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The Shelburne Museum, Shelburne, VT is seeking a textile conservator for a 12-month full time, IMLS funded project to begin on or about January 6, 2014.
The textile conservator will undertake the examination and conservation treatment of 37 floor covers from the collection. For all treatments, the textile conservator will take documentary photographs and
write condition reports, treatment proposals and treatment reports. The conservator will become familiar with established lab procedures for health and safety and maintain conservation documentation and treatment files.. As possible, the conservator will conduct
practical research that informs conservation treatment, work with the registrars and art handlers to improve storage conditions for the rug collection, and contribute to Shelburne’s public outreach program.
The textile conservator will be joining a conservation department with two staff conservators: an objects conservator and a preventative conservator/conservation administrator. The lab is equipped with suction
discs and a suction table, a Wild binocular microscope, and a Leitz research microscope with polarizing light and UV light attachments.
Qualifications for this position include a Master’s Degree in Conservation or equivalent training with a specialization in textiles, experience with floor covers, and minimum treatment experience of 5 years
beyond conservation training.
Candidates for the position should have good communication skills, the ability to work well as a member of a team, and be a member of AIC, IIC, or other appropriate conservation organization. They should be
creative problem-solvers, flexible, and adaptable with a positive attitude.
Compensation for the project will be $43,000/year + benefits that include a stipend for health care.
Applications consisting of a letter of interest, CV, and contact information for 3 references should be sent electronically to Richard L. Kerschner, Director of Preservation and Conservation,
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Nancie Ravenel
Objects Conservator
Shelburne Museum
5555 Shelburne Rd.
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802)985-0889