Author: Carmina Lamare-Bertrand

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.
For more information about RISD and to apply online, please visit /jobs. Apply directly here.

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.
For more information about RISD and to apply online, please visit www.risd.edu/jobs. Apply directly here.
RISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Analytical Studies Intern Program, Smithsonian Museum Conservation Institute (Suitland, Maryland, USA)

  • Application Deadline: February 25, 2017

The Smithsonian Museum Conservation Institute (MCI) is offering short-term opportunities for undergraduates to work on research projects with staff members of its technical studies and research group.  MCI is the center for specialized technical collections research and conservation for all Smithsonian museums, collections, and research centers. MCI combines state-of-the-art instrumentation and scientific techniques to provide technical research and characterization of objects.
Internships are intended mainly for summer 2017, but consideration will be given to projects at other times of the year.  Acceptable majors include, but are not limited to:  museum studies, conservation studies, art history, anthropology, archaeology, paleontology, chemistry, biochemistry, biology, ecology, earth sciences, chemical engineering, and materials science engineering.  Basic courses in chemistry and math are preferred; lab experience is not required.  A stipend will be offered for a period of 10 weeks.
Applicants should contact potential advisors in advance of application and should specify preferred advisors in their application. Applications must be made on line at https://solaa.si.edu, apply for the Museum Conservation Institute Analytical Studies Intern Program.
Those interested in working under the supervision of conservators at MCI may apply separately through SOLAA for a different MCI internship:  Museum Conservation Internship Program.
Selected candidates will be interviewed by telephone, although MCI visits are welcome.
Projects will be supervised by one of the following staff members:
Elena Charola, Research Scientist, 301-238-1213, charolaa@si.edu,
Deterioration and conservation of stone and other inorganic materials.
Janet Douglas, Head of Technical Studies, 301-238-1238, douglja@si.edu,
Materials/provenance studies of museum objects using XRF, SEM, optical microscopy, FTIR, and NIR.
Christine France, Research Physical Scientist, 301-238-1261, francec@si.edu,
Analyses of human and animal remains using stable isotope mass spectrometry.
Gwenaelle Kavich, Conservation Scientist, 301-238-1265, kavichgm@si.edu,
Analyses of organic and inorganic materials in cultural heritage using py-GC-MS, FTIR, Raman, and XRF.
Thomas Lam, Physical Scientist, 301-238-1232, lamt@si.edu,
Materials characterization of cultural heritage using SEM, cathodoluminescence, XRF, and microfadometry.
Nicole Little, Physical Scientist, 301-238-1243, littlen@si.edu,
Provenance studies of museum objects and analysis of biologic remains using ICP-MS, XRD, and SEM.
Odile Madden, Research Scientist, 301-238-1257, maddeno@si.edu,
Analytical study of synthetic and natural polymeric materials in cultural heritage using Raman, FTIR, XRF, visible light, and SEM.
Keats Webb, Digital Imaging Specialist, 301-238-1212, webbekeats@si.edu,
Advanced imaging of museum objects using 2D- and 3D-imaging techniques as well as optical imaging beyond the range of human vision.
Edward Vicenzi, Research Scientist, 301-238-1215, vicenzie@si.edu

Job Digest: 12/05/2016

JOB: PROCESSING ARCHIVIST, University of North Carolina (NC, USA)

  • Closing date: December 9, 2016
  • Position No. 942329

JOB SUMMARY
The Robert Morgan Papers consist of more than 300 cubic feet of materials including legislative files, campaign files, correspondence, North Carolina Attorney General files, U.S. Senator files, ECU Board of Trustee files, photographs, scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, speeches, books, films, audiotapes, and diaries. The Processing Archivist will assess, arrange and describe the papers and create an online Encoded Archival Description (EAD) finding aid. With assistance from Preservation and Conservation staff, the Project Archivist will identify the preservation needs of the materials in the collection and develop a plan for this work to be completed. The Project Archivist will also identify materials in the collection suitable for digitization including film and audio and will work with the Digital Collection Librarian to complete the digitization of these items and make them freely available online.
The Processing Archivist will supervise student employees working on the papers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience in a library or in archives or records management; or High school diploma or equivalency and five years of experience in a library or in archives or records management; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
To apply, go to: uncjobs.northcarolina.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=533442

JOB: CONSERVATOR, Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum (Washington DC, USA)

  • Application Deadline: December 16, 2016
  • Salary Range: $63,722.00 to $82,840.00 / Per Year
  • Series & Grade: IS-1001-11/11
  • Job Announcement No. 17R-SR-302230-TRF-NASM
  • Work Schedule isFull-Time

This is temporary 2-year Trust position. – This is not a Federal Position, but has similar requirements and benefits.
This position is open to all candidates eligible to work in the United States.
JOB OVERVIEW SUMMARY
About the Agency
This position is located in the Conservation Unit of the Collections Division of the Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum (NASM), which is responsible for properly protecting the National Collections of aeronautics and space artifacts in perpetuity and guaranteeing intellectual as well as physical control over those collections.
Duties

  • Coordinates loans, manages ongoing projects and provides technical guidance to fellow conservators, interns, fellows and contractors.
  • Assists in the preparation of collection condition surveys to enhance the broader understanding of the condition status of the entire collection.
  • Performs direct conservation treatment and supports artifact conservation process by procuring necessary supplies and equipment, fabricating supports, object handling and movement, photography, and related tasks.
  • Advises the Chief Conservator and curators of conditions that threaten artifacts.
  • Identifies developmental and training needs related to conservation practices for members of the Conservation Unit, and other Collections Department staff.

Travel Required

  • Occasional Travel
  • Travel is less 25% of the time.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation
  • Complete a Probationary Period
  • Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer

QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: You qualify for this position if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal Service or comparable pay band system. For this position specialized experience is defined as conducting artifact conservation and preservation tasks, to include: artifact condition examination, conservation treatment, preventative conservation, use of a collections information system data base, and preparation of object condition reports.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.
Or Education: Three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or
equivalent doctoral degree related to the position may be substituted to meet the experience requirements.
Or a Combination: Education and experience may be combined to meet the basic qualifications; for example, a half year of experience and a half year of education in the field may be qualifying.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. For instructions on where to fax these documents, see the “Required Documents” section of this announcement.
Qualification requirements must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date.
SECURITY CLEARANCE
Public Trust – Background Investigation
For a complete job description and to apply, go to: www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/458223500

JOB: COLLECTIONS ASSISTANT, Denver Museum of Nature & Science (DMNS) (Denver, CO, USA)

  • Application Deadline: December 18, 2016
  • Job Code: 718
  • Full time status
  • of openings: 2

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science (DMNS) is seeking a Collections Assistant to join our amazing institution.  This is an exciting opportunity to play an integral part in the continued success of the Museum, with 450+ full-time and part-time employees and more than 1,800 volunteers.  We are building on our already solid foundation with a strong vision and solid strategy to recreate and redefine how we engage our community that loves, understands, and protects our natural world.
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is the Rocky Mountain region’s leading resource for informal science education. Located in the heart of Denver City Park, and neighbor to the Denver Zoo, the Museum offers a variety of exhibitions, programs, and activities that help Museum visitors experience the natural wonders of Colorado, Earth, and the universe. More than 300,000 students and teachers are served by Museum each year. The Museum houses nearly 1.5 million artifacts and specimens in its collections from around the world.
JOB DESCRIPTION
This position works with collections managers and vertebrate paleontology curators to help ensure proper collection storage, documentation, accessibility, and long term preservation of non-federal vertebrate paleontology collections for use in research, education, and exhibits, and to fulfill trust obligations of the museum for the preservation of collections. This is a term position funded by the National Science Foundation to support collections care and a large-scale move of collections to the new Avenir Collections Center at DMNS.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  • Collections support Prepares and curates collections
  • Works with vertebrate paleontology collections following DMNS policies and procedures; including inventory, data clean-up, data entry, resolution of data discrepancies, and imaging.
  • Manages and oversees the work of volunteers and interns working on Collections Projects.
  • Ensures all curation tasks follow established policies and procedures.
  • Ensures human health and safety during collection activities.
  • Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s Degree in natural sciences or related field required
  • 1 years’ experience handling museum collections required
  • 1 years’ experience with relational databases required

IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE
Experience working with vertebrate collections, specifically the identification and management of Pleistocene and Cretaceous vertebrates from North America. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of collections practices including cataloging, imaging, databases, and storage. Candidate must be organized and have experience with computers and software including Excel, Word, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, and a Museum database (e.g., Ke EMu).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please submit your cover letter and resume by December 18, 2016. Resumes will not be accepted after this time.
Applications may only be accepted electronically via the Museum’s website www.dmns.org. No phone calls please.
For more details and to apply, visit: chm.tbe.taleo.net/chm01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DMNS&cws=1&rid=718&source=Other%20(Please%20Specify
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is an equal opportunity employer. The Museum is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff committed to serving the needs of all our visitors and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

JOB: HISTORIC BUILDING AND CONSERVATION SURVEYOR, Blenheim Palace (Oxfordshire, UK)

  • Application Deadline: December 23, 2016

A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Historic Building and Conservation Surveyor to join our busy team. Reporting to the Property Director, you will work closely with the Head of Maintenance and will have overall responsibility for programming and delivering work and conservation programs across the Estate.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Working with the Palace Architect to program the heritage and restoration expenditure
  • Acting as Contract Administrator on ‘in house’ projects and client representative for contracts administered by outsourced consultants
  • Delivering and developing heritage conservation programs to all the heritage assets across the Estate
  • Monitoring all works from a cost, quality and health and safety perspective (including CDM oversight acting as Principle Designer)
  • Provide quality assurance of the standard of planned maintenance, repair and conservation work carried out across the Estate
  • Carry out post completion quality assurance inspections of all works on heritage assets to ensure general compliance with specification

IDEAL CANDIDATE

  • Ideally an architect with a current ARB registration or a Charted Building Surveyor with current RICS (or equivalent) membership
  • Ability to build relationships at all levels
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to write concise reports setting prioritized recommendations for action, policies and standards
  • A competent IT user familiar with Word, Excel, and project management software
  • Ability to effectively manage and organize own workload and to work to tight deadlines
  • Exemplary high standards
  • Self-starter with the ability and initiative to make things happen
  • A critical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide objective judgements

In return we offer a competitive package along with a beautiful and unique place to work.
To be considered for this role, please send your CV and a covering letter to Rebecca Bohan at rbohan@blenheimpalace.com by Friday, December 23, 2016. A full job description is available on request.
Info: www.blenheimpalace.com/pages/jobs/

Internship/Fellowship Digest: 12/05/2016

INTERNSHIP: CONSERVATION AND BUILDINGS INTERNSHIP (WINTER 2017), Tudor Place (Washington DC, 2016)

  • Application Deadline: December 21, 2016
  • Stipend Available

One of America’s first National Historic Landmarks, Tudor Place was completed in 1816 on 8½ acres of farmland in Georgetown. Its builders were the granddaughter of Martha Washington and the son of a prominent landowner who engaged Dr. William Thornton, architect of the first U.S. Capitol, for their mansion’s neoclassical design. Six generations of their family lived here until shortly before its opening in 1988 as a historic house and garden museum and one of the nation’s best-preserved historic urban estates.
The Buildings, Gardens, and Grounds Department at Tudor Place Historic House and Garden seeks qualified applicants for the Winter 2017 Conservation and Buildings Internship, which provides practical, hands-on experience in architectural preservation and conservation for a student pursuing a degree in Historic Preservation, Conservation Science, or Museum Studies. Graduate students preferred, but strong undergraduate candidates will be considered. Academic credit may be arranged in cooperation with sponsoring college or university. Apply by December 21, 2016.
The intern will interact with and learn from staff members across several disciplines. He/she will work with both the Buildings Department and Curatorial Department to assess, document, and clean the National Landmark House, and will assist staff with preservation/conservation and cyclical maintenance projects. Projects may include plaster repairs, window restoration, and masonry repair.
Schedule

  • Early January through April; duration may vary.
  • Intern must be available 15-20 hours per Monday-Friday work week.
  • Stipend available for qualified applicants.

Requirements

  • Background in hands-on historical restoration/preservation; interest in masonry, painting, carpentry, and plaster
  • Basic knowledge of 19th century building materials
  • Training or interest in learning museum collections
  • Desire to work in a historic house
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Working toward a degree in Historic Preservation/Conservation Science/Museum Studies

To apply, send application form with resume and cover letter to Kellie Cox, Director of Buildings, Gardens and Grounds, email: kcox@tudorplace.org. Apply by December 21, 2016. Qualified applicants will be contacted after that to schedule an interview.
Info: www.tudorplace.org/get-involved/employment/

INTERNSHIP: LIVING COLLECTIONS INTERNSHIP (WINTER 2017), Tudor Place (Washington DC, USA)

  • Application Deadline: December 21, 2016
  • IrisBG Plant Collection Database
  • Stipend Available

The Buildings, Gardens & Grounds Department of Tudor Place seeks qualified applicants for a Living Collections Internship, possible stipend included. Tudor Place is one of America’s last intact urban estates from the Federal Period. Its open lawns and garden rooms hold a rare collection of historic trees, shrubs, and perennials—many more than 200 years old.
The internship provides research opportunities and practical, hands-on experience to students pursuing a graduate-level degree in landscape horticulture and public horticulture research fields. Strong undergraduate applicants may be considered, as well. Academic credit may be arranged in cooperation with a sponsoring college or university.
The Living Collections Intern, as part of the Buildings, Gardens & Grounds Department, helps to build initiatives in horticulture and cataloging of the plant collection in the gardens, providing an opportunity to learn and research historic and public gardening and work alongside passionate horticulturists and gardeners. Specifically, the intern will assist with recataloging the plant collection in a new database, IrisBG, gaining experience in one of the world’s leading plant-collection database programs and background on historic plants and landscapes. The database helps manage comprehensive botanical collection data including full plant taxonomy, GPS mapping, installation and maintenance dates, bloom times, history, and nursery propagation.
Schedule

  • January-April 2017 (duration may vary)
  • 15-20 hours per week, Monday-Friday
  • Stipend available to qualified applicants

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in horticulture, plant science, plant ecology, or related discipline
  • General base knowledge of plant taxonomy and identification
  • Desire to make a career in public horticulture and/or botanical garden management
  • Experience with and passion for gardening, landscape horticulture, and/or historic landscapes
  • Motivation to conduct independent project-based assignments
  • Comfort with/willingness for working in variable outdoor conditions and terrain
  • Preference will be given to candidates with a working knowledge of computer-based programming.

