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Job Posting: Director of Historic Preservation and Museums (Hartford, CT, USA)

Department of Economic and Community Development
State Historic Preservation Office
Director of Historic Preservation and Museums
PLEASE FOLLOW THE SPECIFIC APPLICATION FILING INSTRUCTIONS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE!
Open To: The Public
Location: One Constitution Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103
Job Posting No: 11409
Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week
Salary: Grade MP-65 ($86,813 – $118,362 annual)
Closing Date: October 3, 2016—applications must be received no later than 5:00 PM
Eligibility Requirement
This is an unclassified, management position open to all applicants who meet the experience and training requirements established in the DAS Class Specification for class code 2562, which can be viewed by accessing this link http://das.ct.gov/HR/JobspecNew/JobDetail.asp?FCC=7298.
General Information
Reporting to the Director of Culture, and serving as the Deputy, the Director of Historic Preservation and Museums will assist in administering the historic preservation and museum initiatives of the agency to preserve and promote the state’s significant historic assets and to coordinate with other local, state and federal programs to incorporate historic properties and cultural strategies with Connecticut’s overall economic development.
Essential Functions
Refer to Examples of Duties listed on DAS Class Specification 2562. Specific functions include:

  • Directing and evaluating the staff of the State Historic Preservation Office and the staff of all DECD State Museums.
  • Managing the daily operations of historic preservation and museum initiatives and programs.
  • Planning, coordinating, analyzing and managing cultural programs, activities and publicity.
  • Interpreting and administering pertinent laws, developing (or assists with developing) pertinent policies, and assuring compliance with all federal and state requirements for historic preservation.
  • Designing and implementing programs for the field of historic preservation, restoration, education, tax credits and technical assistance.
  • Overseeing the operations of agency-operated museums, including capital improvement projects.
  • Preparing budgets and reports, such as the Historic Preservation Fund annual application and year-end report.
  • Negotiating and administering contracts.
  • Serving as Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer and as liaison to the Historic Preservation Council and State Historic Review Board, and representing the agency at meetings of professional and community organizations.
  • Participating in meetings of the Culture and Tourism Advisory Committee.
  • Acting on behalf of Director of Culture in his or her absence, and performing related duties whenever necessary.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and techniques; considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; considerable knowledge of preservation policy and economic development incorporating historic assets; considerable knowledge of research source materials; considerable knowledge of American history with particular emphasis on history and architectural history of Connecticut; knowledge of cultural strategies; knowledge of principles of museum administration and curatorial practices; considerable oral and written communication skills; interpersonal skills; supervisory ability.
General Experience Nine (9) years of professional experience in the study, research and preservation of historic sites, structures, artifacts, and administration/management of programs related to these fields.
Preferred Experience
As this is an upper-level management position, a degree in historic preservation or a closely related field combined with at least five (5) years of experience in an administrative capacity is preferred. Experience managing museums is preferred.
Application Instructions
Interested and qualified applicants should submit a cover letter that describes their interest and suitability for the position, a resume, and an Application for Employment (Form CT-HR-12) to:
Joe Olender, Human Resources Specialist
Department of Administrative Services, Small Agency Resource Team—SmART Unit
165 Capitol Avenue, 5th Floor East, Hartford, Connecticut 06106
Confidential Fax (preferred method of submission): 860-622-2833
Materials may be attached to email and sent to Joseph.Olender@ct.gov
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities

Fellowship: Mellon Fellowship in Paper Conservation – Museo de Arte de Ponce (Ponce, PR, USA)

