Category: Job, Internship, & Fellowship Postings

Job posting: Conservation Scientist – Canadian Conservation Institute (Ottawa, ON, Canada)

Closing date: 14 October 2016 – 23:59, Pacific Time (more on closing date)
The Canadian Heritage – Canadian Conservation Institute, Ottawa (Ontario)
PC-02
$65,551 to $78,522
Reference number: PCH16J-016678-000153
Selection process number: 16-PCH-EA-CHR-1386
Positions to be filled: 1
Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad.

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Duties
This position provides research and scientific services to study the chemical and physical properties of historic and artistic objects, with a focus on synthetic polymeric materials, and to ensure the proper care and conservation treatment of such objects. This position develops new, or modifies existing techniques, methodologies or instrumentation pertaining to the conservation, study, scientific examination, and physical and chemical analysis of cultural property through scientific research. This position communicates concepts, ideas and research results through written reports and publications or oral communications.
Intent of the process
A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates resulting from this selection process will be created and may be used to fill the same or similar positions with various linguistic profiles and language requirements (such as English or French essential, bilingual imperative level – BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC or CCC/CCC), various security requirements (reliability, secret) as well as tenures (term, indeterminate) within the department of Canadian Heritage.
Information you must provide: Your résumé.
You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.
In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications):
Education
A master of science or doctorate from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in polymer chemistry or another science discipline relevant to the position OR an acceptable combination of education, training and experience. A degree from a post-secondary institution in a science discipline relevant to the position is mandatory.
For more information on degree requeriments, visit Degree Equivalency
Experience

  • Extensive and recent* experience with instrumental methods used to characterize polymers (e.g. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), pyrolysis-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, etc.)
  • Extensive and recent* experience in experimental methodology and in instrumental methods of analysis or testing applied to synthetic polymers
  • Extensive and recent experience* in applying scientific procedures, in scientific research and in carrying out bibliographic research

*Extensive and recent experience is defined as follows: at least two years of carrying out the activity as a principal function during the last five years.
If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications):
Asset Qualifications
Experience with science as applied to the study of cultural heritage objects or conservation materials.
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job):
Bilingual – Imperative (BBB/BBB)
Please note that unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply as we will be creating a pool of candidates for unilingual positions.
Information on language requirements
Knowledge

  • Knowledge of chemical and physical properties of synthetic polymers
  • Knowledge of industrial manufacturing of synthetic polymers

Abilities and Skills

  • Ability to interpret FTIR spectra
  • Ability to plan, set goals and establish priorities
  • Ability to analyze, synthesize and evaluate information to address complex problems
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to communicate effectively in writing
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally

Personal Suitability

  • Client service orientation
  • Focus on results
  • Initiative
  • Innovation

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job):

  • Knowledge of the mission and services of the Canadian Conservation Institute
  • Ability to work with a stereo microscope to remove samples or manipulate samples
  • Operational requirements
  • Willingness and ability to work overtime and to adopt flexible work hours as per operational requirements
  • Willingness and ability to work off site nationally and internationally

Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance
Other information
Only jobs.gc.ca online applications will be considered. If accessibility to jobs.gc.ca is unavailable, please email your Cover letter and résumé to Rana Cheaitani by email at rana.cheaitani@canada.ca and indicate the reason why you cannot apply online. Verification/validation of your request will be required before your application is accepted.

  • Reference checks may be sought.
  • A written exam may be administered.
  • An interview may be administered.
  • Please note that asset qualifications may be invoked at any time of the selection process, including the screening stage.
  • Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
  • Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.
  • Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.
  • You must be prepared to provide the original, or a certified copy, of your educational credentials.

