on paper-based materials, including prints, documents, maps, manuscripts, books, posters, photographs, and parchment. Work may also include limited treatment of additional materials such as paintings, textiles, furniture, and natural history collections. To find out more, click here. Deadline is July 15, 2025.
July 9, 2025
The Art Institute of Chicago is seeking to hire a full-time Assistant Conservator of works on paper to join its Conservation and Science department.
For further details about the Art Institute, the position, and to apply, please follow this link.
July 7, 2025
ICA seeks a full-time Objects Conservator to work with Claire Curran, ICA's lead objects conservator, in the expansion of the objects conservation laboratory. ICA is the nation's oldest regional art conservation center, preserving artwork and cultural heritage for museums, libraries, archives, government agencies, private collectors, and corporate collections. ICA is a full-service lab with all four specializations--paintings, objects, textiles, and works on paper. We also provide essential special projects support including custom crate and case making, safe transport and shipping, conservation matting, and hands-on public education programs that connect communities to the care of cultural materials. The Objects Conservator will have responsibilities in the examination and treatment of pieces at ICA and on site and will participate in the implementation and oversight of conservation projects which may involve coordinating staff and subcontractors. The conservator will interact professionally with board members, community leaders, clients, collecting institutions, and the general public. If you have further questions about this position, ICA-Art Conservation, or the area, please address them to info@ica-artconservation.org
To apply send a cover letter and CV/resume to: Andrea Chevalier, Director of Conservation (achevalier@ica-artconservation.org)
July 2, 2025
The Nebraska State Historical Society's Ford Conservation Center is seeking to hire two full-time positions. The Ford Center is a purpose-built conservation center that works on items from regional private clients as well as Nebraska State collection items.
Job postings can be found by following the links below:
Head of Paintings Conservation Lab - Head of Paintings Conservation Lab
Conservation Technician - Conservation Technician
June 10, 2025
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum seeks applicants for the position of Assistant Preventive and Objects Conservator. The Assistant Preventive and Objects Conservator will be responsible for managing and maintaining the Museum's preventive conservation plan. They will support the exhibition program, participating in planning, preparing, and installing three shows per year. The Assistant Preventive and Objects Conservator will also conduct treatment and research on objects that are part of the permanent collection and help advance the goals of the ISGM strategic plan, including outreach, programming, and a commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, inclusion and sustainable practices.
The salary range for this position is $60,000 to 66,000 depending on experience. The complete posting and instructions for application can be found by clicking here.
June 6, 2025
The Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields seeks a full-time Coordinator for Conservation and Conservation Science Departments, to join a multi-discipline team in care of a superb collection spanning 5,000 years of history. The Conservation Coordinator provides administrative support to the Chief Conservator and the Senior Conservation Scientist, and other Conservation staff members as appropriate. This Coordinator also acts as an additional liaison for Conservation with other departments and projects involving various collections related initiatives and activities. The position salary is $46,000 per year. Newfields provides eligible staff with a competitive package of employee benefits. Preference will be given to applicants holding a college degree and five years or more related work experience. For a full job description and to apply visit the Newfields website. All application materials must be submitted through the online portal. discovernewfields.org/join-our-team
June 4, 2025
ArtCare Conservation is seeking to hire a full-time Associate or Assistant Paintings Conservator for its Los Angeles studio. At our three locations in Miami, Los Angeles and New York, ArtCare team members work in a dynamic, collaborative setting on a wide range of painting supports and media, ranging from Old Master to modern and contemporary paintings and murals. Founded in 1982, the studio reflects the diverse backgrounds of its staff, while keeping up with the latest innovations and philosophies of the profession. Our clients include private collections, museums, galleries, city institutions as well as the general public.
The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of post-graduate experience and demonstrable skill in the hands-on treatment of complex painted surfaces, including cleaning, consolidation, tear repair, inpainting and structural treatment of paintings on canvas; be able to work in an organized and efficient manner to manage priorities and complete projects; and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral. They will demonstrate initiative, excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Experience with working on contemporary art and ability to work on site and on scaffolds for extended periods of time are preferred. The individual will work in conjunction with the head Paintings Conservator in LA as well as communicate with ArtCare NYC and Miami studio locations. For more details, please visit our website.
TO APPLY: Please send your resume and cover letter to blanka@artcareconservation.com with the subject line "Paintings Conservator LA." No phone calls, please. Position open until filled.