Position at CCAHA

Preservation Specialist
Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts

The Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) in
Philadelphia is seeking a full-time Preservation Specialist. This
position contributes to the mission of CCAHA through conducting
institutional assessments and assisting with institutional
preservation planning; developing and presenting educational
programs; and providing technical information to libraries,
archives, museums, historic sites, and other cultural institutions.

The responsibilities of this position include conducting on-site
preservation needs assessments and risk assessments with written
reports; assisting institutions to develop preservation plans,
emergency plans, and collections management policies; developing,
presenting, and organizing educational programs and workshops;
presenting lectures and preparing programs for professional and lay
audiences to promote awareness of preservation and conservation
concerns and practices; and providing technical information via
telephone, e-mail, and in print on preservation topics.  The
Preservation Specialist also maintains familiarity with preservation
literature, and may also be called upon to write articles for
publication.  This position offers potential for professional growth
through varied and challenging activities.

Qualifications include training in and a thorough understanding of
preservation principles, practice, and issues, including emerging
issues in digital preservation; experience in conducting and writing
preservation assessments and other planning documents for cultural
institutions; talent in teaching and public speaking; excellent
written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills; ability to
work independently; MLS (or equivalent), MA in Museum Studies, or MS
in Conservation and a minimum of two years experience working in a
museum or historic site. Travel is required.  Salary is commensurate
with experience.

Send letter of application, resume, writing sample, and three
references via email with the subject line "Preservation Specialist
Application" to:

    Ms. Dyani Feige
    Director of Preservation Services
    Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts
    dfeige<-at->ccaha<.>org

Application deadline: July 10, 2015

Emily Polhamus
Preservation Services Assistant
264 S. 23rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-545-0613
Fax: 215-735-9313


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