Jobs Digest: 12/06/2016

1. Historic Preservation/Restoration Specialist II, Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
2. Digital Collection Materials Project (2 Positions), Cooper Hewitt – Smithsonian Design Museum
3. Senior Conservation & Urban Design Officer, Ipswich Borough Council
4. Director And Chief Curator, Gregory Allicar Museum of Art
5. Assistant/Associate Conservator, Objects Conservation, The Metropolitan Museum of Art
6. Assistant Conservator, Objects Conservation, The Metropolitan Museum of Art
7. Executive Director, Harbor History Museum
8. Project Conservators (Various Positions), The National Archives
9. Curator of European Books, The John Carter Brown Library
10. George S. Parker II ’51 Curator of Maps & Prints, The John Carter Brown Library
11. Richard L. Menschel Curator of Photography, Harvard Art Museums
12. Richard L. Menschel Associate Curator of Photography, Harvard Art Museums
13. Horblit Project Cataloger, Harvard College Library (Cambridge, MA, USA)
14. Herman and Joan Suit Librarian for the Fine Arts Library, Harvard College Library
15. Head of Objects Conservation, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
16. Assistant or Associate Professor of Latin American Art and Visual Culture, Rhode Island School of Design
17. Assistant or Associate Professor of Islamic Art and Visual Culture, Rhode Island School of Design

1. HISTORIC PRESERVATION/RESTORATION SPECIALIST II, Department of Natural and Cultural Resources – DNCR (Raleigh, NC, USA)

  • Closing: December 16, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
  • Job No. 16-12087 AH60083619
  • This position will be located at the Archives & History Office, 109 East Jones Street, Raleigh, NC.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) vision is to be the leader in using the state’s natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational and economic future of North Carolina. Our mission is to improve the quality of life in our state by creating opportunities to experience excellence in the arts, history, libraries and nature in North Carolina by stimulating learning, inspiring creativity, preserving the state’s history, conserving the state’s natural heritage, encouraging recreation and cultural tourism, and promoting economic development.
DIVISION INFORMATION:
The North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office assists private citizens, private institutions, local governments, and agencies of state and federal government in the identification, evaluation, protection, and enhancement of properties significant in North Carolina history and archaeology. The agency carries out state and federal preservation programs and is a section within the Division of Historical Resources, Office of Archives and History, North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (NCDNCR). The office serves as the staff of the state historic preservation officer, who is the NCDNCR Deputy Secretary for the Office of Archives and History, and as staff of the North Carolina Historical Commission in the review of state and federal development projects that might affect historic North Carolina properties.
The chief services of the State Historic Preservation Office are:

DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position provides a full complement of historic preservation technical assistance to the public and governmental entities, including non-profit organizations, educational and religious institutions, for the preservation, rehabilitation and restoration of historic structures for approximately 18 counties in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. This position also reviews a wide range of historic preservation-related projects in the region, including (1) reviews of federal and state projects involving historic properties (under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and NC GS 121-12(a)); (2) state and federal historic rehabilitation tax credit projects; and (3) projects funded through state or federal grants or appropriations. Many of the projects present complex review challenges and represent major economic developments for local communities, often exceeding $1,000,000 or more. This position also provides expert technical knowledge to constituents through individual consultations, educational outreach programs, and public speaking engagements. This position also supervises two Historic Preservation/Restoration Specialist I positions, including one in the eastern regional office in Greenville, NC. Position requires extensive public contact with the public, including local government and community leaders, through site visits and presentations.
Management prefers: Additional training or experience in historic preservation in highly recommended, particularly full-time experience working on the staff of a state of federal historic preservation office, with exposure to tax credit project review processes and procedures, and/or experience in the inspection, analysis and evaluation of historic buildings through the preparation of historic structure reports or related building analysis documentation reports.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES

  • Demonstrated general knowledge of American and North Carolina architectural history and the philosophy and theory of historic preservation including state and federal preservation legislation and regulations as they relate to tax credit, environmental review, and grant projects.
  • Demonstrated knowledge in the areas of building preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, conservation, construction technology, analysis and evaluation of historic building conditions, construction histories.
  • Demonstrated knowledge with all applicable state and federal historic preservation laws, rules and procedures, and technical manuals including the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 as amended, the Tax Reform Act of 1986 as amended, the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation, the Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings, federal criteria and procedures for the review of tax credit applications, and North Carolina General Statute 121-12(a).
  • Demonstrated ability to perform in a positive, collaborative manner with other professional branch staff in a statewide program.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide popular preservation services to governmental agencies, non-profit organizations, and the general public.
  • Must possess superior verbal and written communication skills; excellent public speaking skills and problem-solving techniques.
  • Ability to work independently, organize and prioritize work.
  • Ability to work with the public with dexterity and discretion on difficult projects.
  • Ability to read construction documents, understand and interpret complex technical guidelines and rules.
  • Ability to travel.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Master’s degree in historic preservation, planning, architectural history, or a closely related field and three years of experience in historic preservation; or graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in history, planning, or architectural history, or a closely related field and four years of experience in historic preservation; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
To apply for this position, please visit: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/1596614/historic-preservation-restoration-specialist-ii/apply.
If you are having technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact the DNCR Human Resources Office.
CONTACT INFORMATION
N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division of Human Resources
4603 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-4603
Phone:  919-807-7373
To see a detailed job description and to apply online, please visit: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/1596614/historic-preservation-restoration-specialist-ii

2. DIGITAL COLLECTION MATERIALS PROJECT (2 POSITIONS), Cooper Hewitt – Smithsonian Design Museum (New York City, NY, USA)

  • Deadline: December 20, 2016

Media Preservation Specialist. Duration: Approximately 8 months, full-time (1,408 hours)
Time-Based Media Curatorial Assistant. Duration: Approximately 8 months, full-time (1,408 hours)
DIGITAL COLLECTION MATERIALS PROJECT, PHASE I: SURVEY
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum (CHSDM) seeks proposals from individuals and/or business entities who can provide services to CHSDM as Media Preservation Specialist and/or Time-Based Media Curatorial Assistant. The contractors will work together to survey and document collection items in the first phase of the Digital Collection Materials Project.
To apply for the Media Preservation Specialist or Time-Based Media Curatorial Assistant position:
1. Read the official Project Announcement at labs.cooperhewitt.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/CHSDM-Digital-Collection-Materials-Project-Announcement.pdf.
2. Download the Request for Proposal for the position you wish to apply:

3. Follow the Proposal Submission Guidelines outlined in the Request for Proposal.
4. Submit your proposal to cooperhewittdigital@si.edu by December 20, 2016.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Of the more than 210,000 objects in the Smithsonian Institution (SI) Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum (CHSDM) collection it is estimated that roughly 150 items incorporate digital materials’ information conveyed in a digital form. These include objects with hardware and software components like home and office electronics, personal computing and mobile devices, and media players. This also includes born digital works’ examples of design that originated in electronic form and are saved as digital data, such as software applications and media assets like videos and computer-aided designs.
CHSDM will embark on the Digital Collection Materials Project in 2017 as the first major initiative by the museum to address the conservation needs of digital materials. The project will be organized into three phases: Phase I will be the design and execution of a collection survey (1,408 hours); Phase II will be the conduction of case studies (1,056 hours); and Phase III will be synthesis of survey results and case study findings in order to make recommendations for the future implementation of a strategic plan of care, preservation, and responsible acquisition of digital materials in CHSDM’s collection (704 hours).
This Request for Proposal pertains to Phase I only. Applicants are encouraged to apply for multiple project phases as subsequent Request for Proposals are announced.
This project received Federal support from the Smithsonian Collections Care and Preservation Fund, administered by the National Collections Program and the Smithsonian Collections Advisory Committee.
For general questions, contact Lisa Adang, Media Technologist, at at adangl@si.edu.

