Conservator

The University of Pennsylvania is seeking a Conservator to work on conservation projects for monumental stone artifacts in the Ancient Egypt and Nubia Galleries. Responsibilities include planning and executing conservation treatments, maintaining records, and collaborating with exhibit designers. The position is primarily based at the off-site Conservation Lab Annex, which is not accessible by public transit. A Master's degree in conservation and relevant experience are required.
Conservator

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Posted Job Title
Conservator

Job Profile Title
Museum Conservator

Job Description Summary
Reporting to the Senior Project Conservator, the Conservator is responsible for carrying out conservation work on monumental stone artifacts selected for exhibition in the new Ancient Egypt and Nubia Galleries. This work will primarily (80%) be carried out in the Museum's off-site Conservation Lab Annex (CLA), located approximately 50 minutes from the main Museum facility. Primary duties include researching conservation materials and techniques, planning and developing conservation treatments, carrying out conservation treatment, keeping written, photographic, and electronic records of work; working with mountmakers and structural engineers to design support armatures, and keeping current with developments in the field through readings, conferences, online discussions, and personal contacts. The successful candidate must be available to work at the off-site location, which is not accessible by public transit. This is an ongoing position with renewal subject to the availability of funding.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities
• Planning, developing, and carrying out conservation treatment for monumental objects for the AEN Galleries Project.
• Keeping written, photographic, and electronic records of all work.
• Supervise technicians and interns working at CLA.
• Working with exhibit designers, engineers, and mountmakers to design support armatures and exhibit approaches.
• Keeping current with developments in the field through readings, conferences, online discussions, and personal contacts.
• Participate in departmental planning and initiatives, including teaching, strategic planning, and outreach activities.
Qualifications
• Graduate of a recognized Masters-level conservation training program with two to three years of professional experience, preferably in a similar institution, or equivalent combination of education and experience, are required.
• Sound work habits, personal initiative, and organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to undertake moderate to heavy lifting are essential.
• Experience on large stone architectural pieces and using rigging equipment is preferred.
• Candidate will uphold collegial and collaborative working relationships with conservation staff and other departments.
• Candidate should be comfortable with social media outreach and with regular interaction with the public on both a casual and a more formal basis.
• Must be able to work in the offsite CLA location, located in central New Jersey.
Application Requirement
• A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you to upload your Resume/CV; multiple documents are allowed.
• * Please note this is a temporary position with a target end date of 6/30/2025

Job Location - City, State
Feildsboro, New Jersey

Department / School
University Museum

Pay Range
$37,220.00 - $55,000.00 Annual Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

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Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits
• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.
• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.
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