Jobs, Internships & Fellowships Digest: May 5, 2017

  1. Archive Conservator, Berkshire Record Office
  2. Photo Conservator, Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of African American History and Culture
  3. Senior Photograph Conservator, Center for Creative Photography
  4. Book and Paper Conservator (Two-Year Term Position), Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of African American History and Culture
  5. Conservation Internship (Stage Restaurateur), L’institut national du patrimoine
  6. Senior Conservation Officer, Swindon Borough Council
  7. Professional Conservators and Conservation Teams, Los Angeles County Arts Commission
  8. Kress Fellowship in Textile Conservation, George Washington University Museum and the Textile Museum
  9. Internship, New-York Historical Society
  10. Conservator, University of Hawaii at Manoa Library
  11. Digital Collections Librarian, University of South Carolina
  12. Project Conservator, Objects (Temporary Position), Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
  13. Cemetery Conservation Technician, City of Savannah Georgia, Dept. of Cemeteries
  14. Senior Architectural Historian, Commonwealth Heritage Group
  15. Assistant Planner (Historic Preservation), City of Houston
  16. Architectural/ Sculpture Conservator, Rosa Lowinger & Associates Conservation Inc.

1. ARCHIVE CONSERVATOR, Berkshire Record Office (Reading, UK)

  • Application closing date: May 14, 2017
  • Interview date: TBC
  • Ref CSS0151
  • RG4 (SCP22-28) GBP20,661 – GBP24,964 pa (qualified applicants will be appointed to SCP 22, GBP20,661pa)
  • Fixed term contract for 9 months

Berkshire Record Office is looking for a qualified book or paper conservator to undertake treatments to the archive of the Coleshill Estate. Work will include book, map and paper repair as well as cleaning and packaging.

Coleshill House was one of the most influential domestic buildings in 17th century England. Its Model Farm, built in the 1850s, was similarly important. The archive relates to the estate’s ownership by the Pleydell-Bouverie family, Earls of Radnor, and spans from the early 19th to 20th centuries. Items to be repaired include a number of estate maps and plans on paper and parchment, some lined with linen, and a variety of cloth, calf and vellum bound books.

The post has been funded by the National Manuscripts Conservation Trust, and is designed to provide a wide-ranging internship for a newly-qualified conservator. There is the opportunity to practice a number of different techniques as well as supervise volunteers working on other aspects of the project.

Apply online: https://tinyurl.com/ku9jdem.

If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Sue Hourigan, Senior Conservator on +44 0118 937 5135, or email sue.hourigan@reading.gov.uk.

 2. PHOTO CONSERVATOR, Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of African American History and Culture (Landover, MD, USA)

  • Job applications until May 15, 2017
  • Full-Time, Two- year Term with possible extension up to four years
  • Salary range: $64,650.00 to $84,044.00 / Per Year
  • Announcement No. 17R-YH-302777-DEU-NMAAHC; and Announcement No. 17R-YH-302777-MPA-NMAAHC
  • Series and Grade: GS-1001-11 / Promotion potential: 11
  • Job open to all US citizens

You must apply through USAjobs to be considered: www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/468895500; www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/468896400.

We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible to ensure their applications are submitted before the announcement closes. We will not consider applications which are late due to the announcement closing or once the maximum number of applications is reached.

This position is located in the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) offsite facility. The National Museum of African American History and Culture is the largest national museum for the study and exhibition of African American history and culture. Its primary purposes are to acquire, maintain and preserve objects which document social, cultural, political, military, technological and scientific developments in the United States related to the African American experience; to conduct scholarly research designed to make significant contributions to the body of knowledge in the field of African American history, to publish findings for both scholarly and general audiences; and to interpret historical developments through public exhibits and programs as well as digital content.