3. SENIOR CONSERVATION & URBAN DESIGN OFFICER, Ipswich Borough Council (Ipswich, UK)

  • Closing Date: 23 December, 2016 at 17:00 hours
  • Salary Range: £32,422 – £34,467
  • Hours: 37
  • Location: Grafton House

Ipswich is a major historic town with a rich and varied heritage including over 600 listed buildings and fifteen conservation areas.  The Council is at the forefront of heritage management in the town and is looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated person to come and join our friendly planning team and help shape the future development of the Borough.
DAY TO DAY
This role manages the Conservation and Urban Design Officer.  You will provide specialist advice to the development management team, councillors and members of the public on a broad range of built heritage and townscape issues including listed building consent applications, planning applications with built heritage implications, conservation area appraisals/management plans and heritage enforcement.  You will provide sound urban design advice on development schemes, development briefs and public realm enhancement.  You will also be involved with the running of the Ipswich Conservation and Design Panel.
ABOUT YOU
You will be educated to degree level and hold a qualification in Planning or Conservation with 3 years’ qualitative experience.  You should have membership of an appropriate professional body, such as IHBC and evidence of continuous professional development.  Experience in a local authority context would be an advantage.
This post offers a range of benefits including:

  • Flexible working hours.
  • Payment of annual IHBC membership subscriptions
  • Relocation Policy
  • Child care subsidy
  • Green Travel Plan offering reduced public transport tickets and use of pool cars and bikes for business use around the Borough

For more information about this role please contact Martyn Fulcher on +44 10473 432908 or via e-mail at martyn.fulcher@ipswich.gov.uk.
Please download a Job Pack for more information regarding this vacancy.
Interviews will be held 5th January 2017.
The selection process will be occupational testing followed by an interview and a presentation on the constraints, condition, and opportunities of a development site in the town center.
HOW TO APPLY
You will need to Login or Sign Up for to My Ipswich to complete the online application form for this vacancy. This will then be saved in your ‘My Requests’ records.
Job posting: www.ipswich.gov.uk/content/senior-conservation-urban-design-officer

4. DIRECTOR AND CHIEF CURATOR, Gregory Allicar Museum of Art (Fort Collins, CO, USA)

  • Applications must be received by December 26, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
  • Proposed Annual Salary Range: $70,000- 75,000
  • Desired Start Date: July 1, 2017

DESCRIPTION OF WORK UNIT
Located in Fort Collins, Colorado, the Gregory Allicar Museum of Art’s stated mission is to invite individuals to engage with art and each other to inspire fresh perspectives and wonder. The museum is a catalyst for visual literacy and critical thinking and seeks to instill a passion for learning. The museum is located in the University Center for the Arts, in the heart of an arts neighborhood that includes music, theater, dance performance and practice spaces, and the Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising. In 2016 the museum completed a 6,000-square foot expansion of the facilities with five galleries for permanent and temporary exhibitions in order to expand exhibition and programming opportunities. The museum collects, preserves, exhibits, and interprets works of art drawn from its permanent collection of approximately 3,500 objects and from traveling exhibitions. The major collections of the museum focus on global modern and contemporary art, African art, and Native American art, as well as European paintings, works on paper, sculpture, and decorative arts from the 16th through the 20th centuries.
The museum’s strategic plan focuses on four objectives: Educational Vitality—encouraging teaching and learning through formal and open-ended interaction with art objects, ideas, and modes of visual expression and understanding; Welcoming Engagement—embracing all audiences in their involvement with visual culture; Art and Objects—expanding the scope, depth and access to the museum’s collections and exhibitions and honoring the diversity of art making across time periods, geographies, and cultures; and Fiscal Strength—establishing reliable and diverse funding sources to support the museum’s programmatic, operational, and organizational effectiveness.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director and Chief Curator reports directly to the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and is responsible for developing and managing annual budgets and three-year projected budgets; supervising the work of three current staff members and five Associate Curators, which includes developing timelines and staff goals; developing and implementing strategies for generating new resources through grant writing, donor stewardship, Advisory Board development and stewardship, active work with College of Liberal Arts development staff, and planning fundraising events; developing and maintaining a strategic plan, action plans, assessment plans, and securing accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums (AAM); developing program and exhibition-specific marketing plans; overseeing and promoting the museum’s collections and programs through curatorial work, publications, research and collection building, and public speaking; and coordinating outreach and educational programs.
REQUIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS
• M.A. in Art History, Museum Studies, Curatorial Studies, or related field.
• At least 3 years management experience in a museum, cultural institution, or arts organization and demonstrated administrative, managerial, communication, fund-raising, and curatorial experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the field of art history; demonstrated ability to develop concepts for displaying global arts; and a demonstrated ability to engage with the arts community.
• Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date.
PREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS
• Ph.D. in Art History, Museum Studies, Curatorial Studies, or related field.
• Successful record of raising funds and securing gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
• Successful record of writing and securing grants from public granting agencies.
• Personal and professional commitment to diversity as demonstrated by involvement in teaching, research, creative activity, service to the profession and/or diversity/inclusion activities.
• Record of scholarly publications.
• Knowledge of and experience with at least one area of the museum’s collections.
For a full job description and to apply, go to: jobs.colostate.edu/postings/39750
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy and will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.

5. ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE CONSERVATOR, OBJECTS CONSERVATION, The Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, NY, USA)

  • Application Deadline: January 15, 2017

The Objects Conservation Department at The Metropolitan Museum of Art upholds the highest professional standards in the conservation of the Museum’s three-dimensional works of art. The Assistant or Associate Conservator will be part of a team of responsible for conservation of the Asian Art collection consisting of over 35,000 objects in a wide range of materials, spanning 5,000 years. The Assistant or Associate Conservator’s principal responsibility will be for the metalwork, comprising more than 4,000 objects, mainly of gold, silver, and copper alloys, some from archaeological contexts, and exhibiting a variety of methods of manufacture and decoration. The Assistant or Associate Conservator will collaborate with others on the conservation of objects of mixed media including metals.
This is a full-time permanent position.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

  • Undertake conservation of metal objects in the Asian Art collection, including examination, treatment, and oversight of environmental conditions in storerooms and galleries.
  • Examine objects for acquisition, incoming or outgoing loans and gifts.
  • Examine objects concerning material identification and technology, including use of analytical instrumentation such as x-radiography and microscopy.
  • Prepare samples for analysis by the Department of Scientific Research, and communicate with scientists regarding goals and results.
  • Liaise with conservators, curators, technicians, riggers, Buildings staff, Exhibitions staff, and Registrar.
  • Prepare visual and written documentation of treatments and research, and file according to department protocols.
  • Travel domestically and internationally as needed to examine, treat, and courier artworks in connection with loans.
  • Supervise contract conservators, fellows, and students.
  • Assist senior staff in time-sensitive projects as assigned by Conservator in Charge.
  • Participate in departmental fundraising activities.
  • Broaden knowledge of the conservation field by taking advantage of the department’s expertise and resources, and the Museum’s opportunities for professional development.
  • Disseminate activities and findings in a range of platforms including public and professional lectures, and print and digital publications.
  • Other related duties

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Experience and Skills:

  • Minimum of five years of professional experience working in a museum required.
  • Experience in the examination and treatment of a wide range of objects required.
  • Expertise in the examination and treatment of metals, including archaeological metals, preferred.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills required.
  • Skill using state-of-the-art conservation documentation tools, including digital photography, multi-spectral imaging, and Reflectance Transformation Imaging preferred.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work on a ladder or rig required.

Knowledge and Education:

  • Master’s degree from an internationally recognized graduate conservation program required.
  • FDNY C-14 Laboratory Certificate of Fitness or willingness and ability to attain certification within six months of hire required.

Please send cover letter, resume, and salary history to careers@metmuseum.org with “Assistant/Associate Conservator” in the subject line.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or domestic partner status, genetic information, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, HIV status, military status and any other category protected by law in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and national service alumni encouraged to apply.

6. ASSISTANT CONSERVATOR, OBJECTS CONSERVATION, The Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, NY, USA)

  • Application Deadline: January 15, 2017

The Objects Conservation Department at The Metropolitan Museum of Art upholds the highest professional standards in the conservation of the Museum’s three-dimensional works of art. The Assistant Conservator will work under the supervision of senior staff on the conservation of objects from the Museum’s encyclopedic collection, spanning 5,000 years and made using a wide range of materials, methods of manufacture. The Assistant Conservator’s assignments will be based on the priority projects of the department as determined by the Conservator in Charge.
This is a full-time permanent position.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

  • Undertake conservation of objects, including examination, treatment, and oversight of environmental conditions in storerooms and galleries.
  • Examine objects for acquisition, incoming or outgoing loans and gifts.
  • Examine objects concerning material identification and technology, including use of analytical instrumentation such as x-radiography and microscopy.
  • Prepare samples for analysis by the Department of Scientific Research, and communicate with scientists regarding goals and results.
  • Liaise with conservators, curators, technicians, riggers, Buildings staff, Exhibitions staff, and Registrar.
  • Prepare visual and written documentation of treatments and research, and file according to department protocols.
  • Travel domestically and internationally as needed to examine, treat, and courier artworks in connection with loans.
  • Supervise contract conservators, fellows, and students.
  • Assist senior staff in time-sensitive projects as assigned by Conservator in Charge.
  • Participate in departmental fundraising activities.
  • Broaden knowledge of the conservation field by taking advantage of the department’s expertise and resources, and the Museum’s opportunities for professional development.
  • Disseminate activities and findings in a range of platforms including public and professional lectures, and print and digital publications.
  • Other related duties

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Experience and Skills:

  • Minimum of three years of professional experience working in a museum required.
  • Experience in the examination and treatment of objects made using a wide range of materials, methods of manufacture.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills required.
  • Skill using state-of-the-art conservation documentation tools, including digital photogaphy, multi-spectral imaging, and Reflectance Transformation Imaging preferred.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work on a ladder or rig required.

Knowledge and Education:

  • Master’s degree from an internationally recognized graduate conservation program required.
  • FDNY C-14 Laboratory Certificate of Fitness or willingness and ability to attain certification within six months of hire required.

Please send cover letter, resume, and salary history to careers@metmuseum.org with “Assistant Conservator” in the subject line.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or domestic partner status, genetic information, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, HIV status, military status and any other category protected by law in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and national service alumni encouraged to apply.

7. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, Harbor History Museum (Gig Harbor, WA, USA)

  • Position Category:Full-time, Exempt
  • Salary Level:Senior Leadership, Commensurate of Experience

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
The Harbor History Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to creating opportunities to experience the history of the Gig Harbor Peninsula. Located on the historic waterfront in downtown Gig Harbor, a community of 30,000 on Puget Sound in western Washington, the Museum is home to a strong collection of material artifacts and photographs. Its award-winning exhibits and programs are largely contained within a state-of-the art museum and campus. For more information visit www.harborhistorymuseum.org
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY
The Executive Director is the full-time chief executive officer of the Harbor History Museum, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, responsible for providing leadership and administrative oversight of the museum by maintaining the strategic vision of the museum and carrying out a plan of work to achieve the museum’s mission. The Executive Director has the overall responsibility for all museum operations.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Plan, organize, direct, supervise and coordinate the operations and activities of the Museum;
  • Develop and maintain productive working relationships with the Board of Directors and work with the board to develop and carry out the strategic plan;
  • Lead the Museum’s fundraising efforts and build personal ties with potential donors whose support will assure its future visibility;
  • Maintain quality of operations and artistic oversight assuring a growing collection of mission-related artifacts, outstanding exhibits, and engaging programs;
  • Provide strategic vision for the organization including short-term, mid-term, and long-term planning;
  • Support, advise and inform the board of operational and environmental circumstances affecting the Museum. Work with the board to ensure the museum’s success;
  • Communicate the policies, goals, mission, and vision of the organization to the staff;
  • Define and implement staffing plan: recruit, select, maintain and supervise staff;
  • Develop organizational budgets, monitor financial status, and work with the board to ensure financial sustainability for the Museum;
  • In coordination with the Marketing and Communications Manager and Development team, implement a marketing program that builds on the Museum’s reputation as a major regional cultural center;
  • Serve as Museum spokesperson to the local community, the media, and the regional heritage community;
  • Oversee Shenandoah Restoration Project and related collections management strategies;
  • Build and maintain close ties with constituents important to the future of the Museum including elected officials, state and local grant agencies, tourism officials and businesses, and current and potential donors.