To Apply Send application form with resume and cover letter. Apply by December 21, 2016. Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview after that date.
Info: www.tudorplace.org/get-involved/employment/

FELLOWSHIP: Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship in Objects Conservation, Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art (Washington DC, USA)

  • Deadline for application: February 15, 2017
  • Stipend: $43,000/year plus a healthcare stipend of $2,500/year and a travel/research stipend of $4,000/year

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art is the only facility in the United States dedicated exclusively to the exhibition and preservation of Africa’s traditional and contemporary arts.  With the generous support of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the Museum is pleased to offer a post-graduate fellowship in conservation that provides the opportunity to further refine examination and treatment skills, and to pursue collection-based research.  The fellow will gain experience working in our small, collaborative museum environment, which has access to the resources at the Museum Conservation Institute and the larger Smithsonian research community. Beginning in fall 2017, the one-year fellowship (renewable for a second year) is part of an initiative designed to promote conservation training, diversity in the profession, and African art scholarship.
The fellow’s own interests will help dictate the selection of objects to be treated and a research direction, and the incumbent may participate in work generated by the museum’s exhibition and acquisition schedule.  There is the opportunity to treat contemporary as well as traditional artworks. The fellow will pursue a research project that contributes to African art conservation and/or art history and participate in the mentoring of undergraduate ‘explorer’ interns and pre-program interns.
The fellowship is open to US and International citizens who are recent graduates from a recognized conservation training program, or have equivalent experience, and who have proficient English language skills (written and spoken).
Applicants must register and submit an online application via the Smithsonian Online Academic Appointment system (SOLAA).  After registering, sign onto the SOLAA system.  At the top of the screen, select “Start your Application”; Select “Fellowship”  and  “National Museum of African Art” from the drop-down program lists.
For further information contact:  Dana Moffett, Senior Conservator moffettd@si.edu.

Scholarship: By the Centro de Estudios Europa Hispánica for the Study of Spanish Art

  • Closing Date: Monday, January 9, 2017
  • Reference: PHD

The Courtauld is delighted to announce the creation of a fully funded doctoral scholarship in Spanish art-historical studies, commencing at The Courtauld Institute in London in the academic year 2017/2018.
The scholarship has been created through the generosity of CEEH (Centro de Estudios Europa Hispánica), in association with ARTES, the Iberian and Latin American Visual Culture Group.
The Courtauld Institute is one of the world’s leading centers for art-historical research, and the scholarship will cover The Courtauld’s Home/EU/International tuition fees for three years (or four if required), together with an annual stipend of £12,000 for living costs and travel.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants should apply to The Courtauld’s PhD program following the standard process, and then submit an application via the Courtauld Scholarship application form.
Applicants must demonstrate that Spanish art, architecture, or visual culture forms the focus of their proposed research topic, and are advised to contact prospective supervisors to discuss research proposals well before the application deadline of January 9, 2017.
As a minimum, applicants are expected to hold a postgraduate qualification such as an M.A. or equivalent by the time they begin their doctoral studies, and should have at least reading knowledge in Spanish or Catalan. In the first instance, applicants should send prospective supervisors a CV, sample of written work in English, and a 300-word proposal. In assessing applications, the scholarship committee will consider the extent to which the research proposal falls under the supervisor’s areas of research expertise.
Info: jobs.courtauld.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=PHD

Internship: Pre-program and Post Graduate Hands on Practicum Internships, Art Conservation de Rigueur et Anoxia Abatement Solutions (San Francisco, CA, USA)

  • Applications Due: December 10, 2016
  • 20 to 35 hours per week

Art Conservation de Rigueur et Anoxia Abatement Solutions has two (2) Pre-Program and/or Graduate Conservation Internship positions open for the Winter into Spring 2017 period, lasting from 6 to 9 months, or longer. International applicants can intern from 3 to 6 months.
– Extend your academic and practical experience through a supervised, constructive, and instructive environment, supportive to your future professional development.
– Hands-On Practicum In San Francisco, California Private Conservation Practice
– Specializing in Textiles, Objects, Decorative Arts, Paintings, Mold and Pest Remediation Treatments.
Projects May Include: European tapestry, needlepoint, Asian and Oriental embroideries, costume,  ethnographic weavings and objects, works on paper and rare books, ceramics, sculpture, Native American objects Japanese painted silk screens, Tapa cloths, quilts, Tibetan Thangka, silk flags, oil paintings, among many others.
We will also be working on a major long-term and ongoing historic drapery conservation project funded by the Nation Historic Trust for the Filoli Estate.
Applied Skills to be Instructed: Hepa-micro Vacuuming, hand sewn linings and mounts, object cleaning, CO2 anoxia, ATP bioluminescence testing, dry thermal vacuum freezer treatments, integrated pest management, environmental monitoring, research, condition reports, photo documentation, object cataloging, material and fiber analysis, working with custom formulated non/aqueous gels, solvents and adhesives, archival materials and custom fabrication of housing, boxes and much more?
Applicants must either be currently enrolled in a program leading to a diploma or degree in a conservation or relevant museum collections care field, have completed appropriate studies within the past three years, or are considered “Pre-Program” continuing students pursuing a graduate conservation program, but need to accrue the needed 800-1200+ hours of experience prior to applying- in which case, this is a great place to accumulate some of those 100’s requisite hours. Previous internship experience in conservation and/or museum collection care and handling is preferred.  Many of our prior interns have gone on to wonderful successes in this highly competitive and technically complex field.
Applicants may send a letter of intent and interest, one letter of recommendation and CV to elise@ArtConservationDeRigueur.com.
Qualified candidates will be requested for interviews over Skype.
National and International applicants are welcome.
Info: ACdRConservation.com

Job Postings: Digest 12/02/2016

JOB: ASSOCIATE CONSERVATOR OF FRAMES, National Gallery of Art (Washington, DC, USA)

  • Dates for Accepting Applications: December 9 to December 23, 2016
  • Series/Grade GS-1016-11
  • Announcement Number: NGA-17-12A
  • Preventive Conservation Department, National Gallery of Art

Responsibilities include:
– Performs major and minor treatments to the finish and structure of frames owned by the National Gallery, or on loan to the Gallery with the permission of the lender.
– Treatments include restoring the finish of frames, establishing structural stability, or making modifications to fit and secure the painting within the frame.
– Surveys the condition of the frame collection at the National Gallery on a regular basis and determines treatment priorities from these surveys.
– Schedules treatment in coordination with Curatorial departments and the Division of Registrar.
– Advises curators on the stylistic suitability of frames for specific paintings and will assist in the selection process of choosing frames for the permanent collection, exhibitions or loans when requested.
– Thorough knowledge of traditional techniques associated with frame conservation such as applying gesso layers and the accurate reproduction of historical surface finishes.
– Advanced skill in the use of specialized woodworking tools and heavy machinery safely and effectively.
Key Requirements:
– You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
– Subject to a background/suitability investigation.
– Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.
– Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Those applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be evaluated against these factors to determine the best-qualified candidates.
– Knowledge of wood conservation procedures necessary for the care and preservation of wood objects.
– Knowledge of technical examination procedures, sufficient to make appropriate treatment decisions.
– Skill working with wood to create aesthetically pleasing objects, appropriate for a museum of high caliber.
– The incumbent must have good manual dexterity, eyesight and color discrimination. Ability to lift 50 pounds is required. Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
The Conservation Division or the Personnel Office does not accept job applications for this position directly. You must apply for the position via USAJOBS.
Application Process Summary:
– Apply within the time period the vacancy is open on USAJOBS.
– You must create an active USAJOBS account to apply for positions.
– You must complete a resume and attach it to your USAJOBS account.
– Prepare all requested information including the very important applicant assessment questions.
– Upload all required information
A complete description of the job and the information required to apply for the position can be obtained by visiting the USAJOBS website and finding the vacancy announcement for this position.  Read it carefully and follow all of the requirements listed.  Go to www.usajobs.gov/ and type “National Gallery of Art” in the Keyword search.  Find the Associate Conservator of Frames job announcement and follow the instructions provided.
NGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

JOB: SENIOR CURATOR, Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (Richmond, VA, USA)

  • Application Deadline: December 11, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. MT
  • Salary: $75,000-$80,000
  • Desired Start Date: January 16, 2017