Fellowship Summary
Under general supervision by Paper Conservator, the Fellow Conservator will assist all duties related to the performance of preventive conservation treatments, the item-by-item condition reports and the substitution of storage conservation materials of the permanent paper collection. The successful candidate will also assist with the day-to-day conservation tasks, preservation education and exhibition-related projects.
Duration of Fellowship
The Museo de Arte de Ponce offers a two and a half year fellowship, from the 17th of January 2017 to the 14th of June 2019.
Stipend and Allowance
The Fellow will receive a stipend of $32,000 a year (plus Health Care, Social Security and 15-day vacation), with an additional $2,000 allowance for travel.
Requirements
– Bachelor Degree in science or arts;
– Master’s Degree in Art Conservation, specialized in Paper Conservation from a recognized institution;
– Intern experience in paper conservation in museum environment;
– Good communication skills and willing to work enthusiastically with colleagues;
– Ability to work in a wide range of conservation activities; and
– Flexibility to adjust to unplanned changes.
Application Process
Applicants must submit a cover letter summarizing their interest, a resume and the three (3) references to: Mariela Vera, Human Resources and Volunteer Coordinator, by sending an e-mail to mvera@museoarteponce.org. Please combine the cover letter, resume and references into a one document.
Deadline to apply is October 24, 2016 at 11:59 pm EST.
Museum Background
Founded in 1959, the Museo de Arte de Ponce holds one of the most important collections of European art in the Caribbean and Latin America. The museum is devoted to exhibiting, studying, and conserving visual art of the Western tradition from the fourteenth century to the present. There are around 4,500 objects in the collection, of which the strongest areas are Italian paintings from 1600-1750, French and Spanish painting and sculpture from 1600-1900, and British painting from 1800-1900. Visitors will also find works by Caribbean artists (and some Latin American) from the eighteenth century to the present.

AIC’s 45th Annual Meeting – Last Call, Get Your Papers In Before September 23rd!

There are only 2 days left to submit your specialty, joint, pre-session and workshop papers.
We would like to remind you that the final deadline is 11:59 p.m. on Friday, September 23, 2016. You still have time to submit your 500-word maximum paper abstracts, workshop proposals, and pre-session programming.
How to apply
For more information on the theme of the Annual Meeting, the different types of programing and how to submit, please visit the Annual Meeting webpage. If you are ready to submit your abstract, pre-session, or workshop proposal please follow the links below to submit directly to our online system:

  • Submit an abstract for a General, Specialty, Joint Specialty, Interest Session, or Poster presentation
  • Submit a proposal for a Pre-session presentation
  • Submit a proposal for a Workshop

Questions?
For questions regarding abstracts, contact Ruth Seyler at annualmeeting@conservation-us.org.
All inquiries related to workshops must be addressed to Sarah Saetren at courses@conservation-us.org.

AIC’s 45th Annual Meeting – Call for Papers Deadline Extended

AIC has extended the submission deadline for call for papers, pre-sessions, and workshops to September 23, 2016
We want to thank everyone who has submitted their abstract or proposal in advance of our September 12, 2016 deadline. The number of workshop proposals received has already surpassed the number accepted by this time last year!
We have also heard from many who feel that they can’t make the previously announced deadline, and we want to make sure that the programming provided at the 45th Annual Meeting in Chicago is the most inclusive and comprehensive possible. To further that goal, we are extending the deadline to 11:59 p.m. on September 23, 2016. However, review of completed abstracts and workshop proposals will start on September 12, 2016. Please submit your materials by the earliest date possible to provide reviewers with enough time to consider your submission.
For more information on the theme of the Annual Meeting, the different types of programing and how to submit, please visit the Annual Meeting webpage. If you are ready to submit your abstract, pre-session, or workshop proposal please follow the links below to submit directly to our online system:

We look forward to seeing your abstract or proposal and to welcoming you to Chicago!
Questions?
For questions regarding abstracts, contact Ruth Seyler at annualmeeting@conservation-us.org.
All inquiries related to workshops must be addressed to Sarah Saetren at courses@conservation-us.org.

Job Posting: The Cripps Foundation Chair in Cultural Materials Conservation (Melbourne, Australia)

*** APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS PAST – PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS POSITION ***

School of Historical & Philosophical Studies
Faculty of Arts
The University of Melbourne, Australia

  • Employment type: Full-time continuing position
  • Close date: September 14, 2016
  • Salary: AUD181,308 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

 The Cripps Foundation Chair in Cultural Materials Conservation is a new position within the Faculty of Arts and the School of Historical and Philosophical Studies, created as the result of a generous donation from the Cripps Foundation. The Chair was established to promote interest and education in Cultural Materials Conservation, and has a significant research component.
The appointee is expected to make significant contributions to teaching, research and engagement within the discipline of Cultural Materials Conservation, broadly defined. The successful appointee will be located within the Grimwade Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation (GCCMC). The appointee will be expected to contribute to teaching at graduate levels, and will initiate, perform and supervise research in Cultural Materials Conservation. The appointee will have an established research specialization in an aspect of cultural materials conservation, and potential to achieve a high level of research performance through refereed publications and the securing of research grants. The appointee will also contribute to interdisciplinary activities and engagement activities connected to Cultural Materials Conservation in conjunction with the Director and other Grimwade Centre staff.
The position will report to the Head of School, Historical and Philosophical Studies.
Please DO NOT apply via the University website.
Dr. Leslie Kilmartin of The Insight Group, Executive Search Consultants, is managing enquiries and submissions relating to this appointment, and can be contacted by telephone: +61 (0)418 590 842 or email: lkilmartin@insightgroup.com.au.
A cover letter, CV and a document addressing the selection criteria should be sent to lkilmartin@insightgroup.com.au.
For position information and to apply online go to http://jobs.unimelb.edu.au/caw/en/job/887564/the-cripps-foundation-chair-in-cultural-materials-conservation.