ACCOUNTABILITY
Reports directly to the Board President
DIRECT SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Accountant, Office Manager, Curator of Collections & Exhibitions, Marketing & Events Coordinator, Membership Coordinator, Development Assistant.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

  • BA or equivalent 5+ years of relevant experience non-profit management or business management; Master’s Degree preferred; Previous museum management is highly desired and will be given priority;
  • Experience in upper level organizational development;
  • Experience managing budgets of $500K or higher;
  • Ability and willingness to work long hours and weekends on occasion;
  • Proven grant writing experience;
  • Strategic planning and executive experience;
  • Ability to analyze and interpret, design, and create financial reports; Ability to interpret legal documents;
  • Ability to represent the Museum well to a variety of audiences;
  • Energetic and self-motivated team player;
  • Proven problem solver;
  • Expert in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint;
  • Proficient in PC platform;
  • Experience using CRM platforms to include, but not limit constituencies, donor management, fundraising, appeal letters, point of sales, merchandise, ticket sales, events management, etc.; Salesforce, Altru, etc.
  • Exceptional communication skills, verbal, written, and interpersonal;
  • Excellent work ethic and time management; Exceptional organizational skills;
  • Creative thinker, positive collaborator, strategic manager; Willingness to work alongside staff and volunteers;
  • Positive attitude to work with a great team and to celebrate successes.
  • Required experience: Management within the Museum, Arts, and Humanities sectors: 3 years
  • Proven grant writing: 3 years
  • Business Management: 5 years
  • Non-Profit Management: 5 years
  • Managing a Budget of $500K or higher: 3 years
  • Required license or certification:
  • Valid Driver’s License

TO APPLY
Please send your cover letter and resume to Katharine Hensler at katharineh@harborhistorymuseum.org.
No phone calls please.

8. PROJECT CONSERVATORS (VARIOUS POSITIONS), The National Archives (Surrey, UK)
The National Archives are recruiting for six (6) Project Conservators (all are fixed term Appointments):
– Four (4) positions for a duration of one year
– One (1) position for a duration of 9-months
– One (1) position for a duration of 6-months
ABOUT US
The National Archives (TNA) is an executive agency of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport of the United Kingdom. We are the official archive and publisher for the UK government and guardians of over 1,000 years of iconic national documents.
Our collection is one of the largest in the world, containing over 11 million historical government and public records. From Domesday Book to modern government papers and digital files, we hold paper and parchment, digital records and websites, photographs, posters, maps, drawings and paintings.
JOB PURPOSE
Working in the Digitization Project Conservation Team within the Commercial and Business Delivery Department, the Project Conservator needs to work efficiently within a dedicated team of conservators who are responsible for assessing and preparing records for digitization.
Digitization projects are a key part of The National Archives’ business, access, and preservation strategies. They involve multiple departments working interdependently to bring a project together, and allow us to build valuable partnerships with external clients and companies. The role has an impact on the ability of the organization to deliver large scale digitization projects many of which have a strong commercial benefit. Maintaining the balance between the preservation needs of the collection and the commercial aspects of the project is crucial. The Project Conservator plays a vital part in facilitating the smooth running of these projects to ensure timely delivery while upholding the professional reputation of The National Archives.
The Project Conservator ensures that all information on the document can be captured and that damage to documents during scanning is minimized through appropriate preparation. They must be able to meet strict targets and deadlines so an ability to work under pressure is vital.
The role requires a recognized professional qualification in conservation with a specialism book, paper or archives conservation at degree level or higher, or equivalent experience.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Prepare original documents for imaging
* Assess the condition of documents and estimate treatment times
* Make decisions regarding treatments and materials, selecting the most appropriate available or adapting existing processes while adhering to the ICON code of ethics and professional standards
* Carry out treatments and re-housing where necessary
* Work with fragile documents under pressure while maintaining a high level of manual dexterity
* Manage own workload to meet targets and deadlines
* Keep organized records and maintain project documentation as required
* Provide on-going practical assistance to the scanning team where required
* Work closely with other teams involved in digitization to communicate technical information regarding document condition, document handling, and workflow to internal colleagues and external commercial partners
Candidates will be contacted at the beginning of January confirming the outcome of their applications. If your application has been successful, interviews will be held mid-January 2017.
FURTHER INFORMATION AND TO APPLY
To apply and to see more details about these opportunities, visit: www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi?jcode=1519781

9. CURATOR OF EUROPEAN BOOKS, The John Carter Brown Library (Providence, RI, USA)
The John Carter Brown Library has one of the world’s most important collections of books related to the history of the Americas across the period stretching from the arrival of Europeans in the Americas (c. 1492) through to the end of the colonial period (c. 1825). European books on the history of the Americas lie distinctly at its core. Throughout its history, the Library has consistently added significant holdings to its world-renowned collection of Americana, including not only Spanish and Portuguese works but also Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Scandinavian and Slavic books. The Curator of European Books serves as the ambassador – and chief proselytizer – for these extraordinary collections. Responsibilities include: the Library’s continued growth through acquisitions and collection development; its interpretation for scholars and the general public, through onsite and digital engagement; exhibition and publication preparation; the provision of reference services; identifying materials for preservation and conservation; and other duties as assigned by the Director/Librarian, to whom this position reports. It is essential that the incoming Curator of European Books have a solid grasp on the history of the Americas and to be able to effectively and meaningfully present material in imperial history, cultural history, the history of the book, and other relevant disciplines to staff, fellows, researchers, the Brown community, and the world outside of Brown.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
1. Promoting the Use of the Library Collection by Fellows, Researchers, Students, and Other Interested Publics:  The Curator of European Books serves researchers both onsite and virtually by providing information about the JCB’s collection – and especially its European books – to scholarly and no scholarly constituencies. This requires continual study of the Library’s holdings, mastery of relevant bibliographical resources, and a knowledge of the history of Europe and the Americas. Occasional assistance in the teaching of courses out of the collection will also be expected.
2. Conducting Individual and Collaborative Research and Writing Based on the Collection: In order to enhance her/his understanding of the collection, the Curator of European Books is encouraged to undertake individual and collaborative research projects and to produce exhibitions based on the collection. It is expected that written articles will emerge from this research, which will be published either online as part of the Library’s broader digital engagement, outreach, and curation program or through advanced scholarly journals that bring prominence and prestige to the Library. This research is by and large distinct from individual research projects that the curator may undertake, which would be outside of the curator’s institutional time, although the Library will make every effort to support individual research undertaken by members of the curatorial staff as long as it does not interfere with other duties, and will provide dedicated time away from the Library to carry out such occasional research.
3. Acquisitions and Collection Development: In conjunction with the Director and other members of the curatorial staff, the Curator of European Books will actively participate in acquisitions decisions. Deep knowledge of the existing collection is a prerequisite for wise counsel on acquisitions, as is regular contact and close relations with leading antiquarian book dealers and collectors. The Curator will engage with the current (and past) market in books to be able to recognize material that would fill gaps in the collection, to define areas where the collection might expand and deepen, and to advise on potential acquisitions in the areas of European books and occasional manuscripts across the range of geographic fields, as well as secondary resources in all forms, analog and digital.
4. Digital Engagement, Outreach, and Collection Management: The Curator of European Books is involved with the cataloguing, storage, conservation and preservation of materials in a variety of formats, especially books and manuscripts. As the Library moves toward an increasingly digital profile, however, the Curator of European Books will also engage with all aspects of the Library’s digital presence. It is therefore essential that s/he understand or can learn aspects of digitizing programs to prepare materials for them and to manipulate digitized images afterwards, with particular emphasis on the control of metadata and search engines. The incumbent will also manage and manipulate social media tools to serve as a vehicle for content about materials from the collection and share this content with a wider community as an ambassador of the collection.
5. Assisting the Director in Fulfilling the Mission of the Institution: The Curator of European Books reports directly to the Director/Librarian of the JCB. As a result, it is essential that the curator be cognizant of the larger strategic goals of the institution and serve as a supportive member of the Library’s senior staff. In public settings, the incumbent would be expected to discuss and reinforce current programs and activities as s/he discusses the history and traditions of the institution. It is also important that the Curator function as a project manager for long-term projects that are conceived of by the Director and carried out by all divisions of the Library, including but not limited to exhibitions, programming, and publications.
QUALIFICATIONS
– Ph.D. or extensive curatorial/scholarly experience in a field related to European and/or Atlantic world history, including but not limited to history, art history, literary studies, geography, anthropology, or other cognate disciplines; minimum of 5 years of experience with library collections; experience with the stewardship of unique materials and discovery tools to access these collections; knowledge of metadata and cataloguing concepts.
– Demonstrated aptitude for teaching and developing instructional materials for advanced researchers and students of all levels, including digital outreach and the use of electronic media for a robust range of pedagogical and scholarly activities.
– Demonstrated experience in rare materials and/or special collection libraries.
– Ability to speak publicly and write with demonstrable skill, including grant and proposal writing as well as advanced scholarship.
– Strong aptitude in foreign languages and knowledge of history/geography are essential
– Interest in or ability to link traditional topics in the history of the Americas with emerging technologies, including digital humanities and/or web-based projects.
– Ability to manage projects effectively and independently; strong organizational, administrative and time management skills; initiative, confidence, and good judgment to prioritize, problem-solve, and execute tasks in a timely manager; ability to work with a diverse group of people, maintaining confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy.
OTHER INFORMATION
Must occasionally be able to work at night and on weekends because of planned events and activities during those times, as well as occasional travel for professional meetings and scholarly activities.
The successful candidate must pass a criminal background check and education verification.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.
TO APPLY
To apply online, visit the following link www.brown.edu/academics/libraries/john-carter-brown/about/employment-opportunities
Applications can also be sent via regular mail to:
The John Carter Brown Library Curator of European Books Search Committee
Box 1894
Providence, RI 02912
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Brown University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community; as an EEO/AA employer, Brown considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, sexual orientation and/or gender identity, sex, sex orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