Works under the supervision of the Supervisory Conservator to:

  • design, propose, document, and complete proposed conservation treatments on a wide variety of photographic materials within the collection;
  • provide care, preservation and research on all photographs within the Museum’s collections;
  • research photographs and negatives within the collection, explore photographic processes, artist’s methods and generate scientific data on the properties of the materials;
  • provide preventative care measures such as monitoring and evaluating environmental controls, integrated pest management, and emergency preparedness, response and recovery of collections, product testing and quality control; and
  • provide training of staff, allied professionals, interns, fellows, volunteers and the general public.

Agency contact: Yvonne Humphries, Human Resources, Tel: +1 202-633-7448, Fax: +1 571-258-4052, TDD: 202-633-6409, humphriesy@si.edu.

 3. SENIOR PHOTOGRAPH CONSERVATOR, Center for Creative Photography (Tucson, AZ, USA)

  • Review begins on May 15, 2017
  • Postin No. A21566

The University of Arizona’s Center for Creative Photography is seeking a dynamic individual as the Arthur J. Bell Senior Photograph Conservator.

The successful candidate is expected to advance the vision and mission of the Center’s internationally-recognized collections, scholarship, and outreach programs by: a) overseeing a comprehensive preservation program to ensure the longevity of Center’s photographic collections; b) managing the Arthur J. Bell Endowment along with securing and managing external funding in support of preservation program objectives and projects; c) actively contributing to new scholarship on photographic materials, and conservation science; and d) engaging with students and the public through outreach programs that enhances Center’s visibility and reinforces the University of Arizona’s position as an arts/culture destination.

Established in 1975, the Center for Creative Photography is the premiere research collection of American photographic fine art and archives, promoting creative inquiry, dialogue, and appreciation of photography’s enduring cultural influence. The Center’s collections include some of the most recognizable names in 20th century North American photography: Ansel Adams, Wynn Bullock, Harry Callahan, Aaron Siskind, Frederick Sommer, W. Eugene Smith, Lola Alvarez Bravo, Edward Weston, and Garry Winogrand.

For a complete position description visit: https://uacareers.com/postings/17551, or contact Nancy Odegaard, Chair of the Search Committee, +1 (520) 621-6314, odegaard@email.arizona.edu.

4. BOOK AND PAPER CONSERVATOR (TWO-YEAR TERM POSITION), Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of African American History and Culture (Landover, MD, USA)

  • Application deadline: May 16, 2017
  • Full-Time, Two- year Term with possible extension up to four-years
  • Announcement No. 17R-YH-302774-DEU-NMAAHC; Announcement No. 17R-YH-302774-MPA-NMAAHC
  • Series and Grade: GS-1001-11 / Promotion potential: 11
    Salary range: $64,650.00 to $84,044.00 / Per Year
  • Job open to all US citizens

You must apply through USAjobs to be considered: www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/468896400, www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/468935900.

We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible to ensure their applications are submitted before the announcement closes. We will not consider applications which are late due to the announcement closing or once the maximum number of applications is reached.

This position is in the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) offsite facility. The National Museum of African American History and Culture is the largest national museum for the study and exhibition of African American history and culture. Its primary purposes are to acquire, maintain and preserve objects which document social, cultural, political, military, technological and scientific developments in the United States related to the African American experience; to conduct scholarly research designed to make significant contributions to the body of knowledge in the field of African American history, to publish findings for both scholarly and general audiences; and to interpret historical developments through public exhibits and programs as well as digital content.

The book and paper conservator works under the supervision of the Supervisory Conservator to:

  • design, propose, document, and complete proposed conservation treatments on a wide variety of books and paper materials within the collection;
  • provide care, preservation and research on all books and paper within the Museum’s collections;
  • provide preventative care measures such as monitoring and evaluating environmental controls, integrated pest
  • management, and emergency preparedness, response and recovery of collections, product testing and quality control; and
  • provide training of staff, allied professionals, interns, fellows, volunteers and the general public.

