Position at Etherington Conservation Services

Assistant/Associate Paper and Photograph Conservator Etherington
Conservation Services

Etherington Conservation Services invites applicants for the
position of Assistant/Associate Paper and Photograph Conservator.
The individual will join the three-member staff of the
Paper/Photographic Conservation Department and assist with
conservation treatments, examination, and preservation initiatives
of client institutions.  The opening is a full-time position in our
regional conservation facility in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA.

Responsibilities: The Paper/Photograph Conservator is responsible
for the identification and treatment of a wide variety of artifacts:
art on paper, archival documents, and photographic materials. The
candidate must have excellent manual skills and be capable of
compiling time and cost estimates as well as condition and treatment
reports. Professional interaction with clients is expected.  The
Conservator will assist with the supervision and training of
technician-level staff members and interns.

Qualifications: Master's degree from a recognized conservation
training program or a comparable combination of professional
training and experience treating art on paper and photographic
materials is required. Good organizational and verbal skills and an
ability to work in a group environment are necessary.  Knowledge of
preservation theory and standards of conservation practice are
required.

Salary commensurate with experience.
Benefits package provided.

If selected for an interview, the applicant is expected to present a
Portfolio of completed projects during the interview process.

Please send resume and three references to:

    Michael K. Lee
    Director of Conservation
    Etherington Conservation Services
    6204 Corporate Park Drive
    Browns Summit, North Carolina 27214
    336-665-1317
    Fax: 336-931-0711
    mlee<-at->thehfgroup<.>com

Etherington Conservation Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S.

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