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Supervisory Librarian (Head, Paper Conservation Section) (Washington DC, USA) – now closed

The Library of Congress seeks a Supervisory Conservator (Librarian job series) to head the Paper Conservation Section in the Conservation Division. The Conservation Division is responsible for all work related to the assessment, stabilization, and conservation treatment of artifacts on paper and other substrates in the Library’s special collections and works closely with all custodial divisional representatives to develop, establish, coordinate and carry out a comprehensive, Library-wide conservation treatment program appropriate to the collections’ needs. The incumbent serves as Section Head and is responsible for work conducted in this section, which includes assessments, surveys, evaluations, treatments, documentation, and housing of paper format collections and paper artifacts; preparation work for exhibitions; research into optimizing paper conservation treatment methods and protocols; participation in the division’s intern program and other teaching and training programs; and creation of publications, reports, and guidelines.

Open & closing dates: 2018-05-14 to 2018-06-15
Pay scale & grade: GS 13
Salary: $96,970 to $126,062 / Per Year (Reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area)
Appointment type: Permanent. This is a supervisory, non-bargaining unit position

Anyone may apply – By law, employment at most U.S. Government agencies, including the Library of Congress, is limited to U.S. citizens. However, non-citizens may be hired, provided that other legal requirements are met and the Library determines there are no qualified U.S. citizens available for the position.

You can find the posting and start the application process at: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/499463500

Responsibilities
As Section Head, manages and supervises staff at grade levels GS-05 through GS-12. Provides administrative and technical supervision needed for accomplishing the section’s work. Performs administrative and human resources management tasks related to the staff supervised. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff, which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system and ongoing informal discussions throughout the year. Develops work improvement plans to improve productivity and/or the quality of conservation services. Ensures subordinates receive training to successfully perform and fully comply with Library of Congress regulations. Ensures personnel management in the organizational entity under supervision is accomplished without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap, or national origin.

Plans, distributes, and reviews conservation activities undertaken by Paper Conservation Section staff. Oversees all section activities performed by staff and contractors, including conducting condition surveys of internal collections and individual items, technical analyses, developing treatment plans and selecting or designing and creating appropriate housings, conducting conservation treatment, documenting item condition and treatment, and preparing collections items for digitalization, loan, move, exhibition, and other usage preparations for such paper-based items as broadsides, charts, drawings, graphic prints, manuscripts, maps, posters and sketches.

Upon request by the Chief of the Conservation Division, designs centralized and mission-specific projects using established and/or proposed program objectives. Manages divisional programs and projects with a focused, mission-specific scope. Identifies and implements needed actions concerning development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of preservation programs and projects. Submits program goals and reports annual results to the Division Chief.

Develops, establishes, and maintains professional relationships with librarians, curators, facilities staff, Capitol Police, and other specialists to share resources and information to coordinate workflow, project planning and policy development in the Library. As a consultant, provides technical recommendations on the conservation and/or preservation of Library materials.

Conditions of Employment
The Supervisor leads his/her staff toward meeting the Library’s vision, mission, and goals by acting decisively, leveraging diversity and inclusiveness, demonstrating flexibility and resilience, fostering continuous improvement and innovation, and fostering integrity and honesty. To view the Library’s Supervisory Core Competencies click the following link: http://www.loc.gov/hr/employment/uploads/loc_supervisor_core_competencies.pdf

Qualifications
Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.

Ability to supervise and lead a diverse specialized and technical staff **

Knowledge and application of the principles, concepts, and techniques of preservation and conservation **

Ability to analyze, organize, plan, and execute preservation and conservation programs and projects

Ability to provide consultation or liaison duties

Ability to build and maintain professional relationships

Ability to communicate in writing

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing

How You Will Be Evaluated
The Library of Congress evaluates applicants through an applicant questionnaire and a structured interview. Applicants may also be screened for some jobs through licensing, certification, and/or education requirements, a narrative/application review, and/or a preliminary telephone interview. The knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) that are marked with a double asterisk (**) in the vacancy announcement and the applicant questionnaire are considered the most critical for a position. To be considered for final selection, applicants must demonstrate fully acceptable experience in these designated KSAs in the narrative/application review, preliminary telephone and/or full structured interview. The various assessment tools listed above are designed to verify or explore applicants’ experience, knowledge, and training directly related to the job in order to identify the best qualified applicants for selection.

