Project Paintings Conservator at The Huntington

The Huntington in San Marino, California, is hiring a Project Paintings Conservator for a one-year limited-term post helping its Art Division with fire remediation. Working with the Senior Paintings Conservator, the conservator will care for and treat paintings and frames in the Art Museum collection, with a large share of the work devoted to cleaning and remediation.

Duties include examination, analysis and treatment to AIC guidelines with full written and photographic documentation, analysing fire-related residues and helping plan cleaning methods, in-situ dust removal from paintings before deinstallation, loan assessments and condition reports, minor treatments and help running the paintings conservation lab.

Applicants need a master's degree from a recognised conservation programme, strong knowledge of paintings conservation and materials science and demonstrated skill in complex treatments; one to two years of institutional experience is preferred. The salary is $75,000–$80,000 a year with medical, dental, vision and 403(b) benefits. Apply online via The Huntington's careers site with a cover letter and CV as one PDF; first consideration deadline is 1 December 2026.