Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship (Assistant Sculpture and Decorative Arts Conservator)
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is excited to offer a Mellon Fellowship in the Sculpture and Decorative Arts Conservation Department. This restricted, two-year assistant conservator position is generously funded by the Andrew W. Mellon foundation. A primary focus of this position will be the research and technical analysis of the VMFA African Art Collection. The successful applicant will report directly to the Head of Sculpture and Decorative Arts conservation (S&DAC) and will participate in all operations and responsibilities associated with S&DAC. These duties include maintenance and preventive care for three-dimensional objects in the museum’s permanent collection through examination, technical analysis, conservation research, documentation and treatment of objects. The Mellon Fellow duties will include public relations and educational responsibilities such as conservation studio tours; speaking to visiting groups; assisting with workshops, seminars and lectures related to conservation; responding to public inquiries; and training museum staff in collections care. The Andrew Mellon Foundation grant is committed to encouraging diversity in the museum profession A graduate degree from a recognized art conservation training program, specializing in objects is preferred. The successful candidate must have a thorough knowledge of conservation principles and practices; knowledge of analytical techniques frequently used in conservation experience; and knowledge of safe methods of handling chemicals and hazardous materials based on OSHA standards. He/she must demonstrate the ability to propose and perform treatments based on an evaluation of the aesthetic, historic, and scientific characteristics of a wide range of objects; the ability to document treatments in written and photographic form; and skill in writing clear, succinct and accurate condition and treatment reports and proposals. He/she must be proficient in operating photographic and scientific equipment and conducting materials testing. Frequent domestic and/or international travel is likely required during the tenure of the successful candidate. Experience with word processing, spreadsheets and database software is also required. Familiarity with TMS is desirable. The selected candidate will have the ability to work independently and in concert with other museum co-workers and outside contractors. The successful candidate must be able to wear a respirator equipped with organic vapor cartridges and successfully pass a security background check. To apply, log onto the Commonwealth of Virginia Online Employment System at https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/ and submit your application, letter of intent and resume. The application deadline is Monday, February 13, 2017. Please contact the HR office at 804.340.1482 <(804)%20340-1482> if you need assistance. The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is accredited by the American Association of Museums. EOE/AA, Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer. Read more at https://vmfa.museum/about/job-posting/andrew-w-mellon-fellowship-assistant-sculpture-and-decorative-arts-conservator/#K53vkfVAMec8gk8j.99 ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Archives through August 2016 at http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/ Archives from September 2016 onward at https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/
