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Carnegie Museum of Art creates experiences that connect people to art, ideas, and one another. We believe creativity is a defining human characteristic to which everyone should have access. CMOA collects, preserves, and presents artworks from around the world to inspire, sustain, and provoke discussion, and to engage and reflect multiple audiences.
Carnegie Museum of Art is arguably the first museum of contemporary art in the United States, collecting the “Old Masters of tomorrow” since the inception of the Carnegie International in 1896. Today, the museum is one of the most dynamic major art institutions in America. Our collection of more than 30,000 objects features a broad spectrum of visual arts, including painting and sculpture; prints and drawings; photographs; architectural casts, renderings, and models; decorative arts and design; and film, video, and digital imagery. Through our programming, exhibitions, and publications, we frequently explore the role of art and artists in confronting key social issues of our time, combining and juxtaposing local and global perspectives. With our unique history and resources, we strive to become a leader in defining the role of art museums for the 21st century.
Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh is interested in candidates who, through their experience and collaborations, will contribute to diversity and excellence of the Carnegie Museums community.
The Manager of the Conservation Laboratory directs the planning and day-to-day management of the Museum’s Conservation Laboratory. Working with senior leadership, in consultation with curators and colleagues, registrars and preparators, she/he develops the vision for, and implementation of, professional practices and processes relating to the preservation and care, of the museum’s collection and works on loan. Manager of the Conservation Laboratory guides, supervises, and mentors staff, aligning the activities of the department under her/his supervision with the museum’s strategic objectives.
Responsibilities
Strategic
Work with senior leadership to establish museum-wide policies, guidelines, and priorities for the optimum preservation of the museum’s collection;
Develop workflows and timelines to manage the short and long-term operations of the conservation laboratory;
In consultation with other staff, develop workable agreements regarding security, pest control, environmental conditions, storage, packing, handling, exhibition practices, disaster preparedness and response to ensure the collections are preserved according to current museum standards and conservation science;
Advocate for preventive conservation policies and practices;
Maintain community/professional relationships;
Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices
Supervisory
Determine the activities of the Conservation Laboratory, set goals, foster staff development and review performance;
Supervise and evaluate performance of Paintings Conservator and as applicable, contracted conservators, technicians, interns, fellows, and volunteers;
Select, hire, train, supervise and develop staff
Resource Management
Oversee financial operations of the Conservation department: plan, implement and manage applicable budgets to ensure effective financial controls and meet budget goals. Work with department staff to establish budgets for exhibitions and other collection projects, as necessary;
Identify funding opportunities, and work with senior leadership and Advancement and Community Engagement teams on proposals and reporting;
Maintain orderly condition in the laboratory area, recommend and implement equipment and supplies purchases for conservation treatments and preventive conservation projects
Special Projects
Oversee and direct all conservation work on the museum’s collection or on works of art on loan to the museum, including surveys, documentation, examination and treatment of both displayed and stored collections, works requested for loan and /or acquisition;
Plan conservation needs of special exhibitions originated by the museum or borrowed from other institutions; advise on conservation issues in contracts for special exhibitions; ensure that preventive conservation aspects of exhibition contracts are being maintained;
Oversee research, ensure proper analytical, research tools, and equipment are being utilized (as funding allows)
Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Certificate in conservation required
Master’s degree preferable;
5-10 years museum experience encompassing a broad range of conservation skills;
Experience in budget and grants management desirable
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of modern principles, methods, and techniques of conservation encompassing a broad range of media and periods;
Demonstrated administrative and management skills;
Proven ability to recruit, train, and motivate staff;
Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to express oneself clearly and effectively in both oral and written form;
Must be capable of working independently, communicating effectively, managing resources, and planning and meeting goals.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to handle works of art, up to 25 lbs;
Ability to stand for long periods of time;
Work includes bending and lifting and occasional ladder work may be required.
How to Apply
Interested candidates may apply via the online application.
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Posted on December 14