Conservator
The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
Exempt, full time, regular staff position.


The Huntington invites applications for the position of Conservator in the Preservation Department's Conservation Lab for Works on Paper, Photographs, and Illuminated Manuscripts.  The Conservator works under the supervision of the Head Conservator.

Essential Functions: The Conservator examines, documents, and treats works on paper, photographs, and manuscripts, according to the AIC Code of Ethics. The Conservator also assists with stabilizing items for exhibitions, uses traditional photography, digital imaging, and written documentation to record treatments on the computer, re-houses items and collections as needed, participates in departmental activities and meetings, monitors environmental conditions within the Library and maintains records of these data, and contributes to collections surveys. 

Qualifications:

* A Bachelors degree is required, with the Masters degree plus certificate in Conservation from a recognized graduate conservation training program or a  Bachelors degree plus a combination of equivalent formalized advanced training and experience in the conservation of paper, manuscript, and photograph materials. 
* A minimum of 2-3 years conservation bench experience in a research library, museum, archives, or private practice conservation facility.
* Skill in conservation techniques particularly as they apply to the treatment of museum, library, and archives paper-based materials, as demonstrated by a portfolio.
* Computer literacy and research skills.
* Strong knowledge of art and photographic materials and media.
* An understanding of the theory and practical techniques of the conservation and preservation of paper, parchment, and photographic materials.
* Excellent hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits Include:  Medical and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, access to a credit union, 403(b) savings plan, and paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.

To Apply: Send a letter of interest, resume, and the names, addresses, and phone
numbers of three references to:

Mr. Carl Foote
Manager of Personnel and Planning
The Huntington Library, Art Collections, & Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108.


The Huntington, located about 15 miles north-east of downtown Los Angeles, is a private, non-profit institution dedicated to advanced scholarly research in British and American history, art, and literature, combined with public art galleries and botanical gardens. The Huntington exhibits collections of British, Renaissance, and American art, rare books and manuscripts, as well as 150 acres of specialized botanical gardens.

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