Associate Conservator of Paintings

We Are Committed to an Inclusive Workplace At the Philadelphia Museum of Art, we actively seek to employ a diverse group of people who embody our organizational values.

We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, especially those from marginalized and underrepresented groups in the museum field, who are inspired by our shared purpose and enjoy working collaboratively with others.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status.  Reporting to the Senior Conservator of Paintings, the Associate Conservator has direct shared responsibility for conservation of a renowned and growing collection of paintings spanning many cultures and curatorial departments.

Candidates must possess outstanding visual and manual aptitudes, strong written and oral communication skills, a sound art-historical and technical knowledge of painting and demonstrated ability to deal with the complexities and dynamic pace of a large cultural institution.

Specifically, you will :

• Examine, perform technical and historical study, document, and treat paintings in the collection Assess the condition of paintings requested for loan or being considered for acquisition, and document the condition of incoming or outgoing loans Collaborate with colleagues across the museum advising on installations, storage, handling, packing, and transport of paintings         Work with conservation scientists in chemical and instrumental analysis and characterization of materials and construction of works of art Mentor and instruct post-graduate fellows, interns, and technicians Promote awareness of the role and work of the museum’s Conservation Division, in part through developing content for public outreach Your background and experience include :   Academic credentials from a recognized conservation training program with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in the study, care, and treatment of paintings Museum experience in the typical range of conservation activities engaged in optimal preservation and presentation of a large and varied paintings collection Involvement in the support of active loan and exhibition programs Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Adobe Photoshop Experience working cooperatively with staff at large to meet departmental and institutional goals Position and Compensation Details   The salary for this position is $70,000.
• This position is Full-Time, Exempt, and 35 hours per week.
• This position is part of the AFSCME Local 397 bargaining unit.

This position reports to The Aronson Senior Conservator of Paintings Physical requirements :

How to Apply Please include pdf files containing a statement of interest, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references familiar with your critical judgment, treatment work, and interpersonal and organizational skills with your online application.

Application Timeline Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  We encourage candidates to apply early as the position will close once we have a robust applicant pool or a candidate has been selected.

As an employee, you will have access to numerous museum perks including, but not limited to :