Positions at Minnesota Historical Society

Paper or Book Conservator
Minnesota Historical Society

The Minnesota Historical Society (MHS) is seeking candidates for the
position of Paper and Book Conservator to manage the Society's state
of the art paper and book conservation lab. This is a full-time,
permanent position.  The conservator is responsible for overseeing a
wide range of paper and book conservation activities in a large
historical society with a major research library and archives and
active programs of collecting, collections maintenance, exhibits and
education.  This lab is primarily an archival conservation facility
although the opportunity exists for treatment of works of art on
paper, photographs, and rare books.

The qualifications for this position are normally acquired through
graduation from an accredited conservation program and significant
work experience or an equivalent in education and experience.
Candidates should have: thorough knowledge of conservation theory
and practice as well as of 19th and 20th  century book and paper
history, materials, and construction; well-developed skills in the
examination, evaluation, treatment, and documentation of library and
archival collections; experience in project planning, management,
and supervision; and good interpersonal skills. Minimum starting
salary is $37,250 with an excellent benefit program.  The interview
process will begin immediately with applications being accepted
until the position is filled.

Textile Conservator
Minnesota Historical Society

The Minnesota Historical Society (MHS) is seeking candidates for the
position of Textile Conservator to manage the Society's state of the
art textile conservation lab.  This is a full time, permanent
position.  The textile conservator is responsible for overseeing a
full range of textile conservation activities in a large historical
society with active programs of collecting, exhibits, collections
maintenance, and education.

The qualifications for this position are normally acquired through
graduation from an accredited conservation program and work
experience or an equivalent in education and experience in textile
conservation.   Qualified candidates should be able to carry out
complex treatments on different types of textile-based objects.  In
addition, they should have extensive knowledge of conservation
theory, chemistry, and practice for treatments, exhibit, and storage
of textiles. Minimum starting salary is $37,250 with  an excellent
benefit program.  The interview process will begin immediately with
applications being accepted until the position is filled.

If you have questions contact

    Sherelyn Ogden
    Head of Conservation
    651-205-4661
    <sherelyn.ogden [at] mnhs__org>

To request application materials, contact the MHS job line at
651-296-0542 or <URL:http://www.mnhs.org/about/jobs/>.

Please send a letter of application, resume, and completed
application form to:

    Human Resources Department
    Minnesota Historical Society
    345 Kellogg Blvd. W.
    St. Paul MN 55102-1906

Jean D. Moberg
Conservation Department
Minnesota Historical Society
345 Kellogg Boulevard West
St. Paul, Minnesota 55102-1906
651-297-1867

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