10. GEORGE S. PARKER II ’51 CURATOR OF MAPS & PRINTS, The John Carter Brown Library (Providence, RI, USA)
The John Carter Brown Library has one of the world’s most important collections of maps and atlases related to the history of the Americas and, more broadly, to the entire world, across the period stretching from the earliest printed atlases (c. 1472) through to maps showcasing the end of the colonial period (c. 1825). The Library has consistently added significant geographical works to its world-renowned collection of Americana. The print collection, albeit smaller, has likewise continued to grow, and consists of a separate collection of prints as well as a collection of mostly British political cartoons. The George S. Parker II ’51 Curator of Maps and Prints serves as the chief ambassador – and chief proselytizer – for both of these extraordinary collections. Responsibilities for this collection include: its continued growth through acquisitions and collection development; its interpretation for scholars and the general public, through onsite and digital engagement; exhibition and publication preparation; the provision of reference services; identifying materials for preservation and conservation; and other duties as assigned by the Director/Librarian, to whom this position reports. It is essential that the incoming Curator of Maps and Prints have a solid grasp on the history of the Americas and the history of maps (and, ideally, how the two intersect) so as to be able to answer reference questions concerning the collection, and to be able to effectively and meaningfully present cartographic material to staff, fellows, researchers, the Brown community, and the world outside of Brown.
QUALIFICATIONS

  • Ph.D. or extensive curatorial/scholarly experience in a field related to the history of cartography, including but not limited to history, art history, literary studies, geography, anthropology, or other cognate disciplines; minimum of 5 years of experience with map and/or print collections; experience with the stewardship of unique collections and discovery tools to access these collections; knowledge of metadata and cataloguing concepts
  • Demonstrated aptitude for teaching and developing instructional materials for advanced researchers and students of all levels, including digital outreach and the use of electronic media for a robust range of pedagogical and scholarly activities
  • Demonstrated experience in rare materials and/or special collection libraries
  • Ability to speak publicly and write with demonstrable skill, including grant and proposal writing as well as advanced scholarship
  • Familiarity with or strong aptitude in foreign languages and knowledge of history/geography are highly desirable
  • Interest or ability in linking the study of historical maps and atlases with emerging technologies, including digital humanities and/or GIS-based projects
  • Ability to manage projects effectively and independently; strong organizational, administrative and time management skills; initiative, confidence, and good judgment to prioritize, problem solve, and execute tasks in a timely manager; ability to work with a diverse group of people, maintaining confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy.

ABOUT THE LIBRARY
The John Carter Brown Library is one of the leading institutions of its kind in the world. An independent research library established in 1846 and located since 1904 on the campus of Brown University, it is renowned for its collection of books, maps, and manuscripts related to the history of the Americas from the arrival of Europeans c. 1492 to the independence movements of the late-eighteenth and early- nineteenth centuries. It also houses a highly-regarded fellowship program that attracts between 30 and 40 scholars from around the world each year; an ever-expanding digitization program, with ambitions to become even better connected to today’s dynamic environment of digital scholarship; a world-class curatorial staff, with professional expertise in the fields the library serves; cutting-edge academic programming; and an intimate and elegant research environment that is the envy of its peers
TO APPLY
To apply, please send a formal application via e-mail to jcb-director@brown.edu or visit Brown University’s career opportunities website at: brown.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/staff-careersbrown/jobs and reference “George S. Parker II ’51 Curator of Maps & Prints” position.
Complete an application online, attach documents, and submit for immediate consideration. Documents should include cover letter, resume, and the names and e-mail addresses of three references.
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Applications can also be sent via regular mail to: The John Carter Brown Library Curator of Maps & Prints Search Committee Box 1894 Providence, RI 02912.
Info: www.brown.edu/academics/libraries/john-carter-brown/about/employment-opportunities.

