Position at New York Botanical Garden

Conservation Technician (part time position)
New York Botanical Garden

The New York Botanical Garden offers a part-time Conservation
Technician position.  Under the supervision of the Conservation
Librarian and the Assistant Conservator, the Conservation Technician
will perform collection preservation tasks such as book and paper
repairs, pamphlet binding, protective enclosures and environmental
monitoring; will assist in the preparation, installation,
maintenance and dismounting of exhibitions; will prepare materials,
maintain the Lab and exhibition cases, and assist with special
projects.

BA or the equivalent degree; demonstrated manual skills; training
and/or experience in the care and handling of books and other museum
objects; must be able to lift items in excess of 20 lbs; experience
with exhibition/display and/or interest in preservation as a career
preferred.  Salary commensurate with experience.

Application deadline for the position is until filled.

To apply: Send a letter of interest, resume and contact information
for 3 professional references.  Qualified candidates may send
applications to

    Recruiter-CT
    The New York Botanical Garden
    200th Street and Kazimiroff Blvd.
    Bronx NY 10458
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EOE/M/F/D/V

Olga Souza Marder
Conservation Librarian / Conservator
The LuEsther T. Mertz Library
The New York Botanical Garden
718-817-8746
Fax: 718-817-8956


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