Senior Paper Conservator-Palm Beach, FL
Posted: Oct 08, 2009
The Fine Arts Conservancy (FAC) is seeking a highly skilled Senior Paper Conservator to undertake projects for our clients who are private collectors, museums, historical societies, insurance companies, and the occasional governmental entity. Duties include examination, determining a need for treatment, writing proposals for treatment, performing both major and minor treatments, and photography and treatment reports. There is a wide range of projects, from Old Masters to contemporary works.
The Conservator will perform highly skilled tasks, requiring manual dexterity (emphasis on color matching, fills, in-painting, mending, consolidation, bleaching, hinging, et al), intense concentration, problem solving skills, connoisseurship and aesthetic sensitivity. Must be capable of working independently in a well-equipped lab, but there will be daily interaction and collaboration with other staff; there is some travel and frequent consulting with clients either at the lab or their location. We also perform several disaster recoveries annually, in which the Paper Conservator plays an important role. It is useful to have a fundamental knowledge of framing and framing materials. There are Adjunct Conservators in textiles, metals, outdoor sculpture, and objects. Some objects are done with internal staff.
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree with significant experience practicing in the field of paper conservation, or a master’s degree from a conservation program and experience. Professional Associate in AIC or the necessary qualifications to become a PA are important. Computer skills and knowledge of Photoshop are helpful. Candidates must be qualified to work in the United States. We need someone who is an independent worker, self motivated and deadline driven. Compensation is commensurate with experience and ability; there is participation in the company’s Profit Sharing Plan. Opportunities for continuing education and attending professional organization meetings, both nationally and internationally.
FAC has a 5000+ square foot highly modern facility with floor to ceiling UV shielded windows on two sides, and is well equipped for paper conservation. There are individual labs for paper, paintings, framing and a separate lab for diagnostics, technical analysis, and photography. Experience in various examination aids is useful. We are located in South Florida, the Palm Beaches; one of the country’s most beautiful areas. There are no state or local income taxes, and the cost of living is less expensive than most of the country. Our clientele, while mostly local from Miami to Vero Beach, extends across the country, with a few international projects.
Cover letter, resume, supporting materials and references, please. Current employment will be kept confidential and not be contacted prior to mutual agreement. Selected candidates will be invited to interview and asked to submit a portfolio of projects. For more information about us www.art-conservation.org
Gordon A. Lewis, Jr.
The Fine Arts Conservancy
5840 Corporate Way, #110
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
gal@art-conservation.org
561.684.6133 (tel)
561.684.8508 (fax)
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