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Associate Conservator of Paintings at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Listing Start Date: November 6, 2025Expires: January 6, 2026n

Associate Conservator of Paintings

Philadelphia Museum of Art

 

How you will contribute:

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. Candidates must possess outstanding visual and manual aptitudes, strong written and oral communication skills, a sound art-historical and technical knowledge of painting and demonstrated ability to deal with the complexities and dynamic pace of a large cultural institution.

 

Specifically, you will:

  • Examine, perform technical and historical study, document, and treat paintings in the collection
  • Assess the condition of paintings requested for loan or being considered for acquisition, and document the condition of incoming or outgoing loans
  • Collaborate with colleagues across the museum advising on installations, storage, handling, packing, and transport of paintings
  • Work with conservation scientists in chemical and instrumental analysis and characterization of materials and construction of works of art
  • Mentor and instruct post-graduate fellows, interns, and technicians
  • Promote awareness of the role and work of the museum’s Conservation Division, in part through developing content for public outreach

 

Your background and experience include:

  • Academic credentials from a recognized conservation training program with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in the study, care, and treatment of paintings
  • Museum experience in the typical range of conservation activities engaged in optimal preservation and presentation of a large and varied paintings collection
  • Involvement in the support of active loan and exhibition programs
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Adobe Photoshop
  • Experience working cooperatively with staff at large to meet departmental and institutional goals

 

Position and Compensation Details:

  • The salary for this position is $70,000.
  • This position is Full-Time, Exempt, and 35 hours per week.
  • This position is part of the AFSCME Local 397 bargaining unit.
  • This position reports to The Aronson Senior Conservator of Paintings
  • Physical requirements:
    • Able to remain stationary for extended periods of time, to utilize computers and other office equipment required of this job, to perform physically administrative duties in a typical interior office environment, gallery, or exhibit space, and to access most public and staff areas of the museum campus
    • Minor lifting and bending (lifting of no more than 30 pounds)
    • Manual dexterity and exceptional fine motor skills.
    • Excellent corrected eyesight, color discrimination and spatial perception.
  • Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

 

How to Apply:

Please include pdf files containing a statement of interest, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references familiar with your critical judgment, treatment work, and interpersonal and organizational skills with your online application at: Associate Conservator of Paintings – Philadelphia Museum of Art – Career Page