A Senior Curator (Research Associate IV Special) position is available with the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) to oversee curation services, including processing, cataloguing, photography, and housing/rehousing artifact collections for the Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC). This position is located at the Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. The Senior Curator shall provide daily onsite supervision of curators and curation technicians, as well as providing onsite contract management for CEMML. This position shall perform and oversee digitization of existing collections and collections data processing. The Senior Curator is also responsible for weekly and monthly reporting requirements for the NHHC, US Army Corps of Engineers, and CEMML.
About CEMML: Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) is a research, education and service unit within the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University (CSU). CEMML applies the latest and most appropriate science to promote the sustainable management of natural and cultural resources on Department of Defense (DoD) and other public lands. We provide technical support, conduct applied research, and offer career development and learning opportunities to support resource stewardship. We collaborate with our sponsors and within CSU to resolve complex environmental issues, leaving a legacy of science-based decisions that sustain our resources for future generations.
To learn more about CEMML’s contributions to land management, our mission, vision, and values, visit www.cemml.colostate.edu/.
Required Job Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree in Museum Studies, Anthropology, Art History; or in an applicable subject-matter field, such as archaeological collections management, anthropological curator, etc., and ten or more years of progressively responsible experience in the management of museum or archaeological collections.
  • An in-depth knowledge of collections management practices and procedures is required. Must demonstrate knowledge of, and experience in, the management of museum or archaeological collections in accordance with Federal laws and regulations, such as 36CFR Part 79, National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), and the National Park Service “Museum Handbook,” and applying museum or archaeological curatorial methods and techniques in acquiring, cataloging, storing, and displaying archaeological collections.
  • Specific examples of past work experience in cataloging artifact collections using a collections management database is required.
  • Must have, or be able to obtain, a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) or Defense Supply Center Richmond Identification (DSCRID), and must be able to pass a Defense Logistics Agency background check.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in Museum Studies, Anthropology, Art History; or in an applicable subject-matter field, such as archaeological collections management, anthropological curator, etc. and five or more years of experience managing museum or archaeological collections. Prior experience with military collections is definitely preferred. Experience in project management and/or contracts management is also a plus.
  • Prior supervisory experience is preferred. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and creatively with staff, contractors, and Navy personnel at the Defense Supply Center Richmond is also desirable.

Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Essential Job Duties:

  • Project Management: Provide daily onsite supervision of CEMML curation technician(s) performing data entry using the Navy collections management database.

Provide daily onsite project management for the work efforts of contract employee curators and curation technicians inventorying, cataloging, photographing, and rehousing artifacts in accordance with professional curation standards, 36 CFR Part 79, and the NHHC Object Processing Manual.
The Senior Curator will be responsible for preparing and providing weekly and monthly reports, and other correspondence as requested, throughout the period of performance according to professional museum standards and in accordance with U.S. Navy and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers expectations.

  • Curatorial Collections Management: Direct, conduct, and supervise curators and curation technicians in the processing, cataloging, photographing, and housing/rehousing artifacts within the Navy Headquarters Historic Artifact Collection.  This collection contains over 300,000 artifacts.  The cataloging process includes not only provenance documentation and research, but also condition assessment, cleaning, physical numbering of each artifact, and rehousing the artifact.

The incumbent shall provide a leadership role in conducting, managing, and overseeing the inventory and cataloging part of this collection
Application Details: Prospective candidates should apply online at http://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/39848. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in the announcement to be considered for hire. Apply no later than December 11, 2016, for full consideration. Upload each of the items below individually as a Word Document (.doc), PDF (.pdf), or Rich Text Format (.rtf). Please note that incomplete applications cannot be considered. Please remove social security numbers and birth dates from application materials. A complete application consists of:
(1) Statement of Qualifications (one page letter addressing each qualification described in announcement)
(2) Resume
(3) Transcripts (for each degree earned that is listed under qualifications)
(4) Degree Conferral (copy of diploma if transcripts do not include confirmation that degree was awarded)
(5) References (contact information for professional references including at least one supervisor, references will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates)
Conditions of Employment: Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search Contact: Sabrina Broderick, WCNR_HR@mail.colostate.edu
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.
Background Check Policy Statement: Colorado State University (CSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
*This position will be located at Defense Supply Center in Richmond, VA. Please affirm your knowledge that work will be performed at that work location.
For further details and to apply, visit: jobs.colostate.edu/postings/39848

JOB: HISTORIC BUILDINGS CONSULTANT, Essex County Council (Chelmsford, UK)

  • Application Deadline: December 14, 2016
  • Ref: 9512
  • Contract: Full Time (Permanent)
  • Salary: £23,000 – £28,500 per annum (dependent on experience)
  • Location: Based at County Hall, Chelmsford

Place Services at Essex County Council is looking for a highly-motivated, enthusiastic and versatile historic buildings specialist to join our Historic and Built Environment team.
The successful candidate must be capable of providing high quality advice in a concise and timely manner, based on expert analysis and assessment, and a sound understanding of legislation, policy and good practice.
Your work will include: advice to planning authorities, owners of listed buildings and commercial clients, for planning and listed building consent applications; the preparation of Heritage Statements, Conservation Area Appraisals and Management Plans and contribution to a variety of other specialist and multi-disciplinary projects. You will need to be able to operate efficiently to complete challenging workloads.
Knowledge, skills and experience
You should have demonstrable experience working in the field of historic buildings and/or conservation. A degree in building conservation / planning / architecture / archaeology or other related discipline is required. You will preferably bring membership of the IHBC, or a relevant professional body. The ability to work independently and also as an effective member of a multi-disciplinary team is essential.
Based in our offices in Chelmsford, we offer the opportunity for you to develop your expertise as part of a performance-driven team of dedicated professionals, in an area with a rich and varied heritage of historic buildings and places.
For an informal discussion about the position please call Adrian Gascoyne at +44 07557 167892.

  • Closing date:14th December
  • Interview date:19th December

Please click here for the full job description
Essex County Council are proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all of our employees.
This includes:

  • A Local Government pension scheme
  • Interest free bus & rail season ticket loans, from £100 – £5,000 as well as pool bikes & a car sharing scheme
  • Childcare voucher scheme
  • Excellent opportunities for personal & professional development through our specialist L&D teams
  • Extensive induction programs
  • At least 22 days annual leave + 8 bank holiday days (rising to 29 days dependant on grade & length of service)
  • Continued service benefits
  • Staff discounts in gyms / travel agents / car sales / restaurants & days out

Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Our aim is to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

JOB: PRESERVATION CARPENTER, Genesee Country Village & Museum (Mumford, NY, USA)

  • Application Deadline: December 23, 2016
  • Position: Year-round, 40 hours per week
  • Reports to: Curator of Collections
  • Primary Function: Repair and maintenance of modern and historic structures

Genesee Country Village & Museum, in Mumford, NY, seeks a preservation carpenter to work with its collection of 68 historic 19th century buildings and related support structures. Located 25 miles from Rochester, NY, GCV&M is the third-largest living history site in the country and the largest in New York State. For more information on the museum and its programming, see www.gcv.org.
Responsibilities:
• Restores, alters and repairs GCV&M’s collection of historic buildings (75%)
• Conducts maintenance and repairs on modern support buildings (20%)
• Assists in fabrication and set up of museum exhibits (5%)
• Tracks time and materials within project budget parameters
• Works collaboratively with and/or manages work contracts for a variety of contractors and consultants for timely project completions
Standards:
• Work efficiently, courteously and professionally with a wide range of staff and volunteers
• Communicate in a friendly and hospitable manner at all times
• Represent the museum in a professional way including appearance
• Be sensitive to the cultural differences as represented by the museum’s collections, educational mission and audience.
Qualifications:
• Significant experience working with old and historic properties
• Familiarity with historic architectural styles, traditional materials, tools and techniques
• Knowledge of current historic preservation standards, materials and techniques
• Ability to read blueprints and plans
• Must be able to perform manual tasks such as loading and unloading supplies
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Able to climb and work safely from ladders and scaffolding
• Valid New York State Driver’s License
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work inside and outside in warm and cold weather
• Must pass a background check
Please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to humanresources@gcv.org by December 23, 2016 for consideration.
To apply download an application and mail to:
Attn: Human Resources
Genesee Country Village and Museum
PO Box 310
Mumford, NY 14511, USA
Info: www.gcv.org/Employment