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with the candidates by email. Candidates who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). If you do not wish to receive information by email, it is your responsibility to inform us.
All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, will be used to evaluate the candidates.
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.
The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
Preference
Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.
Information on the preference to veterans
Contact information:
Rana Cheaitani, Staffing Assistant, at rana.cheaitani@canada.ca
Natacha Tremblay-Marcoux, Staffing Advisor, at natacha.tremblay-marcoux@canada.ca
For more information visit: Conservation Scientist

Job posting: Textiles Conservator – British Museum (London, UK)

Closing date: Friday 14th October 2016 at 12:00 Noon
Reference: 1589219
Location: London
Salary: £25,872 per annum pro-rata
Contract: Fixed Term: 11 weeks from 9 January 2017 (Full time)

The British Museum has an exciting opportunity for an early-career textile conservator to join the Organic Artefacts Conservation Section for 11 weeks, in a role supported by the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST). The post holder will work closely with a senior textile conservator to investigate and conserve a rare 8th Century silk embroidery from the Chinese Tang dynasty.
As the Conservator: Textiles (QEST Associated Liveries Apprentice) you will carry out practical conservation treatment on the embroidery, whilst keeping an accurate record of the work undertaken. The successful candidate will also collaborate with staff in the Asia department and with external specialists on the treatment, display and storage of the embroidery and assist with expanding the profile of the Department by participating in Museum outreach programmes.
With a recognised professional qualification in textile conservation, the successful candidate will be IT literate, have a sound understanding of conservation theory and relevant knowledge of Health & Safety. You must also be able to pass a colour vision test.
We are looking for someone who is able to work independently and demonstrate excellent communication skills. In addition to this, the ideal candidate will have an excellent team working ability.
About the British Museum
Founded in 1753, the British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. With over 6.8 million visitors in 2015, the Museum is the top visitor attraction in the UK, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures, Egyptian mummies, the Admonitions Scroll, and the Amaravati sculptures.
The Museum adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) requirements for all staff at the British Museum.
The Museum is an equal opportunity employer, supports a diverse workplace and offers a competitive benefits package including:

  • Membership of the civil service pension scheme
  • Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
  • Participate in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections
  • Generous annual leave allowance
  • Interest-free season ticket loan
  • Child care voucher scheme
  • Professional and personal development opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Discounts on food and gift shop purchases
    If you are a positive individual, passionate about the Museum and would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, please follow the “Apply now” link below where you will be directed to complete your application.
    Interviews will be held on either 28 October or 1 November 2016.
    For more information visit: Conservator: Textiles (QEST Associated Liveries Apprentice)

    If you have any queries regarding this role, email us at bm@penna.comor call +44 0845 601 1124. Please quote the job reference number in the subject line of any email and at the beginning of a call.

Fellowship: Samuel H. Kress Mid-Career Fellow

Applications for 2017 funding are now being accepted. Applications must be submitted by October 26, 2016, 11:00 p.m. EST. 
Research grants of up to $15,000 will be awarded to one mid-career professional whose research project relates to the appreciation, interpretation, preservation, study and teaching of European art, architecture and related disciplines from antiquity to the early 19th century, in the context of historic preservation in the United States. Potential Kress Fellow projects could include the exploration of shared European and American influences in style, design, materials, construction techniques, building types, conservation and interpretation methodologies, philosophical and theoretical attitudes, and other factors applicable to preservation in both Europe and America.
Funding for the Kress Fellowship is made possible through the generous support of the www.kressfoundation.org
Criteria for Evaluation
Applications are reviewed by the Fitch Trustees. Projects will be evaluated on the following criteria:

  • The project will make a meaningful contribution to the academic and/or professional field of historic preservation in the United States
  • The applicant has a realistic plan for the dissemination of research and/or final work product
  • The project has a clear and realistic goals, timeframe, work plan, and budget
  • The project demonstrates innovative thinking, original research and creative problem solving and/or design

Eligibility

  • Grants are awarded only to individuals, not organizations. The Foundation does not fund university-sponsored research projects or dissertation research.
  • Applicants must be mid-career professionals with at least 10 years experience in historic preservation or related fields, including architecture, landscape architecture, architectural conservation, urban design, environmental planning, archaeology, architectural history, and the decorative arts.
  • Applicants must be legal residents or citizens of the United States.

