Position at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts--corrigendum

The previous job listing for this position had a minor error.  The
correct announcement is as follows.  The announcement for the
Assistant Conservator of Objects at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
remains the same as originally posted.

Assistant Conservator of Paintings
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

The Virginia Museum of  Fine Arts seeks candidates for the position
of Assistant Conservator of Paintings.  The Assistant Conservator of
Paintings will be responsible for research, examination, technical
analysis, documentation, and treatment of paintings in the museum*s
permanent collection.  The Conservator will also participate in all
ongoing painting conservation projects and responsibilities.

Qualifications:  The Assistant Conservator of Paintings must have
experience in the treatment of European, American, and
Twentieth-century paintings. The successful candidate must also have
knowledge regarding the treatment and care of works of art on paper
and frames.  The Assistant Conservator of Paintings must have
experience performing materials research and other scientific
analysis and must have experience in supervising and training museum
staff and interns, lecturing and grant writing.  The selected
candidate must have a graduate degree from a recognized conservation
training program and four or more years postgraduate-level museum
experience.  An equivalent combination of training and experience
indicating possession of the preceding knowledge and abilities may
substitute for this education and experience.  The ability to wear a
respirator is required.  A security background check is required.

This position is a full-time state position that will be available
on July 1, 1997, pending final funding approval for this position
from the Commonwealth of Virginia.  This position offers a salary
range of $27,966.00 to $41,750.00 and excellent state benefits
package.  Salary offered will be commensurate with experience.

A cover letter, resume, and a list of three or more references must
be received by 5:00 P.M. on Monday, June 16, 1997, by the Virginia
Museum of Fine Arts, Office of Human Resources, 2800 Grove Avenue,
Richmond, VA 23221-2455.  Postmarks are not considered as received!
A Virginia State Application for Employment will be required before
hiring.

EOE/AA

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                 Conservation DistList Instance 10:105
                   Distributed: Friday, May 30, 1997
                       Message Id: cdl-10-105-016
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