{"id":15785,"date":"2016-10-20T13:03:08","date_gmt":"2016-10-20T18:03:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.conservators-converse.org\/?p=15785"},"modified":"2016-10-20T13:03:08","modified_gmt":"2016-10-20T18:03:08","slug":"job-posting-assistant-paper-conservator-harvard-university-cambridge-ma-usa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/resources.culturalheritage.org\/conservators-converse\/2016\/10\/20\/job-posting-assistant-paper-conservator-harvard-university-cambridge-ma-usa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job posting: Assistant Paper Conservator, Harvard University (Cambridge, MA, USA)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Auto req ID<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a040943BR<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Business Title<\/strong><\/td>\nAssistant Paper Conservator<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
School\/Unit<\/strong><\/td>\nHarvard Art Museums<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/strong><\/td>\nUSA – MA – Cambridge<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Job Function<\/strong><\/td>\nMuseum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Time Status<\/strong><\/td>\nFull-time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Schedule<\/strong><\/td>\nFull-time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Department<\/strong><\/td>\nStraus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Salary Grade<\/strong><\/td>\n056<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Union<\/strong><\/td>\n00 – Non Union, Exempt or Temporary<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Duties & Responsibilities<\/strong><\/td>\nNote: This is a two-year term position.<\/em>
\n\u2022\u00a0Reports to the Head of Paper Lab, Straus Center for Conservation Collections.
\n\u2022\u00a0Performs condition reports, surveys, examinations, and treatments on works on paper for the Harvard Art Museums and University Loan. Collections of works on paper span a broad range of cultures and time periods from Medieval to contemporary.
\n<\/span>\u2022\u00a0Prepares accompanying written and photographic documentation, estimates, correspondence, and condition reports for exhibitions, loans, and acquisitions.
\n<\/span>\u2022\u00a0Performs preventive care for works on paper, including advising on, researching and constructing housing, handling, storage, and environmental needs. \u2022\u00a0Accompanies artworks as courier as needed.
\n<\/span>\u2022\u00a0Assist with hinging works as needed.<\/span>Administrative
\n<\/span>\u2022\u00a0Participates in planning and preparing budgets for lab activities, exhibitions, and projects.
\n\u2022\u00a0Manages exhibition support and special projects related to conservation and preservation as needed.
\n\u2022\u00a0Collaborates with and maintains good working relations with conservation scientists, conservators, curators, and other museum staff.
\n\u2022\u00a0Participates in selection, supervision, and instruction of conservation fellow.
\n\u2022\u00a0Directs and instructs casual employees, contractors, or students as appropriate.
\n\u2022\u00a0Assists in the maintenance of the lab and photo studio, including supplies, records, and equipment.
\n\u2022\u00a0Practices and promotes the Guidelines for Practice and Code of Ethics as established by the AIC.
\n\u2022\u00a0Works in two-site model, most often at 32 Quincy Street.
\n\u2022\u00a0Works independently, as appropriate.
\nTeaching<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0May participate in teaching, including undergraduate and graduate courses on the materials and techniques, and the technical examination of art.
\n\u2022\u00a0Advises and trains museum staff in the best practices for the care, handling, display, storage, and packing and shipping of objects.
\nResearch<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0Responsible for staying current with professional philosophies, procedures, and practices in the conservation field through membership in professional organizations, publications, and attendance at meetings, workshops, and seminars.
\n\u2022\u00a0As time permits, conducts technical research relevant to the collection as assigned and is encouraged to publish and present findings at national and international conferences.
\nInstitutional<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0Works with and provides content for Communications, the Division of Academic and Public Programs, Curatorial, and Institutional Advancement, and other departments as needed.
\n\u2022\u00a0Presents public gallery talks and participates in programming as requested.
\n\u2022\u00a0Supports Collections Management\u2019s operation of Art Study Centers and Curricular Galleries.
\n\u2022\u00a0Leads and participates in tours for various interest groups.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Basic Qualifications<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2022\u00a0MA, MS, or Certificate in Conservation from a university program.
\n\u2022\u00a0A minimum of 2 years of relevant museum or other experience with skilled examination and treatment of materials and objects from a broad range of cultures and time periods.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Additional Qualifications<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2022\u00a0Specialization in prints and\/or experience making prints preferred.
\n\u2022\u00a0Demonstrated experience with project management of moderate and small-scale projects.
\n\u2022\u00a0Demonstrated experience with technical study of works of art on paper and familiarity with analytical techniques such as XRF, FT-IR, Raman spectroscopy, and GC-MS.
\n\u2022\u00a0Demonstrated experience with state-of-the-art imaging tools used for conservation documentation including: digital photography and beta radiography.
\n\u2022\u00a0Excellent computer skills, including image editing and management; high level of proficiency\/expertise using Adobe PhotoShop and other software.
\n\u2022\u00a0Excellent communication, writing, interpersonal, project management, and leadership skills.
\n\u2022\u00a0Publications and presentations in professional forums.
\n\u2022\u00a0Proficiency with The Museum System (TMS).
\n\u2022\u00a0Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work while standing, and on occasion in non-studio, on-site locations.
\n\u2022\u00a0Precise attention to detail and manual dexterity.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pre-Employment Screening<\/strong><\/td>\nCriminal
\nEducation
\nIdentity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Appointment End Date<\/strong><\/td>\n01-Dec-2018<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EEO Statement<\/strong><\/td>\nHarvard University is\u00a0an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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