The Conservation
Center for Art and
Historic Artifacts is currently seeking applicants for the position of
Preservation Services Officer. Please find the position announcement below.
Preservation
Services Officer
Conservation
Center for Art and
Historic Artifacts
The
Conservation Center
for Art and Historic Artifacts, the regional paper conservation laboratory
located in Philadelphia,
is seeking a full-time Preservation Services Officer for its staff. This
position offers potential for professional growth through varied and
challenging activities. This position contributes to the mission
of the Center through conducting institutional preservation surveys and
providing educational programs, outreach, and information services to
libraries, archives, museums, and historical societies. The
responsibilities of this position include conducting on-site overview
preservation assessments with written reports; 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
Services Officer also maintains familiarity with preservation literature as
well as assists in developing the reference collection. The Preservation
Services Officer may also be called upon to write articles for publication.
Qualifications include
training in and a thorough understanding of preservation principles, practice
and issues; experience in conducting and writing surveys; teaching experience;
excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills; ability to
work independently; MLS, MA in Museum Studies, or MS in Conservation and a
minimum of two years experience working in a library, archives, or
museum. Some travel is required. Salary commensurate with
experience. Send letter of application, resume, writing sample, and three
references to: Ms. Ingrid E. Bogel, Executive Director, Conservation Center
for Art and Historic Artifacts, 264
South 23rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.
Laura Hortz
Stanton
Director of Preservation Services
Conservation Center
for Art and Historic Artifacts
264 S. 23rd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-545-0613
Fax: 215-735-9313
Email: lhortzstanton@xxxxxxxxx