Position at Boston Athenaeum

Project Conservator
Boston Athenaeum

The Boston Athenaeum seeks a Project Conservator to perform
conservation treatments on bound and unbound paper-based materials
as part of a grant-funded initiative to digitize rare books and
archival documents printed in the Confederate States of America
during the Civil War. The Project Conservator reports to the
Associate Director for Digital Programs and Preservation. This 35
hour full-time position, with benefits, is a one year term
appointment.

Responsibilities:

    Execute structural and aesthetic conservation treatments on
    bound and unbound special collections materials, including rare
    books, maps, manuscripts, pamphlets, broadsides, and serials

    Exercise a high degree of judgment in applying established
    conservation principles and procedures

    Organize project workflow and collaborate with digital programs
    staff members to ensure the safe handling of fragile materials
    during imaging

    Document treatments of rare materials with full written and
    photographic documentation, in accordance with the Code of
    Ethics of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic
    and Artistic Works

    Perform related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education:

    Graduate degree or professional training in the conservation of
    books and archival documents, or equivalent experience

Experience:

    Working knowledge of conservation theory and practice,
    historical book structures, and the deterioration and
    conservation of paper-based materials

    Demonstrated success performing single-item conservation
    treatments on both bound and unbound special collections
    materials

    Ability to work independently and to exercise initiative and
    judgment in planning and carrying out conservation functions

Salary: $47,000 with benefits

For further information see

    <URL:http://www.bostonathenaeum.org/node/39>

E-mail resume and cover letter to hr<-at->bostonathenaeum<.>org.

The Boston Athenaeum is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage
individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply and are committed to
hiring individuals who value a diverse and inclusive work
environment.

James Reid-Cunningham
Associate Director for Digital Programs and Preservation
The Boston Athenaeum
10-1-2 Beacon Street
Boston MA 02108
617-720-7617


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