Career Resources

March 20, 2026
University of California, Berkeley is seeking a Library Conservator for the Fonoroff Collection (9723C), Library Administration - #84990
In support of the Library preservation program and under the direction of the head of the Conservation Treatment Division within the Preservation Department, the conservator is responsible for conserving the Paul Kendel Fonoroff Collection for Chinese Film Studies for long-term preservation and digitization. 
To apply, go to the UC Berkeley Careers Page then search by position #84990

March 10, 2026
The Paintings Conservation Lab at Peebles Island is hiring a post-graduate fellow for 2026-2027, targeted to start in the fall. Based near Albany, NY, conservators for New York State's Bureau of Historic Sites work on the collections of historic sites and parks from across the entire state. More information and application instructions can be found here: statejobs.ny.gov/public/...
Applications are due April 1, 2026.

March 6, 2026
Historic New England is pleased to offer the Jenrette Conservation Fellowship, a postgraduate position in objects conservation. Candidates with experience or interest in wooden artifacts and/or textiles will also be considered.  The position is designed to provide advanced training in conservation, broadening the Fellow’s technical skills and knowledge of a wide variety of objects and materials from the collection. Historic New England seeks motivated applicants from all backgrounds and values diversity with regard to culture, race, ethnicity, gender identity, and ability. To Apply: Please send curriculum vitae, letter of interest and copies of two conservation treatment reports mneiro@historicnewengland.org by April 3, 2026.

February 28, 2026
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library is looking for a Senior Furniture Conservator. Information about Winterthur and all open positions can be found here:
Join Our Team - Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Specific information about the Furniture Conservation position can be found here:
6002811:Career Search

February 25, 2026
The Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC) seeks a motivated professional for the position of Paper Conservator with interest in developing their photograph conservation skills. The individual will join the staff of the Paper, Photograph and Asian Paintings Conservation Department. The opening is a full-time position located in NEDCC's new facility in Andover, Massachusetts. Founded in 1973, NEDCC is a non-profit conservation and preservation services center supporting the collections of its private and institutional clients. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three references as a single PDF to: Michael Lee, Director of Paper, Photograph and Asian Paintings Conservation, at mlee@nedcc.org

February 20, 2026
The Williamstown + Atlanta Art Conservation Centers have four current openings:
In Williamstown, MA -
POST GRADUATE FRAMES AND FURNITURE CONSERVATION FELLOWSHIP  
POST GRADUATE OBJECTS CONSERVATION FELLOWSHIP 
POST GRADUATE PAINTINGS CONSERVATION FELLOWSHIP 
In Atlanta, GA -
POST GRADUATE PAINTINGS CONSERVATION FELLOWSHIP

For more information on all positions, go to: https://williamstownart.org/careers/

February 12, 2026
Associate Conservator, Decorative Arts and Sculpture - Philadelphia Museum of Art
Reporting to the Senior Conservator of Decorative Arts and Sculpture, the Associate Conservator has direct shared responsibility for conservation of a renowned and growing collection of decorative arts and sculpture spanning many cultures and curatorial departments. Candidates must possess outstanding visual and manual aptitudes, strong written and oral communication skills, a sound art-historical and technical knowledge of decorative arts and sculpture and demonstrated ability to deal with the complexities and dynamic pace of a large cultural institution.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  We encourage candidates to apply early as the position will close once we have a robust applicant pool or a candidate has been selected. For more information and to apply:
Associate Conservator of Decorative Arts and Sculpture - Philadelphia Museum of Art - Career Page

February 11, 2026
Director of Conservation, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (CWF) seeks a Director of Conservation to lead our conservation department. We are searching for a professional that will administer and navigate a team of colleagues that care for the Foundation's collections and mentor tomorrow's professionals.  Our conservation department was formally established in 1983 by Nathan Stolow.  It is housed in a 75,000 square-foot purpose-built collections building. There are 9 dedicated labs for various specialties. The position directly supervises 10 conservators, who range in tenure from 2 to 30 years. The conservation staff is 30-45 individuals, including the preventive conservation team. Their work spans the entire complex of the Foundation's 301 acres. For more information and to apply: Director of Conservation.