Category: Job, Internship, & Fellowship Postings

Hourly rate – $20
Hours 30-40 per week
Start date – Jan 2017
6 month renewable up to 20 months
Introduction
Bynon Art Services is assisting the Tennessee State Museum move to a new venue by leading the conservation program. The whole project is expected to last an estimated 22 months and will include several different phases including artifact assessment, conservation treatments and installation. The Tennessee State Museum is scheduled to move into its new venue in Sept 2018.
Please view link for information on the new museum – http://www.tnmuseum2018.org/
The collection currently consists of art, history and culture at one of the largest museums in the nation. Interpretive exhibits begin 15,000 years ago with prehistoric people and continue through the early 1900s, with special displays of furniture, silver, weapons, quilts, and paintings. The museum’s Civil War holdings of uniforms, battle flags and weapons are among the finest in the nation. Therefore, we are wanting applicants with a broad interest in cultural studies along with an interest in a diversity of different materials.
Position Summary
A conservation technician is required to support the conservation team that will consist of two conservators and four technicians.

• Assisting in the gathering of artifacts from storage and out on exhibit with the assistance of museum staff.
• Inputting location and treatment data into a museum database.
• Under conservator supervision the technician/Intern will complete hands-on conservation treatments.
• Perform preparatory work to artifacts that need to be moved to the conservation lab for conservation treatments.
• Assisting external conservators if needed to assess artifacts that require treatment.
• Provide assistance to mount makers when needed.
• Carry out condition surveys.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art, Art History or other field related to art conservation.
• Ability to handle collection artifacts with care.
• Experience in conservation and/or technical roles to support the conservation team.
• The applicant must have a commitment to teamwork and an ability to work successfully with other departments within the museum along with a willingness to take direction and execute accordingly.
• An excellent manual dexterity and the capacity to perform delicate, demanding tasks with a high level of productivity is essential.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and contact information for two job-related references to –
Mark Bynon – mark@bynonartservices.com

1. Photograph Conservator, National Museum of African American History and Culture
2. Conservation Maintenance Manager West Territory, English Heritage

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1. PHOTOGRAPH CONSERVATOR, National Museum of African American History and Culture (Landover, MD, USA)

• Deadline: December 21, 2016
• You must apply through USAjobs to be considered
• Full-Time, Two- year Term with possible extension up to four years
• Salary range: $64,650.00 to $84,044.00 / Per Year
• Job Announcement No.  17R-YH-302361-DEU-NMAAHC
• Series and Grade: GS-1001-11
• Promotion potential: 11

We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible to ensure their applications are submitted before the announcement closes. We will not consider applications which are late due to the announcement closing once the above number of applications is reached.
Smithsonian Institution, and is located at the Pennsy NMAAHC Facility in Landover, MD. The collections and conservation facility supports the new museum located on the National Mall in Washington, DC.  Incumbent reports to the Supervisory Conservator in the Office of Collections Management (OCM).  The museum’s primary purposes are to acquire, maintain and preserve objects that document social, cultural, political, military, technological and scientific developments in the United States; to conduct scholarly research designed to make significant contributions to the body of knowledge in the fields of African American history; to publish findings for both scholarly and general audiences; and to interpret historical developments through public exhibitions and programs.
Works under the supervision of the Supervisory Conservator to:
* Design, propose, document, and complete proposed conservation treatments on a wide variety of photographic materials within the collection;
* Provide care, preservation and research on all photographs within the Museum’s collections;
* Research photographs and negatives within the collection, explore photographic processes, artist’s methods and generate scientific data on the properties of the materials;
* Provide preventative care measures such as monitoring and evaluating environmental controls, integrated pest management, and emergency preparedness, response and recovery of collections, product testing and quality control; and
* Provide training of staff, allied professionals, interns, fellows, volunteers and the general public.
Job open to all US citizens 17R-YH-302361-DEU-NMAAHC www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/458849900
Agency contact: Yvonne Humphries, Human Resources, humphriesy@si.edu, +1 (202) 633-7448, Fax: +1 (571) 258-4052, TDD: +1 (202) 633-6409.

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CONSERVATION MAINTENANCE MANAGER WEST TERRITORY, English Heritage (Bristol, UK)

• Closing date: January 6, 2017 at 11:59:59 p.m.
• Salary: 40k
• Ref 9064

Join us as Conservation Maintenance Manager in the West Territory where you will bring great energy and passion to the role by ensuring our heritage is maintained and enhanced for the next generation.
No matter what they do and where they do it, our people play their part in protecting and presenting some of the greatest places in England for the benefit and enjoyment of our visitors.
The repair, enhancement and conservation of buildings, gardens and landscapes is a vital part of preserving our inspirational settings. As a Conservation Maintenance Manager you will be responsible for delivering high quality maintenance, conservation and repair and project works for English Heritage’s National Collection of Historic Properties in the West Territory.
We are looking for you to show technical expertise as well as proven contract management skills and experience, as well as an excellent ability to both influence and lead a multi-disciplinary professional team. Your commitment to high standards and desire to work collaboratively with colleagues and key stakeholders will shine through.
This is an exciting and challenging role requiring technical knowledge of conservation maintenance, financial management and project delivery. You will have excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
You will be joining our charity which through our 400 historic monuments, buildings and sites, brings the story of England to life for over 10 million visitors each year.
For further details and to apply, visit: www.english-heritage.org.uk/about-us/our-people/jobs/job-search/job/?ref=9064

