Conservator of Works of Art on Paper

At the Philadelphia Museum of Art, we actively seek to employ a diverse group of people who embody our organizational values. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, especially those from historically marginalized and underrepresented groups in the museum field, who are inspired by our shared purpose and enjoy working collaboratively with others.

The Conservator of Works of Art on Paper will perform conservation examinations and treatments on the museum's collection of art on paper which spans the history of art from the fifteenth century illuminated manuscripts through Contemporary works in all mediums. The museum has major holdings in American, European, South Asian, and East Asian works including prints, drawings, photographs, illuminated manuscripts, artist illustrated books, as well as Asian scrolls and screens.

The Conservator will collaborate with other museum staff to conduct research to further understanding of the materials and techniques used by artists who create works of art on paper. They will serve as an integral member of the museum's conservation staff and participate in activities relating to exhibitions, installations, loans, preventive care of the permanent collections, and professional and public engagement.
 

The minimum salary for this position is $74,000.
This position is full-time, exempt, and 35 hours per week.
This position is part of the AFSCME Local 397 bargaining unit.
This position reports to The Senior Conservator of Works of Art on Paper.