Position at Smithsonian Haiti Cultural Recovery Project

Contract Paper Conservator

The Smithsonian Haiti Cultural Recovery Project seeks a paper
conservator for a three month contract at their facility in
Port-au-Prince, Haiti.The project aims to contribute to the rescue
and preservation of Haiti's important artistic heritage.The January
12, 20 earthquake resulted in thousands of damaged art works,
including works of art on paper, archival documents, and books.Haiti
has a tropical climate with a rainy season; thus, many works have
significant structural damage and/or serious mold issues. More
information about project activities may be found at
<URL:http://www.haiti.si.edu>

Responsibilities include: assisting with studio set-up (many
supplies and small tools are in place already); assessing condition
of large collections of damaged works on paper; prioritizing
treatments; developing stabilization treatment protocols; performing
treatments; and training technicians/apprentices.

Qualifications: graduate of an accredited conservation program;
minimum of five years of post-graduate experience; and supervisory
experience.French and/or Creole language skills are desirable.
Familiarity with Haitian art is a plus. Experience living or working
in a developing country is helpful.

Salary is $13,500 for the three-month period, plus travel and living
expenses.

Period of employment is June 13 - September 9, 2011

Closing date: May 14, 2011.
Finalists will be interviewed by telephone the week of May 16, 2011.

To apply, please submit electronically a letter of interest,
curriculum vitae and three references to

    Stephanie Hornbeck
    Chief Conservator
    Smithsonian Haiti Cultural Recovery Project
    se_hornbeck<-a t->yahoo< . >com

Please note in the subject line: "Haiti Contract Paper Conservator
Application".

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