Job Posting: Fellowship in Paper Conservation – Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts (Philadelphia, PA)

Fellowship in Paper Conservation
Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts
The Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts, the non-profit paper conservation laboratory located in Philadelphia, PA, is pleased to offer a twelve-month fellowship in the conservation of works on paper beginning September 1, 2016.  The candidate will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of paper-based materials, in a modern, well-equipped conservation laboratory.  The candidate may also have the opportunity to participate in on-site collection surveys, treatment projects, and educational programs.
The applicant should have a Master’s Degree from a recognized conservation training program or have equivalent experience from a formal apprenticeship.   Stipend is based on a salary of $30,000/year plus benefits, two weeks vacation, two weeks research leave, and a $2,000 travel allowance.  Interested applicants should send a resume, three letters of professional reference, and three sample treatment reports to Mary Schobert, Director of Conservation, CCAHA, 264 South 23rd Street, Philadelphia, PA  19103.   Deadline for applications is March 4, 2016.