Job Posting: Duke University Libraries–Senior Conservation Technician
March 5, 2025
Duke University Libraries Verne and Tanya Roberts Conservation Lab is searching for a Senior Conservation Technician to work primarily on circulating collections.
Paper conservator (Assistant/ Associate) – The Metropolitan Museum of Art
March 4, 2025
As the Assistant Paper Conservator, you will undertake a wide range of conservation procedures on Western historic, modern, and contemporary drawings and prints; portrait miniatures; illuminated manuscripts on vellum; Islamic and Indian paintings; wallpaper; papyrus and other materials that are under the jurisdiction of the Paper Conservation Department.
Digital Preservation Librarian at Iowa State University Library
March 4, 2025
The Digital Preservation Librarian is part of a department of specialists dedicated to maintaining and supporting long-term access to our collections and supporting ongoing reformatting and conservation work.
Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship Postgraduate Fellowship in Paintings Conservation
February 28, 2025
The Cleveland Museum of Art welcomes applications for the Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship Postgraduate Fellowship in Paintings Conservation. The fellowship is a one-year, post-graduate, advanced training fellowship with renewal of up to two additional years.
Temporary Associate Paper/Book Conservator position at the Baltimore Museum of Art
February 27, 2025
The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) seeks an energetic, detail-oriented individual for the position of Temporary Associate Paper or Book Conservator to inventory, treat, rehouse, and digitize a large collection of bound and unbound silhouette albums.
Job Announcement: Conservator of Objects at the Indianapolis Museum of Art – Newfields
February 27, 2025
The Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields seeks a full-time Conservator of Objects, to join a conservation team in care of a superb collection spanning 5,000 years of history.
Position Announcement – Objects Conservator at the North Carolina Museum of History
February 27, 2025
The North Carolina Museum of History is excited to announce that they are seeking an Objects Conservator to join our Collections team.
Position Announcement: Associate Conservator at The Newberry Library, Chicago
February 27, 2025
This position will support the Director of Conservation in overseeing and contributing to the care and preservation of the library’s diverse collections, which include incunabula, early modern and contemporary rare and artist’s books; early and modern manuscripts on paper and parchment; and archives, maps, prints, photographs, postcards, and broadsides.
Visiting Assistant Professor in Museum Studies – University of Iowa
February 24, 2025
The University of Iowa’s Division of Interdisciplinary Programs invites applications for a 100% Visiting Assistant Professor in Museum Studies for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Assistant Conservator Position – American Museum of Natural History
February 23, 2025
The Museum is seeking a full-time Assistant Conservator to support the day-to-day functions of the conservation lab related to the preservation, documentation, and exhibition of anthropology and natural science collections.
Senior Manager of Conservation – Carnegie Museum of Natural History
February 23, 2025
The Senior Manager of Conservation, also referred to as the Conservator, within the Carnegie Museum of Natural History (CMNH) is responsible for the long-term preservation of the 22 million specimens and artifacts in collections in the museum’s care.
Sherman Fairchild Post-graduate Fellowship in Book or Paper Conservation – Morgan Library & Museum
February 21, 2025
The Thaw Conservation Center at the Morgan Library & Museum is pleased to announce a one-year post-graduate fellowship in book or paper conservation, with the possibility of renewal for a second year.
Opportunity: Library Conservator at Iowa State University Library
February 20, 2025
Iowa State University is looking for a Library Conservator for a one-year term with the possibility of extension.
Post Graduate Fellowship in Objects Conservation – Historic New England, Haverhill, MA
February 20, 2025
Historic New England is pleased to offer the Jenrette Conservation Fellowship, a postgraduate position in objects conservation.
Preventive Conservation Technician – Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (full time)
February 20, 2025
The Preservative Conservation Technician carries out the day-to-day efforts ensuring the protection and preservation of Colonial Williamsburg’s cultural assets by implementing preventative conservation procedures.
Contract Opportunity: Collection Remediation Services for NPG and SAAM
February 20, 2025
The National Portrait Gallery and Smithsonian American Art Museum seek to contract up to two individuals or a firm (of no more than two individuals) to provide collection care remediation, condition assessment, and interventive treatment for stored artworks affected by particulate dust deposited from humidifiers.
Lead Paper Conservator – ArtCare Conservation
February 19, 2025
ArtCare Conservation Miami, is seeking a skilled and passionate Paper Conservator to join our esteemed conservation studio.
Associate Conservator, Paintings – LACMA
February 19, 2025
Reporting to the Senior Conservator, Paintings the Associate Conservator has a broad range of responsibilities, and requires expertise in the examination, preservation, treatment, and interpretation of paintings.
Job Posting – Assistant Conservator of Photographs and Works on Paper
February 19, 2025
The Amon Carter Museum of American Art invites applications for Assistant Conservator of Photography and or Works on Paper.
Carnegie Museum of Natural History Seeking Senior Manager of Conservation
February 12, 2025
The Senior Manager of Conservation, also referred to as the Conservator, within the Carnegie Museum of Natural History (CMNH) is responsible for the long-term preservation of the 22 million specimens and artifacts in the museum’s care.
Book-Paper Conservation Position at ECS Conservation/HF Group
February 12, 2025
ECS Conservation is seeking a full-time book/paper conservator or conservation technician for its Greensboro, North Carolina conservation lab to fill an upcoming retirement vacancy.