11. RICHARD L. MENSCHEL CURATOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY, Harvard Art Museums (Cambridge, MA, USA)
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Harvard Art Museums seeks a senior leader in the field of photography and time-based photographic media.  Responsible for the care, documentation, research, presentation, publication, and strengthening of the museums’ exceptional collection of analog and digital photographs and its emerging collection of time-based photographic media, including projection, installation, video and film. The curator of photography is expected to be an intellectual authority on, and to assume the full range of curatorial responsibility for, the collection of photographs and time-based photographic media, which span from the early nineteenth century to the present and to advise on related matters at the university when needed. The curator crafts an ambitious exhibition, research and publication program for photographs and time-based photographic art and works closely with students and faculty to foster a significant and sustained curricular use of the collection for both undergraduate and graduate teaching.  The curator works within a team environment and promotes dialogue, engagement, and collaboration with colleagues within the Division of Modern and Contemporary Art and with other curatorial divisions that have overlapping collection holdings and expertise. The curator recommends purchases, works closely with collectors and museum supporters, solicits gifts for the collection, and assumes an active role in soliciting funds for museum purposes, including acquisitions, exhibitions, conservation projects, and publications, from individuals, foundations, federal agencies and other sources.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Ph.D. in art history; minimum of 8 years progressively responsible curatorial or field-related experience.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated record of scholarship and achievement in the field of photography and time-based photographic media, and a commitment to working in a university setting.  Demonstrated ability and desire to manage teams strongly preferred.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Please apply by September 6, 2016, after which applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as necessary.
    Please see Requisition # 40107BR.
  • We will fill only one of these positions.
  • Please read both descriptions carefully and submit an application for the position most appropriate to your qualifications through Harvard’s Recruitment Management System, ASPIRE.
  • Additional materials may be required.

For a full description of this announcement and to apply visit: sjobs.brassring.com/TGWEbHost/jobdetails.aspx?partnerID=25240&siteID=5341&AReq=40108BR
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

12. RICHARD L. MENSCHEL ASSOCIATE CURATOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY, Harvard Art Museums (Cambridge, MA, USA)
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for the care, documentation, research, presentation, publication, and strengthening of the museums’ exceptional collection of analog and digital photographs and its emerging collection of time-based photographic media, including projection, installation, video and film. The associate curator is expected to be an intellectual authority on, and to assume the full range of curatorial responsibility for, the collection of photographs and time-based photographic media, which span from the early nineteenth century to the present and to advise on related matters at the university when needed. The associate curator crafts an ambitious exhibition, research and publication program for photographs and time-based photographic art and works closely with students and faculty to foster a significant and sustained curricular use of the collection for both undergraduate and graduate teaching.  The associate curator works within a team environment and promotes dialogue, engagement, and collaboration with colleagues within the Division of Modern and Contemporary Art and with other curatorial divisions that have overlapping collection holdings and expertise. The associate curator recommends purchases, works closely with collectors and museum supporters, solicits gifts for the collection, and assumes an active role in soliciting funds for museum purposes, including acquisitions, exhibitions, conservation projects, and publications, from individuals, foundations, federal agencies and other sources.
This is a 5-year term position with the possibility of extension.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Ph.D. in art history; minimum five years progressively responsible curatorial or field-related experience.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated record of scholarship and achievement in the field of photography and time-based photographic media, and a commitment to working in a university setting.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Please apply by September 6, 2016, after which applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as necessary.
  • Please see Requisition # 40108BR.  We will fill only one of these positions.
  • Please read both descriptions carefully and submit an application for the position most appropriate to your qualifications through Harvard’s Recruitment Management System, ASPIRE.

For a full description of this announcement and to apply visit: sjobs.brassring.com/TGWEbHost/jobdetails.aspx?partnerID=25240&siteID=5341&AReq=40107BR
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

13. HORBLIT PROJECT CATALOGER, Harvard College Library (Cambridge, MA, USA)
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Associate Librarian of Houghton Library for Technical Services, the Horblit Project Cataloger performs original and complex copy cataloging of the photograph portion of the Horblit Collection of Early Photography and coordinates the digitization of the collection.  
Note: This is a 2-year term position. An end date will be determined based on start date
The Harrison D. Horblit Collection of Early Photography came to Houghton Library in 1995 as the gift of Mrs. Harrison D. Horblit and is one of the premier collections of early photographs. Harrison Horblit (1912-1988, Harvard College Class of 1933) began collecting early photography as a result of his interest in the history of science and technology.  The photography collection, over 7000 items, begins with some of the earliest photographic negatives and prints, daguerreotypes, and early works describing the invention of photography. It includes examples of all the photographic processes used in the nineteenth century and the images represent all the major photographers of that era.
Typical duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Working in ArtStor’s Shared Shelf, upgrades existing catalog records for ca. 3,500 individual photographic prints or paper negatives.
  • Catalogs several collections of architectural study prints, totaling ca. 1,400 items.
  • Catalogs miscellaneous objects in the collection, such as cameras, stereoscopes, etc.
  • Performs additional research on photographs and prints as needed.
  • Helps identify conservation and storage needs of the collection, performs rehousing and relabeling of the collection as needed and ensures proper handling of fragile materials.
  • Coordinates with Imaging Services Staff to prepare batches of photographs for digitization, performs quality control check on images and links images to descriptive records.
  • May catalog other photograph collections in the Houghton Library, time permitting.
  • Consults with the Curator of Printing & Graphic Arts and staff from the Preservation and Imaging Services to ensure project success.
  • Keeps statistics and writes monthly progress reports.
  • As time permits, develops web exhibitions and other mechanisms to promote awareness and engagement with the collections.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • A., M.L.S. from an ALA-accredited academic program required.
  • Two years of experience with photograph cataloging, or related cataloging experience.
  • Working knowledge of DCRM(G), TGM/AAT, LCNAF, and LCSH.
  • Working knowledge of one European language, preferably Italian or French.
  • Knowledge of photographic processes and the history of photography essential.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience with VRA.
  • Experience in an academic or research library preferred.
  • Experience with ArtStor’s Shared Shelf preferred
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
  • Understanding of current developments within the archival profession and demonstrated commitment to engage in ongoing professional development and service to the profession.
  • Flexibility and the capacity to thrive in a changing working environment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Physical demands

  • This position requires lifting and moving of materials weighing up to 40 pounds and pushing heavily loaded book trucks.
  • Work is performed in an area with library materials that may contain allergens or irritants such as paper dust and/or mold.

