Jobs, Internships & Fellowships: Digest April 24, 2017

  1. Assistant Archive Conservator, Wiltshire Council Conservation and Museums Advisory Service
  2. Textile Conservator, National Trust, The Textile Conservation Studio
  3. Conservation and Design Officer, St. Helens Council
  4. Director of Special Collections & Archives, University of Colorado Boulder
  5. Assistant Inspector of Historic Buildings and Areas, Historic England
  6. Paintings Conservator, Lis Art Conservation and Restoration Services
  7. Digitization Project Manager, Rosalind Kress Haley Library
  8. Postgraduate Fellow in Archaeological Conservation, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

1. ASSISTANT ARCHIVE CONSERVATOR, Wiltshire Council Conservation and Museums Advisory Service (Wiltshire, UK)

  • Closing date: April 30, 2017
  • Interviews will be held on Friday, May 26
  • Salary: GBP20,661 – GBP22,658

We are seeking a dynamic and qualified archive conservator with experience of working in a paper conservation laboratory to join the Wiltshire Conservation and Museum Advisory service, based at the state of the art Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre.

About the role: As part of an innovative and forward looking Libraries, Heritage & Arts Service, you will carry out essential conservation treatments and identify actions to prevent deterioration of the Wiltshire and Swindon Archives to enable public access to those collections; engage with members of the public and community organizations to give advice on the preservation of Wiltshire’s written heritage; and assist in delivering income generation activity.

About you: Some experience of working within a public archive environment would be beneficial. You will be able to plan work streams; participate as a member of multi-disciplinary team; have good customer care skills; and enthuse a wide range of audiences to participate in heritage – related activities. This post may suit newly qualified conservators.

Some occasional weekend and evening working is required and a full driving license is desirable.

For further information and to apply for the post click on the link below: http://jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/details#/reference/CC00283.


2. TEXTILE CONSERVATOR, National Trust, The Textile Conservation Studio (Norfolk, UK) 

  • Closing Date: May 4, 2017
  • Interviews: May 15, 2017
  • Salary for the role is GBP25,935 per annum

The National Trust is Europe’s leading conservation charity and its textile collections, located in over 300 historic houses open to the public in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are of outstanding importance. Textile conservation also offers great opportunities to engage the public through interpretation of our work at our properties. Come and join our dedicated and enthusiastic team.

What it’s like to work here? As the National Trust’s first in-house conservation treatment facility, the Textile Conservation Studio was founded in 1976 at Blickling Hall in Norfolk. Since 2002, the Textile Conservation Studio has been based in a specially converted, award-winning building on the Blickling estate. As well as ensuring that the Trust’s own significant textile collection is properly maintained, we also run the Studio as an enterprise – making our expertise available to external organizations and private clients.

What you’ll be doing? Using an interdisciplinary approach, we work with our colleagues to utilize and adapt current research and new techniques in imaginative ways. We have completed some challenging projects over the years ranging from large scale textiles such as tapestries and state beds to costume and are currently working to deliver two major projects for June 2018 deadline. You’ll have some experience or a relevant qualification and will be keen to build on your practical skills in the specialist area of textile conservation. You’ll undertake practical treatments both in the studio and on site as well as assisting and supporting colleagues with the organization and maintenance of the studio and its equipment. This is a responsible position requiring a certain level of confidence but you’ll be working with and supported as part of a team.

Who we’re looking for? To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

  • Formal vocational/professional qualification and relevant previous conservation experience within museums or heritage institution
  • Evidence of good practical and problem solving skills
  • Knowledge and understanding of the core purpose and work of the National Trust and familiarity with Museum Accreditation standards
  • Demonstrable interpersonal skills: listening, building relationships and acting to deliver a high-quality service
  • Good written and verbal communication skills, including public presentation.
  • Computer literate
  • Ability to prioritize across multiple work streams
  • Ability to work as part of a team, sharing learning and ideas

How to Apply? To apply for these vacancies to go www.ntjobs.org.uk.