Please email cpena@fitchfoundation.org with any questions concerning criteria for evaluation or project eligibility.
How to Apply
Applicants are required to submit the following materials:

  1. Cover page, including Project Title; Name of Applicant(s), including primary contact person; Applicant Address; Phone; Email. Also, please specify whether you are applying for the Fitch Mid-Career Grant or the Richard L. Blinder Award; and specify the amount of grant money requested.
  2. Brief description of project, including how the final work product will be disseminated. Applicants are encouraged to be succinct and the description is not to exceed three (3) pages.
  3. Detailed work schedule and project budget, showing the grant amount requested from the Fitch Foundation and how this money will be spent.
  4. Curriculum Vita, including professional and academic background, and past and present grants received.
  5. Two (2) letters of support for the project to be included with the application.

Applications must be submitted electronically, in PDF format.
Selection Process & Completion of Grant
Grants are awarded at the discretion of the Foundation. Recipients will be notified by email in the Spring of 2016. Projects must be completed within twelve (12) months of the grant award. All grantees will be assigned a Trustee advisor who will provide feedback and guidance throughout the project.
Typically, grant awards are divided into equal payments, the first being presented upon the award of the grant. Substantial written progress reports are required for all subsequent payments. The final payment is awarded only upon completion of the project.
The Foundation shall be acknowledged in all publications. The Trustees reserve the right to publish the results if the recipient does not. The grant recipient must sign a release to the Foundation permitting such publication. Proper credit will be given to the grant recipient.
For more information visit: http://fitchfoundation.org/grants/kress/

Fellowship: The Fitch Mid-Career Fellow

Applications for 2017 funding are now being accepted. Applications must be submitted by October 26, 2016, 11:00 p.m. EST. 
Research grants of up to $15,000 will be awarded to one or two mid-career professionals who have an academic background, professional experience and an established identity in one or more of the following fields: historic preservation, architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, environmental planning, architectural history and the decorative arts. The James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation will consider proposals for the research and/or the execution of the preservation-related projects in any of these fields.
Criteria for Evaluation
Applications are reviewed by the Fitch Trustees. Projects will be evaluated on the following criteria:

  • The project will make a meaningful contribution to the academic and/or professional field of historic preservation in the United States.
  • The applicant has a realistic plan for the dissemination of research and/or final work product.
  • The project has a clear and realistic goals, timeframe, work plan, and budget.
  • The project demonstrates innovative thinking, original research and creative problem solving and/or design.

Eligibility

  • Grants are awarded only to individuals, not organizations. The Foundation does not fund university-sponsored research projects or dissertation research.
  • Applicants must be mid-career professionals with at least 10 years experience in historic preservation or related fields, including architecture, landscape architecture, architectural conservation, urban design, environmental planning, archaeology, architectural history, and the decorative arts.
  • Applicants must be legal residents or citizens of the United States.

Please email cpena@fitchfoundation.org with any questions concerning criteria for evaluation or project eligibility.
How to Apply
Applicants are required to submit the following materials:

  • Cover page, including Project Title; Name of Applicant(s), including primary contact person; Applicant Address; Phone; Email. Also, please specify whether you are applying for the Fitch Mid-Career Grant or the Richard L. Blinder Award; and specify the amount of grant money requested.
  • Brief description of project, including how the final work product will be disseminated. Applicants are encouraged to be succinct and the description is not to exceed three (3) pages.
  • Detailed work schedule and project budget, showing the grant amount requested from the Fitch Foundation and how this money will be spent.
  • Curriculum Vita, including professional and academic background, and past and present grants received.
  • Two (2) letters of support for the project to be included with the application.

Applications must be submitted electronically, in PDF format.
Selection Process & Completion of Grant
Grants are awarded at the discretion of the Foundation. Recipients will be notified by email in the Spring of 2016. Projects must be completed within twelve (12) months of the grant award. All grantees will be assigned a Trustee advisor who will provide feedback and guidance throughout the project.
Typically, grant awards are divided into equal payments, the first being presented upon the award of the grant. Substantial written progress reports are required for all subsequent payments. The final payment is awarded only upon completion of the project.
The Foundation shall be acknowledged in all publications. The Trustees reserve the right to publish the results if the recipient does not. The grant recipient must sign a release to the Foundation permitting such publication. Proper credit will be given to the grant recipient.
For more information visit: http://fitchfoundation.org/grants/fitch-kress/

