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🔗Assistant Conservator

Website Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is a National Historic Landmark and accredited museum in Miami, Florida (www.vizcaya.org). The estate is owned by Miami-Dade County and operated by the non-profit Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Trust, Inc. since 2017. Our mission is to preserve Vizcaya’s cultural and environmental resources to engage people in connecting with the past, understanding the present and shaping the future. Our vision is to position Vizcaya as an enduring, inclusive and innovative place that inspires people to embrace the cultural vitality and environmental sustainability of the world around us.
· Assess damage to architectural finishes and determine methodologies for treatment and ongoing care.
· Examine and treat objects and decorative finishes.
· Review architectural and engineering documents and identify conservation needs or issues. Solicit proposals for and supervise conservation treatments by outside contractors.
· Assist with the preparation of conservation related Requests for Proposals, including but not limited to, the preparation of specifications and permitting documents.
· Assist the Lead Conservator with long range conservation goals including, but not limited to, the maintenance and conservation of stone sculptures, fountains and other surfaces.
· Assist the Lead Conservator in maintaining supply inventory, chemical storage and SDSs for the conservation studio and collections care staff.
· Maintain conservation documentation and prepare in-depth condition and treatment reports.
· Collaborate with Collections Care Team as needed to complete large-scale treatments.
· Support the Capital Projects team in the planning and execution of capital projects.
· Participate in disaster preparedness and recovery efforts and collections-related safety training for staff.
· Collaborate with colleagues to develop funding requests and grant applications.
· Report on conservation projects to internal as well as external stakeholders.
· Represent Vizcaya at professional conferences and meetings.
This job description is not designed to be comprehensive; duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.