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Paper Conservator

Description

The Mariners’ Museum and Park seeks to hire a full-time Paper Conservator to carry out the direct treatment and preventive conservation care of works on paper within the collection of the museum including prints, drawings, watercolors, documents, and photographs. This individual will work in conjunction with Library and Archival Materials Conservator and other conservation staff and museum personnel to plan and carry out treatments for these objects and prepare them for exhibition, long-term storage, loan, and photography etc. The candidate will also participate in the museum’s robust public outreach initiative by engaging with visitors through viewing windows in the laboratory space.

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in conservation from a recognized graduate conservation training program. Applicants should have a minimum of four years of post-graduate conservation experience.

The salary for this position is $57,000 plus a full benefits package.

Purpose:

The Paper Conservator will undertake the direct treatment and preventive conservation care of works on paper within the collection of The Mariners’ Museum and Park with a focus on prints, drawings, watercolors, documents, photographs, and books. This individual will work closely with conservation staff and other museum personnel to conserve these objects and prepare them for exhibition, long-term storage, loan, and photography etc.

Duties:

Conduct examination, documentation, and treatment of paper-based objects within The Mariners’ Museum and Park’s general collection following established conservation procedures, methodologies, and ethics set out by The American Institute for Conservation.
Maintain detailed before-, during-, and after-treatment records including both written and photographic documentation.
When necessary, based on the conservation needs of an object, develop new conservation techniques and procedures in consultation with the Director of Conservation and other conservation personnel.
Assess the condition of new acquisitions and prepare written condition reports, including photographic documentation. If necessary, conduct basic cleaning and stabilization of new acquisitions and prepare the associated treatment records.
Construct storage support systems for objects with special needs directly; otherwise provide training and support to collection care personnel based on current storage techniques and methods.
Consult/work directly with the Director of Conservation, Exhibit Design, Collections Management and Interpretation personnel in the preparation of mounts, frames, and the installation of works on paper within the museum’s galleries; this includes providing the requirements for lighting and environmental conditions.
Support/facilitate preventative conservation methodology, initiate requests, implement solutions under established conservation guidelines, and make recommendations for resolving difficult or unusual problems.
Conduct conservation assessment and treatment of objects loaned to the Museum when required and when authorized by the owner and produce the associated written and photographic documentation.
Conduct conservation assessments and prepare cost estimates for the treatment of potential outgoing loans
Provide recommendations in consultation with the Director of Conservation on the ability for objects to travel outside the museum based on their condition; including outlining the requirements for lighting and environmental conditions.
Assist in review of loan requests and make recommendations toward approval or decline of loans when needed.
Construct packing mounts and systems for fragile/special needs objects directly; otherwise provide recommendations/support to collection care personnel.
Assist in the maintenance/operation of laboratory equipment and facility, and participate in the ordering of supplies and additional equipment as required.
Participate in professional organizations, workshops, conferences, online courses and other activities in order to enhance personal knowledge and expertise and stay up-to-date with current practices and advances in technology and methodology.
Oversee/assist the Director of Conservation in the mentorship and training of pre-program, during graduate school, and post-graduate internships and fellowships.
Promote the importance of conservation within the museum and in an outreach capacity whenever possible.
Assist Library and Archival Materials Conservator with projects when required.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Working knowledge of acceptable practices for conservation and maintenance for works on paper with previous experience treating prints, drawings, watercolors, and documents required.
Working knowledge and experience in current conservation matting and framing techniques for most types of paper artifacts.
Working knowledge of digital photography.
Familiarity with analytical equipment and methods
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop.
Organizational skills necessary for planning/organizing of professional seminars, lectures, workshops, and publications.
Development of educational materials/activities for public outreach.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Familiarity with accepted practices for achieving and ensuring safety in the laboratory.
Consistent capacity for respectful and professional interpersonal relations.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree with a major in an art, history, or a science-related field of study.
A Master’s degree in Paper Conservation from a recognized graduate conservation training program is required.
Professional Associate member status of The American Institute for Conservation preferred.
A minimum of four years of post-graduate conservation experience is required.

