Jobs

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.

Conservation Technician, 1 year, Denver Museum of Nature & Science

October 22, 2025

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science seeks applicants for a one-year Conservation Technician position. This position will support all aspects of the deinstallation of the Museum’s North American Indian Cultures Hall through conservation and collections management actions.

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.

Paper Conservator position at the Harry Ransom Center

October 14, 2025

The Ransom Center Preservation & Conservation Division seeks an energetic and knowledgeable paper conservator to join our team as Paper Conservator for the Campus Conservation Initiative.

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.

Asian Cultural Council: Open Call for Fellowship Applications and Oct. 15 Info Session

October 10, 2025

The Asian Cultural Council is currently accepting applications for its four fellowship and grant and grant programs that advance cultural exchange opportunities between communities in Asia and the U.S.

Call for Applications: 2-year Postdoctoral Fellowship in Conservation Science

October 10, 2025

The Getty Conservation Institute invites applications for the 2026-2028 Postdoctoral Fellowship in Conservation Science.

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.

Opportunity at the Morgan Library & Museum — Assistant Book Conservator

October 7, 2025

The Morgan Library & Museum invites applications for the position of Assistant Book 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.

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

October 1, 2025

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

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.

Senior Collections Manager, Michael C. Rockefeller Wing – The Metropolitan Museum of Art

September 18, 2025

As the Senior Collections Manager, in collaboration with the MCRW Conservator and Senior Administrator, you will be responsible for the care and upkeep of the galleries and storerooms of the newly renovated Michael C. Rockefeller Wing (MCRW). The works housed within represent the preeminent collections relating to three distinct areas: sub-Saharan Africa, Oceania, and the Ancient Americas.

Manager, Exhibitions and Collections – George W. Bush Presidential Center

September 18, 2025

The George W. Bush Presidential Center is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as the Manager of Exhibitions and Collections for the George W. Bush Presidential Museum.

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.

Assistant Conservator, Ceramics – The Metropolitan Museum of Art

September 14, 2025

The Department of Objects Conservation is responsible for the conservation and mounting/installation of three-dimensional art at the Museum’s two venues.

Associate Conservator, Wooden Objects – The Metropolitan Museum of Art

September 14, 2025

The Department of Objects Conservation at The Metropolitan Museum of Art upholds the highest professional standards in the conservation of the Museum’s three-dimensional works of art.

Job opportunity at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston: Assistant/Associate/ Conservation Scientist

September 13, 2025

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) seeks an Assistant/Associate/ Conservation Scientist to join a collaborative, cross-disciplinary team committed to the care, interpretation, and study of the museum’s diverse collection.

FAIC Kress Fellowship at the Newberry Library

September 3, 2025

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

Director of Conservation – Saint Louis Art Museum

September 1, 2025

The Director of Conservation provides visionary leadership in safeguarding and preserving the Saint Louis Art Museum’s renowned collection.

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.