If you have questions about this posting, position requirements, or job responsibilities, please contact me at eeus@loc.gov or (202) 707-5838.

Conservator and Preventive Conservation Specialist (Philadelphia, PA, USA)

Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts (CCAHA)

We are seeking a full-time Conservator and Preventive Conservation Specialist with a specialization in paper, photograph, or book conservation to work with our clients in the Southeastern United States. This is a grant-funded two year position, which CCAHA expects will become a permanent position at the end of the grant period. Working closely with CCAHA’s senior management team, the selected candidate will be responsible for identifying and cultivating clients in the Southeast by carrying out surveys and assessments, educational programming, business development activities, examinations and estimates, and conservation treatments. After a training period at CCAHA’s main office in Philadelphia, the Conservator and Preventive Conservation Specialist will work remotely but can expect frequent communication, collaboration, and in-person contact with the Philadelphia-based staff. Frequent travel is a requirement of this position.

Major duties and responsibilities:

Works with clients in development, planning, and execution of conservation treatment projects, on-site consultations, preservation assessment projects, training workshops, and other special projects.
Promotes and markets CCAHA’s services by taking an active role in planning CCAHA’s business development strategy in the region, making regular visits to current and potential client institutions, representing CCAHA at public events, and building awareness of CCAHA.
Develops written informational/educational materials as needed and presents education programs.
Collaborates with CCAHA staff in preparation of proposals and conceptualization/planning of grant-funded programs.
Provides technical information via telephone and email.
Independently evaluates collections materials for conservation and prepares condition reports and treatment estimates.
Carries out conservation treatments, following AIC’s Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice.
Stays current on best practices in the field.
Works collaboratively across departments to help achieve CCAHA’s strategic goals.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree from a recognized conservation training program, or equivalent experience, with a specialization in paper, book, or photograph conservation and a minimum of two years of professional experience.
A thorough understanding of preventive conservation principles and familiarity with conducting assessment and planning projects with cultural institutions.
Excellent written, verbal, presentation/public speaking, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Willingness to travel as necessary.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
The exceptional candidate will have comfort and experience with business development for conservation and consulting services.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. CCAHA offers an excellent benefits package that includes health and dental coverage, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, retirement plan, and professional development funds. All applicants must have a valid driver’s license and applicants that are not US citizens must have a valid work visa.

Please send letters of interest and resumes to:

Laura Hortz Stanton
CCAHA
264 S. 23rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Or via email to lhortzstanton@ccaha.org.

Objects Conservator (San Francisco, CA, USA)

SF Art Conservation seeks to recruit a full time objects conservator for a one-year contract, with the possibility to renew for the correct candidate.

Focused on objects, sculpture and paintings conservation, the company has studios located in San Francisco and Oakland and serves a range of clients that include museums, City institutions and major private collections.

Responsibilities will include conservation assessment, treatment, and documentation of objects and sculpture, and some supervision of technicians and conservation assistants.

The conservator will undertake individual treatments as well as be involved in team projects, and work with a broad range of materials from different periods, both in the studio and onsite. We have a particular focus on contemporary and modern objects, sculpture and public art. Experience with outdoor sculpture and concrete will be beneficial. Please see the website to view the range of projects – www.sfartconservation.com.

The company prides itself on providing a creative, positive and supportive environment. Within a collaborative setting, we encourage employees to develop and expand their skills, and produce their best work.

A Master’s degree in Conservation and a minimum of three years of recent experience with objects and sculpture is required.