This position is located at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum (CHSDM). The employee is responsible for the preservation treatment of fragile objects in a variety of media, with particular emphasis on wooden objects and furniture in the collection of the Product Design and Decorative Arts (PDDA).
Duties

• Carries out preservation treatments on CHSDM collections in support of the long-term preservation and accessibility of the permanent collection.
• Develops proposals for the preservation component of collections maintenance projects with routine to complex housing and/or storage needs.
• Fabricates custom housings, modifies commercial housings and storage equipment, and modifies existing housings and storage equipment to address routine through the complex structural, material, and long-term preservation needs for the full range of collection objects.
• Ensures that conservation labs and other relevant work spaces are operational for the range of preservation activities to be carried out in the project.
• Records object conditions and preservation treatments in the museum’s collection database (TMS), documenting with photography as required and prioritizing future treatment requirements.
• Provides technical advice on archival preservation materials and products for use in the storage environment.

For more information and how to apply, please visit:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/459600300

1. Objects Conservation Fellow, Harvard Art Museums, Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies (Cambridge, MA, USA)

2. Paintings Conservation Fellow, Harvard Art Museums, Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies (Cambridge, MA, USA)

3. Craigen W. Bowen Paper Conservation Fellow, Harvard Art Museums, Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies (Cambridge, MA, USA)

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1. OBJECTS CONSERVATION FELLOW, Harvard Art Museums, Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies (Cambridge, MA, USA)

• Deadline: January 15, 2017

The Conservation Fellowship Program at the Harvard Art Museums is designed to broaden the experience of conservators embarking on professional careers in museum conservation.
Duties and Responsibilities
The main focus for the objects conservation fellow will be examination and treatment of works of art from the Harvard Art Museum’s collections as driven by exhibition, loans, and research needs. A technical research project focusing on a work(s) of art from the Harvard Art Museum’s collections will comprise approximately 15% of the first year of the fellowship.
Under the supervision of the director of conservation, senior conservator of objects and sculpture, the fellow carries out a broad range of activities, including treating works of art in the collections; preparing accompanying written and photographic documentation, estimates, correspondence, and condition reports for exhibitions, loans, and acquisitions; and presenting research and other projects.
As a member of the Harvard Art Museums community, the fellow is expected to participate as required in activities such as facilitating Art Study Center appointments, hosting classes in the Materials Labs, and program activities planned for their fellow’s cohort.
Fellow will be an active member of the Fellows’ cohort and contribute to a group project; this final project will likely take the form of an exhibition, gallery installation, symposium, or other.
Required Education, Experience, and Skills
Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree in conservation or related field or Bachelor’s degree plus post-graduate qualification in conservation.

Additional Qualifications

• Demonstrated record of treatment and research.
• Excellent communications skills (listening, verbal and written).
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Ability and desire to build trusting relationships with colleagues.
• Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects.
• Ability to relate to co-workers and inspire others to participate and problem-solve.
• Familiarity with state-of-the-art imaging tools used for conservation documentation, including digital photography and x-radiography.
• Proficiency with computer software, including image editing and management software and Adobe Photoshop.

Application Instructions
A complete application includes a curriculum vitae; a statement, not to exceed one page, single-spaced, summarizing the applicant’s interests and intent in the fellowship and their chosen specialization; transcripts of both undergraduate and graduate courses of academic study, with an explanation of the evaluation system if it is not equivalent to that of the United States; and three letters of recommendation. All application materials must be in English.
Please apply online at: http:hr.harvard.edu/search-jobs. Search by School/Unit: Harvard Art Museums.

1. Please upload curriculum vitae, statement of interest, and transcripts.

2. Please ask references to send letters of recommendation to: am_straus@harvard.edu. Letters of reference will be verified.

3. Deadline for receipt of application materials and supporting documents is January 15, 2017. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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2. PAINTINGS CONSERVATION FELLOW, Harvard Art Museums, Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies (Cambridge, MA, USA)

• Deadline: January 15, 2017

The Conservation Fellowship Program at the Harvard Art Museums is designed to broaden the experience of conservators embarking on professional careers in museum conservation.
Duties and Responsibilities
The main focus for the paintings conservation fellow will be examination and treatment of works of art from the Harvard Art Museum’s collections as driven by exhibition, loans, and research needs. A technical research project focusing on a work(s) of art from the Harvard Art Museum’s collections will comprise approximately 15% of the first year of the fellowship.
Under the supervision of the conservator of paintings, the fellow carries out a broad range of activities, including treating works of art in the collections; preparing accompanying written and photographic documentation, estimates, correspondence, and condition reports for exhibitions, loans, and acquisitions; and presenting research and other projects.
As a member of the Harvard Art Museums community, the fellow is expected to participate as required in activities such as facilitating Art Study Center appointments, hosting classes in the Materials Labs, and program activities planned for their fellow’s cohort.
Fellow will be an active member of the Fellows’ cohort and contribute to a group project; this final project will likely take the form of an exhibition, gallery installation, symposium, or other.
Required Education, Experience, and Skills
Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in conservation or related field or Bachelor’s degree plus post-graduate qualification in conservation.

Additional Qualifications:

• Demonstrated record of treatment and research.
• Excellent communications skills (listening, verbal and written).
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Ability and desire to build trusting relationships with colleagues.
• Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects.
• Ability to relate to co-workers and inspire others to participate and problem-solve.
• Familiarity with state-of-the-art imaging tools used for conservation documentation, including digital photography and x-radiography, and infrared reflectography (IRR).
• Proficiency with computer software, including image editing and management software and Adobe Photoshop.