JOB: ARCHAEOLOGICAL EVALUATION, INVENTORY ASSESSMENT AND RESEARCH DESIGN FOR FUTURE PROJECTS, Yap State Historic Preservation Office (Yap, Micronesia)

  • RFP Bidding expire on December 28, 2016

The Yap State Historic Preservation Office (YSHPO) of the Department of Youth and Civic Affairs is soliciting for bids from qualified individuals or firms (Contractor) to conduct an intensive archaeological survey of the Mangyol Stone Money Banks Cultural Site and surrounding areas located in Makiy village, Gagil Municipality, Yap State, Federated States of Micronesia. Interested individuals or firms must have a qualified principal investigator (PI) who meets the DOI Secretary’s Standards (36 CFR 61.4) for archaeological research with at least a Master’s degree in archaeology and two (2) years of unsupervised field work experience in conducting archaeological survey and inventory of archaeological or cultural sites. The PI must be on site for at least two (2) months for field works.
The following tasks are required in the performance and implementation of this project:
(1)   Conduct background research prior to arrival by collecting /reviewing previous reports, maps, photos, and other relevant information and data;
(2) Develop a research design for review by YSHPO and National Park Service, DOI prior to arrival on Yap;
(3) Consultation with the local stakeholders such as the traditional councils and other government agencies including YSHPO and NGOs;
(4) Prepare and submit draft report for review by YSHPO and NPS; and
(5) Issuance of the final report. Final Report must meet Secretary’s of the Interior’s Standards for Archaeology and NPS requirements.
Each proposal will be evaluated for meeting YSHPO goals, clarity, and reasonableness of the proposal on a scale of 1-5 (five is the highest) for each requirement, averaged, and compared to other received submissions. This project shall be treated on a reimbursement basis.
The RFP bidding will expire December 28, 2016. YSHPO retains the right to reject any and all proposals or waive any irregularities with any proposal.
For further questions, contact YSHPO at P.O. Box 714 Colonia, Yap 96943 or by e-mail address at yaphpo@mail.fm or by phone at 691-350-4226. Bids can be e-mailed or mailed to YSHPO at the address provided above.

JOB: COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROJECT OFFICER, The Courtauld Institute of Art (London, UK)

  • Closing Date: 3 January 2017
  • Interview Date: Tuesday, 24 January 2017
  • Part time, 1-year fixed term

The Courtauld Institute of Art Department of Conservation & Technology Collections Management System Project Officer, 0.5FTE (Fixed Term post 12 months) (funded by the Steel Trust) £26,004 per annum pro rata (including London Weighting).
The Courtauld Institute of Art is the UK’s leading institution for teaching and research into the History of Art and the conservation of paintings and is also home to one of the finest small art museums in the world. We Oour Department of Conservation & Technology is seeking to appoint a project officer to test and implement a new Collections Management System (CMS). The responsibilities of the post include mapping and migration of metadata and images from the existing databases to the new CMS, providing support for staff and students to use the system, working with software developers to implement improvements and scanning and uploading non digitized archival data. The successful candidate will have demonstrable previous experience of collections management systems, together with knowledge of museum documentation standards and procedures, and excellent IT skills. The post-holder should also have good organizational and communication skills and the ability to work unsupervised.
To apply, go to: jobs.courtauld.ac.uk/110
Anjum Saad, HR Manager, Tel: +44 020 7848 2582, anjum.saad@courtauld.ac.uk.
The Courtauld Institute of Art promotes equal opportunities

JOB: HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROFESSIONAL, City of St. Paul (Saint Paul, MN, USA)

  • Closing: January 11, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. Central
  • Salary: Depends on Qualifications
  • Job Type: Provisional – Full Time
  • Department: Planning and Economic Development
  • Job No. 16-09128PROV

About this Position: The City of Saint Paul’s Planning and Economic Development Department (PED) seeks to hire Historic Preservation staff in our planning division. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a skilled team, strive for professional growth and serve the community. We are looking to fill our Historic Preservation Team Lead role, and may have openings for mid-level and entry-level openings in the future. Anyone with background in Historic Preservation is encouraged to apply!
We are seeking a creative problem solver and change agent to preserve and promote the overall historic character of Saint Paul. This position will be responsible for performing work in planning and preserving the historic and cultural resources throughout Saint Paul. The successful candidate will possess a strong background in historic preservation, as well as teamwork and leadership skills.
This position will work with a variety of stakeholders throughout the City including management, elected officials, residential property owners, developers, local businesses and other government agencies to provide guidance and administer regulations related to the historic resources of Saint Paul. The Historic Preservation team also acts as staff to the Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC), which serves as an advisory body to the Mayor and City Council on municipal preservation issues.
Job Duties:

  • Working with customers such as property owners, architects, developers, business owners, contractors and other City departments to review proposed work on historic structures and sites and to ensure projects conform to preservation design and technical guidelines.
  • Conducting historic site surveys and research for historic context development.
  • Maintaining a database for tracking project reviews and data relating to structures and sites.
  • Participating in development of historic preservation policy recommendations for consideration of management, the Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) and elected policy makers.
  • Writing staff reports and making recommendations on historic preservation to the HPC.
  • Making presentations to professional organizations, other government agencies and the general public on a variety of topics related to the preservation of historic resources.

Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Historic Preservation, Architectural History, Architecture, Urban Planning or a closely-related field. Four years’ experience working on historic preservation issues in an urban environment and preservation issues with residential/commercial structures. Professional leadership experience.
Preferred Requirement: Master’s Degree in Historic Preservation or closely related field preferred.
By Closing Date, you MUST: This position is not accepting applications online; please email a copy of your resume and cover letter to Kate Moran at kate.moran@ci.stpaul.mn.us. Please put “Historic Preservation Professional” in the subject line.
SELECTION PROCESS INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION
Provisional Employment: This position is open to anyone who meets the position requirements. Provisional employees are not certified employees, but are eligible to receive benefits after one month of employment.
Salary range starting at $39.96 per hour; ($83,116.00/year). Actual salary is based on experience.
Additional Applicant Information: The information you supply will be used to assess your qualifications for this position; to distinguish you from other applicants; and to contact you for an interview. The following information will be considered private data pursuant to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act: your name, home/work/email address, and home phone number. If you are considered a finalist for an employment vacancy, your name, education, training, and previous work experience will become public data. Private data is available only to you and to other persons in the City who have a bona fide need for the data. Upon court order, data may be disclosed in legal proceedings. Public data is available to anyone requesting it and consists of all data not designated in this notice as private.
About Us: Saint Paul, the most livable city in America, and the capital of Minnesota, is the second most populous city in Minnesota, with a population of 300,000 people. Saint Paul is noted for its strong and stable neighborhoods, each with its own texture of historic interest, cultural landmarks, ethnic heritage and time-honored traditions. More than 80 languages are spoken in the homes of Saint Paul school students. The City has a thriving commercial center and is home to Fortune 500 company headquarters, large regional enterprises, and countless small business and professional firms. Saint Paul has a strong mayor form of government.
The Department of Planning and Economic Development strives to actively create opportunities and encourage investment for the benefit of Saint Paul residents and businesses, which preserve, sustain and grow the city’s diverse neighborhoods.
The City of Saint Paul offers a competitive benefits package.
Paid/Partial Paid Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Health insurance with basic dental coverage
  • Vacation and 10 paid holidays per year
  • Sick leave
  • Life insurance
  • Subsidized metro pass
  • Deferred compensation options
  • Retirement programs
  • Work hours typically are 40 hours per week, with occasional opportunity for comp time
  • Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program-Qualifying Organization