Apply to:
Rowan Geiger
Director of SF Art Conservation
1189 Tennessee Street
San Francisco CA 94107
rowan@sfartconservation.com

Please include a letter of intent, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Only individuals eligible to work in the United States will be considered.

Textiles Conservation (UK)

Icon Internships, Textiles Conservation
The Bowes Museum HLF Skills for the Future Internship
2 x 12 months Internships starting August 2018
Location: The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham Educational Stipend: GBP16,000

The Bowes Museum, in partnership with Icon, and with the generous support of the Heritage Lottery Fund is offering a program of Textile Conservation internships from 2014 to 2019. The intern to work within the conservation department, and alongside the department of textile and dress.

The Bowes’ formed one of the earliest collections of European textiles in Britain, including tapestries, embroideries, furnishing textiles, lace, quilts and carpets. The costume collection includes haute couture from the 1860s onwards, with an important group of costume and accessories which belonged to Empress Eugenie of France. More information is available at www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk.

The intern will join the Textile Conservator in working towards the re-display of the Textiles and Dress Gallery though conservation assessments, treatments and mounting. As part of the conservation team, the interns will gain practical, preventive and workplace skills, tailored to help them develop their careers in conservation.

Other projects throughout the year will include:

– Temporary exhibitions and displays
– Pest management program in the textile and dress stores
– Care of textiles on open display, including upholstery and carpets
– Ongoing improvements to the textile and costume stores, including of the Blackbourne Lace Collection
– Regular contributions to The Bowes Museum blog
– Assisting with conservation-related inquiries
– Publicizing the work of the department through networking with other professionals, attending conferences, publications etc.

Candidates will be asked to present a portfolio with evidence of their conservation work and/or related textile skills, at the interview

You can apply for this placement if you have a recognized qualification in conservation, preferably specializing in textiles. Applicants wishing to pursue a career in textiles conservation, without formal training, but with a demonstrable interest in museums conservation and heritage, and able to demonstrate a high level of manual dexterity will also be considered. Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Please apply using the application form on the Icon website only, https://icon.org.uk/what-is-conservation/internships.

Closing date: 9:00 a.m. on May 25, 2018
Interviews will be held on June 6 and 7, with start date of August 20, 2018.

Questions: pwhife@icon.org.uk

Conservator of Paper (Atlanta, GA, USA)

The Atlanta Art Conservation Center is seeking a full-time, paper conservator to manage and run the paper conservation division within the regional conservation facility in Atlanta. The conservator will work alongside two paintings conservators and an object conservator. The paper conservator will manage all activities including documentation, analysis and treatment for the paper based fine art collections of the AACC’s member institutions, will supervise interns and will assist with team projects within in the conservation center as work load and deadlines fluctuate.

The candidate should have a degree in graduate-level studies with a specialization in paper materials and a minimum of five years of post-graduate experience or equivalent education and work/life experience demonstrating expertise in the analysis, documentation, conservation treatment and preventive care for all types of paper based art and historic artifacts. The conservator should demonstrate knowledge of art history, art fabrication and conservation practices for fine and contemporary art as well as the use of non-destructive analytical examination techniques.

Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, computer proficiency and strong organizational abilities will be required. The candidate should be willing to travel periodically to carry out site work for member institutions.

The AACC offers a full benefits package including an annual research stipend. Title and salary will be commensurate with the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience.

For further information contact: Leslie Paisley, Paper Conservator/Department Head at lpaisley@williamstownart.org.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and contact information for three references to Thomas Branchick, tbranchick@williamstownart.org Director, Williamstown Art Conservation Center, 227 South Street, Williamstown, Ma. 01267. Tel: 413-458-5741.

