Position at Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Pre-Program Outdoor Sculpture Technician
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, MO
<URL:http://www.nelson-atkins.org> has an excellent conservation
pre-program position.  The position will examine, document and
perform maintenance treatment on outdoor sculpture in the Museum's
sculpture park during peak seasons.  Position will involve some
lifting and working from heights of up to 20 feet.  Works Monday -
Friday, 1-5 hours, 5 days a week from April - September.  More hours
as specific projects require.  Must be willing to work in all
weather.  Candidates should have a BA or BA Fine Arts; understanding
and sensitivity to sculptural materials in metal and other media;
ability to use artist's materials in a precise and careful manner;
proven experience showing self-motivation and strong detail
orientation; highly reliable and have good hand skills.   Ability to
work with the public in an outdoor environment required. Digital
photographic and Adobe Photoshop skills desirable.  To apply send
cover letter/resume to

    Kate Garland
    Objects Conservator
    The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
    4525 Oak Street
    Kansas City, MO 64111
    Fax: 816-561-3144
    kgarland [at] nelson-atkins__org

Dinah Henderson
Department Assistant
Conservation Department
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
4525 Oak Street
Kansas City, MO 64111


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