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NEDCC SEEKS FIELD SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE The Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC) has
reopened the search for a Field Service Representative responsible for
providing preservation education, consultation, and information through
NEDCC’s well-established Field Service Program. This position focuses primarily on preservation education
and outreach activities. The Field Service Representative reports to the
Director of Field Service. Primary responsibilities: Develops and conducts workshops,
lectures, training, and conference presentations throughout the NEDCC region
and beyond; as part of NEDCC’s reference service, provides preservation
information and referrals to specialists via telephone, e-mail, and mail; works
with the Director of Field Service to coordinate and implement special events
and grant projects; works with the Director of Field Service to develop
workshop topics and implement NEDCC’s preservation workshop series;
develops workshop calendar and maintains a list of potential speakers; serves
as liaison with guest lecturers who contribute to preservation workshops on
NEDCC’s behalf; works with the Bookkeeper to arrange for guest
lecturers’ honoraria and for reimbursement of workshop-related travel
expenses incurred by guest lecturers; works with Development and Public
Relations Coordinator to develop and process post-workshop evaluations. Secondary responsibilities: Maintains familiarity with
preservation literature and resources; maintains the Field Service department
technical files; assists in providing 24-hour disaster assistance over the
telephone and/or on site; researches, writes, and edits various publications,
including preservation leaflets, bibliographies, newsletter articles, and
promotional literature; manages group tours of NEDCC facilities, including
planning and scheduling, notification of department heads, and billing (if
appropriate); also, conducts tours as required; conducts preservation planning
surveys as required; other duties as assigned by the Director of Field Service. Position requirements: MLS plus one to two years of
specialized preservation education or work experience; teaching experience;
excellent oral and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal
skills; strong project management skills; knowledge of current digitization
trends and practices. This NEH grant-funded position offers competitive salary and
benefits. NEDCC is an equal oppor-tunity employer. To apply, send letter of
application, résumé, writing sample, and three references to: Director of Field Service T: 978.470.1010 F: 978.475.6021 lfoley@xxxxxxxxx www.nedcc.org |