Job Title: Collections Conservator

Pay/Hours/Benefits: The role is full-time, exempt position with benefits and an annual salary of $75,000 – 90,000. For more info about listed benefits please visit Mount Vernon’s website here

Institution/Work Location/s: 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Mount Vernon, Virginia 22121

Application Deadline: No deadline listed. Positions are posted as they become available and will remain open until the organization is no longer accepting applications.

Brief Description: 

George Washington’s Mount Vernon is seeking an experienced Collections Conservator to care for and preserve an exceptional Fine and Decorative Arts Collection at one of the nation’s most significant historic sites.This is an opportunity to do meaningful conservation work in a setting where history is not simply studied—it is experienced every day. The Collections Conservator will work hands-on with a diverse collection spanning paintings, prints, sculpture, furniture, metals, ceramics, textiles, and other historic materials, helping ensure these objects remain accessible and meaningful for generations to come.

The Collections Conservator will have an important role in both the hands-on treatment and long-term preservation of Mount Vernon’s collections. This position combines conservation treatment, preventive conservation, exhibition support, collections care, vendor and project management, and collaboration with curatorial and collections professionals. The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise, sound professional judgment, and a collaborative approach to the care of historic objects

Contact Info/Link to Online Application: 

More information about the position and a link to George Washingtons Mount Vernon Jobs Board can be found here: Open Positions at Mount Vernon | George Washington’s Mount Vernon