The core team of the Fondation Beyeler conservation department is to be expanded by a further member. You have a strong passion for art and artists, at least 5 years of experience as a museum conservator, and enjoy working in a dynamic team. Ideally, your specialization is in modern materials and you are well versed in carrying out high-quality conservation and restoration work. You also have a large network in museum and conservation circles and are familiar with the latest principles of conservation and preventive conservation. You are solution-oriented, interested in new challenges, and want to share responsibility within a motivated team. German comprehension is a must.
Your tasks
• Responsible for the preventive conservation standards in the upcoming new building of the Fondation Beyeler
• Conservation liaison with the facility and security staff of the upcoming new building
• Conservator in charge of installation and de-installation of temporary exhibitions in the new building
• Conservation care of the collection and permanent loans when in the new building
• Conservation and research of the collection within the field of modern materials
• Managing interdisciplinary conservation projects
• Preparing and couriering collection works for travelling loans
• Public outreach for the conservation department in the museum and on online platforms
Your profile
• A master's degree in conservation, ideally specializing in modern materials
• At least 5 years of experience as a museum conservator
• Fluent in written and spoken German, good comprehension of English, French an advantage
• Good IT skills (Office, image editing, museum database)
• Pleasure in carrying out documentation work
• Independent, structured, and quality-conscious approach to work
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Flexibility, agility and high skilled team work
We offer an exciting and international working environment in the arts and the chance to be part of a productive and motivated team.
We look forward to receiving your complete application documents at personal@fondationbeyeler.ch Fondation Beyeler, Daniela Cantoni, Baselstrasse 77, CH-4125 Riehen, Tel. +41 (0)61 645 97 33.
Full job posting attached.
Please contact Chief Conservator Markus Gross at markus.gross@fondationbeyeler.ch for questions.