Paper Conservator

Regular Full Time Position

Position Summary: The Intermuseum Conservation Association (ICA), a regional not-for-profit art conservation center established in 1952 located on the near Westside of Cleveland, just minutes from downtown, is seeking a conservator of paper-based materials to carry out examinations and conservation treatments, and to assist in the preservation planning for the paper-based collections of the ICA's 40 member institutions as well as varied private and corporate clients.

Essential Job Duties: In addition to conservation treatment, responsibilities include preparation of time and cost estimates associated with independently generated treatment proposals; professional interaction with a broad range of clients, including the public, concerning conservation and preservation projects; traveling to member or client institutions to carry out surveys, inspections and consultations as necessary; strong participation in the ICA's educational programs; and supervision of conservation technicians and interns associated with paper conservation projects.

Minimum requirements:

• Should be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Must have a master's degree in art conservation with a minimum of one year post-graduate experience in paper conservation.
• Preference will be given to candidates with more experience.

Contact Information:
Position title and salary will be commensurate with experience. Deadline for application is Friday, November 21^st. Send letter of interest and curriculum vitae (either by fax or mail) including contact information of three professional references to: Dottie Cooper, Office Manager, Intermuseum Conservation Association, 2915 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44113. Fax 216-658-8709. E-mail inquiries can be sent to ica@ica-artconservation.org. For information on the ICA and its facility visit our web site at: www.ica-artconservation.org. The ICA is an EOE.