Win a Rome Prize, and write your next novel

The American Academy in Rome invites applications for the 2017 Rome Prize.

For over a century, the American Academy in Rome has awarded the Rome Prize to support innovative and cross-disciplinary work in the arts and humanities. Rome Prize Fellowships include a stipend, room and board, and individual work space at AAR’s eleven-acre campus in Rome.
Fellowships are awarded in the following disciplines:

  • Ancient Studies
  • Architecture
  • Design (includes graphic, industrial, interior, exhibition, set, costume, and fashion design, urban design, city planning, engineering, and other design fields)
  • Historic Preservation and Conservation
  • Landscape Architecture (includes environmental design and planning, landscape/ecological urbanism, landscape history, sustainability and ecological studies, and geography
  • Literature
  • Medieval Studies
  • Modern Italian Studies
  • Musical Composition
  • Renaissance and Early Modern Studies
  • Visual Arts (includes painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, film/video, installation, new media, digital arts, and other visual arts fields)

Submissions due: November 1, 2016
Extended deadline: November 15, 2016 – additional fee applies
For guidelines and more information, visit at aarome.org/apply

AIC’s 45th Annual Meeting – Only 14 Days Left to Submit Your Papers!

There are only 2 weeks left to submit specialty, joint, and pre-session papers.

We would like to remind you that Monday, September 12, 2016, is the deadline to submit your 500-word maximum paper abstracts, workshop proposals, and pre-session programming.
Visit our website to learn more about our 2017 Annual Meeting’s theme, specialty session call, and how to submit for posters, pre-sessions, and workshops.
Be part of the conversation on “Treatment 2017: Innovation in Conservation and Collection Care” in Chicago during AIC’s 45th Annual Meeting, from May 28 through June 1, 2017.
Whether item- or collection-level, preventive or interventive, treatment remains central to preserving cultural heritage collections. The design and implementation of an ethical and sound conservation treatment, even the ultimate decision of no treatment at all, begin before its commencement and the consequences continue well beyond its completion.
We are soliciting papers that explore various facets of conservation treatments and collection care programs intended to prolong the lifetime of cultural property. Topics may include, but are not limited to, a reconsideration of historic procedures no longer in practice, cutting edge technologies employed in treatments, effective preventive conservation or collection care steps that reduce the necessity or extent of interventive treatments, the incorporation of sustainability into conservation treatments, or innovations in treatment design, execution, and documentation.
Learn more about the Annual Meeting at www.conservation-us.org/annual-meeting, and visit often as information is being added on a regular basis.
If you have any questions, please contact Ruth Seyler at annualmeeting@conservation-us.org.

Job Posting: Senior Conservator, The Royal Ontario Museum (Ontario, Canada)

Senior Conservator – Permanent, Full Time
The Royal Ontario Museum is seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Conservator specializing in the treatment of organic materials, particularly ethnographic objects, to join the museum’s multi-disciplinary conservation team.
The ROM’s ethnology collection is comprised of more than 50,000 artifacts representing indigenous communities around the world including from Africa, North and South America, Asia, and Oceania. The diverse organic and composite materials and techniques presented are broad in scope with artifacts ranging from early 20th century canoes; to feathered Kayapo headdresses; to Tuareg leathers; to beadwork from the Blackfoot Nation.
Conservation care of the collections at the ROM is largely program driven and includes a busy schedule of conservation assessment and treatment, research, documentation, and work with curators and collections technicians on preventive conservation measures.
Participation in the full range of Museum activities including public consultation, programming, the training of interns and engagement in social media are also important aspects of the job.
Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Conservation and a minimum of eight years of recent experience with organic materials, including ethnographic objects conservation OR an acceptable equivalent in education and experience. At least three years of recent work in a museum setting is preferred. The ability to work in Canada must be secured by the commencement of employment.
  • Proven knowledge of and experience with the wide range of organic materials, including ethnographic materials and techniques as outlined above; their physical, chemical and biological deterioration; and current practices in their examination, treatment and preservation in storage and on display. Awareness of the significance of cultural and historical contexts and sensitivities. Extensive experience in assessment and treatment of these materials.
  • Knowledge of “Code of Ethics and Guidance for Practice” of the Canadian Association for Conservation (CAC) and the Canadian Association of Professional Conservators (CAPC).
  • Good judgement, initiative, creativity, analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Demonstrably excellent hand skills in ethnographic conservation treatment techniques.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team, to enlist the cooperation and involvement of others, and to provide supervision when required.
  • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Proven time and resource planning and management abilities. Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple priorities.
  • Photographic and computer skills are required.


