Positions at CCAHA

Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) is
seeking a paper conservation technician and a book conservation
technician.  The position descriptions and application information
follow.

Paper Conservation Technician

The Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts, the regional
paper conservation laboratory located in Philadelphia, PA, seeks a
conservation technician with the ability to assist conservators in
the treatment of a broad range of paper-based artifacts.  This
position encompasses a varied group of tasks including: assisting
with conservation treatment and housing projects; assisting with
photo documentation; maintaining the slide library; as well as
general laboratory maintenance.

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in an art-related field
or equivalent work experience and should be familiar with the
principles of conservation.  Excellent hand skills are necessary.
Matting and housing experience would be helpful.  Good time
management and organizational skills are required.  The ability to
work as part of a team is essential.

Book Conservation Technician
Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts

The Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts, the regional
paper conservation laboratory located in Philadelphia, PA, seeks a
book conservation technician with the ability to assist conservators
in the treatment of a broad range of paper-based artifacts.  This
position encompasses a varied group of tasks including: assisting
with conservation treatment of bound volumes, box making, and
housing projects; assisting with photo documentation; maintaining
the slide library; as well as general laboratory maintenance.

Applicants should have prior experience with hand bookbinding and
should be familiar with the principles of conservation.  Excellent
hand skills are necessary.  Familiarity with titling and gold
tooling would be helpful.  Good time management and organizational
skills are required.  The ability to work as part of a team is
essential.

Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience.  Qualified
applicants should send resume and letter of interest to:

    Glen Ruzicka
    Director of Conservation
    Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts
    264 South 23rd Street
    Philadelphia PA 19103.

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