Position at Mount Vernon

Manager of Restoration
Mount Vernon

The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association seeks a highly motivated
historic preservation professional to fill the position of Manager
of Restoration. Under the general direction of the Associate
Director for Preservation, this individual will manage the
preservation of historic structures at Mount Vernon, the National
Landmark home of George Washington.  Responsibilities will entail
coordinating and implementing all preservation-related activities,
developing and managing a comprehensive maintenance program,
managing the conservation of historic building fabric, and
developing and implementing a computerized system for curating the
architectural fragments collection.  Candidates must hold an MA or
MS degree in historic preservation, architectural history, or
architecture, along with a certificate or a diploma (preferred) in
architectural conservation.  Other qualifications include at least
three years experience working in the historic preservation field;
familiarity with 18th-century building methods and materials, as
well as experience in their repair and replacement; experience in
the analysis and conservation of historic finishes; computer
literacy, and strong communication skills.  Applicants should submit
a letter of interest, along with a resume and salary history, by
August 20th, 1999, to the

    Human Resources Office
    Restoration Search
    Mount Vernon Ladies' Association
    Mount Vernon VA  22121
    703-799-8621

EOE

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                  Conservation DistList Instance 13:9
                  Distributed: Thursday, July 22, 1999
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