Agency contact: Yvonne Humphries, Human Resources, Tel: +1 202-633-7448, Fax: +1 571-258-4052, TDD: 202-633-6409, humphriesy@si.edu.

5. CONSERVATION INTERNSHIP (STAGE RESTAURATEUR), l’Institut national du patrimoine (Paris, Ile-de-France, France)

  • Applications must be addressed before May 22, 2017

The Institut national du patrimoine welcomes international professionals and students in cultural heritage. The internship will take place from September 4, 2017 to July 13, 2018.

For more information, visit: www.inp.fr/en/International/International-students.

6. SENIOR CONSERVATION OFFICER, Swindon Borough Council (Swindon, UK)

  • Application closing date: May 31, 2017
  • Job reference 002874
  • Salary £30,151 to £39,882 p.a. pro rata

This is an exciting opportunity to join our vibrant Masterplanning, Design and Conservation team at Swindon Borough Council.

If you are a team player looking to accelerate your career within a highly supportive and friendly working environment with other specialists in Planning, Urban Design and Ecology, this could be the role for you. We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable historic environment specialist to bring skills and innovation to help us conserve the Borough’s wealth of heritage assets, whilst supporting sustainable regenerative development.

Swindon Borough has 28 Conservation Areas, over 1,000 listed buildings and 52 Scheduled Monuments. We are home to Brunel’s Railway Works and Workers Village, an area of international heritage renown, which is being restored as part of the wider regeneration of Central Swindon. We have also been shortlisted for a number of awards including the RTPI Excellence in Planning for Heritage category related to the regeneration of the Old Railway Quarter.

The successful candidate will be involved in proactive work across a variety of projects as well providing conservation and design support to areas of the Council, Members and the general public.

You will have a strong appreciation of all aspects of built conservation and design, including architectural history, traditional building construction, urban design and related Town and Country Planning legislation and policy. You should have a relevant post-graduate qualification and eligibility for IHBC Membership and you will need to have the ability to travel around the Borough on site visits. Candidates must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act – for the effective performance of a customer-facing role).

We feel a work life balance is important for our team members. As such Swindon operates flexible working and you will have the opportunity to work from home. The working hours and pattern for this role are also negotiable.

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7. PROFESSIONAL CONSERVATORS AND CONSERVATION TEAMS, Los Angeles County Arts Commission (Multiple locations, CA, USA)

  • Applications due by 5:00 p.m. on May 31, 2017
  • Request for Qualifications (RFQ)

The Los Angeles County Arts Commission (LACAC) seeks professional Conservators and Conservation teams and/or firms for a Resource List of Prequalified Art Conservators to advise on maintenance and preventative care, and examination and conservation of artworks in the Los Angeles County Civic Art Collection. Once selected to the Resource List, conservators, teams and firms on the list will be invited to bid on specific conservation projects on an as-needed basis. The list will remain active for three years with an option to renew for another three years.

Background: The Civic Art Program was established in 2004 after the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors adopted the County’s first Civic Art Policy, which allocates one percent of design and construction costs of new County capital projects to a Civic Art Special Fund. The program provides leadership in the development of high-quality civic spaces by integrating artists into the planning and design process at the earliest possible opportunity, encouraging innovative approaches to civic art, and providing access to artistic experiences of the highest caliber for the residents of Los Angeles County. The Civic Art Policy mandates that the Arts Commission document, preserve and conserve County-owned artworks, which includes both artworks commissioned since the policy was adopted and historic artworks created before the establishment of the Civic Art Program.

Scope of Work

  • Advise on maintenance and preventative care of public artworks
  • Examine and photo document artworks and prepare condition reports
  • Assess artworks and prepare treatment reports and cost estimates for cleaning and/or conservation
  • Clean artworks
  • Conserve artworks

Eligibility: This RFQ is open to applicants residing in Southern California, including the counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernadino, San Diego, Ventura, and Santa Barbara.