Job posting: Team Leader, Preservation Services – Historic New England (Waltham, MA, USA)

*Location: Lyman Estate, Waltham, Massachusetts
*Classification: Full-time
Description: Historic New England, the nation’s oldest and largest regional heritage organization, seeks a dynamic and public-focused preservation professional to serve as Team Leader for Preservation Services. As a member of senior management, the team leader is responsible for programs and services that facilitate the preservation and rehabilitation of private properties that are significant to New England history. Lead our regional team in directing and growing the Preservation Easement Program, a national model for protection of privately-owned historic properties, and in delivering programs and services to historic homeowners. Work with colleagues and partner organizations to develop innovative programs to educate the next generation of preservation professionals.
Qualifications: Master’s degree in historic preservation, architectural history, or related field. Minimum of six years job-related experience, including easement development and management.
Applications: Please send resume and cover letter to jobs@historicnewengland.org or mail to Historic New England, 151 Essex Street, Haverhill, MA 01832 Attn: Human Resources
Historic New England is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to supporting equality of opportunity and respect for diversity. We are committed to providing equal opportunity in employment to all qualified persons without regard to non-work-related factors such as race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, or sexual orientation.
Historic New England offers generous and comprehensive vacation, holiday, and health and wellness benefit packages.
For position description visit: www.historicnewengland.org

Job Posting: Historic Preservation Specialist, Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (Harrisburg, PA, USA)

Applications are due October 26, 2016.
THE POSITION: 
This professional position within the Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), a bureau of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC), is responsible for the development, processing, and management of records pertaining to historic properties and the ongoing management of electronic data. This position assists the SHPO with supporting and promoting the Commonwealth’s archaeological site survey records including maintaining the integrity of archaeological site and survey information in the Cultural Resources Geographic Information System (CRGIS) and promoting and facilitating recordation of new sites in order to assist the SHPO, other agencies, and the public in evaluating the archaeological resources within the Commonwealth.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

  • Assists the SHPO with developing and maintaining a long-term data management and Geographic Information System (GIS) vision and strategy.
  • Assists in fulfilling the SHPO’s GIS needs including cartography, data management, and ensures the quality and utility of spatial data and products.
  • Acquires, prepares, and maintains spatial data from a variety of sources.
  • Digitizes data from the SHPO’s legacy paper records and all newly recorded cultural resources into a GIS program.
  • Assists in the development and maintenance of the SHPO’s new data management system.
  • Assists in computerized mapping of cultural resources including archaeological site and survey, from both paper and outside electronic sources; entry and updating of resource information; and facilitating the scanning, processing, and storage of resource images for linkage into the SHPO’s cultural resource database (CRGIS) and conversion of data to any newly-determined platforms.
  • Conducts projects to analyze legacy data. This can result in updating information to meet current standards and needs and/or providing new interpretations. This includes historic research and evaluation and may include guiding and assisting interns or other researchers.
  • Develops and provides public information about cultural resources through research, analysis, and development of web content, conference and educational programs, and periodic reports.
  • Provides information and assistance to citizens and agencies involved in the identification and survey of archaeological resources to prepare resource information and documentation for inclusion in the CRGIS.
  • Undertakes daily maintenance of electronic systems including: bug reporting/tracking, system testing, assisting internal and external customers, and monitor mailboxes (review and respond or distribute incoming emails and/or messages as required).
  • Designs and produces publication-quality maps and other visual products for internal use, for reports, and for external distribution.
  • Extracts data from the CRGIS to fill data requests and working with other agencies to facilitate data sharing agreements.
  • Works with the public and local preservation partners on developing/updating site recordation methodology.
  • Coordinates archaeological collections data management with the State Museum of Pennsylvania.
  • Provides training on recordation techniques and data collection and the preparation and maintenance of paper and electronic records.
  • Participates in the evaluation of the significance of cultural resources and their eligibility for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places.
  • Assists in the maintenance of permanent paper files of the historic and archaeological surveys.
  • Prepares information on records management or digital archive activities as needed.
  • Participates in continuing education opportunities to maintain proficiency in current practices associated with the conversion, formatting, indexing, and integration of legacy documents to digital formats.
  • Performs others duties as required to maintain the SHPO’s cultural resource database.
  • Adheres to Commonwealth and PHMC general safety rules and any specific to this position and immediately corrects any safety hazards in the work area and report same to supervisor.

