Project Conservation Technician For Paintings

Description:

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience handling paintings in a museum, gallery, or institutional setting.
• Preferred experience framing, glazing, and backing paintings. Familiarity with the construction of paintings.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and a high degree of craftsmanship with a focus on precision and accuracy. Experience in studio arts and basic woodworking.
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and guidelines and convey information in a clear, succinct, and accurate manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and in concert with others, and to be professional, diplomatic, and discreet.
• Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Effective time and project management abilities. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of conservation ethics, practices, procedures, and principles employed in the conservation profession. Basic understanding of the environmental factors that cause the deterioration of cultural property.
• Motivated worker with a passion for learning and gaining new skills.
• Experience with common computer software programs