Application Instructions
A complete application includes a curriculum vitae; a statement, not to exceed one page, single-spaced, summarizing the applicant’s interests and intent in the fellowship and their chosen specialization; transcripts of both undergraduate and graduate courses of academic study, with an explanation of the evaluation system if it is not equivalent to that of the United States; and three letters of recommendation. All application materials must be in English.
Please apply online: http://hr.harvard.edu/search-jobs. Search by School/Unit: Harvard Art Museums.

1. Please upload curriculum vitae, statement of interest, and transcripts.

2. Please ask references to send letters of recommendation to: am_straus@harvard.edu. Letters of reference will be verified.

3. Deadline for receipt of application materials and supporting documents is January 15, 2017. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Additional Note
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, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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3. CRAIGEN W. BOWEN PAPER CONSERVATION FELLOW, Harvard Art Museums, Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies (Cambridge, MA, USA)

• Deadline: January 15, 2017

The Conservation Fellowship Program at the Harvard Art Museums is designed to broaden the experience of conservators embarking on professional careers in museum conservation.
Duties and Responsibilities
The main focus for the Craigen W. Bowen Paper Conservation Fellow will be examination and treatment of works of art from the Harvard Art Museum’s collections as driven by exhibition, loans, and research needs. A technical research project focusing on a work(s) of art from the Harvard Art Museum’s collections will comprise approximately 15% of the fellowship.
Under the supervision of the Philip and Lynn Straus Conservator of Works of Art on Paper, the fellow carries out a broad range of activities, including treating works of art in the collections; preparing accompanying written and photographic documentation, estimates, correspondence, and condition reports for exhibitions, loans, and acquisitions; and presenting research and other projects.
As a member of the Harvard Art Museums community, the fellow is expected to participate as required in activities such as facilitating Art Study Center appointments, hosting classes in the Materials Labs, and program activities planned for their fellows cohort.
Fellow will be an active member of the Fellows’ cohort and contribute to a group project; this final project will likely take the form of an exhibition, gallery installation, symposium, or other.
Required Education, Experience, and Skills
Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in conservation or related field or Bachelor’s degree plus post-graduate qualification in conservation.

Additional Qualifications:

• Demonstrated record of treatment and research.
• Excellent communications skills (listening, verbal and written).
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Ability and desire to build trusting relationships with colleagues.
• Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects.
• Ability to relate to co-workers and inspire others to participate and problem-solve.
• Familiarity with state-of-the-art imaging tools used for conservation documentation, including digital photography and x-radiography, and infrared reflectography (IRR).
• Proficiency with computer software, including image editing and management software and Adobe Photoshop.

Application Instructions
A complete application includes a curriculum vitae; a statement, not to exceed one page, single-spaced, summarizing the applicant’s interests and intent in the fellowship and their chosen specialization; transcripts of both undergraduate and graduate courses of academic study, with an explanation of the evaluation system if it is not equivalent to that of the United States; and three letters of recommendation. All application materials must be in English.
Please apply online: http://hr.harvard.edu/search-jobs. Search by School/Unit: Harvard Art Museums.

1. Please upload curriculum vitae, statement of interest, and transcripts.

2. Please ask references to send letters of recommendation to: am_straus@harvard.edu. Letters of reference will be verified.

3. Deadline for receipt of application materials and supporting documents is January 15, 2017. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The NYC Department of Records & Information Services (DORIS) seeks an experienced conservator and preservation professional to manage all aspects of the preservation program for Library and Archival collections. With considerable latitude for independent judgment, the Head will assume wide-ranging responsibilities which include: surveying and project planning; disaster preparedness; pest management (including mold remediation); handling and care training; storage and housing; treatment; managing the daily operation of the conservation laboratory and supervising subordinate staff; participating in professional development and outreach activities including tours and exhibits; ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices; and serving as a resource for NYC agencies. The Head will assume a vital role in current initiatives which include maintaining an effective disaster/emergency response and recovery plan; advising on measures necessary to protect collections during the relocation to a new facility; and establishing an internship program. The Head will work in close collaboration with the Director of the Municipal Archives, as well as library and archives staff.

1. 2017 Summer Internships (two), Greater Portland Landmarks (Portland, ME)
2. Curator-in-Residence, Ateliê397 – get2gether (São Paulo, Brazil)

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1. 2017 SUMMER INTERNSHIPS (TWO), Greater Portland Landmarks (Portland, ME)

• Application deadline: March 10,2017

Greater Portland Landmarks seeks two Preservation Interns to provide support for our Director of Advocacy in managing Landmarks’ endangered properties program and conducting reconnaissance level surveys in Portland.    The interns will attend Endangered Properties Selection Committee and Advocacy Committee meetings, record meeting notes, research properties and produce written and photographic documentation, and provide assistance with all aspects of the endangered properties selection process and advocacy issues discussions.  In addition, the interns will work on other activities, including the historic resource survey, easement program, and other duties as assigned. Through this internship, the interns will be exposed to the many facets of historic preservation advocacy, architectural survey, and building research and evaluation.
More information about the duties and qualifications, as well as, an official job description is available at www.portlandlandmarks.org/internships.
– Honorarium: $2,750 for 10 weeks
– Service Dates: June 5th–August 11th 2017 (some flexibility to accommodate college schedules)
Interested candidates please send cover letter explaining your background and interest in the project, a resume, writing sample, and three references by March 10, 2017 to: Hilary D. Bassett, Executive Director, Greater Portland Landmarks, hbassett@portlandlandmarks.org, Preservation Intern in subject line. Electronic applications are preferred.