Work environment: The work is performed in an office setting within a library.
Founded in 1638, Harvard has a rich legacy of libraries that continues into the 21st century. In total there are over 70 libraries at Harvard that comprise the Harvard library system, with combined holdings of over 16 million items. More than 11 million of those items are part of the collection of a centrally administered unit within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences that is  referred to as the Harvard College Library (HCL). It is comprised of Widener, Lamont, Birkhoff Mathematical, Cabot Science, Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Fine Arts, Harvard-Yenching, Houghton, Loeb Music, Physics Research, and Tozzer libraries and the Harvard Film Archive, Harvard Map Collection, and the Harvard Theatre Collection.
For a full description of this announcement and to apply visit: sjobs.brassring.com/TGWEbHost/jobdetails.aspx?partnerID=25240&siteID=5341&AReq=41166BR
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

14. HERMAN AND JOAN SUIT LIBRARIAN FOR THE FINE ARTS LIBRARY, Harvard College Library (Cambridge, MA, USA)
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Harvard University seeks a progressive, user-centered, and innovative librarian to provide leadership for the Fine Arts Library, one of the leading libraries in the world for the study of art, architecture, and visual culture from antiquity to the present.  Reporting to the Director of Arts and Special Collections of the Harvard College Library, the Herman and Joan Suit Librarian leads and manages the staff, budget, operations, and programs that support a diverse array of research and teaching activities centered in the Fine Arts Library’s collection of books, journals, visual resources, special collections, and other materials.  The Librarian represents the Fine Arts Library to individuals and groups of faculty, students, researchers, donors, the arts community, the media, and other external constituents.  The successful incumbent will possess broad knowledge of art history; enthusiasm for working with faculty and students; proclivity for adopting new technologies that will improve access to and use of the Fine Arts Library holdings; and a collaborative and collegial outlook and spirit.
Typical duties and responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

  • Leads and manages the Fine Arts Library by developing, articulating, and implementing strategic vision and directions, overseeing day-to-day operations and special projects, establishing priorities, and coordinating work with units in the Harvard Library and other groups on campus.
  • Supervises and develops a staff of eight professional librarians and library assistants, as well as project staff, interns, and students dedicated to Fine Arts Library activities.
  • Builds strong relationships with faculty and students to learn about research and teaching on campus and to align acquisition of library materials and resources with current academic priorities.
  • Manages the Library operating budget (ca. $4.8 million).
  • Collaborates with managers and staff in Arts and Special Collections of the Harvard College Library and several Harvard Library departments including Access Services; Administration; Communications; Facilities; Financial Planning and Analysis; Information and Technical Services; and Preservation, Conservation, and Digital Imaging.
  • Develops, coordinates, implements, and regularly updates an evolving and forward-looking strategy for collection development of library materials that encompasses a wide range of materials and formats, advances an intentional approach for unique and distinctive materials, and works in coordination with other libraries, networks, and organizations such as Ivy Plus and HathiTrust.
  • Provides leadership for the teaching, library, and information management objectives of the University and the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, including open access, online education, and business models that minimize barriers to students’ and scholars’ access to information.
  • See the Additional Information section for more duties and responsibilities

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • A., M.L.S. from an ALA-accredited academic program required.
  • Five years of professional experience with increasing responsibility in art libraries, preferably in an academic or research library.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of traditional and emerging approaches to research and teaching in art history and related disciplines.
  • Demonstrated experience with supervising employees and supporting their efforts in order to build and foster a diverse, productive, and engaging workplace and professional community.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with the selection and acquisition of art library materials.
  • Demonstrated experience implementing innovative approaches to provide access to collections and to facilitate their use in research and teaching.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • Advanced degree in Art History or related discipline relevant to the collections and users of the Fine Arts Library preferred.
  • Commitment to supporting efforts to foster diversity and inclusion in library, university, and professional contexts.
  • Knowledge of trends and techniques related to preservation, cataloging, reference, and instruction in an art library context.
  • Knowledge of scholarly communication trends and commitment to principles of open access.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty, students, library users, and library colleagues.
  • Evidence of a strong service orientation.
  • Knowledge of intellectual property issues related to art library collections and services.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills to work effectively with culturally diverse library users and colleagues.
  • Strong technology skills and an enthusiasm for adopting new technologies and systems that help advance the mission of the library.
  • Capacity to thrive in a changing working environment.
  • Experience using and implementing and training staff on new technologies and systems.
  • Record of engagement with professional groups and activities and/or contributions to professional or scholarly literature.
  • Reading knowledge of at least one foreign language and/or advanced subject knowledge.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional Duties and Responsibilities

  • Stays abreast of trends in art and architectural history, including the specific tools and initiatives that support creative discovery and use of all forms of visual culture. Embraces new technologies that support these efforts.
  • Builds and maintains strong collaborative working relationships with staff and libraries that comprise Arts and Special Collections of the Harvard College Library (Eda K. Loeb Music Library, Harvard Film Archive and Houghton Library), and with other Harvard libraries, museums, and research centers including the Frances Loeb Library of the Graduate School of Design, Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection, Villa I Tatti, and the Harvard Art Museum.
  • Participates in standing committees, councils, working groups, and other activities in the library and on campus.
  • Participates in fundraising and development efforts on behalf of the Fine Arts Library.
  • Builds and maintains an active professional and scholarly profile through participation in professional organizations on the regional, national and international level and through research, publication, and/or other activities.

Founded in 1638, Harvard has a rich legacy of libraries that continues into the 21st century. In total there are over 70 libraries at Harvard that comprise the Harvard library system, with combined holdings of over 16 million items. More than 11 million of those items are part of the collection of a centrally  administered unit within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences that is  referred to as the Harvard College Library (HCL). It is comprised of Widener, Lamont, Birkhoff Mathematical, Cabot Science, Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Fine Arts, Harvard-Yenching, Houghton, Loeb Music, Physics Research, and Tozzer libraries and the Harvard Film Archive, Harvard Map Collection, and the Harvard Theatre Collection.
For information on Harvard College Library’s Green Initiatives, please visit:
hcl.harvard.edu/news/articles/2011/green_office_wrap_up.cfm
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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

15. HEAD OF OBJECTS CONSERVATION, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco (San Francisco, CA, USA)

  • Application Deadline: Open until filled
  • Job reference No. 14415

The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco are seeking a Head of Objects Conservation. The Head of Objects Conservation performs highly skilled work in connection with the conservation of various works of art. The primary responsibility of this position is the long-term preservation, conservation, and technical study of over 12,000 objects in the permanent collection of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, as well as duties related to temporary exhibitions and the lending of objects to other institutions.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Responsible for the efficient operations of the Objects Conservation Lab, prioritizing the workflow from the exhibitions and curatorial departments as well as self-generated projects. Assigns projects to staff in lab and supervises their activities.
  • Assesses and documents individual works of art and whole collections to determine condition and need for treatment as well as public display and exhibition readiness. Proposes methods of conservation; examines and reports on the condition of works of art submitted to the Museums for loan or potential acquisition; researches art history and conservation technology to assist in evaluations and treatments.
  • Performs highly skilled work connected with technical examination and the conservation/restoration of various objects as required. This includes repairing damage, reintegration of old restorations and other treatments to improve both the aesthetic qualities of the art works as well as their stability and longevity.
  • Supervises and conducts preventative conservation in conjunction with the exhibitions, registration, conservation, operations and technical production staff. Monitors (using the latest digital environmental monitoring tools) museum climate and other environmental conditions; maintains objects on exhibition, supervises installations and deinstallations as necessary, and monitors storage conditions.
  • Travels to other venues related to the care, conservation and exhibition planning of collection material.
  • Stays abreast of the most current techniques and research by attending conferences, courses and maintaining contact with colleagues from around the world as well as by organizing and hosting specialized seminars to advance current conservation knowledge among staff.
  • Corresponds with professionals and the public regarding inquires related to conservation and technical studies; conducts public tours and gives presentations to enhance the education efforts at the institution.
  • Helps train Museum staff such as technicians, curators, and others in the handling and special needs of the collections.
  • Oversees department staffing, performance reviews, staff development, and the budget.
  • Serves as a mentor and inspirational leader to conservation staff within the department and to others in the institution-at-large.
  • Strengthens and sustains a culture of trust, communication, teamwork and integrity.
  • Serves as an advocate internally and externally in ways that assure the Museums’ interests are advanced and understood.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training and Experience:

