Position at Minnesota Historical Society

Associate Book and Paper Conservator
Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS)

Full-time position (2,088 annual hours)

Salary is projected to be at least $45,000 annually.

The Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) seeks qualified and
experienced applicants for an Associate Book and Paper Conservator
position, to provide conservation treatment for MNHS book and paper
collections and to manage the book and paper conservation
laboratory, including a Conservation Assistant.

Desired qualifications include an advanced degree or Certificate in
Art Conservation plus three years of experience.

The Minnesota Historical Society is a 167-year old organization,
headquartered in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, and maintains a
museum, library, and archives, in addition to close to 30 diverse
historic sites throughout the state.  The organization is a national
leader in historic preservation, and by many metrics (including
budget, staffing, and membership) is one of the largest state
historical societies in the United States.  Currently MNHS maintains
four separate conservation laboratories for the preservation of
books and paper, textiles, objects, and archaeology, and employs
five trained conservators.  The conservation facilities are large,
flexible, well equipped, and modern.

To apply submit MNHS Application for Employment, available at

    <URL:http://www.mnhs.org/jobs>

Submit cover letter, resume, and if applicable, any supplemental
forms.

The specific job listing can be found at the following link:

    <URL:http://www.mnhs.org/sites/default/files/job/1311_associate_book_paper_conservator.pdf>

Application materials must be received by August 23, 2016.


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