Optional Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Disability insurance
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance
  • Long Term Care insurance

Veteran’s Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran’s preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application.  Click here for More Information.
The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBT community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Info: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stpaul/jobs/1585321/historic-preservation-professional

JOB: RESEARCH ASSISTANT, Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, NY, USA).
The following Metropolitan Museum of Art position will be open until filled, however applicants are highly encouraged to apply before December 9th.  The first round of application reviews will take place the following week.
The position is for a Research Assistant in the Department of Scientific Research’s Preventive Conservation Science Research Laboratory.  It is a non-exempt position at salary grade 15.
General Statement of Responsibilities & Duties
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, one of the world’s finest museums, seeks a Research Assistant in the Department of Scientific Research. This role provides technical and administrative support to the Environmental Research Scientist related to environmental monitoring, insect identification and abatement, and materials testing.  Duties will include collecting and analyzing environmental, insect related, and materials testing data as well as maintaining related equipment and databases.  This is a full-time permanent position.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Assist with quality assurance testing on display and housing materials, evaluating commercially available display, storage, and construction materials for compatibility with artwork using established techniques and protocols.
  • Assist with environmental testing to promote the preservation of the collection. Environmental testing includes the evaluation of temperature, humidity, light, dust, pollution, and vibration levels.
  • Assists with anoxic treatments and assists conservators in treating art objects for insect remediation.
  • Assists conservators in sensor calibration for analytical and environmental test equipment.
  • Utilizes database and web-enabled applications to document and disseminate materials testing and insect related results.
  • Examine literature reviews on related topics using scientific and conservation literature, proposing improvements to existing protocols and procedures.
  • Writes progress and summary reports, standard operating procedures, and annotated bibliographies on related topics and activities.
  • Other administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications:

  • Experience and Skills:
  • Experience in photochemistry, spectroscopy, environmental chemistry, air quality monitoring, corrosion science, or preventive conservation (preferred).
  • Knowledge testing temperature, humidity, light, and dust, pollution, or vibration levels (preferred).
  • Knowledge of operating and analyzing data from scientific analytical tools. (required)
  • Familiar with statistical analysis of data (preferred).
  • Previous museum experience (preferred).
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word processing, Excel spreadsheet manipulation, and use of PowerPoint for documenting, processing, and presenting information (required).

Knowledge and Education

  • S. in chemistry, physics, materials science, geology, biology, or environmental science required.
  • General chemistry and organic chemistry lab experience preferred
  • Strong command of both written and spoken English.

Application Instructions
Please send cover letter, resume, and salary history to careers@metmuseum.org with “Research Assistant, DSR” in the subject line.

Fellowship: Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship in Paintings Conservation, Detroit Institute of Arts (Detroit, MI, USA)

  • Application Deadline: January 31, 2017

The Detroit Institute of Arts seeks applicants for an Andrew W. Mellon Postgraduate Fellowship in Paintings Conservation. The fellowship is a full-time position lasting one year, beginning September 1, 2017, with the possibility of renewal for an additional two years.
The DIA’s collection is among the top six in the United States and constitutes a multicultural and multinational survey of human creativity from prehistory through the 21st century. The Fellow will participate in all departmental activities, including painting examination and treatment, acquisitions, exhibitions, and loan preparation, and have the opportunity to work with the DIA imaging specialist and research scientists in the well-equipped analytical lab. The Fellow will also collaborate with other museum staff, including curators, educators, and collections care specialists, in preservation activities throughout the museum. The Fellow is expected to design and execute a research project of his/her choice that is of publishable quality.
Applicants must hold a master’s degree from a recognized conservation training program. The fellowship includes a $35,000 stipend, health benefits, and $4,000 for research and travel. Interested candidates must submit an online application at www.dia.org. Candidates should submit a letter of interest, resumé, and contact details for three references as a single PDF file in the online application section entitled “Attach a Resumé.” A copy of the PDF file should also be e-mailed directly to Ellen Hanspach-Bernal at ebernal@dia.org.
All applications must be received by January 31, 2017. Receipt of the application will be confirmed by e-mail. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly.
Interviews will be conducted in late February by Skype.
The Detroit Institute of Arts is an equal opportunity employer.

Internship: Anthropology Conservation Intern, American Museum of Natural History (New York, NY, USA)

  • Application Deadline: December 1, 2016
  • Requisition No. 92401
  • Category: Part Time- Term
  • Total No. of Scheduled Hours Per Pay Period(for full-timers only): 40
  • Union Status: Non-Union
  • Department: Anthropology – 010

Position Summary: Anthropology conservation intern will assist conservators in daily objects conservation projects.
Required Qualifications: background in conservation
Required Applicant Documents:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Letter of Reference 1
  • Letter of Reference 2

Special Instructions to Applicants: please provide contact information for two references
For more information and to apply, visit: https://careers.amnh.org/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=146134.
The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  

Job Postings: Digest 11/29/2016

JOB: CONSERVATION COORDINATOR – EROSION CONTROL, Cumberland County (Carlisle, PA, USA)

  • Job Application Deadline: 4:30 p.m. on December 2, 2016

The Conservation Coordinator – Erosion Control will administer programs delegated to the Conservation District by DEP relating to Chapter 102 erosion and sediment pollution control and the NPDES Program.
RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Implement PA Code Title 25 Chapter 102 program. Erosion and Sediment (E&S) Control, by performing technical review of E&S control plans, conducting construction inspections of active earth moving sites, investigating complaints related to E&S and conducting enforcement proceedings for sites in violation of the regulations.
  • Implement PA Code Title 25 Chapter 92 program, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) through review of permit applications, including erosion control and post construction storm water management plans, to authorize the discharge of storm water during regulated construction activities.
  • Support agriculture staff in the Chesapeake Bay Agricultural Inspections Program.
  • Assist the Chesapeake Bay Technician in implementing the Ag best management practices special projects program.
  • Education and Outreach.
  • Conduct trainings for the regulated community.
  • Assists with annual seedling sale and other community projects.
  • Prepares reports as required.
  • Conducts education programs for schools, other community agencies.
  • Performs other job related duties as required.
  • Subject to working outdoors at work sites and being subjected to heavy and/or dangerous equipment, poor water, odors and natural elements.
  • Travels to work sites or other locations as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in resource management, civil engineering or natural resource or agriculture related field.
  • Computer training required.
  • One – two years working experience in field of public or private soil conservation.
  • Certification – National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level II/CPESC preferred.
  • Must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and a willingness to travel as needed.
  • Must possess ability to work on large projects and to interact effectively with DEP, County or local officials.
  • Must possess thorough knowledge of engineering skills, practice and methods needed to carry out quality conservation programs.
  • Must possess the knowledge of current federal, state and local laws affecting conservation and agricultural areas.
  • Must possess the ability to train others in management of soil and erosion control and other conservation programs.
  • Knowledge of agricultural best management practices and general farming procedures for raising crops and animals is helpful.