HOW TO APPLY: 
This position is filled through a Non-Civil Service process coordinated through the Bureau of State Employment (BSE).  All applications must go through BSE’s employment website at www.employment.pa.gov.  We cannot accept any applications directly.  Please see below how to apply:
From www.employment.pa.gov, click on the Job Opportunities tab under Non-Civil Service. Scroll to the chart and select the position titled “Historic Preservation Specialist”.  If interested, click on “Apply.” If you are not currently registered with NEOGOV, you may create an account and apply for this or any other listed category.  Registration is free.  Returning applicants should enter their current username and password, and follow the steps to create a profile and apply under Historic Preservation Specialist category. If you have any questions during the application process, please contact the Bureau of State Employment at (717) 787-5703.
Required Experience:
Two or more years of experience working on an architectural survey, an architectural restoration and preservation project or program, and a bachelor’s degree in architectural history, American history, art history or course work in Pennsylvania history; OR Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Additional Information:
Employment Type:  Permanent, Full-Time
Location:  Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Compensation:  $45,692-$69,477/annually
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is proud to be an equal opportunity employer supporting workplace diversity.

Job Posting: Cultural Heritage Preservation Consultant; World Learning (remote position)

Apply for Cultural Heritage Preservation Consultant via https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=worldl&jobId=146958&lang=en_US&source=CC3
World Learning: Cultural Heritage Preservation Consultant Request for Quote

Main Facts Table
Reference Cultural Heritage Preservation Consultant
Contact for Questions and Quote Submission Edith Cecchini (edith.cecchini@worldlearning.org)
Deadline for submission of Quote Submissions 11:59pm EST on October 9, 2016
Skype Interviews with Finalists October 10-14, 2016
Estimated date of notification Week of October 17, 2016
Estimated dates of service October 24, 2016 – September 30, 2017 on an as-needed basis.
Total Estimated LOE (Level of Effort): 300 hours over 11 months, with an estimated 40 hours per month from November 2016 through April 2017 and 10 hours per month May through October 2017.

 
1. Need
World Learning seeks a Cultural Heritage Preservation Consultant to assist with the U.S. Department of State’s Communities Connecting HeritageSM grant from October 2016 through October 2017 on an as-needed basis. Total Estimated LOE (Level of Effort): 300 hours over approximately 12 months, with an estimated 40 hours per month from October through April and 10 hours per month April through October.
2. Background
Communities Connecting HeritageSM (CCH), is a two-year (9/1/2016 through 8/31/2018) U.S. Department of State-funded program awarded to World Learning as the prime implementer. CCH is an international people-to-people exchange program that engages communities and empowers people through the exploration of cultural heritage issues. The program brings together U.S. and international communities, especially youth, women, ethnic minorities and other underserved groups, through collaborative exchange projects that advance cultural heritage preservation through community outreach and public education. Youth ages 12-25 will be the primary demographic both in terms of participants and outreach. The program will include three phases: first, the selection of participating organizations and the creation of partnerships that result in the co-creation of a project; second, the virtual engagement of beneficiaries and participants during project implementation; and finally, the in-person exchanges between the two partners. This is a new initiative of the U.S. Department of State.
3. Purpose and Scope
The goals of the CCH Program are to:

  • Promote mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries (six countries TBD);
  • Showcase the role of cultural organizations as vibrant, engaged and influential institutions in contemporary society and convey the importance of tangible and intangible cultural heritage to community and national identity;
  • Increase awareness and understanding of American art, culture, values and society for international participants and audiences;
  • Foster opportunities for education outreach and community engagement with diverse and underserved communities, especially youth (ages 12-25), women, ethnic minorities, and refugees;
  • Provide unique opportunities for artistic collaboration, engagement and/or public exhibition between American and international participants; and
  • Create opportunities for sustaining relationships and collaboration between U.S. and international participants and institutions that endure beyond the exchanges.

