Post-Graduate Fellowship in Furniture Conservation

Winterthur Museum

  • Winterthur, DE
  • $44,290 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 24 days ago
  • Apply easily
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library encompasses an unrivaled museum of American decorative arts in its mansion and galleries and a magnificent 60-acre naturalistic garden—all set on 1,000 gorgeous acres.Winterthur employs a wide array of positions in the areas of curatorial, horticulture, education, conservation, library, maintenance, marketing, development, technology, and administration.At Winterthur, employment is more than just work. The Winterthur employee is offered a unique and rewarding experience that is rich in culture and natural beauty. Winterthur considers its employees and volunteers to be among its greatest assets and welcomes applications from candidates who will contribute their specific skills to its mission “to inspire, enlighten, and delight all of its visitors while preserving and enhancing [Winterthur]” and also uphold its core values of agility, excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusion, and transparency.JOB DESCRIPTION:This Fellowship is designed to provide a recent Conservation advanced level graduate with additional mentored experience in Furniture and Wooden Artifacts Conservation and will be assisting with the preparation of objects for display. This will include assessment, treatment, and preventive maintenance. The Fellow will be supervised by the head of the Furniture lab with additional mentoring from the Furniture curator and the staff of the Scientific Research and Analysis Laboratory (SRAL). The Fellow will participate in select professional level Conservation Department activities. The Fellow is expected to interact with curators, conservators, scientists, WUDPAC students and faculty and other professional staff and may assist in teaching and public outreach.Compensation: $44,290 annuallyBenefits: Including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous paid time off plan including 10 holidays, vacation, personal, and sick time; 403b with employer match for eligible employees; discounts in the museum store and cafe; free general admission for you and your immediate familyWork Schedule: Monday – Friday, 35 hours/week; occasional weekend and evening hours required. This position is for one year with the possibility of renewal for a second year and would start in October of 2024.Responsibilities: * Perform assessment, condition reports, and treatment of selected objects in consultation with designated lab member in accordance with standards established by professional organizations such as the American Institute for Conservation and in line with the most recent practices
  • Assist in the fabrication of wood replacements for wooden components for furniture in the collection as determined by research and examination.
  • Assist with day-to-day operations in the Furniture Lab, including improvements in furniture and architectural fragment storage at multiple locations.
  • ​​​​Assist graduate students in the Winterthur/University of Delaware Art Conservation Program (WUDPAC) with construction projects incorporating traditional joinery methods, i.e., mortise and tenon, dovetails, panel construction.
  • Participate in professional activities including researching or assisting with writing publications, providing professional assistance to Conservators during professional and public outreach programs and interfacing with University of Delaware staff and graduate students in WUDPAC.
  • Fulfill conservation department and other institutional assignments as requested
JOB REQUIREMENTS:Minimum Experience: ​MA/MS or other terminal degree in Art Conservation​Preferred Experience: ​MA/MS or other terminal degree in Art Conservation​ with a major in Furniture or Wooden Artifacts Conservation and ​experience working in a Furniture Conservation LabKnowledge/Skills: * A knowledge and proficiency with woodworking, construction techniques, and conservation skills such as characterization of finishes and current treatment methodologies.
  • An understanding of joined wooden objects as well as tools utilized in the fabrication of furniture, particularly from the 17th through to the 21st centuries
  • A familiarity with proper display and storage environments for joined wooden objects.
Essential Functions: * The individual operates highly sophisticated equipment such as binocular and polarizing light microscopes
  • The individual may be required to work with toxic materials, with the proper safety precautions
  • The individual may operate power woodworking tools with proper safety protocols.
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