Career Resources

April 8, 2026
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Library is seeking a Conservation Technician. The Conservation Technician works in the Preservation and Conservation Services department of the University Library and will report to the Senior Conservator. Preservation and Conservation Services supports all University Library collections, including circulating and special collections. The Conservation Technician reports to the Senior Conservator, but works across circulating and special collections, sometimes working under the direction of the Supervisor of General Collections Conservation or the Assistant Conservator. The salary range for this position is $50,280 - $56,419. For more information on job duties and to apply, go to the job posting at the University of North Carolina. 

April 1, 2026
The Baltimore Museum of Art is seeking a Director of Conservation. The position is full-time and open to any specialty. The salary is $116,700 and includes benefits. The details of the position can be found at the link below or in the attached PDF. 
artbma.org/about/career-volunteer-opportunities  If you have any questions, please reach out to HR@artbma.org

March 30, 2026
Stanford Libraries seeks a full-time Head of Conservation Services to join our Preservation department. Reporting to the Associate Director for Preservation, the Head of Conservation Services manages a well-established and dynamic conservation program for special collections materials focused on the care of books, archival collections, maps, posters, photographs, and objects. You will plan and direct the daily activities of the unit and lead a collaborative team of conservators and conservation technicians responsible for conservation treatment, custom housing, and exhibition loans. As the Head of Conservation Services you will be an integral member of the Preservation Department management team, working closely with the Technical & Access Services Associate Director for Preservation and the Preservation Librarian to cultivate a respectful, supportive and inclusive workplace and develop appropriate and sustainable workflows that meet department, Library, and University strategic priorities. This position is based at the Stanford Redwood City campus with work on Stanford's Historic campus as needed. First consideration given to applications received by May 18, 2026. You can see the full position announcement at Stanford Careers.

March 27, 2026
The Mariners' Museum and Park seeks to hire one full-time conservation science position for two years funded through an IMLS Leadership Grant for Museums. The successful applicant will join an expanding conservation research program housed within the well-equipped 20,000 square-foot Batten Conservation Complex. Please see the link below to learn more about the laboratory's equipment, research, and publications. 
www.marinersmuseum.org/conservation-science-research
Start date: On or before Jun 1, 2026

March 27, 2026
The National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, invites applications for the position of Head of Object Conservation within the Department of Conservation. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing departmental operations and providing leadership in the research and treatment of objects, including scientific, art historical, and technical analysis. Duties include initiating and supervising staff recruitment, assigning projects, and conducting performance reviews. In collaboration with the Chief of Conservation, this individual will develop and manage budget projections, implement operational efficiencies, update policies and procedures, and prepare funding proposals. Additionally, the Head of Object Conservation will coordinate internships, fellowships, and other mentorship initiatives. All official applications and associated materials must be submitted through USAJobs.gov. Please note that USAJobs requires a 2-page (max) resume, however, if you wish to send your extended CV, send it to L-Stringari@nga.gov. Application closing date is April 8, 2026. For further details and application, use this link: www.usajobs.gov/job/861560100

March 26, 2026
The Tennessee State Library & Archives in Nashville, TN is seeking a conservator specializing in paper, library and archives, or photographic materials. The position is permanent, on-site, and full-time with a salary of $64,000 plus benefits. This position will be open until filled. If you have interest and/or have any questions, please reach out to me at emily.farek@tnsos.gov. For more information and to apply for this job, please click here. 

March 26, 2026
Yale University Library seeks a collaborative and innovative Head to lead its Book Conservation Unit and support stewardship of the Library's extraordinary collections. The Head of Book Conservation contributes to the library's mission by developing and overseeing the conservation of books for the Yale Library's special collections. Working as a member of Conservation and Exhibition Strategies management team, he/she/they will act as an advocate for the care of collections in a large, dynamic, complex environment, working with a diverse group of stakeholders.  This position will be assigned a rank of Librarian 3 to 5 based on a combination of professional experience and accomplishments. Librarian ranking information can be found at: http://bit.ly/YULRanksPromotions. The budgeted salary for this position is $90,000-$130,000. To apply, please visit: https://careers.yale.edu/us/en/job/132965WD/Head-Book-Conservation

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. Application deadline extended until April 14, 2026.

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 ATLANTA

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