Position at CCAHA

Preventive Conservation Fellow
Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts (CCAHA)

The Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) in
Philadelphia is seeking a Preventive Conservation Fellow.  This is a
full-time position through December 2016.  This position contributes
to the mission of CCAHA through implementation of surveys,
educational programs, outreach, and information services to
libraries, archives, museums, historical societies, and other
organizations and individuals.

The responsibilities of this position include conducting on-site
preservation needs assessments and risk assessments with written
reports; assisting institutions with emergency preparedness
initiatives; writing preservation-related bulletins and articles for
publication; developing, presenting, and organizing educational
programs and workshops; and providing technical information via
telephone, e-mail, and in print on preservation topics.  The
Preventive Conservation Fellow will also complete a
research/demonstration project based upon the development and
implementation of targeted preventive conservation recommendations
at a collecting institution.  This fellowship 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; excellent written,
verbal and interpersonal communication skills; ability to work
independently; MS in Conservation, MA in Museum Studies, or MLS (or
equivalent); familiarity with conducting and writing preservation
assessments and other planning documents for cultural institutions;
and talent in teaching and public speaking.  Travel is required.

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

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

Applications will be reviewed beginning January 15, 2016.

For more information, visit

    <URL:http://www.ccaha.org/careers>


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