Conservation Librarian (Philadelphia, PA, USA) – now closed

School Name: University Library
Org: Special Collections Library
Posted Job/Salary Grade: 026
Employment Type: Exempt
Position type: Full-time
Position schedule: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Months: 12
Position Length: Ongoing

University Overview
The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

School/Center Overview
The Penn Libraries serve the world-class faculty and students of Penn’s 12 schools. The Libraries’ collections comprise more than 7 million volumes, over 100,000 journals, some 2 million digitized images, and extraordinary rare and unique materials that document the intellectual and cultural experience of ancient and modern civilizations. Through our collaborative relationships, we supplement Penn’s great local collections with physical access to the Center for Research Libraries (approximately 5 million items), the combined holdings of the Ivies (more than 70 million volumes), and exclusive electronic access to some 2 million public domain titles in the HathiTrust. Today, the Libraries play an instrumental role in developing new technologies for information discovery and dissemination and are noted for groundbreaking work in digital library design. To learn more about the Penn Libraries, visit http://www.library.upenn.edu.

Duties
Reporting to the Margy E. Meyerson Head of Conservation and joining a state-of-the-art conservation facility, the Conservator will contribute to the long-term preventive care and conservation treatment of the holdings of the University of Pennsylvania Libraries, including but not limited to the collections materials in the Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts.

The Conservator will plan and perform simple to complex structural and aesthetic conservation treatment on a wide range of materials including books, manuscripts, art-on-paper, maps, ephemera, and parchments.

The Conservator will be a core member of the Steven Miller Conservation Laboratory staff and will be expected to work closely with senior conservation technicians, curators, librarians, liaisons, reading room staff, catalogers, exhibition designers, art handlers, registrarial staff, student assistants, and other library staff.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Plan and perform simple to complex structural and aesthetic conservation treatment on a wide range of special collections library materials including books, manuscripts, art-on-paper, maps, ephemera, and parchments.
Apply knowledge of conservation theory and preventive conservation techniques to safeguard the long-term care of Penn Libraries collection materials
Implement and conduct treatment practices that are in keeping with the AIC Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.
Contribute to and conduct condition surveys and collection assessments.
Analyze and examine collection materials to identify, describe, and document their material composition.
Collaborate in exhibition and loan activities including review of facilities reports and environmental specifications; conducting exhibition reviews and on-site installation as needed.
Develop and implement new documentation procedures and systems with the Head of Conservation.
Participate in and create research, training, and educational outreach to a broad audience within the Penn Libraries and Penn academic community as well as partnering cultural institutions at the regional and national scale.
Under direction of Head of Conservation and as required, develop curricula and lead audience-appropriate training and outreach for staff, students, faculty, and researchers.
Contribute to departmental efforts to support Penn Libraries social media and communications campaigns.
Collaborate with and direct the work of other lab staff, technicians, interns, and student workers.
Facilitate general maintenance and organization of the conservation laboratory by contributing to safety procedures, maintaining inventories, and selecting materials and supplies.
Be an active member of the conservation and cultural heritage community through active participation, publication, research, and professional service.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Expertise:

Master’s degree from an accredited graduate training program in conservation and 2 years of post-graduate, professional experience in conservation laboratory, preferably in a special collections or research library, or similar institution; or equivalent combination of education and experience, are required.
Demonstrated experience treating a wide range of materials, including books, paper, and parchment, as demonstrated by a portfolio
Demonstrated success with a wide range of conservation treatment procedures and a high degree of manual dexterity, analytic and observational skills, as demonstrated by a portfolio
Demonstrated thorough working knowledge of conservation theory and practice, with satisfactory completion of courses in organic, paper, and conservation chemistry
Well-developed communication and research skills
Ability to work collegially across a large, complex, and dynamic organizational setting
Ability to initiate and adapt to change
Ability to analyze and solve problems
Ability to work independently and with others
Attention to detail and willingness to learn new techniques
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe, and other project management software

Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

Quick Link
http://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/postings/36649

Head of Conservation and Preservation (Los Angeles, CA, USA)

The Getty Research Institute (GRI) seeks an experienced conservator to lead conservation and preservation for the Research Library. The Head of Conservation and Preservation will be responsible for the care and treatment of the library’s special and general collections. In collaboration with colleagues at the Getty and in the broader conservation community, the Head will assume a vital role in institutional initiatives and research projects. In addition to strategic and administrative leadership, the Head will provide expert conservation of collection materials with a focus on books and paper and/or photographs.

