Positions at Conservation Solutions, Inc.

Conservator and Conservation Technician
Conservation Solutions, Inc.

As part of our present expansion, Conservation Solutions, Inc. is
looking for a full-time entry/mid-level conservator as well as a
full-time conservation technician to join our staff in our
Washington, D.C./Metro area office.  CSI is a rapidly growing
international historic preservation firm dedicated to the
conservation of monuments, sculpture, historic structures, and
industrial artifacts.

Conservator Position

    The desired candidate should be a detail-oriented individual
    with field experience and formal training and should have
    experience with a variety of building materials and technologies
    as well as with methods of investigation and analysis. S/he
    should also be able to prioritize, manage her/his time
    efficiently, delegate tasks, manage multiple projects
    simultaneously, and exercise self-motivation while working as a
    part of a dedicated team. The position requires travel within
    the US and Caribbean, sometimes for extended periods of time.

    Responsibilities: Assist the head conservator with the design
    and implementation of conservation treatments and master plans,
    cost estimating, historic documentation, report writing,
    technical studies, specification writing, project management,
    supervision of conservation technicians, and training of
    interns.

    Qualifications: A Master's degree in Historic Preservation or
    Art Conservation from an accredited graduate program and two or
    more years field experience in art/architectural conservation
    are desirable.

    Compensation:  Salary commensurate with experience and special
    skills.  Benefits include health insurance, paid vacation, paid
    holidays, retirement plan, and a conference/continuing education
    stipend.

Conservation Technician Position:

    The ideal candidate will be someone who has hands-on experience
    in the arts, preferably as an artist.  The candidate should be
    able to perform a variety of skilled and unskilled labor such as
    masonry and stone repair; corrosion removal from bronze and
    steel substrates using water jets and other blasting techniques;
    application of artistic patinas on bronze substrates;
    application and removal of protective barrier coatings including
    hot and cold waxes, pigmented waxes, and other protective and
    decorative finishes; welding and repair of bronze; general stone
    cleaning and repairs; documenting the projects by written and
    photographic means; rigging sculptures, unloading/loading
    trucks; and managing and organizing the conservation studio. The
    position requires travel within the US and Caribbean, sometimes
    for extended periods of time.

    Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience and special
    skills.  Benefits include health insurance, paid vacation, paid
    holidays, retirement plan, and a conference/continuing education
    stipend.

Interested candidates should Fax: or e-mail a cover letter, resume,
and three references to 301-669-8552 or to
julyasembrat [at] conservationsolution__com


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