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2. CURATOR-IN-RESIDENCE, Ateliê397 – get2gether (São Paulo, Brazil)

• Deadline: December 16, 2016

This is an opportunity for curators based in New York.
Ateliê397  is an independent space dedicated to the dissemination of actions, works and thoughts in the field of contemporary art. Headquartered in the city of São Paulo, Brazil, the space has established itself as one of the most important spaces in the Brazilian art circuit, hosting exhibitions, video shows, performances, debates, and courses. Thinking of all of its actions as potentially critical interventions is of particular interest to the space.
We understand that independent management is built in a collective way, through the creation of networks. For this reason, about three years ago, we began a process to internationalize our activities, including in our programming the participation of guests from outside Brazil, including space managers, artists, curators, and researchers.
The “get2gether” project is the first international curator-in-residence program offered by Ateliê397. We are looking for curators who are interested in the current production of Latin American art (especially Brazilian art) and who take up a collaborative stance to begin a dialogue and mutual exchange.
Description
Ateliê397’s “get2gether” project is a residency program for a curator based in New York City. With a duration of two months, the program is aimed at curators who are interested in participating in the activities of an independent space and learning more about São Paulo’s contemporary art scene. The selected curator is expected to get involved in the activities of Ateliê397, thinking together with us about the actions, communication, management model and our relationship with the art circuit. The purpose is that the program will encourage a dialogue between both cultures, aiming at possible future exchanges between the two cities.
Registration: From November 24, 2016 to December 16, 2016.
Registration is free and can be done by completing the online form at goo.gl/forms/c9mBQCF8tqIs3Duf1, in which we ask the applicant to send a brief resume and an answer to the question: “Why are you interested in attending a residence program in an independent space in São Paulo? How can this experience add to your research and career?”
Residency
This will be a two-month program running from January 20 to March 20, 2017. The program offers the curator-in-residence transportation (a round-trip airfare –NY/SP/NY), accommodation and a cost allowance in the amount of six thousand reais (R$6,000). The curator is expected to use Ateliê397’s facilities as his or her workplace, and an attendance of at least eight hours/week at the space is required.
Selection
At the end of the registration period, the documents received will be reviewed by a jury composed of artists and curators. The curator selected for the program will be responsible for arranging for and obtaining the visa.
If you have any questions, please send us an email to contato@atelie397.com.

1. Principal Inspector Of Historic Building And Areas / Principal Inspector Of Ancient Monuments, Historic England (Northampton/Cambridge, UK)
2. Historic Preservation Specialist – Compliance Reviewer, Wisconsin Historical Society (Dane, WI, USA)
3. Heritage Apprenticeships Program Manager, Historic England (Swindon, UK)
4. Chief Curator, Lisbon Architecture Triennale 2019 (Lisbon, Portugal)
5. Assistant Curator, Whitney Museum of American Art (New York, NY, USA)

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1. PRINCIPAL INSPECTOR OF HISTORIC BUILDING AND AREAS / PRINCIPAL INSPECTOR OF ANCIENT MONUMENTS, Historic England (Northampton/Cambridge, UK)

• Final applications due on 22 December 2016
• Contract type:Permanent
• Salary:Band B – Starting at £36.000 p.a. (dependent on location & experience)
• Reference No.7998

We have two permanent vacancies for a Principal Inspector of either Historic Buildings and Areas or Ancient Monuments (either profiles will be considered for the post).
One post will be based in the Cambridge office, and one post will be based in the Northampton Office or home based.
We are looking for an excellent candidate who can demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience of British historic buildings and areas or archaeology and the management of the historic environment. You will need to use our ethos of Constructive Conservation to help manage change to the most significant assets in our regions.
As well as being responsible for supporting, leading, and advising a team of historic specialists with the delivery of pre-application advice and the formal consultation process, you will also manage a caseload with emphasis on the more complex and strategic Development Management cases.
In this role, you will be a constructive member of the local leadership team, and you will be also responsible for maintaining our relationships with key sector partner and working constructively with a wide range of external bodies. Additionally, you will support the local Heritage at Risk and Historic Places team in delivering their objectives. Finally, you must be able to demonstrate your ability to represent Historic England in the public arena and committed to our aims of Championing and protecting our historic environment.
* Interviews are scheduled for 16/17 January, 2017.
To apply, visit: www.historicengland.org.uk/about/jobs/vacancies/job/?ref=7998

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2. HISTORIC PRESERVATION SPECIALIST – COMPLIANCE REVIEWER, Wisconsin Historical Society (Dane, WI, USA)

• Application Deadline: December 26, 2016 by 11:59 p.m.
• Assesment Informaiton: Preview Assessment
• Salary: $18.00 to $22.00 per hour ($37,440 to $45,760 annual salary) depending on experience and qualifications plus excellent benefits. This position is in pay schedule/range 13-04.
• A one year probationary period is required.