Conditions of Employment:

Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen prior to employment.
This position requires physical activity that may include standing for long periods of time, walking and repetitive motion. This position requires a great deal of visual acuity.

Archaeological Conservator

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Description

The Mariners’ Museum and Park seeks a full-time conservator to undertake the direct treatment and preventive conservation of objects recovered from the wreck of the American Civil War ironclad USS Monitor. This individual will work closely with conservation staff and other museum personnel to conserve artifacts and to prepare them for exhibition and/or long-term storage.

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in conservation from a recognized graduate conservation training program (or equivalent). Applicants should have a minimum of four years of post-graduate conservation experience and familiarity with a wide variety of materials including metals and organics.

The salary for this position is $55,000 plus a full benefits package.

Purpose:

The Archaeological Conservator will undertake the direct treatment and preventive conservation care of objects recovered for the wreck of the USS Monitor and artifacts within the Museum’s collection as needed. This individual will work closely with conservation staff and other museum personnel to conserve artifacts and to prepare them for exhibition and/or long-term storage.

Duties:

Conduct examination, documentation, and artifact treatment within the Monitor and Museum collections following established conservation procedures, methodologies, and ethics set out by The American Institute for Conservation.
When necessary, based on the conservation needs of an artifact, develop new conservation techniques and procedures in consultation with the Senior Conservator and/or Director of Conservation.
Maintain detailed before, during, and after treatment records including both written and photographic documentation.
Support preventive conservation methodology in conjunction with other Museum departments, initiate requests, implement solutions under established conservation guidelines, and make recommendations for resolving difficult or unusual problems.
Construct storage support systems for artifacts with special needs directly; otherwise provide recommendations to the Monitor Conservation Collection Manager or Collections Management when necessary
Consult/work directly with the Senior Conservator, Director of Conservation, and Exhibit Design in the preparation of mounts/installation of artifacts within the museum’s galleries; this includes providing the requirements for lighting and environmental conditions. Also, provide recommendations on the ability for objects to travel outside the museum based on their condition post-treatment.
Assist in the maintenance/operation of laboratory equipment and facility, and participate in the ordering of supplies and additional equipment as required.
Participate in professional organizations, workshops, conferences, online courses and other activities in order to enhance personal knowledge and expertise and stay up-to-date with current practices and advances in technology and methodology.
Oversee/assist the Senior Conservator and/or Director of Conservation in the mentorship and training of pre-program, during graduate school, and post-graduate interns and fellows.
Promote the importance of conservation within the museum and in an outreach capacity whenever possible.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Working knowledge of acceptable practices for conservation and maintenance of objects.
Working knowledge of the archaeological method and practices.
Working knowledge of analytical equipment and methods, not limited to but including FT-IR, SEM, XRF, digital radiography, optical microscopy, chloride analysis, metals sample preparation, and film/digital photography.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop.
Organizational skills necessary for planning/organizing of professional seminars, lectures, workshops, and publications.
Development of educational materials/activities for public outreach.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Familiarity with accepted practices for achieving and insuring safety in the laboratory.
Familiarity with a wide variety of materials including metals and organics

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree with a major in an art, history, or a science-related field of study is required.
A Master’s degree (or equivalent) in object conservation (Archaeological preferred) from a recognized graduate conservation training program is required.
Professional Associate member status of The American Institute for Conservation preferred.
A minimum of four years conservation experience is required, including work with marine archaeological materials.

Conditions of Employment:

Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen prior to employment.
This position requires a great deal of physical activity that may include climbing, kneeling, crawling, standing for long periods of time, and repetitive motion. The position requires that you be able to life up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently. This position requires visual acuity and the ability to work in various environmental conditions that may include extreme heat or extreme cold.

Benefits

The Mariners’ Museum offers a comprehensive benefits package for regular full-time staff, and their eligible dependents which includes medical and dental insurance (cost-sharing involved) as well as term life insurance, long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, and a 403(b) pension plan. In addition, paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay is provided to all regular full-time staff.

The Mariners’ Museum is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access employer and actively encourages applications from minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.