Jobs

Preservation Technician – University of Arizona Libraries

November 21, 2025

The Preservation Technician ensures a consistent approach to our preservation activities and contributes to the ongoing development of the Libraries’ preservation program for paper-based materials. They will also supervise student employees and lead staff who support preservation activities.

Senior Mountmaker, Decorative Arts and Sculpture Conservation – The J. Paul Getty Trust

November 21, 2025

The J. Paul Getty Museum seeks a qualified Senior Mountmaker to join the Department of Decorative Arts and Sculpture Conservation located at the Getty Center.

Director of Historic Preservation – Clemson University

November 21, 2025

Clemson University College of Architecture, Art and Construction seeks a tenured Associate or Full Professor in Historic Preservation to serve as the Program Director of the Charleston-based Graduate Program in Historic Preservation.

Director of Conservation – Peabody Essex Museum

November 21, 2025

This senior-level role  is a key leadership position, guiding the museum’s conservation program in support of the museum’s exhibitions, collections, public and patron programs, and  research initiatives.

Director for Collection Services at Binghamton University Libraries

November 20, 2025

Binghamton University Libraries seeks a collaborative, visionary, and service-oriented leader for the position of Director for Collections Services.

Post-Graduate Fellowship in Book and Paper Conservation (National Park Service – Harper’s Ferry Center)

November 20, 2025

The Museum Conservation Labs at the National Park Service (NPS) Harpers Ferry Center (HFC) seek to host one art conservation post-graduate fellow for a 12-month placement working in Book and Paper conservation beginning in January of 2026 and ending in the December of 2026 (exact dates are flexible).

Position at USHMM: Conservation Technician

November 18, 2025

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is seeking applications for the position of Conservation Technician.

Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship in Photograph Conservation at the National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

November 17, 2025

The National Gallery of Art is offering a fellowship in the Photograph Conservation Department supported by an endowment from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

Job Opportunity Associate Lecturer (Teaching) Conservation of Contemporary Art and Media (0.2FTE) – UCL Postgraduate Programme in the Conservation of Contemporary Art and Media

November 16, 2025

UCL is seeking to appoint a part-time Associate Lecturer (Teaching) in the Conservation of Contemporary Art & Media to cover the maternity leave of a member of academic staff from 1 January 2026 for 12 months.

Assistant / Associate Conservator for Works of Art on Paper – MFAH

November 15, 2025

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) seeks an Assistant / Associate Conservator of Works of Art on Paper (DOE) to join our Department of Conservation.

Culpeper Fellowship – National Gallery of Art

November 15, 2025

With an endowment from the Charles E. Culpeper Foundation, the National Gallery of Art is offering a fellowship in the painting conservation department.

Assistant Objects Conservator – Preservation Arts

November 6, 2025

Preservation Arts is offering a full time position of Assistant Objects Conservator to join our objects and sculpture team.

Cathleen A. Baker Fellowship in Paper and Book Conservation – University of Michigan Library

November 6, 2025

Preservation Services at the University of Michigan Library is now accepting proposals for the Cathleen A. Baker Fellowship in Paper and Book Conservation.

Associate Conservator of Paintings at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

November 6, 2025

Reporting to the Senior Conservator of Paintings, the Associate Conservator has direct shared responsibility for conservation of a renowned and growing collection of paintings spanning many cultures and curatorial departments.

Head of Preservation, Conservation, and Digitization – Pennsylvania State University

November 5, 2025

Penn State University Libraries seeks applications for the position of Head of Preservation, Conservation, and Digitization.

Associate Paintings Conservator – Museo de Arte de Ponce

November 5, 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.

Assistant Furniture/Frames Conservator – Williamstown + Atlanta Art Conservation Centers

November 5, 2025

The Williamstown + Atlanta ArtConservationCenter seeks an objects/furniture conservator at the Assistant level to join our team at our Williamstown Center.

Position at USHMM: Objects Conservator

November 1, 2025

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is seeking applications for the position of Objects Conservator.

Job opportunity at the Walters Art Museum for full-time Assistant Preventive Conservator

November 1, 2025

The Walters Art Museum invites applications for the full-time position of Assistant Preventive Conservator.

Preventive Conservation Senior Lecturer role at The Courtauld, London

October 29, 2025

The Courtauld is recruiting for a senior lecturer to lead our new MA in Preventive Conservation.

Paper and Photograph Conservator – Boston Athenaeum

October 29, 2025

The Boston Athenaeum’s Conservation Laboratory, a branch of the Technical Services Department, seeks a Paper and Photograph Conservator.

Book and Paper Conservator for Exhibitions at Folger Shakespeare Library, Washington DC

October 28, 2025

The Folger Shakespeare Library, located on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, seeks a skilled Book and Paper Conservator for Exhibitions to join its collaborative Conservation and Preservation team.

Associate Director Position at the Harry Ransom Center

October 22, 2025

The Ransom Center seeks an energetic and experienced leader to join our team as the Associate Director for Preservation & Conservation.

Assistant Book and Paper Conservator – University of Michigan Library

October 17, 2025

The University of Michigan Library seeks applicants for a full-time Assistant Book and Paper Conservator position.

Conservator, Paper – Art Institute of Chicago

October 15, 2025

Reporting to the William E. Urschel Family Director of Paper, Photography and Media Conservation, the Conservator carries out examination, research and treatment of objects in the permanent collection, providing ongoing care to works of art on paper and other paper-based museum collections.

Posting for an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Objects Conservation

October 10, 2025

The Institute of Fine Arts of New York University seeks applications for a full-time faculty appointment in Objects Conservation.

Opportunity at The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens – Paper Conservator

October 10, 2025

The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens invites applications for the position of Paper Conservator.

Project Paintings Conservator – Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

October 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.

Program Engagement Conservator – Yale University

October 1, 2025

The Program Engagement Conservator contributes to the library’s mission by fostering and enhancing highly effective communication and collaboration between Conservation & Exhibition Strategies and colleagues from across Yale University Library and the University as a whole.

Open postgraduate fellow position, The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum

October 1, 2025

The position has a one-year term, with the possibility to renew for a second and final year.

Conservator position at Texas State Library and Archives Commission

September 16, 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.

Head of Paintings Conservation Lab – Ford Conservation Center

July 3, 2025

The Gerald R. Ford Conservation Center is looking for a conscientious conservator to run its paintings conservation lab.