The Wisconsin Historical Society is home to the federally-designated state historic preservation office. In partnership with communities, organizations and individuals, the Office works to identify, interpret and preserve historic places for the benefit of present and future generations. Programs administered by the State Historic Preservation Office include: State Register and National Register of Historic Places; state and federal rehabilitation income tax credits; Wisconsin’s burial sites preservation program; and the review of federal, state and local projects for their effect on historic and archaeological properties.
For more information about the state civil service selection process, please visit the General Information Page in WiscJobs.
Job Duties: This position operates under the general supervision of the Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer and the Compliance Team lead worker in the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). Work is performed with a great deal of independence; there is minimal direct oversight. For a copy of the position description, please click on Historic Preservation Specialist.
For specific questions about this position, please contact the supervisor: Daina Penkiunas, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer, Wisconsin Historical Society, daina.penkiunas@wisconsinhistory.org.
Special Notes: A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment to determine if the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job. Verification of academic degrees will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.
Qualifications: This position meets the professional requirements of the US Secretary of Interior Standards and the Code of Federal Regulations relating to State requirements.
Minimally qualified candidates will have:

• A graduate degree in architectural history, art history, historic preservation, or a closely related field, with coursework in American architectural history. (Degrees granted in December 2016 or January 2017 will fulfill this requirement)

OR

• A bachelor’s degree in architectural history, art history, historic preservation or a closely related fieldplus two years of relevant experience in the field of historic preservation. (Degrees granted in December 2016 or January 2017 will fulfill this requirement)
• Education, training, and/or experience with historic preservation policies and procedures.

Well qualified candidates will also have:

• Education, training, and/or experience with federal and state historic preservation laws
• Education, training, and/or experience explaining federal and state historic preservation laws

How To Apply: You must apply online and take the assessment to be considered for this position. Click on the “Login to Apply” button at the top of this announcement. If you do not have a WiscJobs account, you will need to create one. Application materials will not be accepted if received in an e-mail, as a hard copy, or a fax.
You will be required to upload a current resume and enter a cover letter. Your cover letter and resume will be considered the civil service assessment and will be used to determine your eligibility for this vacancy. The cover letter should also include a statement explaining why you are interested in this position.
Completed materials must be received electronically by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, December 26, 2016.
If you omit information requested as part of the application process, your application may be rated ineligible. Materials will be evaluated by one or more subject matter experts and qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
Questions may be directed to Brian L. Schroeder, Human Resources Specialist,+1 608-264-6409, BrianL.Schroeder@wisconsinhistory.org.
More details and to apply, go to: wisc.jobs/public/job_view.asp?annoid=89991&jobid=89505&org=245&class=57500&index=true.
The Wisconsin Historical Society is an equal opportunity employer.

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3. HERITAGE APPRENTICESHIPS PROGRAM MANAGER, Historic England (Swindon, UK)

• Final applications due on 2 January 2017
• Contract type:Permanent
• Salary: £32,359 plus benefits
• Reference No:8000

In this new role, you will use your program and project management talents to design and manage a new program to respond to the Government`s Apprenticeship Levy from 2017. Your program will support the heritage sector to develop new heritage skills focused Apprenticeship standards which you will also help to deliver. You will oversee and coordinate Apprenticeships for our heritage and non-heritage workforce.
As our new Heritage Apprenticeships Program Manager, you will commission and interrogate heritage workforce labor market intelligence, to ensure we are using our resources strategically. You will be joining an established and effective Capacity Building Team who coordinate a number of services and support structures for skills development across the heritage sector. You will report to, and be supported by, the Head of Capacity Building. There is a strong emphasis on training and skills development for all members of the team; and you will receive the support and development to enable you to successfully reach the goals you want to achieve.
You will have experience in project and program management roles, with solid relationship building, stakeholder engagement skills, and attention to detail. Working with apprenticeships or other work-based training programs is essential to enable you to design and deliver this complex program. You will be able to demonstrate strong project planning skills and have the tenacity to connect all strands of the program delivery.
We are the public body that looks after England`s historic environment. We champion historic places, helping people understand value and care for them. You will most likely be based at our Grade II listed Swindon office, where our finance and HR services are located, but will need to travel to other locations including London. We offer a wide benefits package including a competitive pension scheme, 28 days holiday, corporate discounts, free entry into English Heritage sites as well as the flexibility in your working day to create a strong work-life balance.
Interviews will be held in London on Wednesday 11th January.
For a full job description and to apply, visit: www.historicengland.org.uk/about/jobs/vacancies/job/?ref=8000

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4. CHIEF CURATOR, Lisbon Architecture Triennale 2019 (Lisbon, Portugal)

• Application Deadline: January 31, 2017, 11:59pm (GMT).

