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Asian Paintings Conservator – Northeast Document Conservation Center

June 18, 2025

The Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC) seeks a highly motivated professional for the open Asian paintings Conservation position. The individual will join the staff of the Paper and Photograph Conservation Department.

Conservator – UNLV University Libraries

June 18, 2025

Reporting to the Head, Special Collections Technical Services the Conservator is the primary point of contact for Special Collections and Archives (SCA) and the UNLV Libraries on all matters of library preservation and conservation. The Conservator is responsible for overseeing the UNLV Libraries preservation and conversation lab, workload and flow, equipment and supplies, and student staff.

Job Posting: University of California, Berkeley – Library Conservator

June 18, 2025

In support of the Library preservation program and under the direction of the head of the Conservation Treatment Division within the Preservation Department, the library conservator engages with the preservation needs of paper-based book and document collections in order to ensure their availability now and in the future.

Conservator (Objects) – Smithsonian American Art Museum

June 18, 2025

The primary purpose of the position is to provide care, preservation, and treatment Sculptural and three-dimensional objects within the museum collection. The position advises on preservation measures for exhibition, loan, and acquisition, conducts scientific and scholarly research, and collaborates on projects with SAAM staff.

Project Conservator (2 year) – Carnegie Museum of Natural History

June 16, 2025

Carnegie Museum of Natural History seeks an experienced, full-time Project Conservator to join our conservation team and work in a fast paced, multi-disciplinary environment. This is a temporary, two-year position-the conservator will join a project team working to deinstall, conserve, and install objects and specimens from multiple concurrent exhibition projects culminating in the opening of a new permanent exhibition about Ancient Egypt.

Assistant Professor Archaeological Materials (esp. Metals) Conservation – University of Amsterdam

June 14, 2025

The University of Amsterdam, Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage, is looking for an Assistant Professor Conservation of Archaeological Materials with Special Focus on Metals.

Project Conservator, Textiles (Temporary, Part-Time) – LACMA

June 14, 2025

Reporting to the Senior Conservator, Textiles, the Project Conservator, Textiles will be responsible for the conservation and restoration of textiles and costumes within the museum’s collection.

Collections Care Technician – Case Western Reserve University Library

June 12, 2025

The Kelvin Smith Library at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio seeks applicants for a Collections Care Technician. This is a great role for a pre-program or emerging professional in the field.

Chief, Curatorial Affairs and Conservation – Museum Of Fine Arts, Boston

June 11, 2025

Responsible for the MFA’s global collections, ambitious exhibition program, and curatorial activities, the Chief oversees the Museum’s curatorial, conservation, registration, collections, provenance, exhibitions, gallery reinstallation and rotations, design, and intellectual property departments.

Assistant Preventive and Objects Conservator – Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

June 11, 2025

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum seeks applicants for the position of Assistant Preventive and Objects Conservator.

Junior Professorship (CPJ) 2025 “Evolution of Heritage Materials”

June 8, 2025

Applications are now open for the Junior Professorship (CPJ) 2025 focusing on the evolution of Heritage materials.

Conservation Technician – Indianapolis Museum of Art – Newfields

June 8, 2025

The Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields seeks a full-time Conservation Technician, to join a multi-discipline team in care of a superb collection spanning 5,000 years of history.

Coordinator for Conservation and Conservation Science Departments – Indianapolis Museum of Art – Newfields

June 8, 2025

The Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields seeks a full-time Coordinator for Conservation and Conservation Science Departments, to join a multi-discipline team in care of a superb collection spanning 5,000 years of history.

Associate or Assistant Paintings Conservator – ArtCare Conservation LA

June 5, 2025

ArtCare Conservation is seeking to hire a full-time Associate or Assistant Paintings Conservator for its Los Angeles studio. 

Job Posting: Project Paintings Conservator at The Huntington (full-time; 2 years)

June 4, 2025

The Project Paintings Conservator assists the Senior Paintings Conservator with the physical care and conservation treatment of paintings in the Art Museum collections.

Collections Care Technician at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

June 3, 2025

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens in Miami, FL is hiring a Collections Care Technician.

Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer/ Reader in the Conservation of Buddhist Heritage at The Courtauld, London

May 31, 2025

We invite outstanding academics to join our faculty as a Lecturer, Senior Lecturer or Reader in Conservation of Buddhist Heritage, contributing to world-class teaching and research within our renowned institution.

Associate Paintings Conservator or Paintings Conservator – The Menil Collection

May 30, 2025

The Menil Collection in Houston, Texas, is seeking an Associate Paintings Conservator or Paintings Conservator to join the Department of Conservation.

Senior Conservator / Conservation Lab Supervisor – The Tennessee State Library & Archives

May 28, 2025

The conservation supervisor acts as the senior conservator to oversee the operations of the Library & Archives’ conservation lab, which include conservation treatments, the creation of custom enclosures, housings, and supports, and monitoring of the environment and other preventive conservation duties to preserve the collections.

Assistant Conservator of Textiles – The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

May 25, 2025

The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (CWF) is seeking applications for an Assistant Conservator of Textile Conservation.

Now Hiring for Nord Network Junior Fellow in Preventive Conservation – Cleveland Museum of Art

May 24, 2025

Cleveland Museum of Art is looking for their next Nord Network Junior Fellow in Preventive Conservation.  See information below, or talk to Laura Resch,
Assistant Preventive Conservator, in person next week at the Annual Meeting in Minneapolis.

