Category: Job, Internship, & Fellowship Postings

West Lake Conservators, a mixed-specialty group practice, is currently seeking a competent, passionate Paintings Conservator. We provide comprehensive preservation services for paintings, frames, murals, paper, painted objects, and textiles.
The Paintings Conservator will be responsible for the effective and appropriate treatment of painted objects of historic and cultural significance from all periods, including contemporary works and murals. They will examine and assess the condition of objects, conduct technical examination and analyses, consult and collaborate with other conservators, curators, and other staff as necessary during examination, treatment, or research. All duties will be performed in accordance with the AIC Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice. Independent research and contributions to our field are encouraged.
Candidates must have a graduate level degree in conservation, or equivalent knowledge and abilities. A professional AIC standing or willingness to apply for PA or Fellow is preferred. Salary is commensurate with experience and productivity.
General Requirements

• Knowledge of preventive conservation practices relating to the care of historic and modern collections.
• Knowledge of modern museum practices, for the care of collections, including environmental control and monitoring, safe handling, display, storage, framing, crating, and shipping.
• Experience preparing and presenting reports, lectures, publications and seminars relating to conservation.
• US citizenship or Green Card; fluent in spoken and written English
• Physical strength to lift large and heavy artworks; ability to travel
• Strong interpersonal skills

West Lake Conservators
Established in 1975 in paintings we have evolved with a staff of 8-12 operating in roughly 4000 square feet. Clients from the private and non-profit sectors, include numerous surrounding colleges and universities as well as small to mid-sized museums and historic sites. We have a national reputation for our mural treatments, research in painting lining supports and disaster recovery contributions. Our outreach and community participation initiatives include educational workshops, seminars and collection management services.
West Lake Conservators is located in Skaneateles, New York, a picturesque historic town in the Finger Lakes of Central NYS with an excellent school system, beautiful lake, annual music festival, terrific YMCA and relaxed life style.
Applicants Salary is commensurate with qualifications and benefits are offered. The position is available immediately. Please email application materials to principals, susan@westlakeconservators.com and margie@westlakeconservators.com for further details. When applying, include your résumé with a letter of interest that outlines career goals and describes conservation specialties.
Visit our web site www.westlakeconservators.com to learn more about us.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Travel Required

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

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

REQUIREMENTS

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

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

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

• Application Deadline: December 23, 2016

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

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

IDEAL CANDIDATE

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

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

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

• Application Deadline: December 21, 2016
• Stipend Available

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

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

Requirements

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

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

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

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

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

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

Requirements

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Preferred Job Qualifications:

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

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

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

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

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

The incumbent shall provide a leadership role in conducting, managing, and overseeing the inventory and cataloging part of this collection
Application Details: Prospective candidates should apply online at http://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/39848. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in the announcement to be considered for hire. Apply no later than December 11, 2016, for full consideration. Upload each of the items below individually as a Word Document (.doc), PDF (.pdf), or Rich Text Format (.rtf). Please note that incomplete applications cannot be considered. Please remove social security numbers and birth dates from application materials. A complete application consists of:
(1) Statement of Qualifications (one page letter addressing each qualification described in announcement)
(2) Resume
(3) Transcripts (for each degree earned that is listed under qualifications)
(4) Degree Conferral (copy of diploma if transcripts do not include confirmation that degree was awarded)
(5) References (contact information for professional references including at least one supervisor, references will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates)
Conditions of Employment: Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search Contact: Sabrina Broderick, WCNR_HR@mail.colostate.edu
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy and will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
Background Check Policy Statement: Colorado State University (CSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
*This position will be located at Defense Supply Center in Richmond, VA. Please affirm your knowledge that work will be performed at that work location.
For further details and to apply, visit: jobs.colostate.edu/postings/39848

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• RFP Bidding expire on December 28, 2016

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Optional Benefits:

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

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

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

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

Requirements and Qualifications:

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

Knowledge and Education

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

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

• Application Deadline: January 31, 2017

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

QUALIFICATIONS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Closing Date: December 8, 2016 at midnight

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

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

Your profile:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We are the official archive and publisher for the UK government and guardians of over 1,000 years of iconic national documents. Our collection is one of the largest in the world, containing over 11 million historical government and public records in both physical and digital form.
As Conservator – Loans and Exhibitions you will be part of a team of conservation professionals responsible for the preservation of The National Archives’ physical collection through interventive and preventive means. The primary purpose of this role is to support the delivery of The National Archives’ extensive loans and exhibitions program within TNA, nationally, and internationally.
About you: You will have an extensive knowledge of paper conservation practice, and a specialist in preparing records for loans and exhibitions. You will have excellent practical and organizational skills and an informed approach to conservation treatments and document display in line with current professional standards.
Join us here in beautiful Kew, just 10 minutes’ walk from the Overground and Underground stations, and you can expect an excellent range of benefits. They include a pension, flexible working and childcare vouchers, as well as discounts with local businesses (e.g. beauty salons and bars). We also offer wellbeing resources (e.g. on-site therapists) and have an on-site gym, restaurant, shop and staff bar.
Contact point for applicants at careers@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk, Tel: +44 020 8392 5359.
To apply, please visit: https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi?jcode=1519018
Sift/interview dates and location: Interviews will be held on the 19th and 20th December.