The Head will supervise a staff of 6 FTE responsible for a broad range of activities including conservation assessment and treatment of collections, support for ambitious exhibition, loan and digitization programs, disaster planning and response, and environmental monitoring. Reporting to the Head, Special Collections Management within the Research Library, the Head of Conservation and Preservation will work closely with staff throughout the GRI to ensure the smooth integration and timely completion of conservation and preservation activities.

Located at the Getty Center in Los Angeles, the Getty Research Institute is dedicated to furthering knowledge and advancing understanding of the visual arts and their histories. Serving an international community of scholars, the Research Library is one of the largest art and architecture libraries in the world, with holdings of more than one million books and periodicals. Special collections consist of rare and unique materials documenting art history and visual culture: rare books and journals, rare photographs, prints dating from the 15th century to the present, architectural drawings and models, audiovisual recordings, and extensive manuscript collections and archives.

Responsibilities:

With a focus on special collections, plan, perform and document conservation treatments for a broad range of materials
Supervise the activities of the unit, set goals, foster staff development and review performance
Establish priorities in consultation with curators, registrars, archivists, librarians, and exhibition coordinators
Coordinate workflows and manage daily operation of the conservation laboratory
Prepare condition assessments of items and collections; advise on conservation needs and options
Make recommendations regarding objects proposed for exhibition and loan, including review of facilities reports from borrowing institutions
Train and provide guidance for GRI staff in materials handling, preservation decision-making and physical care workflow
Coordinate preventive care, including IPM and environmental monitoring programs
Maintain an effective disaster/emergency response and recovery plan; may lead recovery activities
Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices
Maintain program metrics, prepare reports, and contribute to funding applications
Oversee research, evaluation, recommendation and procurement of specialized equipment, supplies and services
Contribute to space planning and collection storage initiatives
Remain current in conservation practices and trends in the profession
Perform advanced scholarly research in the conservation field
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with local, national, and international colleagues
Serve as a member of the library management team and as a resource for the GRI

Qualifications:

MA in conservation or equivalent degree
7 years of experience in conservation
2 years of lead or supervisory experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated ability to collaborate and direct teams
Advanced knowledge of chemical and physical properties of conservation materials and deterioration processes
Expert knowledge of conservation history, ethics and methodology
Advanced knowledge and demonstrated experience with complex conservation treatment of paper, photographs and/or three-dimensional objects
Advanced knowledge of preservation issues in cultural institutions preferred
Demonstrated accomplishment in conservation research and writing preferred
Expert knowledge of emergency preparedness and emergency response procedures
Experience with emerging technologies in conservation practice preferred
Knowledge of art history preferred

Position Status: Regular Full-Time
Targeted Hiring Range: $85,145 – $110,695 annually
Salary commensurate with experience and internal equity

To Apply: https://jobs-getty.icims.com/jobs/3026/head-of-conservation-and-preservation/job.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications received on or before June 8, 2018 will receive priority consideration.

2019 Isabel Bader Graduate Internship in Textile Conservation and Research

Agnes Etherington Art Centre and Master of Art Conservation Program

Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
We are seeking applications from candidates for the 2019 Isabel Bader Graduate Internship in Textile Conservation and Research. This program supports the study, care and treatment of Canadian historical costume and textiles, through the generous support of Dr. Isabel Bader. The Graduate Internship links two unique resources at Queen’s University: the Queen’s University Collection of Canadian Dress, at the Agnes Etherington Art Centre, and the Master of Art Conservation Program, Canada’s only graduate degree in conservation theory and treatment.

DESCRIPTION
The Graduate Internship offers an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to further their knowledge and experience in the area of textile conservation and/or costume history. The Graduate Intern will assist the Isabel Bader Fellow in Textile Conservation and Research at the Agnes Etherington Art Centre, as well as undertake condition reports, mount-making, conservation treatments and/ or storage design as needed in relation to the Fellow’s research project. The Graduate Intern will also have access to the well-equipped textile laboratory in the Master of Art Conservation Program and opportunities to engage and share expertise with the students through lectures, seminars and/or workshops.