Lisbon Architecture Triennale seeks a Chief Curator or Curatorial Team for its fifth international edition to be held in Lisbon, Portugal from October to December 2019.
Guidelines and submission form here.
Applications from individuals or collectives of any nationality and country of residence are openly invited. Nevertheless, applications must include a resident in mainland Portugal that can interact and respond to the Lisbon Triennale. Although the Triennale’s working and official languages will be Portuguese and English, proposals in Spanish or French are also welcome.
Required materials to be submitted online:
– Conceptual and thematic curatorial proposal (max. 2500 words) including: Structure of the curatorial team; two to three main exhibitions; universities competition concept and exhibition (this being the third or fourth main exhibition); one international conference; a profile of associated projects/extended program; one book.
– Short biography and curriculum vitae of the candidate (individual or as a collective) identifying a minimum of three own works within the scope of this application (max. 1500 words).
– Short biographies of all elements of the curatorial team (max. 300 words each).
The selection will be made by the jury composed by the Board of Directors of the Lisbon Architecture Triennale Association and the Chief Curator of the fourth edition.
The selection criteria will take into account aspects such as relevance of the theme, originality of the proposal, suitability for the Triennial’s goals, structure and nature of the curatorial team and candidate’s experience. In case of doubt in the evaluation of the proposals, one or more candidates may be asked to provide additional clarifications. Lisbon Triennale reserves the right not to select any of the submitted applications. If, after selecting a candidate, it is impossible to reach an agreement on the terms of the contract, Lisbon Triennale reserves the right to negotiate with another candidate.
The Lisbon Triennale will not publicly disclose the names of the applicants nor the applications content, except with the selected candidate.
The Lisbon Architecture Triennale is a non-profit association whose mission is to examine, foster and promote architectural thinking and practice. It holds a major forum every three years for the debate, discussion and dissemination of architecture across geographic and disciplinary boundaries.
The first Triennale, Urban Voids, took place in 2007 presenting a program of international exhibitions, competitions and conferences. In 2010 the second edition, Let’s Talk About Houses, consolidated the Triennale’s presence on the circuit of events devoted to architecture. With its third edition, Close, Closer in 2013, the event consolidated its international projection and recognition. The Form of Form, its fourth edition in 2016, has been widely acclaimed as one of the most important architecture events of the year.
In addition to its main event, the Triennale also organizes an architecture conference cycle entitled Critical Distance, which puts on stage practicing architects or architecture related professionals together with critics, journalists and curators to debate the lecturers work in front of a participating audience. Furthermore, it also organizes Open House Lisboa, opening the doors to the best architecture in the city for one weekend per year. From its headquarters, an 18th century Palace, the Lisbon Triennale organizes and hosts a range of other events that constitute the palace’s cultural programming.
Each edition of the Lisbon Architecture Triennale is distinguished with the High Patronage of His Excellency the President of the Portuguese Republic. The Triennale has enjoyed the status of Public Utility since 2013.
Visit: www.trienaldelisboa.com

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5. ASSISTANT CURATOR, Whitney Museum of American Art (New York, NY, USA)

• Deadline: open

A newly created position is available for an assistant curator at the Whitney Museum with particular expertise in mid-20th century American art.
The incumbent will report directly to the Nancy and Steve Crown Family Chief Curator and work closely with him on the organization of various large-scale monographic and thematic exhibitions from concept to installation. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented candidate with the appropriate art historical background and excellent writing skills.
Responsibilities:
– Extensive scholarly research, including archival work and meetings with artists
– Development of checklists and floor plans
– Negotiation of loans
– Writing didactic texts, with the possibility for contributions to catalogues
– Management of all administrative aspects of exhibitions, including the writing and organization of correspondence; preparing reports and presentations; working with budgets; and other relevant duties
– Act as liaison for the Chief Curator in addition to working independently with other curatorial staff and departments in the museum, including Conservation, Exhibitions, Education, Publications, and Advancement, as well as external contacts such as artists, donors, galleries, and other institutions
Job requirements include: MA in art history; PhD preferred; expertise in mid-20th century American art; at least five years of museum, teaching, or related experience with demonstrated scholarship and organizational skills; experience with TMS, Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Please send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to hr@whitney.org and state “Assistant Curator” in the subject line.
About the Whitney
As the preeminent institution devoted to the art of the United States, the Whitney Museum of American Art presents the full range of 20th century and contemporary American art, with a special focus on works by living artists. Designed by architect Renzo Piano and situated between the High Line and the Hudson River, the Whitney’s new building vastly increases the Museum’s exhibition and programming space, providing the most expansive view ever of its unsurpassed collection of modern and contemporary American art.
The Whitney Museum of American Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Museum does not discriminate because of age, sex, religion, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, or any other factor prohibited by law. The Museum hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. The Museum encourages all qualified candidates to apply for vacant positions at all levels. This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment.

1. Assistant Conservator, Oriental Institute – The University of Chicago (Chicago, IL, USA)
2. Director of Research, Collections & Exhibits, The Manitoba Museum (Winnipeg, Canada)
3. Curator of Invertebrate Paleontology & Paleobotany, and Assistant Professor in Geological Sciences, The University of Colorado (Boulder, CO, USA)

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1. ASSISTANT CONSERVATOR, Oriental Institute – The University of Chicago (Chicago, IL, USA)

• The review of applications will begin in January 2017

The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago is seeking an Assistant Conservator of archaeological objects to work in a small laboratory under the supervision of the Head of the Conservation Laboratory. This is a 12-month position with the possibility of renewal for an additional year. The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago is an internationally recognized research center for studying the archaeological and textual record of the ancient Near East. The Museum is an important unit within the Institute and houses over 300,000 objects from across the Near East.
The primary responsibilities of the Assistant Conservator will support the role of conservation in the Museum’s Gallery Enhancement project, a three-year plan that involves the retrofitting of the Museum’s display cases. The Assistant Conservator will be involved in the treatment and maintenance of the extensive collection of ancient Near Eastern artifacts that will include integrated pest management as well as monitoring of environmental conditions. Responsibilities will also include the testing of display and exhibit case materials as well as material identification of objects within the collection. Experience with handheld x-ray fluorescence and SEM is a plus. The successful candidate must have excellent communication, documentation and practical skills.
Applicants should have a graduate degree in objects conservation from a recognized training program or the equivalent.  Three years’ post-graduate experience in a museum setting is preferred.
The review of applications will begin in January 2017. The salary is commensurate with experience; the position is benefits eligible.
For a detailed description of the announcement and to apply, please visit https://jobopportunities.uchicago.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/search/Search_css.jsp, and search postings for Keyword: Conservator; Requisition: #101781.
Please include a cover letter and a resume with contact information for three professional references.
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.