Categories of Artwork Materials

  • Metal
  • Wood
  • Plant material
  • Tile/ceramic
  • Concrete/masonry
  • Stone
  • Glass
  • Paper/photography
  • Paint
  • Textile/fiber art
  • Plastic/fiberglass

Selection: A selection panel will review all applications received in response to this RFQ, and select conservators, conservator teams and conservation firms for the 2017-20 Resource List of Pre-Qualified Art Conservators. Successful applicants will be chosen based upon, but not limited to:

  • Demonstrated experience in assessing public artworks, preparing treatment proposals, cleaning and conserving artworks and advising on artwork maintenance
  • Past work examples that conform to the standards established by the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC) as well as the United States Department of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
  • Material specialty and scope/range of past work
  • Professionalism and thoroughness of application materials
  • Record of success with other public agencies and/or corporate clients

To Apply: Complete applications shall be delivered via Dropbox. Send a link to civicart@arts.lacounty.gov. Incomplete applications and any applications submitted after the deadline will be deemed ineligible and not be considered. A complete application must include:

  1. Contact name for Conservator including full name and firm name (if applicable), physical address, mailing address, telephone number and email address. Teams and firms must list all members/staff and have one primary contact person.
  2. Letter of Interest (PDF, no more than two pages) indicating your interest, experience, and area(s) of materials specialization.
  3. Curriculum Vitae (PDF, no more than four pages per CV) for Conservator and for all team members and/or staff if applying as a team or firm.
  4. Fee Schedule (PDF): Standard hourly rates for Conservator and team members/staff (if applicable).
  5. Past Work Samples: List three conservation project work samples within the last three years. Describe how the treatment adhered to AIC standards and/or the US Department of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
  6. Sample Conservation Report: Provide one sample of a conservation report document: either a condition report, treatment proposal with budget or a final report prepared for a client for each material specialty in which you would like to be considered.
  7. Up to Ten Images (JPGs): Provide “before and after” shots of each of the three past conservation project work samples. The images should reflect work from each of the areas of specialization in which you would like to be considered. All image files should be titled and labeled with artwork title and year of conservation. 

Additional Information: For questions about the 2017-20 Resource List of Prequalified Art Conservators RFQ, please contact Clare Haggarty, Civic Art Collections Manager, at +1 213-202-3986 or mhaggarty@arts.lacounty.gov. For additional information about the Civic Art Program, please visit the Civic Art Program online at www.lacountyarts.org/civicart.htm.

If applicants are applying as a team or firm, the team members or firm staff must be declared at the time of application in the letter of interest.

While every effort will be made to carefully handle applications, the Arts Commission cannot be held responsible for lost or damaged materials. The Arts Commission reserves the right to accept or reject any and all responses received, or contract with a conservator through another process.

All applicants who submit their materials for review will receive written notification of the results of the selection process, including identification of the selected conservators, conservation teams or firms.

This request for qualifications does not constitute an offer to contract or a promise for remuneration, recognition, or any other thing. Submission of any materials in response to this request for qualifications will not constitute an express or implied contract. The information contained and/or any program or event described herein may be changed, amended, modified, canceled, revoked or abandoned without notice at any time and for any reason in the sole discretion of the Arts Commission or the County of Los Angeles.

Once selected, prequalified conservators, teams and/or firms will be eligible to develop proposals as conservation projects are initiated by the Arts Commission. Upon receiving a conservation project each conservator, conservator team or conservation firm will be required to enter into a contract with the County of Los Angeles.

Selected prequalified conservators, teams and/or firms will be required to have commercial general liability insurance, automobile insurance and be a registered vendor with the County of Los Angeles.