For more information and to apply, visit: https://ccpa.hyrell.com/UI/Views/Applicant/VirtualStepPositionDetails.aspx?TemplateId=164610&r=glassdoor&tzi=Eastern%20Standard%20Time

JOB: OBJECTS CONSERVATOR, Australian War Memorial (Campbell, Australia)

  • Closing Date:December 7, 2016 at 11:55 p.m.
  • Level: Broadband 3, $59,194 – $70,108
  • Superannuation 15.4% additional to salary
  • Note: we are currently negotiating our new Enterprise Agreement (EA) and the salary range may increase if our EA is accepted.

The Objects Conservator performs and documents remedial and preventive conservation work on a wide variety of materials in the National Collection, including objects made of metals, ceramics, wood, plastics, glass and stone. The work includes: condition survey, treatment and preventive conservation; participation in multi-disciplinary teams; and the implementation of new or improved conservation techniques to prepare objects for preservation, access and display.
To apply, please email your application to employment@awm.gov.au by 11:55 p.m. on December 7, 2016. Your email must include:

  • Application Pack including two page statement of claims against the selection criteria
  • Current Curriculum Vitae

Please submit your application in WORD format only. Applications submitted in PDF or other formats may not be able to be processed and may therefore, be excluded.
For further information on this position, please call the Contact Officer George Bailey on +61 02 6243 4490.
Application pack and job documentation is available at https://www.awm.gov.au/employment/objects-conservator-0/.

JOB: SPECIALIST TECHNICIAN (L&T) CONSERVATION, Camberwell College of the Arts University of the Arts (London, UK)

  • Closing Date: December 8, 2016 at midnight

University of the Arts London is a vibrant world center for innovation, drawing together six Colleges with international reputations in art, conservation, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. Camberwell College of Arts is a prestigious establishment with a track record of teaching conservation.  Much of its success is down to its dedicated employees, and you will play an important role in shaping future conservators, and impact on the future of the conservation profession.
The Role:

  • To provide professional technical expertise, guidance and advice in the conservation studios and lab and to contribute to the delivery of academic learning activities within Camberwell College of the Arts.
  • To provide support for student learning, informal and formal training and instruction, and the development of proficiency with specialist techniques, methods and technology related to the use of conservation processes.
  • To manage the efficient running of the studios and manage the system of incoming and outgoing loans of all cultural heritage material.

Your profile:

  • You will have a degree with a specialist knowledge in paper including a knowledge of material science. You will have a knowledge of contemporary issues facing conservation.
  • You will have experience in working with a range of conservation processes including scientific processes. You will be confident in working with students to communicate these processes effectively.
  • You will have excellent time management, communication skills and technical knowledge to enable the efficient running of the studios ensuring that health and safety compliance is met.

Interviews will be held on 16 December 2016.
For more information and to apply, please go to: https://ual.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-1/candidate/so/pm/6/pl/1/opp/2773-Specialist-Technician-L-T-Conservation/en-GB

JOB: CURATOR – MILITARY HERALDRY AND TECHNOLOGY, Australian War Memorial (Campbell, Australia)

  • Closing Date:December 8, 2016 at 11:55 p.m.
  • Level: APS Level 6, $73,315 – $82,030
  • Superannuation 15.4% additional to salary
  • Note: we are currently negotiating our new Enterprise Agreement (EA) and the salary range may increase if our EA is accepted.

Under general direction provide curatorial services and advice relating to a broad range of categories of objects in the National Collection.  The work involves: collection and staff management; documentation of the collection, undertaking research to contribute to the development of knowledge and understanding of the historical significance of the National Collection and providing interpretation through effective cataloguing, articles, books, web material, and exhibition development.
To apply, please email your application to employment@awm.gov.au by 11:55 p.m. on December 8, 2016. Your email must include:

  • Application Pack including two-page statement of claims against the selection criteria
  • Current Curriculum Vitae

Please submit your application in WORD format only. Applications submitted in PDF or other formats may not be able to be processed and may therefore, be excluded.
For further information on this position, please call the Contact Officer Shane Casey on +61 02 6263 6608.
Application pack and job documentation is available at https://www.awm.gov.au/employment/curator-military-heraldry-and-technology/.

JOB: CONSERVATOR – LOANS AND EXHIBITIONS, The National Archives (London, UK)

  • Application closing date: December 11, 2016 at midnight
  • Reference number 1519018
  • Salary: £26,075
  • Length of employment: 6 Months maternity cover with the possibility of extension
  • Location: Kew, Richmond, London TW9 4DU

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 in both physical and digital form.
As Conservator – Loans and Exhibitions you will be part of a team of conservation professionals responsible for the preservation of The National Archives’ physical collection through interventive and preventive means. The primary purpose of this role is to support the delivery of The National Archives’ extensive loans and exhibitions program within TNA, nationally, and internationally.
About you: You will have an extensive knowledge of paper conservation practice, and a specialist in preparing records for loans and exhibitions. You will have excellent practical and organizational skills and an informed approach to conservation treatments and document display in line with current professional standards.
Join us here in beautiful Kew, just 10 minutes’ walk from the Overground and Underground stations, and you can expect an excellent range of benefits. They include a pension, flexible working and childcare vouchers, as well as discounts with local businesses (e.g. beauty salons and bars). We also offer wellbeing resources (e.g. on-site therapists) and have an on-site gym, restaurant, shop and staff bar.
Contact point for applicants at careers@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk, Tel: +44 020 8392 5359.
To apply, please visit: https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi?jcode=1519018
Sift/interview dates and location: Interviews will be held on the 19th and 20th December.

JOB: BOOK CONSERVATOR, Austrian National Library (Vienna, Austria)

  • Application Deadline: December 11, 2016

The Conservation Department of the Austrian National Library seeks a book conservator for the digitization project Austrian Books Online. The conservator will be responsible to prepare books for digitization, to manage workflows with other departments and to control books before and after digitization. The full-time position is limited with 31 October 2018. Excellent knowledge of German is requested.
Job and application information can be found at: http://jobs.onb.ac.at/Jobs/Job?Job=59299

JOB: CONSERVATOR, National Trust (Wisley, UK)

  • Closing Date: December 14, 2016
  • Job Ref: IRC41813
  • Salary: 34,673 per annum
  • Contract: Permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week)
  • Interviews will be held on the first week of January 2017

Since the devastating fire at Clandon Park in 2015 our team have been working tirelessly to protect this grade 1 listed house and salvage collections and architectural material. We are now looking for a permanent project Conservator to support the major and complex project of conserving the collection and the restoration and reconstruction of Clandon Park.
Clandon Park, an 18th-century mansion, originally built by a Venetian architect for Lord Onslow in the 1720s, was hit by a devastating fire in April 2015. The fire caused extensive damage but luckily some of its significant features and items survived the blaze. Our plans for Clandon are ambitious, but they will honor its history as well as breathing new life into it. This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in this property to share the story of with the thousands of people who have supported Clandon, both before and since the fire.
About the role:  As a key member of the project team, you will be working with a large team of specialists, internal and external, all collaborating closely to bring about this unprecedented and highly planned project. Working alongside the Project Manager, Project Curator, and visitor engagement specialists, you will advise on treatment options and prioritization primarily of collection objects. Commissioning of specialist reports and feasibility studies from conservation consultants and contractors and the monitoring of their work on and off site. The work will also involve the writing of some specifications and the reviewing of tenders.
Our project aims to deliver the highest standards of conservation, protection, care and advice for not only the paintings and decorative art collection at Clandon, but also the historic fabric of the building. You will work with others to deliver this aim to the highest standards, such as the Arts Council England Museum Accreditation to ensure we are working to the highest level possible.
You will need to work as part of a team of multi-disciplinary specialists, managing internal and external communications to ensure the project is collaborative. You will  need to ensure we reach wider than the National Trust, so you will share your passion and work with our visitors and wider heritage community in a variety of engaging and inspiring ways.
About you: It is a big challenge, and in order to be successful in this role you will need to have the right attitude, skills and experience. In order to be considered, we would like you to be:

