Conservator of Paper



The Balboa Art Conservation Center (BACC) seeks a collaboratively-minded
and conservation treatment-oriented conservator of paper to become an
integral part of the Center’s conservation staff.  The paper department is
currently staffed by 1.5 conservators of paper with part-time support of a
conservation technician. The department is supported by the BACC Registrar.



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 a solid background in paper conservation with
a minimum of two 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 both independently and as part of a team. 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.



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, May 15, 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
“Conservator of Paper Application”.

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