8. KRESS FELLOWSHIP IN TEXTILE CONSERVATION, George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum (Washington DC, USA)

  • Deadline to apply: May 31, 2017

Kress Fellowship in Textile Conservation at the George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum, 2017-2018

The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum are accepting applications for a 9-month Kress Fellowship in Textile Conservation. The fellowship will focus on exhibition and textile collections care. The Textile Museum’s collections include over 20,000 rare and historic textiles spanning 5,000 years, and include representation from Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia. The Textile Museum’s recent $5 million gift from the Avenir Foundation has allowed the conservation department to equip two new lab facilities as well as increase the conservation department’s staffing. The fellow will be supervised by the Chief Conservator and two Associate Conservators.

The fellow will undertake a combination of exhibition and collection care tasks in order to advance their development in all practical areas required for institutional staff work. Under supervision, the fellow will take on primary duties for a small collection rotation during their term to include treatment and mount preparation of textiles. This project will allow for the development of high-level skills in coordinating preparation aspects and in project management. They will also work as a part of the larger department to complete other exhibition tasks such as installation and de-installation, as well as preparation of textiles for later exhibitions.

Exhibitions being prepared during the fellow’s term will include Chinese minority group costume and jewelry, Anatolian kilims, and Byzantine and Medieval Islamic archaeological textiles.

Collections care tasks will include re-housing of incoming textile accessions and undertaking other collection based re-housing projects. The fellow will also assist associate conservators in monthly environmental monitoring and Integrated Pest Management duties. The fellow will be encouraged to pursue research studies as their interest and time allows.

The museum’s affiliation with the George Washington University allows for access to the university’s chemistry and forensic science departments, and collaborations with these and other departments will be encouraged.

Qualified candidates must have a master’s degree from a recognized conservation program, and training should be completed prior to the commencement of the fellowship. Per Kress guidelines, candidates must be a resident or citizen of the United States or Canada, or a recent graduate from a U.S. or Canadian conservation program; the candidate must also be authorized to work in the United States. The term of the fellowship is anticipated to begin in October 2017 and be completed in June 2018, with 4-day weeks to facilitate visits to peer institutions. A $30,000 stipend will be provided for the fellow. The fellowship will also include $2,500 for travel expenses to attend conferences and/or to support travel to visit peer institutions and establish contacts within the conservation community. Work will take place at both the Foggy Bottom facility in downtown Washington, DC and at the Avenir Foundation Conservation and Collections Resource Center in Ashburn, Virginia.

To apply, please submit a CV, three letters of professional reference and a letter of intent outlining interest in the position. Applications should be submitted by email to kressfellowship@gwu.edu using the subject heading: “Kress Fellowship in Textile Conservation.”

The deadline for applying is May 31, 2017 though applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

9. INTERNSHIP, New-York Historical Society (New York, NY, USA)

  • Application deadline: June 15, 2017

The New-York Historical Society, New York’s oldest museum, is a repository of one of the nation’s finest American art collections.  It consists of highlights such as Hudson River landscapes, genre paintings, and 17th – 19th century portraiture along with 19th European paintings. It also has rich holdings of sculpture and decorative arts.

The Museum is offering a part-time pre-program internship in the conservation studio. The internship is for 21 hours a week for 50 weeks beginning in the late summer 2017. Intern will assist with gallery condition checks, loan examinations and work with social media. The candidate will also work with the conservator on museum conservation projects. Applicants should preferably have some conservation experience and plan to pursue a graduate degree in conservation. Though the focus of the department is on the painting collection we are equally responsible for the wellbeing and maintenance of the all the museum collections.

Please contact stephen.kornhauser@nyhistory.org for additional information or to apply.

10. CONSERVATOR, University of Hawaii at Manoa Library (Honolulu, HI, USA)

  • Application closing date: June 16, 2017
  • Position No. 0079366

The University of Hawaii at Manoa Library is seeking applicants for the position of conservator who works for the paper based materials from the Library’s collections. This is a permanent full-time position.

For the complete posting with information on how to apply, please see: http://workatuh.hawaii.edu/Jobs/NAdvert/24916/4346077/1/postdate/desc.