The program aims to achieve these goals through achieving the following objectives:

  1. Identify and solidify 6 collaborative and sustainable partnerships between cultural organizations in the United States and foreign countries that lead to the conceptualization of innovative, cultural preservation projects;
  2. Support the implementation of 6 cultural heritage preservation projects through dynamic virtual and in-person exchanges that engage youth, ethnic minorities, women, and other disadvantaged populations; and
  3. Provide cultural heritage organizations with the tools and opportunities to expand their impact and sustain partnerships.

In order to achieve these goals, World Learning’s CCH team will hire a consultant with expertise in cultural heritage preservation/anthropology/the arts to work with World Learning on the following activities:
(Activity 1):  Identifying Target Countries and International Partners
The Cultural Heritage Consultant will join World Learning staff in reviewing international partner applications, as well as participating in interviews with final partner candidates. S/he will ensure that selected organizations demonstrate the requisite experience and understanding of key cultural heritage preservation concepts and programming. The U.S. Department of State must approve all finalists.
(Activity 2): Selecting U.S. Partners
S/he will help World Learning staff identify U.S. organizations with a reputation for excellent cultural programming to receive the request for proposals and may also be called upon to assist with the development of the RFP. The Consultant will sit as a member of the selection committee and contribute to the development of selection criteria.
(Activity 3): Co-Creation of Project Design
S/he will participate in supporting and reviewing the project design co-creation process between the matched partner organizations, ensuring that final projects address best practices in cultural heritage preservation and align with international standards. S/he will provide advice and mentorship to partner organizations as they identify their key beneficiaries, develop community outreach plans and articulate their project ideas.
(Activity 4): Ongoing Monitoring and Evaluation 
World Learning staff will consult with the Cultural Heritage Consultant as projects are being implemented and evaluated. S/he will work with the project team to address any implementation issues and recalibrate activities as needed.
 4. Consultant Requirements

  • Must be fluent in English
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience working on cultural heritage preservation projects
  • Strong network in the cultural preservation field, preferably with an international scope
  • Experience working with cultural organizations, both in the U.S. and abroad (especially Near East and North Africa, South and Central Asia, and/or Europe and Eurasia)
  • Experience planning, promoting, and implementing a variety of public exhibitions
  • Familiarity and comfort with virtual engagement
  • Knowledgeable of latest technology used in cultural preservation
  • Excellent communication skills, including: clarity in writing and speaking, timely responsiveness, ability to juggle multiple inquiries and needs for input
  • Creativity: ability to ideate and brainstorm
  • Cross-Cultural Communication Skills
  • Flexibility: willingness to work ad hoc and at a variety of daytime/evening time hours due to expected multiple international time zones of partners

5. Required Application Components

  • Resume (no more than 3 pages): Relevant Qualifications and Current Base of Operations/Current and Expected Physical Address during the timeframe of work.
  • Cover Letter (up to 2 pages): Explain your interest, your qualifications, technical expertise, past experience designing cultural preservation projects, working with youth, working with the international community, and working virtually.
  • Examples: three to five examples of recent cultural preservation projects that you have designed, led, and/or implemented within the last 10 years. Samples should not be more than one-page executive summaries.
  • Rate Quote: Please provide a quote of your expected hourly rate in your cover letter or on a separate document. Prices should be quoted in USD. Payment is expected to be on a quarterly basis, but timing is negotiable.