    • Additional Details and How to Apply

  • Starting date: ASAP
  • Probationary period: 6 months
  • Union: OPSEU Local 543
  • Salary range: Based on $72,838 – $83,243 per annum
  • Apply in writing to: Mara Gunner, Human Resources & Organizational Development, Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park, Toronto M5S 2C6
  • Fax: +1 (416) 586-5827
  • Email: humanresources@rom.on.ca. Please quote “Competition #2016-059 – Sr. Conservator, Organic Materials” in the subject line.


    • Please include a cover letter, resume, and list of contact information for three professional references. Applications for this position will be reviewed beginning September 23, 2016, continuing until the position is filled. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, Canadians and qualified residents will be given priority.
    The ROM is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Upon request, suitable accommodations are available under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) to applicants invited to an interview.

    AIC’s 45th Annual Meeting – Call for Papers Deadline is Fast Approaching

    The deadline for submission of papers for specialty, joint, and pre-sessions is just around the corner!

    We would like to remind you that there are only 3 weeks left to submit your 500-word maximum paper abstracts, workshop proposals, and pre-session programming. The deadline is Monday, September 12, 2016.
    Visit our website to find new information about our 2017 Annual Meeting’s theme, specialty session call, and how to submit for posters, pre-sessions, and workshops.
    Be part of the conversation on “Treatment 2017: Innovation in Conservation and Collection Care” in Chicago during AIC’s 45th Annual Meeting, from May 28 through June 1, 2017.
    Whether item- or collection-level, preventive or interventive, treatment remains central to preserving cultural heritage collections. The design and implementation of an ethical and sound conservation treatment, even the ultimate decision of no treatment at all, begin before its commencement and the consequences continue well beyond its completion.
    We are soliciting papers that explore various facets of conservation treatments and collection care programs intended to prolong the lifetime of cultural property.  Topics may include, but are not limited to, a reconsideration of historic procedures no longer in practice, cutting edge technologies employed in treatments, effective preventive conservation or collection care steps that reduce the necessity or extent of interventive treatments, the incorporation of sustainability into conservation treatments, or innovations in treatment design, execution, and documentation.
    Learn more about the Annual Meeting at www.conservation-us.org/annual-meeting, and visit regularly as more updated information and sub-themes will be added over the summer.
    If you have any questions, please contact Ruth Seyler at rseyler@conservation-us.org

    Registration now open for the 6th International Architectural Paint Research Conference, March 15-17, 2017

    The International Architectural Paint Research (APR) Conference will be held from March 15 – 17, 2017 in New York City on the historic campus of Columbia University. APR is a multi-disciplinary field, and this conference promises to bring together many members of this vibrant, creative community that includes historic paint analysts, scholars of historic interiors, art and architecture conservators, material scientists, decorative painters, preservation architects, and heritage managers.
    The 2017 APR conference will be the sixth in a series of increasingly influential and groundbreaking conferences that brings together professionals from around the world to share their latest findings related to the study, analysis, conservation, and replication of historic finishes in the built environment. With over 30 speakers from 14 different countries, conference topics are not limited to paints, and include architecturally engaged finishes such as wallpaper, gilding, plasterwork, and wood finishes.
    Previous APR conferences have been held in Stockholm, Sweden (2014, hosted by the Swedish National Heritage Board); Lincoln, England (2010, hosted by the University of Lincoln); and New York City (2008, hosted by Columbia University). Each conference has resulted in an illustrated volume of peer-reviewed papers published by Archetype Publications Ltd., one of the world’s leading publishers in the conservation of art and antiquities and technical art history.
    Registration is now open at: http://www.apr2017.org/registration/