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July 23, 2025
Biltmore, a National Historic Landmark, invites applicants for the position of Objects Conservator. The Objects Conservator is a year-round, full-time professional position reporting to the Director of Conservation and Collections, working as part of a team of museum professionals to ensure the long-term preservation of Biltmore's collections. The Objects Conservator is responsible for the conservation treatment and preservation of objects in Biltmore's permanent collection. Other duties include supervising staff and interns; planning for and responding to emergency collection incidents; preventive collection care; staff training; collection maintenance; providing advice, guidance and consultation with staff in other departments, as well as outside entities; and conducting collections research as appropriate. In addition, the Objects Conservator will provide general assistance and support for the department and company leadership as required. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage candidates to apply early. The position will close when we have a strong applicant pool from which we feel we can select a candidate. For more information and to apply, please visit: Objects Conservator -Full Time
July 23, 2025
The Preservation Society of Newport County seeks full-time Textile Conservator. The Textile Conservator is responsible for the development and implementation of both direct and preventive conservation, documentation, assessment, and treatment of the museum's permanent collections which include original 19th century furnishing textiles (wall coverings, window coverings, upholstery, carpets, and tapestries), household textiles, and costumes across 11 historic properties and new collections storage facility. As a member of the Conservation Department within the Museum Affairs Department, the Textile Conservator works closely and collaboratively with colleagues in Curatorial and Collections on displays, exhibitions, storage, collections care, outgoing loans, new acquisitions, research, and other special projects. Link to apply: recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/...
July 22, 2025
The Midwest Art Conservation Center (MACC) is seeking a full time Preventive Conservator to join our team. MACC is a leader in the field of Preventive Conservation: we are committed to making conservation information accessible, to empowering individuals to care for their collections, and to the impact we see
in our communities. This position will work closely with the Director of Preventive Conservation to present and develop workshops; consult on collections care, preservation planning, and disaster preparedness; collaborate on repatriation and research projects; conduct General Preservation Assessments; and
develop technical leaflets. The position collaborates with all MACC Conservators, and with collections caretakers across the region, and requires some travel.
The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree in art conservation with a strong interest in preventive conservation and the ability to work collaboratively with professionals and community members from a range of backgrounds. A valid driver's license is required. The position is open to US citizens and others
with legal eligibility to work in the US. This position does not include bench work. Advancements in responsibilities, title, and salary are available and encouraged. The position provides a starting annual salary of $68,000 along with generous benefits including employer paid medical, dental, 403B contributions, vacation and sick time, AIC membership, professional development, and assistance in relocation expenses.
Please send your cover letter, curriculum vitae, and 3 references to the address below. Priority will be given to those applications received before August 29, 2025.
Colin D. Turner, Executive Director, Midwest Art Conservation Center, 2400 - 3rd Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55404 cturner@preserveart.org
July 21, 2025
The Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa, OK is seeking a full-time Conservation Technician to become part of the Conservation Team. This position joins Gilcrease during an exciting time as it prepares to move into a new building that includes a new objects conservation laboratory where the Technician will office. The Conservation Technician participates in a wide range of activities within the Conservation Department, including laboratory administrative duties, lab and storage cleaning, IPM, environmental monitoring, matting and object re-housing, and assisting conservators with exhibition-related tasks. The ideal candidate will have strong hand skills, personal initiative, strong organizational and time management skills, and experience handling art and working in museums.
Required documents: Resume and cover letter; Optional documents: Samples of work. The hiring committee will review any submissions (submitted as a PDF or link to an online portfolio) with examples of hand skills and related projects (i.e. boxes/enclosures built for museum objects, matting and framing, and/or images of other work that demonstrates the applicant's hand skills).
Applicants must apply through the University of Tulsa PeopleAdmin portal. For more information and to apply visit: https://universitytulsa.peopleadmin.com/postings/10804
*Position closing date is 7/25/25!!
July 16, 2025
Senior Conservator / Conservation Lab Supervisor, Tennessee Department of State, The Tennessee State Library & Archives
Summary: The conservation supervisor acts as the senior conservator to oversee the operations of the Library & Archives’ conservation lab, which include conservation treatments, the creation of custom enclosures, housings, and supports, and monitoring of the environment and other preventive conservation duties to preserve the collections. The position supervises one technician, plans training and outreach programs, and manages a calendar of production in concert with the Director of Preservation and Digital Services and the Assistant State Archivist. Please click here to visit the employment site for more infomation and to apply.
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