ART CONSERVATION ASSISTANT

You will also be assisting our Lead Custom Framer with all aspects of custom framing. This is a full time position located in Beverly, MA. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES \\- Assist the Lead Conservators with various aspects of fine art conservation projects \\- Assist the Lead Custom Framer with all aspects of picture framing \\- Assist with maintaining the neatness, organization, and cleanliness of the Conservation Studio on an on-going basis \\- Assist with handling, wrapping, and storage of artwork \\- Pickup and drop off artwork as necessary \\- Assist with artwork de-installation and installation at customer locations \\- Assist with maintenance of studio supplies, tools and equipment \\- Assist with organization and neatness of art storage areas REQUIRED SKILLS \\- Have achieved a minimum educational level of a Bachelors degree, preferably within a Visual Arts discipline \\- Have a definite passion for the Visual Arts \\- Have a good working knowledge of basic art making techniques, such as drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture \\- Candidates should be very good at working with their hands and have excellent two and three-dimensional artistic skills. \\- Have good interpersonal skills and able to work as part of a team \\- Must possess a valid driver’s license and be willing pickup and drop off artwork as necessary \\- Be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs PREFERRED SKILLS \\- Prior picture framing experience \\- The ability to identify the style and media of artwork \\- A basic working knowledge of Art History \\- Gilding and toning of picture frames \\- Woodworking skills \\- Digital photography skills HOW TO APPLY Please upload a cover letter, resume and 10 digital images of your artwork and or art conservation projects (PDF or Jpg). Alternatively you can also upload a cover letter, resume and 10 digital images of your artwork and or art conservation projects at www.OliverBrothersOnline.com with “ART CONSERVATION ASSISTANT” in the subject field.