For an informal discussion about this post, you are welcome to contact Maria Jordan at maria.jordan@nationaltrust.org.uk, and on +44 01263 735 878.


 3. CONSERVATION AND DESIGN OFFICER, St. Helens Council (Saint Helens, UK)

  • Application deadline: May 10, 2017
  • £15,392 – £16,718
  • Grade – SCP 35 – 38
  • Hours – 18.5 hours per week
  • Ref – PPCD4
  • Department – Environmental and Trading Services

St Helens it at the heart of the North-West region, where the pace of change is as fast as ever, transforming both landscape and economy in recent years. St. Helens has a reputation for working in partnership to deliver development on the ground. We are currently working towards adopting a new local plan.

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Design and Conservation Officer to join the Planning Service on a part time basis as a job share. The role will fulfil statutory duties in relation to designated and non-designated heritage assets in the Borough as well as providing design advice more generally and input into policy formulation. Quality and performance are at the heart of the service and are key priorities for the team as a whole.

You will therefore have a positive attitude and ‘can do’ approach to work within this context.

You should be able to demonstrate sound judgement, have a flexible approach to problem solving and be capable of dealing with a wide variety of situations working within a friendly, supported environment. They must have a relevant qualification, excellent communication, and negotiation skills, as well as being enthusiastic and committed.

For an informal discussion, please contact Melanie Hale, Service Manager – Development on +44 01744 676115.

For further details and to apply please visit https://tinyurl.com/n2ykg2v or contact Scott Mather on +44 01744 676322 or Human Resources, Town Hall, Victoria Square, St Helens, WA10 1HP, or via email: recruitment@sthelens.gov.uk.


 4. DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL COLLECTIONS & ARCHIVES, University of Colorado Boulder (Boulder, CO, USA)

  • Application deadline: May 21, 2017

The University of Colorado Boulder Libraries invites applications from collaborative, responsive, and innovative candidates for the position of Director of Special Collections and Archives, a tenure-stream position reporting to the Associate Dean of Libraries. The Director provides leadership and oversight for a department comprised of 18 faculty and staff. The Special Collections and Archives department consists of three units: Special Collections, Archives, and Preservation. This position serves a critical role in the research and teaching mission of the university, ensuring the development of and ongoing access to many of the Libraries’ unique and distinct collections for use by students and researchers. As a member of the Libraries’ Management Team, the Director of Special Collections and Archives participates in libraries-wide policy, service, and strategic plan development. The Director provides transparent and inclusive leadership to the department. The Director develops and implements departmental goals that align with organizational priorities; oversees, coordinates, and communicates departmental policy and practices; and maintains open communication with other Libraries departments.

Requirements: Please address each of these qualifications in your application materials:

  • Demonstrated ability to cultivate and advocate for an environment of diversity and inclusion.
  • Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited library program or equivalent.
  • Professional experience in archives, special collections, or preservation.
  • Expertise with national best practices for archival and special collections and preservation.
  • Two or more years’ experience in management, supervision, or leadership
  • Awareness of ongoing developments and trends in digital access to archival or special materials, including born-digital materials.
  • Excellent interpersonal, presentation, facilitation, and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated experience or professional development related to strategic planning, change management, supervision, or leadership.
  • Potential for research, scholarly work, and professional service.

Desirable Qualifications: Evidence of any of the following will enhance a candidacy:

  • Certification by the Academy of Certified Archivists or equivalent.
  • Relevant experience in an academic or research library.
  • Experience running or overseeing a reading room, instruction program in an archives or special collections setting, archival processing, or preservation workflow.
  • Experience communicating and negotiating with potential donors.
  • Experience collaborating across units/departments in an academic environment.
  • Successful track record of securing grant funding.
  • Demonstrated success leading teams and managing projects.
  • Record of research and publication and national service.