6. Evaluation Criteria (Out of 100 Points Maximum)

  • Educational Qualifications: (20 Points Maximum)
  • Experience: Cultural Preservation Experience/Stength of Samples (60 Points Maximum)
  • Rate: Reasonable and Commensurate with Experience (20 Points Maximum)

Offerors will not be reimbursed for any costs incurred in connection with the preparation and submission of their offers. World Learning reserves the right to: conduct negotiations with and/or request clarifications from any Offeror prior to selection; or cancel any of the items/services described or the entire bidding process.
7. Submission Instructions:
Submission of questions, and proposal materials should be sent by email to edith.cecchini@worldlearning.org  By submitting a quote in response to this RFP, the Offeror certifies that it and its principal officers are not debarred, suspended, or otherwise considered ineligible for an award by the U.S. Government. World Learning will not award a contract to any entity or individual that is debarred, suspended, or considered to be ineligible by the U.S. Government.

Job Posting: Associate Arts Professor; Director, MIAP – New York University Tisch School of the Arts (New York, NY, USA)

Job Title: Associate Arts Professor; Director, Moving Image Archiving and Preservation (MIAP) Program
Department: Department of Cinema Studies
Job Description: The Department of Cinema Studies seeks a director for its high-profile, two-year Master of Arts degree program in Moving Image Archiving and Preservation, position to begin Fall 2017. MIAP educates and trains future professionals to manage and curate archival collections of video, film, and digital media (see tisch.nyu.edu/cinema-studies/miap). With a graduate degree and extensive professional practice, the MIAP director will be appointed as an Associate Arts Professor.
As a full-time, non-tenure track member of the Department of Cinema Studies faculty, the MIAP director will have responsibilities that include teaching, research, and administration. The director also serves on select departmental committees and attends department meetings and functions.
The director will: oversee and evaluate the program; develop curriculum and internship opportunities; hire adjunct faculty; plan resources; lead fund-raising initiatives, including grant-writing and donor cultivation; recruit applicants; and advise students. The director must bring vision to the role and implement new directions to maintain MIAP’s international status as a leading center of research and education in the field.
Qualifications: Strong teaching record; in-depth knowledge of, and experience in, the preservation and management of audiovisual collections (including film, video, audio, born-digital, and multimedia items); active engagement with innovations in the field; capacity to oversee and manage a complex educational training program; and the ability to work with diverse teams and supervise staff.
To apply, please complete the online application, attaching a copy of your curriculum vitae, letter of application, contact information for three referees, and supporting materials (e.g., publications and/or documentation of professional activities). Please contact tisch.preservation@nyu.edu with any questions.
Application deadline is October 14, 2016. Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications may be considered beyond October 14 in order to identify an appropriate pool of finalists.
New York University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NYU does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, unemployment status or any other legally protected basis, and to the extent permitted by law. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

Internship: 2017-2018 Getty Graduate Internship Program

Getty Graduate Internships are offered in the four programs of the J. Paul Getty Trust—the J. Paul Getty Museum, the Getty Research Institute, the Getty Conservation Institute, and the Getty Foundation, as well as in Getty Publications—to students who intend to pursue careers in fields related to the visual arts. Training and work experience placements are available in areas such as curatorial, education, conservation, research, publications, information management, public programs, and grantmaking.

Please see the list of internship position areas and host departments participating in 2017—2018 (PDF, 8 pp., 81kb).

Eligibility
Internships are open to students of all nationalities. Applicants must be:

  • Students currently enrolled in a graduate program leading to an advanced degree in a field relevant to the internship(s) for which they are applying, or
  • Individuals who have completed a relevant graduate degree on or after January 1, 2014, with postgraduate activities in their field, paid or unpaid.

Terms
Internships are located at the Getty Center in Los Angeles or the Getty Villa in Malibu. All positions are full-time beginning September 11, 2017. Most internships are for eight months, ending May 18, 2018. Conservation internships are twelve months, ending September 7, 2018. Grant amounts are $20,000 for eight months and $30,000 for twelve months. Support for research travel is available for up to $2,500. Graduate Interns are eligible to enroll in the Getty’s health care plan. The grant includes $1,000 towards relocation expenses but housing is not provided. Please note that grant funds may be subject to federal and state taxes and deductions. Additional information about the terms of these grants is available here.
How To Apply
Applicants are required to complete and submit the online Graduate Internship application form (which includes uploading a supplemental application form; Personal Statement; Curriculum Vitae; Transcript(s); and Letters of Recommendation) by 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time) on December 1, 2016. Materials received after the deadline will result in an incomplete application.
For the best user experience, we strongly recommend use of the Google Chrome browser. You may also use Firefox or Safari. The Internet Explorer (IE) browser is not compatible with our portal.
We cannot accept applications hand-delivered to the Getty Center or those sent by e-mail or fax.
Application Materials
As part of the application, you will need to prepare the following materials:

