Subject: Position at LACMA
Senior Paper Conservator Los Angeles County Museum of Art The Conservation Center of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art is seeking a qualified full-time paper conservator. The primary responsibility of the incumbent is to coordinate and supervise all activities of the paper conservation laboratory. This section of the Conservation Center is responsible for the care, preservation, examination and treatment of the extensive and varied collections of works of art on paper in the museum's permanent collection, including the five "Centers" of the Museum, namely American, Latin American, European, Modern and Contemporary and Asian art. In addition, duties include the active involvement in acquisitions, loans, research, special exhibitions, traveling exhibitions, environmental standards, storage and transit conditions as well as supervision and training of paper conservation fellows and/or interns. The incumbent, with the title of senior conservator (or conservator, depending on qualifications), will report to the Head of Conservation and will provide assistance on budgets, fundraising and other administrative matters. Minimum requirements: Bachelor's degree and graduation from a recognized conservation training program or equivalent education and professional experience. Conservation experience should include at least five years in a supervisory or independent conservation position (eight years for senior conservator), preferably in an art museum conservation laboratory. Must possess good written and verbal communication skills, have interest in research and a demonstrated familiarity with workplace chemical hygiene practices. Applications: This non-civil service position will be available after August 1. 2002. Title and salary will be commensurate with experience. A competitive benefits package is provided. To apply: Submit letter of intent, resume and the names and telephone numbers of three professional references, (with copies to Victoria Blyth-Hill) to: Mr. Adam Kaplan Los Angeles County Museum of Art 5905 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90036 *** Conservation DistList Instance 16:11 Distributed: Friday, August 2, 2002 Message Id: cdl-16-11-018 ***Received on Thursday, 1 August, 2002