Appointment and Salary: Successful candidates will be appointed as full-time (12 month), tenure-stream faculty members. Appointment rank will depend on professional experience. The minimum starting salary is $75,000 plus an additional 15% faculty director stipend. Benefits include 22 working days of vacation, ten paid holidays, liberal sick leave, university group health care plans, group life insurance, TIAA administered retirement/annuity, and support for scholarly/professional activities. Tenured librarians are eligible for sabbatical leave.

Application Process: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. It is recommended that applications be submitted by May 21, 2017, in order to receive full consideration. Application must be made online at CU Careers (posting 09291) and must include a letter of application specifically addressing qualifications for the position; CV or resume; and names with postal addresses, email, and telephone numbers of three references. Questions may be directed to Dylan Wiersma, Search Coordinator, at dylan.wiersma@colorado.edu. The full position description can be viewed at www.colorado.edu/libraries/jobs-opportunities.


5. ASSISTANT INSPECTOR OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND AREAS, Historic England (Newcastle, UK)

  • Application deadline: May 21, 2017
  • Reference No: 8142
  • Salary: £26,000

Historic England`s national expertise is locally delivered through a network of regional teams advising on over 20,000 applications for planning/listed building consent a year. We find creative ways of saving Heritage at Risk, supporting the appreciation of historic places through training, partnerships, capacity building and advising on strategic and local plans.

The North-East Office is currently recruiting for a part-time Assistant Inspector of Historic Buildings and Areas. This vacancy is a chance to join a friendly and high-achieving regional team based in the superb grade I listed Bessie Surtees House in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne. As a key member of the Development Management Team, the Assistant Inspector of Historic Buildings and Areas will use their knowledge of architectural history and planning legislation and policy to provide advice in response to pre-application and formal consultations across the diverse and fascinating historic environment of the North-East region.

We need someone who is flexible and enthusiastic to use our ethos of constructive conservation to help manage change to the most significant heritage assets in the North East. The position requires strong communication and negotiation skills. You should be able to demonstrate understanding and experience of dealing positively with a range of stakeholders and heritage assets, have the ability to prioritize effectively and be a strong team player with good interpersonal skills.

If you feel you have the skills and enthusiasm we would love to hear from you. This is a permanent, part-time post (18 hours per week) and is office-based in Newcastle.

The closing date for applications is May 21, 2017, with interviews to be held in Newcastle on the June 2, 2017. Please apply online with your CV and covering letter (the latter of no more than 2 sides of A4).

Further details about working at Historic England are available at: www.HistoricEngland.org.uk/about/jobs.


 6. PAINTINGS CONSERVATOR, Lis Art Conservation and Restoration Services (Livonia, MI, USA)

Lis Art Conservation & Restoration Services is seeking a full-time paintings conservator. We are a private practice that specializes in the repair and preservation of a wide variety of paintings.

The ideal candidate must have the following: ability to examine paintings, write treatment proposals, perform treatments of paintings, complete work skillfully and in a timely matter, have experience with digital photography and have a strong work ethic.

Position Requirements: Postgraduate degree in Conservation of Paintings or equivalent training and work experience Will consider entry level conservation professionals Strong understanding of materials and techniques of conservation practices Ability to work independently or with team members Strong critical thinking and applied problem solving skills Ability to multitask Ability to perform physical labor as required Experience with art handling and packing a plus Perform other duties as may be assigned

Applicants please send a cover letter and resume to jennifer@lisacrs.com. Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.


7. DIGITIZATION PROJECT MANAGER, Rosalind Kress Haley Library (St.Louis, MO, USA)

  • Part-time 20-25 hr/week

The Rosalind Kress Haley Library is undertaking a major digitization project which if fully realized could result in 180,000 digital objects. The Digitization Project Manager will work with the onsite digitization vendor and the digital repository vendor to make these digital objects available to researchers and scholars, the Board and staff, and those interested in the collections.

