Position at Winterthur Museum

Preventative Conservation Aide
Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library

Job responsibilities:  Is to implement preventive conservation in
assigned collection areas.  This includes dusting, cleaning and
vacuuming of objects and spaces in the period rooms, galleries and
storage areas as well as environmental monitoring and pest control.
The Preventive Conservation Aide keeps watch over the collection to
ensure its well being throughout his/her work day. He/she will
assist with object movement.  He/She will assist with conservation
projects, such as participating in the Collections Emergency
Response Team or working with the Lighting Team to change lamps,
setting Lutron lighting programs, and adjusting or servicing
hardware.

Job Requirements:

    Minimum education: High school diploma/GED (plus 5 years exp) or
    BA in Art History or related field (plus 1 year exp).

    Minimum knowledge/skills: Able to work with other departments.
    Demonstrated sensitivity to the condition, presentation and
    needs of the collection, ability to work with HVAC monitoring
    equipment.  Able to lift 50 lbs.  Able to understand and follow
    written and oral instructions.  Detail oriented.  Able to use
    hand and motorized tools and equipment necessary for collection
    care in a museum setting.  Able to accurately use technical
    equipment and document information. Able to assist with
    conservation projects, such as lighting, collections emergency
    response, etc. Good eye hand coordination and comfort with
    heights.  Basic computer skills.

    Minimum experience:  5 plus years in housekeeping/general
    services, plus 1 year museum collections experience with a High
    School Diploma/GED or with Bachelor's degree, 1 year museum
    collections experience.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position.

Interested parties should email cover letter and resume to
jobs<-a t->winterthur< . >org.  We will contact those whom we would like to
invite for an interview.


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