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Conservation Resident
Northwestern University Libraries
Northwestern University Libraries offer an advanced post-graduate conservation residency (previously called a fellowship) for a two-year appointment, September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2026. The conservation residency provides practical experience in a busy academic library conservation lab balancing conservation treatment responsibilities with professional research activities and an opportunity for supervisory experience.
Additional information about the position can be found here. Applications should be submitted through the museum's employment page.
Conservation Services Specialist
Graphic Conservation
Private fine art conservation and preservation lab supporting the collections of its private and institutional clients through paper, and parchment conservation, touchless scanning and digital reformatting, and museum quality preservation services. This position is aimed at individuals with experience in museum quality preservation services and those who are interested in furthering their career and gaining valuable knowledge of the responsibilities outlined in the conservation field. Don’t believe you meet all the position requirements listed? We still encourage you to apply! We are a growing team who is looking for individuals with a unique skillset that could contribute to our amazing conservation team!
Additional information about the position can be found here.
Conservation Technician, Books
Art Institute of Chicago
The Art Institute of Chicago is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time position of Book Conservation Technician to join its dynamic Conservation and Science Department.
Additional information about the position can be found here. Applications should be submitted through the museum's employment page.
Associate Conservator
Newberry Library
Reporting to the Director of Conservation Services, the Associate Conservator assists with identifying preservation priorities and performing treatment and rehousing of Newberry Library collection materials and assists the Director with coordinating general and special collections conservation workflows, conservation initiatives and other departmental activities.
Additional information about the position can be found here. Application should be submitted through the Newberry Career Center.
Assistant Conservator, Photography
Art Institute of Chicago
The Assistant Conservator, with varying degrees of supervision, carries out examination, research and treatment of objects in the permanent collection, providing ongoing care to photographs of all provenance and times. Assists with preparation, installation, and documentation of gallery rotations, exhibitions and loans, and serves as a courier with artwork as needed. Assists with monitoring temperature, relative humidity, light exposure, and air quality in the galleries, exhibitions, the laboratory, and storage. Collaborates in the planning and day-to-day workflow in the photography conservation department. Is encouraged to research and publish on the materials, methods of making, and on the preservation of the collection. Is committed to and actively engaged in fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment.
Additional information about the position can be found here. Applications should be submitted through the museum's employment page.
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