Head of Conservation and Science

External job listingat Artic

Lead Artic's conservation and scientific research program, oversee collection care and treatments, and manage the conservation team.

External source - not verified7 weeks agoOpen until: Dec 23, 2026

Salary

Not provided

Location

Chicago, United States

Employment type

Full time

Workplace

Not provided

Head of Conservation and Science

Chicago, United States

Job description

About the role

Artic is seeking a Head of Conservation and Science to lead the museum's conservation and scientific research program, oversee care, treatment, research, and examination of the collection, and manage the conservation team.

Responsibilities

  • Develop policies and plan workflows.
  • Collaborate with curatorial departments and manage budgets.
  • Supervise staff and oversee conservation treatments.
  • Engage in public and scholarly dissemination.

Requirements

  • Master's degree.
  • 10-15 years of experience.
  • Management skills and an international network.

Key facts

  • The role leads the museum's conservation and scientific research program.
  • Qualifications include a master's degree and 10-15 years of experience.
  • Management skills and an international network are listed qualifications.

Frequently asked questions

  • What does the role involve?

    It leads the museum's conservation and scientific research program and oversees care, treatment, research, and examination of the collection.

  • What qualifications are listed?

    A master's degree, 10-15 years of experience, management skills, and an international network.

  • What are the main responsibilities?

    Responsibilities include developing policies, planning workflows, collaborating with curatorial departments, managing budgets, supervising staff, overseeing conservation treatments, and public and scholarly dissemination.

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