Position at NEDCC

Paper Conservator
Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC)

The Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC) seeks a
conservation technician or assistant conservator for its paper
conservation laboratory. The title and compensation for the position
will be determined according to the qualifications of the successful
applicant. Compensation will also include an excellent benefits
package.

The position offers concentrated time at the bench in a spacious
laboratory with highly skilled and friendly colleagues. NEDCC paper
conservators also work cooperatively with book conservation,
imaging, and preservation services staff. The conservator will treat
a wide variety of paper and parchment materials, including
manuscripts, maps, printed materials, architectural plans,
photographs, wallpaper, and works of art on paper. He or she may
also participate in outreach activities such as workshops, tours,
and surveys. The position will begin in September 2011. In addition
to bench skills, good written and oral English communication skills
are required.

A degree from a graduate level conservation training program is
preferred, although persons with equivalent experience may apply.
Only persons with the legal right to work in the United States are
eligible.

NEDCC is a regional conservation center located in Andover,
Massachusetts, which is 25 miles north of Boston. For further
information about NEDCC, please visit our website at
<URL:http://www.nedcc.org>

All NEDCC conservation staff are required to abide by the Code of
Ethics and Guidelines for Practice of the American Institute for
Conservation.

If interested in this position, please send resume, letter of
intent, and the names and contact information of three references
to:

    Walter Newman
    Director of Paper Conservation
    Northeast Document Conservation Center
    100 Brickstone Square
    Andover, MA 01810
    978-470-1010
    Fax: 978-475-6021
    wnewman<-a t->nedcc< . >org


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