Position at Harvard

Preparator (Conservation Technician I)
Straus Center for Conservation
Harvard University Art Museums
Salary Grade: 07

Duties : Responsibilities: Reports to Straus Conservator of Works of
Art on Paper. Prepares art on paper for storage and exhibition.
Measures and cuts mat, and applies hinges to prints and drawings.
Carries out necessary framing and unframing, including hinge and
adhesive removal, in preparation for examination and conservation
treatment. Uses common hand and power tools. Maintains supplies and
related records including billing records. Interprets and implements
lab/museum policies and procedures pertaining to loans, exhibitions
and storage. Regularly interacts with conservation, curatorial,
registration and exhibitions staff. Assists in training students,
interns. Responsible for the physical organization and in-house
transport of art on paper. Provides information to callers as
necessary.

Required Education, Experience, Skills: B.A. preferred with
background in art or art history; one year's related experience;
museum experience desirable; manual dexterity; matting and framing
experience; strong written and verbal communications skills;
familiarity with computers; ability to work cooperatively as part of
a team; ability to exercise good judgment and work independently;
ability to work productively in deadline-oriented activities;
ability to lift up to 50 lb. and routinely work while standing.

Please submit resumes online at <URL:http://www.jobs.harvard.edu>
for Requisition #7905 or send it to:

    Harvard University
    Resume Processing Center
    Requisition #7905
    11 Holyoke Street
    Cambridge, MA 02138


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