JOB POSTING:
ASSOCIATE TEXTILE CONSERVATOR
Temporary full time position
Anticipated starting date: Early January 2012
Ending date: February 2014.
The Textile Museum, in Washington DC, holds significant collections of historic, ethnographic, and archaeological textiles.
The Textile Museum is seeking a conservator for a temporary position. Tasks will be preparing textiles for exhibition and storage. The conservator will work in close collaboration with others: curatorial, registration, facilities staff, education, public relation, and development.
Responsibilities:
Undertake examination of textiles and assess conservation requirements.
Coordinate conservation projects relating to collections care in storage, on loan and on display.
Take part on planning teams for exhibition and gallery development.
Provide supervision/technical guidance for conservation interns, contractors, volunteers and staff.
Answer public requests and participate in public programs when needed
Take part in the development of conservation guidelines and standards for collection care and conservation workshop.
Qualifications:
Degree from a recognized conservation training program. 5 years of experience in textile conservation in a museum setting or an acceptable equivalent in education and experience
Knowledge of textile materials and techniques as well as understanding the physical, chemical and biological deterioration of fibers.
Knowledge of current conservation practices related to examination, treatment and preservation.
Excellent planning abilities
Well developed interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work as a team member
Ability to work on their own; being self-motivated, and able to take initiative
Ability to communicate with the public on conservation issues
Good oral and written communication skills
Photographic and computer skills are required
Deadline for application: December 2nd 2011. Further information may be obtained by contacting Esther Mιthι, Margaret Wing Dodge Chair in Conservation, Chief Conservator, at (202) 667-0441 ex 18, or by email: [log in to unmask]
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