TERMS
One $12,000 Graduate Internship is awarded for a four-month residency at Queen’s University. The Internship begins 7 January 2019. The Intern is responsible for travel and accommodation arrangements.

TO APPLY
Recent graduates of conservation training programs are encouraged to apply. Please submit the following to alicia.boutilier@queensu.ca:

Letter of application outlining training and experience in textile conservation
Curriculum vitae
Letters of support from two referees

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: June 25, 2018.

For more information about past Fellowships, see Agnes Residencies.

2019 Isabel Bader Fellowship in Textile Conservation and Research

Agnes Etherington Art Centre and Master of Art Conservation Program Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada

CALL FOR PROPOSALS
We are seeking research proposals from candidates for the 2019 Isabel Bader Fellowship in Textile Conservation and Research. This program supports the study, care and treatment of Canadian historical costume and textiles, through the generous support of Dr. Isabel Bader. The Fellowship links two unique resources at Queen’s University: the Queen’s University Collection of Canadian Dress, at the Agnes Etherington Art Centre, and the Master of Art Conservation Program, Canada’s only graduate degree in conservation theory and treatment.

DESCRIPTION
The Fellowship offers an exciting opportunity to pursue a research project, defined by the candidate, in textile conservation and/or costume history, using the Queen’s University Collection of Canadian Dress at the Agnes Etherington Art Centre. The project is supported by the Isabel Bader Graduate Intern in Textile Conservation and Research, who assists the Fellow in the research and treatment of select objects. The Fellow also has access to the well-equipped textile laboratory in the Master of Art Conservation Program and is expected to engage and share expertise with the students through lectures, seminars and/or workshops.

TERMS
One $16,000 Fellowship is awarded for a four-month residency at Queen’s University (plus up to $2,000 for research expenses). The Fellowship begins January 7, 2019. The Fellow is responsible for travel and accommodation arrangements.

TO APPLY
Experienced conservators and textile specialists are encouraged to apply. Please submit the following to alicia.boutilier@queensu.ca:

Cover letter, including name, contact information and project summary (maximum 150 words)
Detailed research proposal, including objectives and methodology, use of the Queen’s University Collection of Canadian Dress, schedule of work, projected outcomes and plans for dissemination of research (maximum 5 pages)
Curriculum vitae
Letters of support from two professional referees

Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Alicia Boutilier (alicia.boutilier@queensu.ca), Chief Curator/Curator of Canadian Historical Art, Agnes Etherington Art Centre, in advance of the closing date to discuss their research interests.

DEADLINE FOR PROPOSALS: June 25, 2018.

For more information about past Fellowships, see Agnes Residencies.

Conservator (Qurna/Luxor Area, Egypt)

Subject: Solicitation for a Personal Services Contract Opportunity – CONSERVATOR, Qurna/Luxor Area

The American Research Center in Egypt (ARCE) is seeking applications from qualified individuals to provide professional services under contract as further described in this solicitation.

Applications from interested candidates must be submitted by the closing date indicated above and must be submitted ONLY in email format to the specific email address, recruitment@arce.org. Paper copies of resumes or CVs will NOT be accepted. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

This solicitation in no way obligates ARCE to consider or select an applicant, nor does this commit ARCE to pay any costs incurred by individuals for the preparation or submission of applications.

Questions regarding this solicitation must be directed by email to the Point of Contact specified in this solicitation. Please do not call the ARCE offices about the status of a candidacy or selection.

General information

Solicitation Number: ARCE/19-003
Open to: Qualified candidates who are legally able to live and work in Egypt
Issue date: April 10, 2018
Closing date: June 30, 2018
Contractor role: Conservation Manager
Proposed pay band: Commensurate with experience
Place of performance: Qurna/Dra Abu el Naga, Luxor Area
Length of engagement: This is a time-limited contractor opportunity of approximately 24 to 30 months
Security level: Employment authorization from the Ministry of Labor and a facilities access authorization from the Ministry of Antiquities will be required prior to starting the contract. Additional authorizations from Egyptian Authorities may be required.

