Position at Peebles Island Resource Center

Paper Conservation Technician
Peebles Island Resource Center

The Peebles Island Resource Center, located in Waterford, NY, seeks
a part-time technician to rehouse works on paper from the collection
of Olana State Historic Site, including works created by Frederic E.
Church as well as those collected by him. The technician will work
under the supervision of paper conservator Marie Culver. The
successful candidate will demonstrate good manual skills and careful
attention to detail through a portfolio and references, and must
also be able to cut board stock and assemble standard size storage
units repetitively. Previous experience working with museum
collections, and an undergraduate degree in studio art, art history,
or chemistry, are desirable though not required. This position would
be suitable for a candidate who wishes to gain experience for a
future career in conservation or preservation. It is a half-time
position running from October 2001 through September 2002.

Please send a letter of interest and resume to:

    John Lovell
    Assistant Director, Peebles Island Resource Center
    PO Box 219
    Waterford NY 12188,
    518-237-8643 ext. 3226.
    john.lovell [at] oprhp__state__ny__us


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