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2. DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH, COLLECTIONS & EXHIBITS, The Manitoba Museum (Winnipeg, Canada)

• Applications Deadline: January 31, 2017

The Manitoba Museum, a not-for-profit and charitable organization, is Manitoba’s largest heritage and science center. We are unique in our combination of human and natural history themes, multi-dimensional interpretation, immersive dioramas, science and astronomy education, with quality school and public programs and exhibits. The Museum is currently embarking on a multi-phased capital campaign, which will see a renewal of 42% of the Museum Galleries over the next three years.
The Museum is recruiting an experienced senior Museum professional for Director of Research, Collections & Exhibits to lead all areas of responsibility including research, collections, conservation and collections management, and exhibits. The successful candidate will have a post-graduate degree in a related discipline, such as history, natural sciences, conservation, museum studies, or collections management and at least six years’ experience in a senior management role, preferably in a museum environment. The successful candidate will also have a strong track record in writing and managing grants. Experience in capital renewal planning and execution is an asset.
JOB DESCRIPTION
General
The Director of Research, Collections & Exhibits reports directly to the Executive Director/CEO. This is a position of senior management responsibility and leadership that includes supervision, co-ordination, evaluation and reporting for the Departments of Human History, Natural History, Collections and Conservation, Library/Archives and Intellectual Property, and Exhibits. The incumbent is a member of the Senior Management Team and fulfills the duties associated with the work of that group.
Key Accountabilities & Typical Duties
Priority 1 – Leadership & Strategic Direction to provide strategic direction and leadership to the Division of Research, Collections & Exhibits, and its various departments and staff, to fulfill the Manitoba Museum’s mandate, mission and vision to its fullest potential.

• Develops strategic short- and long-term plans for Research, Collections & Conservation, Information Services, Exhibits and Presentation Standards, Publications, and identifies the resources necessary to support these areas.
• Establishes all goals, priorities, and work schedules for areas of responsibility in relation to the Museum’s annual business planning cycle and capital projects.
• Works closely with staff to ensure the Manitoba Museum’s collection is safe, secure, documented, preserved, researched, accessible, and used (as appropriate)
• Develops and implements policies and procedures relevant to the operation of all areas of responsibility. Functions as a member of the Directors’ Team, sharing responsibility for tasks, such as the preparation of institutional policies, strategic and operational plans and budgets, programs and projects.
• Functions as a member of the Senior Management Team, providing input and monitoring the implementation and evaluation of the annual Business Plan and Budget.

Priority 2 – Research, Collections & Exhibits Oversight to oversee RCE operational activities, maintaining open lines of communication with Management and staff; report to governing bodies; facilitate meetings to promote the useful dissemination of information; and to foster effective teamwork.

• Responsible for recruitment, selection, termination, performance management with the support of Human Resources, of Divisional staff, including work planning and review, and succession planning for direct reports, within established Museum policy and procedures.
• Oversees all operational aspects of Research, Collections & Conservation, Exhibits, Information Services, and Publications, including the scheduling and facilitation of divisional, departmental, and project-focused meetings.
• Oversees the strategic development, use and preservation of the Manitoba Museum’s collections and intellectual property
• Mentors direct reports in their functions and provides guidance in professional development to ensure departmental objectives are attained.
• Provides management support to any committees of the Board of Governors, as required; reports annually to The Manitoba Museum Foundation’s Research Advisory Committee and Board of Directors.
• Reports annually to the HBC History Foundation Board of Directors.
• Approves and controls the allocation of staff and operating resources and expenditures for the divisional area of responsibility; provides progress reports as required.

Priority 3 – Project Management & Partnerships to work with Manitoba Museum staff to facilitate creative projects and inter-divisional communication; foster partnerships; and advance high standards of professional achievement through sustainable practices.

• Develops creative, multi-disciplinary projects within Research, Collections & Conservation, Exhibits, Information Services, and Publications that address institutional priorities; ensures their completion within established time frames and budgets; and evaluates their effectiveness.
• Oversees the development of grant applications, partnership arrangements, and curatorial revenue-generating opportunities for authorization by the Executive Director/CEO.
• Liaises with other Directors to integrate divisional plans, projects and strategies, and to rotate weekend on-call duties.

Priority 4 – Public Outreach & Networking to advance the Manitoba Museums goals and objectives through interaction with colleagues, partners, stakeholders, and public outreach across multiple fields (culture, heritage, education, science, research, etc.).

• Fosters collaborative partnerships, memoranda of understanding, and agreements with external stakeholders and organizations.
• Represents the Manitoba Museum on inter-agency initiatives and at public events relating to areas of responsibility.
• Perform other duties as reasonably assigned.
• Rotates with other Directors for weekend on-call duties.
• Acts on behalf of the Executive Director/CEO when assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

• Thorough knowledge in areas of responsibility, including research, collections management, conservation, library/archives, information management, and exhibitions.
• Well-developed knowledge of management and financial reporting and budgeting processes, as well as human resource concepts, practices, current trends, and ideas.
• Knowledge of the mission, function, and operational procedures of the institution.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, including the successful development and implementation of multi-stakeholder projects, and community consultation.
• Demonstrated ability in consensus-building and conflict resolution.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to speak effectively in public.
• Knowledge of evaluation methods.
• Willingness to adapt to a changing environment.
• Ability to work independently and in an organized manner with little supervision.
• Knowledge of software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets (Excel) and databases.

