Paintings Conservator – John Canning & Co., Ltd.
Listing Start Date: May 7, 2025Expires: June 7, 2025n
The painting conservator/practitioner will perform conservation of murals, artwork, and decorative finishes for various landmark and historic building interiors. Conservation services are typically on-site, at historic building project location but sometimes in the studio as well. Project locations may be any of the 50 states of the Union. Company covers travel and per diem expenses with details made available through interview process. The role may include but is not limited to:
Examine artwork, document existing conditions in prose, provide recommendations and restoration durations & anticipated costs.
Carry out required hands-on treatments/repairs for conservation based on assessments and reports.
Coordinate and carry out photo-documentation as needed.
Provide final treatment reports and documentation, as required.
The work, at times, may be executed with other staff that may require some supervision of guidance.
Requirements
Qualifications & Requirements:
Experience: Five years related work.
Education: Certificate in Art Restoration, or Masters in Conservation or Historic Preservation, or 10 years previous experience in conservation work.
Member in good standing with AIC preferred but not required.
Read and interpret documents such as conservation documentation, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, safety data sheets (SDS) and procedure manuals.
Use Microsoft Office, or similar, to write and prepare routine reports and correspondence.
Be comfortable working in a construction environment and make responsible judgments about workplace safety.
Communicate verbally and maintain an effective working relationship with staff and other co-workers by contributing to a positive organizational culture based on mutual respect, collegiality, collaboration, and openness to many perspectives.
Experience working on scaffolding, baker scaffold and ladders.
Lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for long periods of time.
Organized, accurate & detail oriented.
Reliable, responsible, and pro-active in performing work.
Must be able to work independently on investigations at project sites.
Team player who can take constructive feedback.
Ability to understand and follow directions.
Ability to multitask is critical.
Willingness to travel.
Able to work at height above 20′ and can climb ladders/scaffolding.
Apply through the AIC website.