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

• Application Deadline: December 11, 2016

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

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JOB: CONSERVATOR, National Trust (Wisley, UK)

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

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

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

The package
Looking after you:

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

Looking after your career:

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

Unique to us:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Job Posting: 0054-16
• Department: Conservation
• FLSA Status: Exempt

The essential functions of this position are directing the operations of the conservation laboratory and managing the activities of the staff conservators, interns and contractors in providing conservation care, treatment and advice for clients.
ARTEX Conservation Laboratory, based in the greater Washington, DC metropolitan area, is seeking a full-time Director of Conservation with a specialty in paintings.
The ARTEX Conservation Laboratory is housed in a spacious, modern studio space in the Washington, DC area. ARTEX provides museum standard environmental controls, security system, and fire protection, in addition to excellent storage capabilities, professional art handling, and an art crating workshop on site. The Conservation staff consists of 4 full time painting conservators, 1 part time objects conservator, and a conservation technician/administrator.
If you are interested in this position, please forward a cover letter, resume, available start date, and salary history/requirements to our HR department at jobs_dc@artexfas.com for immediate review/consideration.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Client Account and Project Management
– Lead and/or coordinate examination, documentation, conservation and restoration procedures on behalf of ARTEX Fine Art Services.
– Conduct and/or coordinate technical research relating to ARTEX conservation projects.
– Oversee the department’s strict adherence to accepted professional standards, inclusive of the AIC Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice, in all aspects of examination, documentation, treatment, and client care.
– Establish operational budgets and ensure accurate reporting on all project costs.
– Ensure that accepted health and safety procedures are communicated, monitored, and evaluated.
– Plan and assign work based on the skillset, area of expertise and workload of individual team members.
– Ensure client requirements are met in a responsive and efficient manner while maintaining the highest standards of client service.
– Oversee the design, implementation and analysis of reports and key metrics to set and monitor service standards and identify areas of improvement.
Leadership, Staffing and Team Management
– Establish a staffing structure with clearly defined roles and responsibilities and the necessary headcount complement to fulfill both current and anticipated client work, research projects and other departmental objectives.
– Oversee the recruitment and selection of qualified staff.
– Manage the activities of staff conservators, interns and contractors in providing conservation care, treatment, and advice for museums, art galleries, government agencies, private collectors, corporate collectors, and others with custodial responsibilities for works of art and historical or heritage objects.
– Provide leadership and expertise for all technical aspects relating to conservation work.
– Meet with team members regularly to provide ongoing mentoring based on clearly defined performance expectations in support of job satisfaction, employee retention and increased employee engagement levels.
– Design a comprehensive training and development program focused on employee professional development; supporting individual skill development, work requirements and career aspirations.
Business Development and Marketing
– Build the department’s business development strategy to support growth and optimize opportunities with existing and prospective clients.
– Provide leadership and support for the design, development and implementation of marketing collateral that draws awareness to the Conservation team’s area of expertise and service offerings.
– Ensure all marketing efforts are well coordinated, support clearly defined marketing plan objectives and are an effective expenditure of resources inclusive of participation in national conferences, symposia, and other targeted events.
– Promote ARTEX conservation practices and projects to the greater conservation community to build greater awareness of the department.
– Support the integration of the department’s services and abilities within the larger scope of the company’s service offerings.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
– 18+ years post graduate experience including extensive experience in the examination and treatment of paintings, particularly modern and contemporary paintings as well as murals and architectural paintings.
– Knowledge of modern museum practices and care of collections, including environmental control and monitoring, and safe handling.
– Demonstrated experience in the creation and management of conservation service contracts as well as estimation and monitoring of actual costs for the examination/treatment of paintings.
– Experience with the preparation and presentation of grants, contract proposals, reports, lectures, publications, and seminars relating to conservation.
– Prior experience in private practice and management of a conservation practice including safety, environmental and regulatory compliance.
– Demonstrated ability to set clear and measurable team goals and objectives and hold staff accountable to meet/exceed goals.
– Proven track record in generating and growing new business and driving client relationships.
– Solid computer skills (including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, FileMaker and Adobe Photoshop) and a thorough understanding of how technology can be used as an effective resource.
– Capable of working well under pressure and able to meet deadlines.
EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL STATUS
– Master’s degree in Art Conservation, or equivalent combination of conservation training and experience.
– Periodic professional development through attendance of conservation workshops, seminars, or professional conferences.
– Professional Associate status within AIC or higher.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to communicate effectively and resolve conflicts both orally and in writing with both internal and external customers. Excellent verbal, telephone and written communication skills.
HOW TO APPLY
If you feel that you possess the experience and qualifications outlined, please submit your cover letter, resume and salary requirements to our HR department at jobs_dc@artexfas.com for immediate review/consideration.
Consideration will be granted ONLY to those who possess the minimum requirements as stipulated. Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. Artex, Inc. is a federal contractor and an EOE AA M/F/VET/DISABLED employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, medical condition or disability or protected veteran status. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Department at (301) 350-5500.