CONSERVATION TECHNICIAN POSITION: Outdoor Contemporary Public Art
Description:
Part-time, Temporary, May 13- June 28, 2016
Part-time, Temporary, May 13- June 28, 2016
The Cambridge Arts Council is looking for a temporary conservation technician to assist with the annual documentation, maintenance, and treatment of its outdoor sculpture and murals collection. The technician will be working with a team of 2 experienced technicians and the staff Collections Care Specialist under the supervision of the Director of Art Conservation for 3 days per week beginning mid-May and ending June 30 (with possibility of extension). The work will include washing and waxing bronzes, assessment and minor treatment of public art in schools and libraries, and cleaning mosaics and painted steel sculptures.
$18/hr
Qualifications:
Some experience with conservation or collection care is desirable, ability to work all day outdoors needed, good energy and a sense of humor required. Knowledge of photography, Excel, and Power Point is helpful, but not necessary. This is a great opportunity for pre-program conservation students or for young artists interested in learning more about public art.
Some experience with conservation or collection care is desirable, ability to work all day outdoors needed, good energy and a sense of humor required. Knowledge of photography, Excel, and Power Point is helpful, but not necessary. This is a great opportunity for pre-program conservation students or for young artists interested in learning more about public art.
How To Apply:
Please contact Rika Smith McNally, Director of Art Conservation, Cambridge Arts Council, at rmcnally@cambridgema.gov.
Please contact Rika Smith McNally, Director of Art Conservation, Cambridge Arts Council, at rmcnally@cambridgema.gov.
Apply by:
April 05, 2016
April 05, 2016
Salary:
18.00/hr
18.00/hr
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