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Associate Paintings Conservator

The Chicago Conservation Center is expanding the Paintings Conservation Department and is seeking an Associate Paintings Conservator. The candidate will be responsible for treatment of paintings from the 15th through the 21st Century for private, public, and institutional collections.

The candidate should be an active contributor to the field of conservation and be dedicated to furthering their education and training within the field. Qualifications include a degree with a specialization in painting conservation with three to five years post-graduate experience in both private and public facilities.  Excellent communication, organization, written and computer skills required.

The Chicago Conservation Center was established twenty-four years ago to serve the conservation needs of both private collectors and public institutions. The Center's 17 conservators work in six departments: Paintings, Works of Art on Paper, Textiles, Murals, Frames and Gilded Surfaces, Fine and Antique Furniture and Custom Framing.  The Center has recently expanded its community arts education efforts with a national and international art conservation internship program.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae and salary history to:

   Heather Becker
   Fax: 312-944-0595
   heather.b@chicagoconservation.com

The Chicago Conservation Center is a member of the AIC, CACG, and MRCG and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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