Senior Conservator of Paper
The Balboa Art Conservation Center (BACC) seeks a senior conservator to
head the Center’s paper conservation department. In addition, the
department is staffed by an Assistant Conservator of Paper, is supported by
BACC administrative staff, and shares a conservation technician with the
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. 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, and x-radiography,
preventive conservation assistance, and environmental, general, and
collection specific surveys. 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, September 25, 2017 to:
Janet Ruggles
Executive Director
Balboa Art Conservation Center
PO Box 3755
San Diego, CA 92163
Digital applications should be submitted to [log in to unmask] with the title
“Senior Conservator of Paper Application”.
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