Mountmaker Position at the Cleveland Museum of Art
February 11, 2025
The Cleveland Museum of Art seeks a Mount Maker who is responsible for the fabrication of mounts, armatures, and support structures for art objects in the museum’s permanent collection and for special exhibitions from other institutions when requested.
NEH Fellowship in Painting Conservation – The Chrysler Museum of Art (Norfolk, VA)
February 11, 2025
The Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk, Virginia is offering a fellowship in the conservation of paintings.
Archaeological Conservator – Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory (MAC Lab)
February 11, 2025
The Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory (MAC Lab), located at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum (JPPM), is seeking a full-time, permanent Archaeological Conservator to join our team.
Assistant Conservator – Alamo Trust, Inc.
February 5, 2025
The position will provide an opportunity for an emerging conservator to work with the Head Conservator while developing treatment skills and conservation knowledge.
Conservator (Objects) – Asian Art Museum
February 5, 2025
The Conservator (Objects) is responsible for the conservation, preservation, and technical study of three-dimensional objects including metals, ceramics, lacquered objects, archaeological materials, wood, stone, and modern materials.
Beal Family Postgraduate Fellow in Conservation Science – Straus Center for Conservation, Harvard Art Museums
February 5, 2025
The Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies is seeking a postdoctoral scientist for a 3-year research fellowship in the field of conservation science.
Associate/Full Conservator of Textiles position at the Cleveland Museum of Art
February 5, 2025
The Cleveland Museum of Art welcomes applications for a full-time Conservator of Textiles, at either the associate conservator or full conservator level.
Associate Conservator at The Newberry Library, Chicago
February 5, 2025
The Newberry Library, an independent library free and open to the public, is excited to announce a new position of Associate Paper Conservator.
Assistant Conservator, Textiles at the Autry Museum
February 5, 2025
The Assistant Conservator, Textiles will support all aspects of the care and treatment of textiles and costumes in the permanent collection, including our extensive Native Collection under the stewardship of the Autry Museum. Additionally, the Assistant Conservator will work on large projects within the Conservation Department, including exhibitions and loans.
Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship in Paintings Conservation – Philadelphia Museum of Art
January 30, 2025
The Philadelphia Museum of Art welcomes applications for a two-year Andrew W. Mellon Postgraduate Fellowship in Paintings Conservation, starting September 1, 2025, and ending August 31, 2027.
Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship in Decorative Arts and Sculpture Conservation – Philadelphia Museum of Art
January 30, 2025
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is welcoming applications for a two-year Andrew W. Mellon Postgraduate Fellowship in Decorative Arts and Sculpture Conservation, beginning September 1, 2025, and ending August 31, 2027.
Welch Head of Conservation and Scientific Research (Supervisory Conservator) – National Museum of Asian Art
January 30, 2025
The Welch Head of Conservation and Scientific Research will serve as a catalyst for collaboration, enhancing the museum’s position as the international leader in conservation and scientific research in Asian art.
Job announcement: Conservator position at Texas State Library and Archives Commission
January 30, 2025
The conservator manages the daily activities of the well-equipped book and paper Summerlee Conservation Lab at TSLAC and performs complex treatments on rare and unique archival and library materials in accordance with the AIC code of ethics.
Assistant Paper Conservator – Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
January 27, 2025
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (CWF) is excited to announce an opportunity for an Assistant Paper Conservator to join our team.
Assistant Project Conservator, Time-Based Media – Guggenheim Museum
January 27, 2025
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is pleased to offer a one-year fixed-term Assistant Project Conservator position centered around the intake of artworks from the D.Daskalopoulos Collection, recently gifted to the museum in 2022.
Fellowship in Photograph Conservation – Guggenheim Museum, NY
January 27, 2025
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is pleased to offer a two-year post-graduate fellowship in photograph conservation, generously endowed by The Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation.
Preventive Conservator Position at the Midwest Art Conservation Center
January 24, 2025
The Midwest Art Conservation Center (MACC) in Minneapolis, MN seeks applicants for a preventive conservator or preventive conservation specialist. This is 2-year, full-time position with option for renewal.
Paper Conservator Position at ECS Conservation/HF Group
January 18, 2025
ECS Conservation is seeking a full-time paper conservator for its Greensboro, North Carolina conservation lab.
Book-Paper Conservation Position at ECS Conservation/HF Group
January 18, 2025
ECS Conservation is seeking a full-time book/paper conservator or conservation technician for its Greensboro, North Carolina conservation lab to fill an upcoming retirement vacancy.
Job Posting: Textile Conservator, ICA-Art Conservation
January 15, 2025
ICA-Art Conservation seeks a full-time Textile Conservator. The textile conservation lab is part of a vibrant, full service, nonprofit, regional conservation center that includes paintings, objects, textiles, and paper conservation studios.
Textile Conservator position at ICA-Art Conservation
January 13, 2025
As ICA’s new Textile Conservator, you’ll dive into a variety of projects for public organizations, government entities, private collectors, and corporate stewards, both onsite and in the field.
Seasonal Monuments Conservation Technician – Central Park Conservancy
December 18, 2024
The Conservancy is offering six full-time summer monuments internship positions in outdoor sculpture and architectural conservation and associated park maintenance. Working under the supervision of the Manager of Conservation, interns will be trained in the examination, documentation, preservation, and conservation of the Central Park collection.