Position at CCAHA

Preservation Specialist
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
full-time Preservation Specialist for its staff.  This position
contributes to the mission of the Center through conducting
institutional preservation assessments and disaster plans,
developing and presenting educational programs, and providing
technical information to libraries, archives, museums, and
historical societies.

The responsibilities of this position include conducting on-site
preservation assessments with written reports; assisting
institutions to develop preservation plans, disaster plans, and
collections management policies; developing, presenting, and
organizing educational programs and workshops; presenting lectures
and preparing programs for professional and lay audiences to promote
awareness of preservation and conservation concerns and practices;
and providing technical information via telephone, e-mail, and in
print on preservation topics.  The Preservation Specialist also
maintains familiarity with preservation literature as well as
assists in developing the library and reference collection.  The
Preservation Specialist may also be called upon to write articles
for publication. This position offers potential for professional
growth through varied and challenging activities.

Qualifications include training in and a thorough understanding of
preservation principles, practice, and issues; experience in
conducting and writing preservation assessments and other planning
documents for cultural institutions; talent in teaching and public
speaking; excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication
skills; ability to work independently; MLS, MA in Museum Studies, or
MS in Conservation and a minimum of two years experience working in
a library, archives, or museum.  Travel is required.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Send letter of application, resume, writing sample, and three
references to:

    Ms. Ingrid E. Bogel
    Executive Director
    Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts
    264 South 23rd Street
    Philadelphia PA 19103

No e-mail applications, please.

Laura Hortz Stanton
Director of Preservation Services
264 S. 23rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-545-0613
Fax: 215-735-9313


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