Position at CCAHA

Book Conservator
Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts

The Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts, the regional
paper conservation laboratory located in Philadelphia, is seeking a
book conservator for its staff.  This position offers potential for
professional growth through varied and challenging treatment.  The
candidate should have demonstrated ability in both single item and
collection care book treatments.  Ability to work with peers as part
of a team is essential, as is the ability to plan and structure
one's own treatments according to a schedule.  The Conservator will
work with clients in accessioning objects for treatment, write
condition reports/treatment proposals, advise clients, and
occasionally travel to participate in preservation assessments and
on-site projects.  The ability to assist in presenting educational
materials in a workshop setting is desirable.

The candidate should be a graduate of a recognized conservation
training program or have equivalent apprenticeship training, with at
least one year of additional experience.  Salary is commensurate
with experience.

Interested applicants should send resume, three sample treatment
reports, and three professional references to:

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


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