Conservation Technician – Pacific Coast Conservation

May 24, 2025

Pacific Coast Conservation is hiring for a full-time conservation technician to start this summer.

Associate Paintings Conservator – Whitten & Proctor Fine Art Conservation

May 22, 2025

Whitten & Proctor Fine Art Conservation seeks a painting conservator for a leadership role in our Houston studio.

RFQ: Collection Conservation Assessment – The Contemporary Austin

May 21, 2025

Object-by-object condition and conservation assessment of 37 medium to large contemporary outdoor sculptures resulting in detailed condition reports and conservation recommendations, updated maintenance manuals and timelines, robust conservation and maintenance files for collections object files, and creation of ongoing and preventative maintenance timelines and projected costs.

Associate or Senior Sculpture Conservator – Preservation Arts

May 21, 2025

Preservation Arts seeks an experienced full-time Sculpture Conservator to join our objects and outdoor sculpture departments.

TEMPORARY PROJECT MANAGER, TRANSIT ASSET MANAGEMENT (ARTWORK) – LA Metro

May 21, 2025

Develops the programs and projects necessary to assess the condition of Metro assets; implements and oversees all aspects of projects designed to determine the State of Good Repair (SGR) condition and reports on critical findings to ensure SGR targets are met. This position is temporary.

Archive Manager – Meher Archive Collective (Weaverville, NC)

May 21, 2025

The Archive Manager (AM) will lead the Archive Department, supervising the acquisition, preservation, storage and exhibition of culturally and historically significant materials.

Associate Paintings Conservator – Museo de Arte de Ponce

May 21, 2025

The Associate Paintings Conservator works as a member of the Anton J. Konrad Conservation Center, under the direction of the Chief Conservator and in accordance with the AIC Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice.

Job Posting: NYU Libraries Special Collections Conservator (2-year position)

May 21, 2025

Under the general direction of the Conservation Librarian, the Special Collections Conservator will manage and execute the conservation and rehousing of a collection of Spanish Civil War Posters.

Position Announcement: Associate Conservator of Paintings at Yale University Art Gallery

May 21, 2025

The Gallery seeks a full-time, permanent Associate Conservator of Paintings with expertise in modern and contemporary art.

Paintings Conservator openings – Williamstown + Atlanta Art Conservation Center

May 21, 2025

We are hiring a Paintings Conservator at the Assistant or Associate Level at our Williamstown and Atlanta locations.

Senior Paintings Conservator and/or Conservator Position(s) – LA Art Labs LLC

May 21, 2025

The selected candidate will collaborate closely with the Principal Conservator and other conservators, and receive support from 4-6 conservation technicians, as well as specialized contractors.

Position at the New York Public Library: Special Project Book Conservator

May 17, 2025

Made possible by a generous gift, the New York Public Library announces a 2-year term position for a Special Project Book Conservator.

Temporary (1 year) internship or assistant paintings conservator position in Chicago

May 15, 2025

Reanda Art Conservation is looking for a temporary assistant conservator or pre-program intern (up to one year term, with possibility of extension).

Associate Objects Conservator – RLA Conservation – Los Angeles, CA

May 15, 2025

RLA Conservation (RLA) seeks a highly motivated individual for the position of Associate Objects Conservator based in our 6,000 sq. ft. Los Angeles, CA office, which includes separate office, lab, and warehouse space.

Project Conservator – Carnegie Museum of Natural History

May 14, 2025

Carnegie Museum of Natural History seeks an experienced, full-time Project Conservator to join our conservation team and work in a fast paced, multi-disciplinary environment. This is a temporary assignment expected to run for two years through mid-2027.

Associate or Senior Sculpture Conservator – Preservation Arts, Bay Area

May 14, 2025

Preservation Arts seeks an experienced full-time Sculpture Conservator to join our objects and outdoor sculpture departments.

FAIC Kress Fellowship in Book and Paper Conservation at The Newberry Library

May 9, 2025

The Newberry Library is pleased to accept applications for a full-time, 12 month, fellowship awarded by the Samuel H. Kress Foundation, administered by the Foundation for Advancement in Conservation.

Book Conservator – New York Society Library

May 7, 2025

Reporting to the Director of Collections, the Book Conservator is responsible for the physical care, preservation, and conservation treatment of general, special, and archival collections of the library.

Job Posting – Senior Conservator, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Project

May 1, 2025

The Guggenheim New York seeks a Senior Conservator to support the conservation and collection care priorities for the new Guggenheim Abu Dhabi museum, currently under construction on Saadiyat Island in the United Arab Emirates.

Senior Scientist (Treatment Studies Research) – Getty Conservation Institute

April 29, 2025

We are seeking an experienced conservation scientist with a deep understanding of conservation treatments applied to cultural heritage to fill the position of Senior Scientist.

Job Posting: Paper Conservator at NEDCC

April 29, 2025

This is a full-time position offering the opportunity to work on a wide range of materials-from contemporary fine art drawings to 3D paper objects.

Position Announcement Assistant or Associate Conservator of East Asian Paintings at Yale University Art Gallery

April 24, 2025

The Gallery is pleased to announce an opening for a full-time, two-year Assistant/Associate Conservator of East Asian Paintings. The application deadline for this role has been extended to June 27, 2025