  • A master’s degree in conservation or equivalent program that includes major course work in a specific area of conservation. Participation in professional and skills development throughout conservation career.
  • At least 10 years of progressively responsible museum experience in the field of objects conservation, including five years of responsible supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience, are required.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

  • Expert knowledge of conservation methods, techniques and procedures involved in the maintenance and care of a museum collection of fine arts.
  • Considerable ability to plan, supervise and undertake conservation administration.
  • Strong computer skills and knowledge of standard computer software and collection management systems.
  • Ability to achieve and sustain the highest standards of conservation practice.
  • Mature level of judgment and decision-making in a fast-paced, changing, forward-thinking, collaborative environment.
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities and proven managerial skills.

This is a full-time position with a full benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a generous time off package.
TO APPLY
For more information and to apply, go to: famsf.snaphire.com/jobdetails?jobmc=14415IND
The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco are the city’s largest public arts institutions and comprise the de Young and the Legion of Honor museums. The de Young, designed by Herzog & de Meuron and located in Golden Gate Park, showcases American art from the 17th through the 21st centuries, international contemporary art, textiles and costumes, and art from the Americas, the Pacific, and Africa. The Legion of Honor displays a collection of over 4,000 years of ancient and European art including Auguste Rodin’s The Thinker and houses the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts in a Beaux-Arts style building overlooking Lincoln Park and the Golden Gate Bridge.
COFAM is the Corporation of Fine Arts Museums and is the privately funded non-profit corporation which supports the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, a department of the City and County of San Francisco.
COFAM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in all phases of employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.

16. ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF LATIN AMERICAN ART AND VISUAL CULTURE, Rhode Island School of Design (Providence, RI, USA)
The Department of History of Art and Visual Culture invites applications for a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor of Latin American Art and Visual Culture, with interests in indigenous, colonial, postcolonial or global dimensions to commence in September 2017. Candidates with additional interests in museum and curatorial studies are invited to apply.
Rhode Island School of Design recognizes diversity and inclusivity as fundamental to its learning community and integral to an art and design education. We welcome candidates whose experience in teaching, scholarship, professional practice, or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.
Requirements include: a PhD in art history, conferred by September 2017; teaching experience beyond teaching assistantships; and evidence of scholarly publications including peer-reviewed journal articles, museum catalogues, and books. We seek candidates with significant research experience, demonstrated teaching expertise, and interest in working in an art and design educational context. Our department embraces diverse critical perspectives, which will equip the next generation of artists and designers with the historical, analytical, and theoretical tools needed for navigating the complexities of our world. Rank will be dependent on professional status and teaching experience.
Responsibilities for the position include teaching six courses a year; participation in team-taught Introduction to History of Art and Visual Culture; and teaching of specialized courses and advanced seminars in candidate’s area of expertise. Additional responsibilities include student advising, supervision of undergraduate and graduate projects, and service on RISD committees. Professors teach courses on all levels, from first-year students to upper level undergraduate (BFA) and graduate (MFA) candidates; classes are with students from multiple disciplines of art and design who may also choose to concentrate, or minor, in History of Art and Visual Culture. RISD offers opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration with studio departments as well as with the Museum of Art at RISD. Access to the RISD Museum’s extraordinary collection provides students and faculty with unique opportunities for object-based research and teaching.
All applications should include a letter of intent; a curriculum vitae; and the names and contact information of three references. Please include course syllabi, a statement of your teaching philosophy, and two peer-reviewed writing samples. In your teaching philosophy please comment on how you attend to diversity and inclusivity as fundamental to a learning community such as ours.
Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled. Candidates who submit their materials before 31 December 2016 are assured full consideration.
Rhode Island School of Design is an undergraduate and graduate college of art and design with approximately 2,400 graduate and undergraduate students.
RISD supports faculty professional practice with sabbaticals, pre-critical review leave, conference funds, and professional development grants.
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17. ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ISLAMIC ART AND VISUAL CULTURE, Rhode Island School of Design (Providence, RI, USA)
The Department of History of Art and Visual Culture invites applications for a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor of Islamic Art and Visual Culture, with interests in art, design or diaspora studies, and/or comparative cultural studies to commence in September 2017. Candidates with additional interests in museum and curatorial studies are invited to apply.
Rhode Island School of Design recognizes diversity and inclusivity as fundamental to its learning community and integral to an art and design education. We welcome candidates whose experience in teaching, scholarship, professional practice, or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.
Requirements include: a PhD in art history, conferred by September 2017; teaching experience beyond teaching assistantships; and evidence of scholarly publications including peer-reviewed journal articles, museum catalogues, and books. We seek candidates with significant research experience, demonstrated teaching expertise, and interest in working in an art and design educational context. Our department embraces diverse critical perspectives, which will equip the next generation of artists and designers with the historical, analytical, and theoretical tools needed for navigating the complexities of our world. Rank will be dependent on professional status and teaching experience.
Responsibilities for the position include teaching six courses a year; participation in team-taught Introduction to History of Art and Visual Culture; and teaching of specialized courses and advanced seminars in candidate’s area of expertise. Additional responsibilities include student advising, supervision of undergraduate and graduate projects, and service on RISD committees. Professors teach courses on all levels, from first-year students to upper level undergraduate (BFA) and graduate (MFA) candidates; classes are with students from multiple disciplines of art and design who may also choose to concentrate, or minor, in History of Art and Visual Culture. RISD offers opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration with studio departments as well as with the Museum of Art at RISD. Access to the RISD Museum’s extraordinary collection provides students and faculty with unique opportunities for object-based research and teaching.
All applications should include a letter of intent; a curriculum vitae; and the names and contact information of three references. Please include course syllabi, a statement of your teaching philosophy, and two peer-reviewed writing samples. In your teaching philosophy please comment on how you attend to diversity and inclusivity as fundamental to a learning community such as ours.
Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled. Candidates who submit their materials before 31 December 2016 are assured full consideration.
Rhode Island School of Design is an undergraduate and graduate college of art and design with approximately 2,400 graduate and undergraduate students.
RISD supports faculty professional practice with sabbaticals, pre-critical review leave, conference funds, and professional development grants.
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