Contract Scope of Work (SOW)
Design and implement conservation strategies for the New Kingdom tombs project area, including existing conditions studies, conservation treatment and management of records and documentation in all phases of conservation intervention. Utilize wall painting conservation methods and techniques including technical assessments in the preservation of ancient tomb walls and ceilings. Document, photograph, map and catalog conservation work in progress. Maintain inventory and storage of conservation materials and equipment used in various projects. Assist in the training and technical education of students in a Conservation Field School through classroom instruction and field training at tomb sites in Dra Abu el Naga and the Luxor area. Assist other project members in the preparation of conservation and archeology materials used in ARCE presentations, publications and social media. Writes periodic reports on project activities including technical materials that are part of ARCE publications.

Reporting relationship
The Contractor reports to the Project Manager.

Supervision exercised
The Contractor does not directly supervise any other contractors but provides technical guidance and indirect supervision to students in the Conservation Field School or others engaged in a conservation or preservation project.

Physical demands
The work involves periods of standing and walking to antiquities facilities and archeological sites.

Eligibility for consideration
Candidates must be legally eligible to live and work in Egypt. Documentation of eligibility will be required as part of the application.

Minimum qualifications REQUIRED for this contract

Education: Candidates must have a Master’s Degree, M.A. or M.S. in any of the following fields; Egyptology, Archeology, Museum Studies, Ancient Art History, Art Conservation or other closely related academic field.
Prior work experience: 3 to 5 years of prior professional work experience in the field of Art Conservation is required.
Language proficiency: Fluency in Arabic is required due to extensive daily contact with members of the Project team and other local contacts. A good working knowledge of both written and spoken English is required in order to communicate with ARCE staff, Project Leaders, international archeologists and conservationists, US Scholars and other contacts.
Skills and abilities: Candidates should have experience which demonstrates a knowledge of the materials and techniques used in ancient art restoration and conservation and the conservation issues that require the appropriate methods for treatment. Skill and prior use of FileMaker, FileMakerPro or similar database management software is required.

Evaluation of applicants and selection criteria
Applications will be screened initially for determination of eligibility and minimum qualifications. Candidates who do not meet the basic eligibility for consideration described in Item F (above) will not receive further consideration. Next, candidates who meet or exceed the minimum Qualification Requirements listed in Item G1through G4 will receive consideration and will be rank-ordered in accordance with the listed qualifications. Applicants are encouraged to address each of the listed requirements in their application. Omission of a description of an individual’s qualification on the application may result in a low ranking. Only Top-Ranked candidates will be contacted for an interview. ARCE will screen candidates for nepotism and conflict of interest concerns.

How to apply
To ensure consideration for the solicitation, applicants must reference the Solicitation Number and Contractor Role in the subject line of an email in the following manner: ARCE19-003 – Conservation Manager, to be sent to recruitment@arce.org . The email should include as attachments, a completed resume or curriculum vitae that includes their National ID Number issued by the Egyptian authorities (if a legal resident of Egypt). Candidates should include starting and ending employment dates in the description of prior work experience, the complete name and contact information of the current and prior employers. The application package should also include photocopies of educational certifications (e.g. University transcripts, diplomas, certificates, etc.). Employment Reference letters are optional.

Questions regarding this solicitation
Questions may be emailed to recruitment@arce.org, referencing the Solicitation Number in the Subject Line. Questions regarding the status of a candidacy cannot be answered.

The American Research Center in Egypt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports a multi-cultural work environment that includes diversity of gender, nationality, race, culture, religion, ethnicity and educational background. Candidates from minority or indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The American Research Center in Egypt is committed to prevent workplace harassment, workplace violence and discriminatory employment practices.