Project Assistant Conservator - Paintings
Project Assistant Conservator - Paintings
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Job Description
Title: Project Assistant Conservator Paintings
State Role Title: VMFA TECHNICAL ASSISTANT
Hiring Range: $48000 $52000 annually
Pay Band:
Agency: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Location:MAIN MUSEUM
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public G
Job Duties
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) is pleased to announce a new Project Assistant Conservator position in Paintings Conservation within the Susan and David Goode Center for Advanced Study in Art Conservation. This is a twoyear temporary positions with possible renewal or extension depending upon funding availability.
The Goode Center is a vibrant research treatment and training center dedicated to advancing the field of conservation art history and science through joint study with conservators curators scholars and scientists. Opened in 2010 the Goode Center is one of the largest conservation facilities in the southeast and is outfitted with advanced analytical and examination capabilities including hyperspectral and infrared imaging scanning and portable xray fluorescence FTIR and FTRaman spectroscopy microfade testing and computed xradiography.
Position Description: Working collaboratively with other departments in conservation and across the museum the Project Assistant Conservators will conduct activities for the examination documentation treatment display technical analysis and conservation research of the permanent collection (paintings or objects) for the museums upcoming expansion and traveling exhibitions. The Project Assistant Conservators will employ the highest conservation standards and ethics in order to preserve the integrity as well as the aesthetic and historic significance of each work while meeting the programmatic needs of the museum. They will work in collaboration with other conservation specialists as needed and advise on maintenance and preventive care of the collection including environmental control storage handling and requirements for exhibition. The Project Assistant Conservators will also have public engagement and educational responsibilities such as leading laboratory tours speaking to visiting groups responding to public inquiries presenting conservation projects and activities to museum visitors and supervising interns.
This salaried exempt position offers Commonwealth of Virginia employee benefits such as 12 paid holidays health benefits and more. The annual salary range for this position is $48000 $52000 commensurate with experience. All new and rehired employees must successfully complete a oneyear probationary period. This position also offers various VMFA employee benefits such as free admission to special exhibitions previews of special exhibitions employee pricing for select museum programs and classes as well as discounts in Amuse Restaurant the Best Caf and the VMFA shop.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of 1 year of postgraduate experience in addition to a graduate level degree in art conservation specializing in objects or paintings from a recognized conservation training program or the equivalent combination of experience training and education.
The successful candidate will also have:
Knowledge of currently acceptable conservation methods for treatment of a wide variety of works of art within their specialty.
Knowledge of art history and historic methods of fabrication for a wide range of works of art.
Demonstrated ability to perform historic and materials research.
Demonstrated ability to perform condition assessments develop conservation treatment proposals and execute treatments to a high degree of competency and efficiency.
Demonstrated ability to convey information in a clear succinct and accurate manner.
Demonstrated ability to perform analytical and examination techniques frequently used in conservation and experience in interpreting test results.
Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and in concert with others and to be professional diplomatic and discreet.
Experience with common computer software programs.
Knowledge of safe methods for handling chemicals and hazardous materials based on OSHA standards.
Ability to wear a respirator.
Additional Considerations
Experience in supervising interns.
Familiarity with using The Museum System (TMS
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Special Instructions for Applicants:
The selected candidate must pass a criminal history background check. The successful candidate must have established paperwork that enables them to work in the USA.
Please submit three 3 references. Provide full name phone number and email address. References may be attached in a separate document in the other field in the portal; or they may be included with the resume or cover letter.
Professional references are preferred. Other reference types will also receive consideration. References should be able to attest to your knowledge skills and abilities especially qualifications relevant to the position for which you are applying.
Online applications will be accepted until 11:55 PM on the designated closing date. Please contact the HR office at if you need assistance.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources Services
Phone: please email
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In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). ServiceConnected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022 February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Employment Type
Full-Time
