Position at Etherington Conservation Services

Assistant Paper Conservator,
Etherington Conservation Services

Etherington Conservation Services invites applicants for the
position of Assistant Paper Conservator.  The individual will join
the four-member staff of the Paper and Photograph Conservation
Department. The opening is a full-time position in our conservation
facility in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA.

Responsibilities: The Assistant Paper Conservator is responsible for
the identification and treatment of a wide variety of artifacts: art
on paper, archival documents, and oversize materials. The candidate
must have excellent manual skills and knowledge of conservation
theory and standards of practice.

Qualifications: Master's degree from a recognized conservation
training program or a comparable combination of professional
training and experience treating works on paper is required.  Good
organizational and verbal skills and an ability to work in a group
environment are necessary.

Skills should include:

    *   Precision hand-skills
    *   Excellent communication skills
    *   Ability to treat fragile, oversized, and historically
        valuable objects
    *   Ability to work efficiently while maintaining conservation
        standards
    *   Ability to work in a group environment
    *   Ability to meet deadlines and assist in coordinating
        projects

Salary commensurate with experience.
Benefits package provided.

If selected for an interview, the applicant is expected to present a
portfolio of completed projects during the interview process.

Please send resume and three references to:

    Michael K. Lee
    Director of Conservation
    Etherington Conservation Services
    7609 Business Park Drive
    Greensboro, North Carolina 27409
    U.S.A.
    336-665-1317
    Fax: 336-665-1319
    mlee<-a t->etheringtoncs< . >com

Etherington Conservation Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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