Position at Nebraska State Historical Society

Paper Conservator
Gerald R. Ford Conservation Center
Nebraska State Historical Society

This is a permanent full time position with a complete benefits
package.

The position will remain open until filled.

The Gerald R. Ford Conservation Center, a division of the Nebraska
State Historical Society, seeks a conservator to examine and treat
works of art on paper, documents, and other paper-based artifacts in
a regional conservation facility in Omaha, Nebraska.

Responsibilities:  The conservator will examine, prepare treatment
proposals, including time and cost estimates, and conserve artifacts
and collections from the Nebraska State Historical Society as well
as a broad range of public and private clients throughout the
region. S/he will provide preservation expertise and outreach,
participate in the Center's educational activities, and supervise
conservation technicians on paper conservation projects.

Requirements:  The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent
treatment skills for a broad range of paper based artifacts and will
have a strong foundation in preservation principles and practices.
Qualified applicants must have completed a graduate conservation
program specializing in paper conservation theory and practice, or
equivalent training and experience.  The position requires
organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, as well as
adherence to the American Institute for Conservation Code of Ethics
and Standards of Practice.  A minimum of two years of post-graduate
professional work experience is required.

Location:  Omaha has a vibrant cultural life and a growing economy
with a low cost of living.

To learn more about this position, please visit:

    <URL:http://statejobs.nebraska.gov>

Please direct a courtesy duplicate of your application to

    Lynne Ireland
    Deputy Director
    Nebraska State Historical Society
    lynne.ireland<-at->nebraska<.>gov

The State of Nebraska is dedicated to assuring equal employment
opportunity to applicants and employees in all aspects of personnel
administration without regard to political affiliation, race, color,
national origin, sex, age, marital status, mental or physical
disability, or religious creed and with proper regard for their
privacy and constitutional rights.  We comply with Nebraska's
Veterans Preference Laws.

Deborah Long
Head of Objects Conservation
Gerald R. Ford Conservation Center
1326 S.32nd Street
Omaha NE 68105
402-595-1141


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