Job: Paintings Conservator
Pay/Hours/Benefits: This is a full-time position with an annual salary of $85,447 – $111,087 per annum. For more information about potential benefits please visit: https://www.si.edu/OHR/benefits for a complete description.
Institution: Smithsonian Museum of American Art, 8th and G Streets NW, Washington, DC 20004.
Application Deadline: Due to the large number of qualified applicants for positions of this type, this job announcement will close at 11:59 pm Eastern Time on either: (A) August 17th, 2026 (B) The date that 200 applications are received; whichever occurs first. If the announcement closes on the date that 200 applications are received, all applications submitted by 11:59pm that day will be given consideration, including those in excess of 200.
Brief Description:
The Conservator will monitor the condition of and treat works of art in the SAAM collection as well as educate the public on the importance of conservation.
In this position, you will:
- Perform independent technical examinations of works of art submitted to the lab to determine their condition, including the kind and extent of deterioration and treatment needed.
- Perform extremely delicate treatments and operations on fragile artworks.
- Investigate and monitor potential hazards in museum spaces resulting from unfavorable environmental conditions, human neglect, or carelessness.
- Provide expertise on climate control, light intensity, storage, and handling.
- Provide information and advice to the public while performing treatments.
- Partner with other organizations in organizing programs and educational opportunities.
- Demonstrate conservation techniques for interactive kiosks and on-line videos.
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