Position at Missouri State Archives

Senior Conservator
Missouri State Archives

General responsibilities: supervising a staff of three conservators,
the Senior Conservator is responsible for the planning and
implementation of conservation services for the State of Missouri.
This involves a wide range of duties including supervision of
personnel; hands-on treatment of paper based materials; preparing
and presenting public education programs; and answering inquiries
from the State Archives, state agencies, local governments, and
citizens.  The Senior Conservator performs on-site consultations;
writes articles for outreach publication; continues staff education;
selects technical advice for the agency Web site; and provides long
term planning for the State Archives.

Skills: Candidate must present and discuss a portfolio of past
treatments during the interview.  Must  have computer skills.

Minimum qualifications: must have a graduate degree from a
recognized conservation program or five years experience
specializing in the treatment of paper based materials, including
solvent work.  Two years experience in a supervisory capacity is
preferred as well as some experience in photo conservation and
disaster  planning.  As occasional overnight travel is required,
candidate must have a valid driver's license.  Successful candidate
will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with
co-workers and public patrons.

Annual salary: $36,888 with state benefits. Application materials
(resumes, completed applications) may be mailed to:

    Margaret Hofmann
    Office of the Secretary of State
    P.O. Box 778
    Jefferson City, MO 65102

Cathy Atwood
Local Records Program, Missouri Secretary of State

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                  Conservation DistList Instance 12:20
                Distributed: Wednesday, August 26, 1998
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