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About the Role

The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco seeks an experienced Paper Conservator or Associate Paper Conservator to support the preservation, conservation treatment, and technical study of the Museums’ extensive collection of prints, drawings, photographs, and artist books. This role also involves duties related to temporary exhibitions and loans of museum collections.

Responsibilities

• Applies specialized knowledge and skills to the care, handling, and conservation treatment of prints, drawings, photographs, and books.
• Undertakes the examination and technical investigation of prints, drawings, photographs, and books, including the use of advanced analytical tools and microscopy.
• Prepares and archives visual and written documentation of treatments and research.
• Responsible for preventative care of the collections and loan items during exhibition, storage, and transport.
• May supervise and mentor associate/assistant conservators, fellows, and students.
• Confers with curatorial, conservation, exhibitions, and facilities staff on collection care.
• Shares knowledge of the collections by contributing to exhibitions, online content, professional conferences, publications, tours, and other activities.
• Acts as a conservation lead for exhibitions.
• May travel domestically and internationally to examine and courier artworks.
• May take a lead role in broader conservation and museum initiatives.
• May perform other conservation duties as needed for special exhibitions, outgoing loans, acquisitions, preventive conservation, lab upkeep, and other departmental activities.
• Assists with supervision and mentorship of departmental contract conservators, fellows, interns and students.
• Participates in museum-wide committees and initiatives as appropriate.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from a recognized graduate conservation program or the equivalent.
• At least ten years of museum experience in the field of paper conservation (for Conservator role).
• Minimum of three years of advanced professional experience in the field of paper conservation (for Associate Conservator role).
• Experience with mentorship and project management.
• Active development of professional skills.
• Demonstrated initiative in pursuing skills development and building professional networks.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of conservation procedures with manual dexterity, sensitivity to materials, and an ethical approach.
• Ability to manage complex projects while adhering to institutional priorities, deadlines, and budgets.
• Ability to efficiently plan, organize, and prioritize projects to meet deadlines within budgets.
• High level of initiative and follow-through.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of conservation methods, techniques and procedures.
• Proficiency with analytical tools used for the examination of prints, drawings, photographs, and books.
• Excellent art-handling skills.
• Experienced in preventive conservation.
• Deep understanding through experience of art history, artists’ materials, and techniques in the area of specialization.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work and collaborate creatively and inclusively.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and conversation.
• Strong computer skills and facility with standard imaging and office software and collection management systems.
• Extensive knowledge of conservation methods, techniques and procedures involved in the maintenance and care of an art museum collection.
• Experience with challenges encountered in general museum activities and the ability to suggest appropriate solutions.
• Substantial understanding of art history, artists’ materials, and techniques in the area of specialization.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.

Location

• San Francisco

Work Type

• Onsite
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Conservator: At least ten years of museum experience in the field of paper conservation
• Associate Conservator: Minimum of three years of advanced professional experience in the field of paper conservation

Education Level

• Master’s degree from a recognized graduate conservation program or the equivalent

Salary/Compensations

• Conservator: $105,000 to $130,000 annually
• Associate Conservator: $85,000 to $95,000 annually

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Paid time off

About the Company

• COFAM is the Corporation of Fine Arts Museums and is the privately funded non-profit corporation which supports the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, a department of the City and County of San Francisco.
• Comprising the de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and the Legion of Honor in Lincoln Park, we are the largest public arts institution in the City of San Francisco and one of the largest art museums in the United States.

Equal Opportunity

• COFAM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in all phases of employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.