Education, Training and Experience

• Post-graduate degree in a related discipline, such as history, natural sciences, conservation, library and records management, museum studies, or collections management.
• General knowledge of Manitoba’s human and natural history, with specialized knowledge in at least one area, is a definite asset.
• Six to nine years’ experience in a supervisory or management role, preferably in a museum environment.
• Experience in recruitment and selection, performance management and labour relations, preferably in a union environment.
• Demonstrated track record in writing and managing grants.
• Experience in capital renewal planning and execution is an asset.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

This is a full-time position beginning April 2017. The incumbent will report to the Executive Director /CEO.
Please submit your resume, including cover letter with salary expectation, on or before Tuesday, January 31, 2017.
Interested applicants are required to forward a résumé and cover letter with salary expectation to:
Director of Human Resources
The Manitoba Museum
190 Rupert Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3B 0N2
Fax: (204) 942-3679
E-mail:ladeleyeolusae@manitobamuseum.ca
We are not able to acknowledge receipt of applications submitted via fax or mail. The Manitoba Museum is committed to employment equity and welcomes diversity in the workplace. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those being considered for interviews will be contacted.
Info: https://manitobamuseum.ca/main/about-us/careers-volunteer/current-career-opportunities/

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3. CURATOR OF INVERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY & PALEOBOTANY, AND ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES, The University of Colorado (Boulder, CO, USA)

• Closing Date:Ongoing 
• Job Posting No. 07197
• Position No.00636007
• Job Category:Faculty
• Primary Location:Boulder
• Department:B0001 — Boulder Campus – 10112 – Museum-Administration
• Schedule:Full-time
• Posting Contact Name: Jaelyn Eberle, paleosearch@colorado.edu

The University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and Department of Geological Sciences, University of Colorado – Boulder invite applications for a tenure-track appointment as Curator of Invertebrate Paleontology & Paleobotany in the Museum and Assistant Professor of Geological Sciences. We seek a scientist who will conduct field and collection-based research in one or more of the following areas:  evolutionary studies, systematics, organismal paleobiology, paleoecology, taphonomy, and paleoenvironmental reconstruction. The Museum’s Invertebrate Paleontology and Paleobotany collections house approximately 200,000 catalogued specimens, with strengths in Cenozoic terrestrial arthropods (and associated plants), as well as marine invertebrates and foraminiferans from the Western Interior Seaway.  Most holdings are from the Rocky Mountain region, but the collection includes other US and international materials.  Primary responsibilities will be to develop a research program at the forefront of paleontology; to curate, develop and increase the visibility of the Museum’s Invertebrate Paleontology and Paleobotany collections, including their digital assets; and to teach in the Museum and Field Studies Graduate Program and the Department of Geological Sciences.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must have a doctoral degree in geology, biology, paleontology, or a related field, and express a commitment to research, curation, teaching, and mentoring.  The successful candidate should complement existing expertise in paleontology and related fields in the Department of Geological Sciences.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS
For full consideration, please apply by electronic submission at CU Careers by November 30, 2016. The search is open until filled.
Direct questions to Paleosearch@colorado.edu.
Application materials must be submitted electronically at https://www.cu.edu/cu-careers, job posting 07197.
APPLICATION MATERIALS INSTRUCTIONS
Applicants are asked to please collate the following documents into a single PDF file. Those documents are: Cover letter; Curriculum vita; Names and addresses of four references; Statement of research that clearly outlines to non-specialists how the applicant’s research contributes to the most important scientific problems in his/her discipline; Statement of teaching experience and philosophy; Statement of curatorial experience and vision; and Representative publications.
Please use this naming convention for your file: LAST NAME_PALEO SEARCH. The maximum file size is 2.5 mb. In the event a second file is needed to complete the submission with the required documents, a second upload can be made using this modified name convention: LAST NAME.2_PALEO SEARCH.
For additional information, go to: https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl
The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse workplace. We encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans.
Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the ADA Coordinator at adacoodinator@colorado.edu.

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

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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:

• The statewide surveyof historic buildings, districts, and landscapes. The HPO is the repository of field notes, photographs, research reports, National Register nominations, and other materials related to the statewide survey. Published information on historic places in North Carolina may be found in scores of states and local architectural survey publications (Note: The Office of State Archaeology, which conducts the statewide survey of archeological sites, is a separate section within the Office of Archives and History).
• Nominations of eligible properties to the National Register of Historic Places.
• Environmental Reviewof state and federal actions affecting historic and archeological properties.
• Technical assistance to owners in the restorationof historic properties, including those owners seeking state and federal rehabilitation income tax credits.
• Grant assistancefor historic preservation projects.
• Technical assistance to local preservation commissions, including administration of the Certified Local Government(CLG) program.
• Historic preservation education, including publication of preservation plan updates and the HPO newsletter, Worth Saving.

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

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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:

• Media Preservation Specialist, Request for Proposal (PDF)
• Time-Based Media Curatorial Assistant, Request for Proposal (PDF)

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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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
Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.
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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

• 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