Position at Ford Conservation Center

Head, Paper Conservation Laboratory
Ford Conservation Center

An experienced paper conservator is sought to head the paper
conservation laboratory at the Ford Conservation Center. The Ford
Center is a division of the Nebraska State Historical Society and is
a new state of the art regional conservation facility in Omaha,
Nebraska. This position represents a unique opportunity for a
dynamic, team-oriented conservator to initiate and develop all
levels of professional programs and services in preservation and
paper conservation for an under served region of the United States.

The incumbent will conserve objects and collections from the
Nebraska State Historical Society, art museums, libraries, local
historical societies, and private clients throughout the region. The
conservator will be required to administer the paper laboratory,
perform treatments, advise on regional preservation issues, and
participate in conservation and preservation training.  Qualified
applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree and graduate
conservation program or have equivalent training and experience.
Five years of experience at progressively advanced levels is
required.

Send a cover letter, resume, and State of Nebraska Application for
Employment Form to

    Nebraska State Personnel
    P.O. Box 94905
    Lincoln, NE 68509

The state application can be completed on-line at
<URL:http://www.wrk4neb.org/jobapp/>.  A courtesy duplicate of your
application and any questions can be directed to

    Julie A. Reilly
    Head, Ford Conservation Center
    1326 South 32nd Street
    Omaha, NE 68105,
    402-595-1171
    <grfcc [at] radiks__net>


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