I am posting the following job opportunity for my institution:

Assistant Conservator - Metals                               #237703-590E

Colonial Williamsburg is seeking an Assistant Conservator of Metals to start
on February 1, 1996.  This is a regular, full time exempt position which is
funded through December 31, 1997.  The salary range for an Assistant
Conservator is $22,650 - $30,200 plus a competative benefits package.

This position is funded for the treatment of silver destined for various
exhibition settings including the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Gallery, the
new Silver Study Gallery, and the Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area.  This
is a full-time benchwork position which will involve the use of mass
treatment methodologies to survey, examine, propose and to carry out
conservation treatments.

Minimum requirements for this position include:

Specific knowledge and demonstrated experience in conservation treatment of
historic metals objects for exhibition.

General knowledge of the princples and techniques of the science and art of
conservation.

Ability to examine, document, survey, propose treatment options, and conduct
treatments of metal objects of the 16th - 19th century.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

All of the above generally gained through Bachelor's degree in art, art
history, museum studies, or related field or the equivalent technical
education in an apprenticeship under a recognized metals or objects
conservator.

This position also requires 2 years working experience in metals or objects
conservation under a qualified conservator or comparable experience.

Special Note:

Minorities and women are encoraged to apply.

Graduate degree in art conservation with a metals or objects major is a plus.

For application information:

Call:                      1-804-220-7000
Or write to:        Mr. Ed Joyner
                                 Department of Human Resources
                                 Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
                                 P.O. Box 1776
                                 Williamsburg, VA 23187-1776  USA

Please include a cover letter and resume with correspondance.

Colonial Williamsburg is an AA/EEO employer.


David Harvey
Conservator of Metals & Arms
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
P.O. Box 1776
Williamsburg, VA 23187-1776  USA
voice:    804-220-7039
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