  • An enthusiastic, experienced, and knowledgeable conservator of cultural heritage with up-to-date understanding of innovations in preventive and remedial conservation
  • Professionally qualified, with knowledge and experience of conservation philosophy and in the conservation of historic collections and building fabric
  • Aligned to our aims and ambitions, understanding the balance of conservation and access
  • Comfortable challenging conventional thinking and be proactive in championing bold ideas
  • Passionate about making our properties, places and collections – with a particular focus on Clandon – ever more relevant and engaging for our diverse audience
  • Experienced in treatment conservation of objects and furnishings, particularly interiors
  • Experience of working collaboratively on a large-scale project, or within a multi-disciplinary team with varied stakeholders
  • Management skills relating to contractors, staff and volunteers
  • Excellent organizational skills with an ability to balance conflicting priorities and demands
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with a wide variety of audiences, making use of different channels / media, including online publication.

The package
Looking after you:

  • Health cash plan – from as little as ?2.81 per month for you and your dependents
  • Pension contribution match up to 10%
  • EAP and proactive Health and Wellbeing
  • Discounted gym membership.

Looking after your career:

  • Grow your career through professional training courses across the Trust
  • Develop your skills with an internal secondment
  • Pay review linked to values and behaviours, commitment to progression
  • Income protection due to illness.

Unique to us:

  • Work in some of the most beautiful, iconic and unique locations in the UK
  • Free entry to NT properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
  • 20% off in our retail and catering outlets
  • Discount up to 35% off a National Trust holiday cottage booking.

For more information or to apply please follow: https://careers.nationaltrust.org.uk/OA_HTML/a/#/vacancy-detail/41813

JOB: ADVANCED BOOK CONSERVATION INTERNSHIP, Library of Congress (Washington DC, USA)

  • Application Schedule: December 1-31: Applications accepted
  • January: Qualified applicants will be scheduled for a phone interview and must submit written and photographic treatment documentation
  • February: Interviews conducted
  • March 1: Letters posted to applicants
  • September: Internship begins

The Library of Congress welcomes applications for its 2017-2018 internships in book, paper, and photograph conservation. The Library will accept one student in each specialty for the academic year to fulfil the final-year internship requirement of the U.S. conservation graduate schools.
The Library of Congress conservation lab is the largest in the country, with more than 20 book, paper, and photograph conservators and preservation specialists dedicated to the care of the Library’s enormous special collection holdings. Internship work is coordinated by a senior conservator in the student’s specialty, but throughout the year the intern works closely with the other conservators as well – including opportunities for cross-training with conservators in the other specialties and collaborating with the other interns. Recent past interns have named the wide range of experience, both in projects and in working with several different senior conservators, as the most cherished, exciting, and valuable aspect of their internship. Interns also have the opportunity to visit other area labs, give talks (at the Library or through the DC-based conservation interns group), and publish a favorite project online.
The goal of the Advanced Book Conservation Internship is to enable conservation graduate students or emerging conservators with similar experience to broaden and refine decision-making, manual, and technical abilities, and function as a cooperative and productive staff member in the special collections conservation laboratories (Conservation Division) of the Library of Congress. Interns focus on conservation problems in the context of a large research library and are challenged to develop solutions for a broad range of formats and collections.
Responsibilities include: documentation, examination, treatment, housing, collection surveys, environmental monitoring, emergency preparedness and recovery, and research. Advanced Conservation Interns are expected to work in the Conservation Division for 11-12 months, contribute to the annual treatment and housing actions performed by the Division, further the expertise in the conservation of cultural heritage materials through research, and to share these research results with Library staff and with the broader community.
The Advanced Book Conservation Internship is hosted by the Conservation Division of the Preservation Directorate at the Library of Congress. The Conservation Division includes staff specializing in book, paper, photograph, and preventive conservation. The Preservation Directorate has a Research Resource Center with an expansive collection of conservation literature that is available to Interns for their research.
For more information and application instructions, please visit: http://www.loc.gov/preservation/outreach/intern/int_book.html

JOB: PART-TIME PREVENTIVE CONSERVATION TECHNICIAN, Bodleian Libraries – University of Oxford (Oxford, UK)

  • Closing Date: January 9, 2017 before 12:00 midday
  • Grade 5: £24,565 – £29,301 p.a. (pro rata)
  • Vacancy 125132

The Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford, are looking for a part-time Preventive Conservation Technician to work with the Preventive Conservation team as part of the wider Conservation and Collection Care (C&CC) Department. C&CC safeguards the world-class collections of the Bodleian Libraries through preventive programs, interventive treatments, and research. It also aims to improve access to the collections by supporting an ongoing exhibitions program. The department is based in the recently renovated Weston Library in the center of Oxford, which holds the Bodleian’s special collections and exhibition galleries.
You will manage the equipment database – overseeing maintenance and calibration schedules with guidance from the Preventive Conservator. You will work to deliver a full program of preventive conservation activities, including troubleshooting the environmental monitoring system, integrated pest management, volunteer program and emergency salvage response. You will have the opportunity work with a number of different library stakeholders across the wider Bodleian Libraries, including the Book Storage Facility in Swindon.
You will have a recognized professional qualification in conservation, with an emphasis on preventive conservation and/or experience of collections care and preventive conservation in a library or similar context. You will have experience using environmental monitoring equipment, Hanwell monitoring software and a good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages. Good interpersonal skills are essential and you will be able to communicate clearly and professionally with a wide range of people.
This is a permanent, part-time post working 21.9 hours per week (0.6FTE), hours are anticipated to be worked over Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
For more information and to apply please visit: https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.display_form?p_company=10&p_internal_external=E&p_display_in_irish=N&p_process_type=&p_applicant_no=&p_form_profile_detail=&p_display_apply_ind=Y&p_refresh_search=Y&p_recruitment_id=125132
Interviews are expected to take place on during the week commencing January 16, 2017.
Contact Person: HR Administrator, Tel +44 01865 287140, personnel@bodleian.ox.ac.uk

JOB: BAKER FELLOWSHIP IN PAPER AND BOOK CONSERVATION, University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI, USA)

  • Deadline for applications is January 31, 2017
  • Projects must be completed between May 1, 2017, and August 31, 2018

The Department of Preservation and Conservation at the University of Michigan Library is now accepting proposals for the Cathleen A. Baker Fellowship in Paper and Book Conservation.
Established by a gift from conservator, teacher, and paper historian Cathleen A. Baker, the Baker Fellowship provides financial support for conservators at various levels in their careers to enable them to spend time working on a research or practical project at the University of Michigan Library’s Conservation Lab. While projects focused on conservation of paper-based collections are typical, proposals on related non-paper materials, such as papyrus or parchment/vellum, will also be considered.
Most fellows will work with U-M Library conservators to develop their own knowledge and skills, but a fellow may also join the lab primarily to pass on her/his expertise to the U-M conservators. Building and sharing knowledge are the primary goals of this fellowship. The fellowship is offered annually.
Applicants propose a project, the length of time they wish to spend at the U-M Library Conservation Lab (up to 12 months), and a budget. Proposals for 2017-2018 may request up to $10,000 for the project.
More information about the Fellowship and how to apply is available at: http://www.lib.umich.edu/cathleen-baker-fellowship-conservation.
This fellowship is limited to United States citizens or residents with U.S. work permits only.