The digitization is being undertaken in several phases, with digitization during the first two phases being undertaken onsite. As part of the conversion the finding aids are being converted to EAD. Recommendations have been made regarding a digital repository, which will need to be implemented by the Project Manager. An Excel database exists for some of the collections, which can be considered for uploading into the digital repository. Finally, a link to the Library’s website will need to be developed along with the web designer.

The Project Manager will work closely with the Board who is guiding the project, along with the onsite archivist.

Responsibilities:

  • Develops and executes project workflow, working closely with the digitization vendor and content hosting vendor
  • Coordinates quality control workflow and quality standards over in-house and vendor digitization projects
  • Prepared and upload materials into digital repository, including batch processes for generation of access derivatives (as appropriate), OCR, automated and manual generation of metadata and collaborative development of batch load workflows in conjunction with vendor/s
  • Collaboratively assess outcomes of the digitization projects, including assessment of web analytic usage data
  • Organizes and update documentation for the project
  • Establish standards for the digitization program including metadata creation and digitization standards, as part of documentation

The position is based in the St. Louis Area. The Project Manager may perform other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Required and Preferred Experiences:

  • Experience with digitization practices, including emerging technology trends related to digitization and image capture technology and file format and quality standards for digitization
  • Demonstrated ability to manage projects, design and execute workflows, set goals and meet deadlines with objectives
  • Familiarity with standards for care and handling of rare and fragile materials
  • Demonstrated experience with digital image editing software (e.g. Photoshop)
  • Demonstrated experience with CONTENTdm or a similar host digital repository
  • Demonstrated ability to use tools to track projects, such as Excel
  • Familiarity with methods for tracking and assessing outcome and usage data
  • Attention to detail, strong problem solving and customer service skills
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document workflows
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team-based environment and with a diverse clientele

Educational/experience:

  • Master’s degree in library science or related field
  • Two years of experience in a digital library/digital archivist position; experience working with online finding aids in EAD; application of metadata schemas and metadata standards including development of crosswalks (Dublin Core)
  • Understanding of copyright and rights management issues
  • Demonstrated knowledge of digital file formats and digital preservation standards

Other information: This is a part-time, contract position.

Contact: Send letter of interest and resume to Liz Bishoff, The Bishoff Group, liz.bishoff@gmail.com.


8. POSTGRADUATE FELLOW IN ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONSERVATION, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (Williamsburg, VA, USA)

The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation has a job-opening for a Postgraduate Fellow in the Archaeological Conservation Lab. The internship will focus primarily on two components of the Foundation’s large and diverse archaeological collection: treatment of archaeological iron and preparation of the study collection for an upcoming move to a new storage facility.

Major Job Duties:

  • Carry out established conservation procedures, including examination and treatment of iron artifacts.
  • Maintain detailed records of conservation treatments.
  • Identify conservation problems, initiate requests, implement solutions under established conservation guidelines, and make recommendations for resolving difficult or unusual problems.
  • Laboratory upkeep and assisting in the ordering of supplies and equipment and maintenance and inventory of materials.
  • Outreach activities including lab tours, children’s programs.
  • Work with conservation volunteers to achieve conservation goals and objectives.

Job Requirements:

  • A Master’s degree in conservation or a related field.
  • A minimum of three years specialized conservation experience, including work on archaeological materials.
  • Familiarity with a wide variety of materials including organics and metals; knowledge of the manner in which archaeological materials deteriorate in the burial environment and in storage.
  • Working knowledge of acceptable practices for conservation and maintenance of objects.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Familiarity with accepted practices for achieving workplace safety.
  • Working knowledge of computers and databases.
  • Experience with digital photography, photo-editing.
  • Preferred Job Requirements:
  • Experience with X-radiography.
  • Experience working with objects from historic period sites and contexts.
  • Experience working with archaeological materials on-site.
  • Familiarity with EMu as a collections database.

For more information or to apply please visit https://www.hrapply.com/cwf/AppJobList.jsp.

Colonial Williamsburg is an equal opportunity employer.