POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Objects Conservator
Upper Midwest Conservation Association

The Upper Midwest Conservation Association, a regional non-profit art and
artifact conservation center located at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts,
and serving the diverse collections of many museums and cultural
organizations, is seeking an Objects Conservator.  Working with the Senior
Objects Conservator, the incumbent will be involved with a wide variety of
conservation projects in a busy teamwork environment.  Responsibilities
include performing examination, treatment, report preparation, consultation,
and survey duties both within the center and off-site. Candidates should be
able to work on diversified collections of fine arts, decorative arts and
historic artifacts in many media.  Experience and/or interest in managing
outdoor sculpture treatment projects a plus.  Applicants must possess a
master of arts in conservation from a recognized conservation training
program and have at least two to five years experience as a practicing
objects conservator or equivalent  training and experience.  Salary range is
$32,000 to $48,000, commensurate with experience, and includes excellent
benefits (22 days vacation; 100% employer paid premiums for medical, dental,
life insurance coverage for employee and family; employer contribution to
retirement plan after one year's employment; professional development
allowance of $2,000/year, etc.).  Send resume, three references, and a letter
of interest to Richard Borges, Executive Director, UMCA, 2400 Third Avenue
South, Minneapolis, MN 55404; email [log in to unmask]; fax 612-870-3118.  For
further information call 612- 870-3148.  Position open until filled.

Richard C. Borges, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Upper Midwest Conservation Association
At the Minneapolis Institute of Arts
2400 Third Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55404
Phone:  612.870.3148
Fax:  612.870.3118
email:  [log in to unmask]
Visit our website at www.preserveart.org

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