Position at American Museum of Natural History

Associate Conservator (1 position)
Assistant Conservator (2 positions)
Short term contract
American Museum of Natural History

The American Museum of Natural History seeks to hire three
conservators: one at associate level and two at assistant level for
short term contracts.  Personnel in associated positions as
preparators/pre-program conservators are also being sought.

The project is to treat the museum's 64 foot-long Northwest Coast
canoe, which currently sits inside one of the museum entrance
lobbies, prior to its removal to another location.

Duties include documentation, cleaning, structural repair and
surface compensation.  Successful candidates should be graduates of
a recognized conservation-training program, with at least 2 year's
work, or equivalent, experience.  Excellent documentation, treatment
and communication skills are required, as well as the ability to
work well in a group.  Salary/job level dependent on experience.
Start date middle to end of November, 2005; duration 3-4 months.
Send letter of interest, CV and list of references to:

    Judith Levinson
    Division of Anthropology
    American Museum of Natural History
    79 St. and Central Park West
    New York, NY  10024
    levinson<-a t->amnh< . >org

Judith Levinson
Head Conservator
Division of Anthropology
American Museum of Natural History


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