Position at Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Director of Conservation
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation invites applicants for the
position of Director of Conservation.  The conservation department
is comprised of 10 specialized labs, and a staff of approximately 20
conservators, conservation technicians, interns and volunteers.  As
administrator of a large and dynamic department, the director will
oversee the operational budget, establish conservation priorities
and production, and ensure the quality of analysis, collections
care, surveys, treatment and documentation.  As a member of the
senior management team, the director will represent the department
and articulate conservation issues, support educational and
interpretive efforts in the museums and Historic Area, and
participate in activities associated with donor development, grant
writing and other fund raising events.

Minimum qualifications include the knowledge gained by completion of
graduate conservation studies, or equivalent, and 10 years
experience, including museum administration and supervision of
employees.  Excellent oral and written communication skills are
required.  Preferred qualifications include professional experience
with an emphasis on 16th-20th century British, European, and
American artifacts, and demonstrated participation in the
advancement of the profession through publications and
presentations.

Candidates should apply online at
<URL:http://www.colonialwilliamsburg.org/jobs>
<URL:http://www.colonialwilliamsburg.org/jobs>  and include a cover
letter, resume, and list of references.

Colonial Williamsburg is an AA/EEO employer.

Edward Joyner
Human Resources Department
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

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