  • Personal Statement:Your Personal Statement should consist of no more than 500 words (two double-spaced pages) that explains how your Getty internship choices fit with your background and career goals. Include the reasons for your choice of specific departments or programs for an internship. Also describe what you hope to achieve from the experience and what you believe you can contribute.
  • Resume/Curriculum Vitae: Current resumes are required for all applicants. Please limit resumes to five pages.
  • Transcript(s): Transcripts are required for both undergraduate and graduate degrees completed or in progress. Please be aware that you may be requested to submit hardcopies of official transcripts/academic records at a later date in the evaluation process.If you graduated from a school outside of the United States, transcripts may be substituted with proof of completed courses and/or copies of diploma(s). If you are currently enrolled in a graduate program, provide proof of current enrollment (for example, your most recent transcript or academic record). A note concerning multiple transcripts: you may upload each one individually or as a single combined document (strongly preferred).
  • Letters of Recommendation (2): Applicants must have two confidential letters of recommendation submitted directly by their recommenders. Letters must be received no later than 5:00p.m. Pacific Standard Time on December 1, 2016. Typically, the most appropriate recommenders are university faculty members who are able to address your academic performance. Other recommenders may include past or current employers of relevant work who are familiar with your skills and abilities. Recommenders will be automatically contacted via email through the application system.

Begin a New Application
Create or update your account and password, log in, and begin a new application. You may return to your work at any time by visiting the portal at the link above and logging into your account.
Please note that as part of this application you will request that two confidential letters of recommendation be forwarded by your recommenders through the system by December 1, 2016. Recommenders should attach a scanned original letter to the e-mail.
Once you request this information you will be able to monitor your account to confirm that the letters have been submitted.
Please address inquiries to:
Telephone: +1 (310) 440-7320
E-mail: gradinterns@getty.edu
Notification
Due to the large volume of applications received, staff is unable to respond to application-related questions once the deadline has passed. Finalists will be contacted for phone or in-person interviews in March 2017. All applicants will be notified of the Getty Foundation’s decision in April.
For technical assistance, or if you cannot submit an online application, please contact gradinterns@getty.edu. We are available during normal Pacific Standard Time business hours, and will attempt to respond within two business days.

Job Posting: Research Physical Scientist (Proteomics and Mass Spectrometry) / Research Biochemist / Research Chemist – Smithsonian’s Museum Conservation Institute (Suitland, MD, USA)

The Smithsonian’s Museum Conservation Institute (MCI) is seeking a Research Physical Scientist (Proteomics and Mass Spectrometry) / Research Biochemist / Research Chemist to conduct research on works of art or on objects of cultural, historical or scientific value including biological and organic materials. The scientist will develop and apply new approaches to materials analysis using Orbitrap Velos mass spectrometry and /or gas chromatography – mass spectrometry combined with sampling techniques such as pyrolysis, headspace and solid-phase microextraction. It is expected that the candidate will participate in MCI research and technical studies. The successful candidate will have experience in research, professional presentation, and publication.
MCI is a scientific research center of the Smithsonian Institution with the mission to increase and disseminate scientific knowledge that improves preservation and conservation of museum collections and related material, with an emphasis on the collections of the Smithsonian Institution’s museums. For a more detailed description of the MCI’s programs please see www.si.edu/mci.
For a complete application package and instructions please access USAJOBS https://www.usajobs.gov/ and retrieve the announcements:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/451547400?share=email 16A-SR-301892-MPA-MCI (MPA means open to current and federal employees)
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/451547900?share=email 16A-SR-301892-DEU-MCI (DEU means open to all U. S. citizens)
Vacancy closes October 10, 2016
The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. National.