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 17, 2026
The State Archives of North Carolina is seeking a Lead Conservation Technician. The position is a permanent, on-site, full-time position and the recruitment range is $33,902 - $44,527. For information on employee perks/benefits: NC OSHR: Benefits. The application will be open until 3/25/2026. Please, note that job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date. The Lead Conservation Technician works under the general supervision of the Archives Conservator. The Lead Conservation Technician is responsible for performing a variety of basic, intermediate, and advanced treatments on archival material and participates in a wide range of preservation activities to optimize the long-term care of the State Archives of North Carolina collections. For more information, including key responsibilities and qualified candidate requirements and preferences, please visit the link below.
State of North Carolina Careers

March 16, 2026
The University of Michigan Library is pleased to share an opening for an Audio-Moving Image Preservation Librarian. If you or someone in your network works in AV preservation, moving image/audio collections, or related work, we encourage you to apply-and please feel free to circulate widely. Job posting and application details: careers.umich.edu/job_detail/274978/...

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 10, 2026
The Folger Shakespeare Library, located on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, seeks a skilled conservation professional to lead the long-term care and treatment of its world-renowned collection as the next Eric Weinmann Head of Conservation and Preservation. This individual, reporting to the Associate Librarian for Collections Care and Development, oversees the Collections Division’s Conservation and Preservation program, including the strategic leadership for the safeguarding of printed books, manuscripts, paintings, works on paper, realia, and textiles across all spaces where collections are stored, displayed, used or transported. Working closely with colleagues across Collections and Exhibitions and throughout the institution, the Head of Conservation and Preservation ensures that Folger’s collections receive the highest standards of care and that both traditional and emerging preservation practices are integrated into institutional planning. To apply, visit the Folger jobs page.

March 10, 2026
Yale University's Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage (IPCH) is excited to announce we are recruiting for a new position: the Director of the Collections Analytical Lab. Please feel free to circulate to your networks and refer talented candidates. IPCH has retained Claremont Search Advisors to support this recruitment. All inquiries and applications can be directed to Jane Ezersky at Claremont Search YaleIPCH@claremontse`arch.com

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