*Senior Conservator of Paper*

The Balboa Art Conservation Center (BACC) seeks a senior conservator to
head the Center’s paper conservation department. The position will lead the
department into the future as BACC implements exciting new strategies and
services thanks to a generous grant from the Andrew Mellon Foundation. The
department is currently staffed by a Chief and Assistant Conservator of
Paper, is supported by BACC administrative staff, and shares a conservation
technician with the Center’s Paintings Conservation Department.



BACC is an active, nonprofit regional conservation center located in the
heart of the beautiful and historic Balboa Park in San Diego, California.
The Park is home to a campus of cultural institutions such as the San Diego
Museum of Art, Timken Museum of Art, and San Diego History Center. Since
its founding in 1975, BACC has been devoted to the preservation of material
culture held in both public and private collections in the West. The
Center’s services cover a wide spectrum including the formulation and
implementation of treatments for paintings, frames, and paper artifacts;
technical examinations using microscopy, infrared reflectography,
x-radiography, and other analytical techniques; preventive conservation
assistance; and environmental, general, and collection specific surveys.
The purchase of new equipment for the paper conservation department is one
aspect of the support provided by the Mellon grant. The Senior Conservator
will implement associated procedures and projects.



Types of paper artifacts treated by BACC reflect the broad range of
collections served and are of all periods and constructed with a broad
array of materials.  As the Center offers internships and fellowships on a
regular basis, the working environment emphasizes an atmosphere of
learning, collegiality, and cooperation.



The ideal candidate will have an excellent background in paper conservation
with a minimum of 7 years of post graduate experience. They will have
highly developed practical skills with ability to accurately assess
deterioration and damage, formulate appropriate treatment protocols, and
undertake treatments not only independently but as a team leader.  Other
characteristics of the ideal candidate are that they are
collaboratively-minded,
conservation treatment-oriented, and prepared to be an integral part of the
Center’s conservation staff.



Innovative thinking is required for challenging projects as are good
analytical and problem solving capabilities. Strong attention to detail
while working to project deadlines and sound project management experience
are essential strengths sought. As the Senior Conservator will head the
paper conservation department, they must have solid experience managing
workflow, overseeing conservation treatments, managing and supervising
staff, and supervising fellows or interns.



Position requirements include a Masters Degree from an accredited
conservation program or its equivalent in paper conservation, excellent
writing ability, and good communication and interpersonal skills.
Compensation is commensurate with experience while benefits are excellent
and comprehensive. Interested applicants should apply in writing with a
letter of interest, resume, three letters of professional reference, and
three examples of treatment experience.



Please submit applications by Monday, October 8, 2018 to:



Janet Ruggles

Executive Director

Balboa Art Conservation Center

PO Box 3755

San Diego, CA 92163



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the title “Senior Conservator of Paper Application”.

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