The University of Hawaii is an EEO/AA institution.

11. DIGITAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARIAN, University of South Carolina (Columbia, SC, USA)

University of South Carolina Libraries, Columbia, SC invites applications for the position of Digital Collections Librarian. See full description: http://uscjobs.sc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=80922.

Join an exciting and growing department in an ARL member academic library where you will be encouraged and supported to continually learn new technologies and special collections. Reporting to the Digital Initiatives Librarian, the Digital Collections Librarian will manage digitization projects for the six special collections within the University of South Carolina Libraries, one of the oldest libraries in the country with rich collections including renowned history and literature collections as well as government documents, maps, etc. He/she will manage a small staff and collaborate with curators and librarians across campus as well as with other external partners, such as USC’s Center for Digital Humanities and the South Carolina Digital Library, a service hub for the Digital Public Library of America.

12. PROJECT CONSERVATOR, OBJECTS (TEMPORARY POSITION), Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco (San Francisco, CA, USA)

  • Application Deadline: Open until filled

The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco are seeking a temporary Project Conservator in Objects Conservation. Reporting to the Head of Objects Conservation, this position will work directly with the Curators of the Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas, as well as with the Exhibitions, Technical Production, and Registration Departments.

This four-month position will focus on preparing collections for the reinstallation of the Art of the Americas galleries at the de Young Museum. The Project Conservator performs highly skilled work in connection with the conservation of these collections and implementing preventative conservation in their display.

Typical Duties:

  • Assesses and documents individual objects to determine condition and need for treatment, as well as exhibition readiness. Proposes methods of conservation and researches cultural context and conservation technology to assist in evaluation and treatment.
  • Performs skilled work connected with technical examination and the conservation of objects as required.
  • Conducts preventative conservation in conjunction with the registration, conservation, exhibitions, and technical production staff. Monitors environmental conditions, consults on exhibitions case materials, and supervises installation as necessary.

Education, Training and Experience:

  • A master’s degree in conservation or equivalent program that includes major course work in objects conservation.
  • At least 4 years of progressively responsible museum experience in the field of conservation, or an equivalent combination of training and experience, are required.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

  • Expert knowledge of object conservation methods, techniques and procedures involved in the maintenance and care of a museum collection.
  • Strong computer skills and knowledge of standard computer software and collection management systems.
  • Ability to achieve and sustain the highest standards of conservation practice.
  • Mature level of judgment and decision-making in a fast-paced, changing, forward-thinking, customer service environment.
  • Ability to perform a wide variety of conservation procedures with manual dexterity and sensitivity to materials.
  • Experience in preventative conservation, including experience and knowledge of climate issues.

This temporary position is not eligible for the museums’ health and other employee benefits.

For more information, and to apply online, please visit: http://famsf.snaphire.com/home.

13. CEMETERY CONSERVATION TECHNICIAN, City of Savannah Georgia, Dept. of Cemeteries (Savannah, GA, USA)

  • Position open until filled
  • Job No. 1604866

This position is responsible for leading and participating in the conservation of the architectural and cultural resources of the city’s cemeteries.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Performs masonry conservation treatments for various types of historic stone and brick structures. This involves, but is not limited to mortar mixing, repointing, stone repair, plaster & stucco repair, bricklaying and brick repair.
  • Performs welding treatments of wrought or cast metal structures, including fences, gates, posts, rails, panels, arches, trellises, ornaments, lot markers, and sculptures.
  • Conserves, repairs, restores, repositions, and refabricates metal cemetery structures and equipment, including pre-heating, cleaning, stripping, treating, brazing, soldering, priming, and painting, and patination of iron, bronze, copper, zinc, steel, aluminum, and other metal surfaces.
  • Develops metal preservation and construction standards and welding safety standards for the department; provides safety training in welding, cutting, and electrical hazard awareness.
  • Inspects and maintains arc welding and cutting equipment in safe, working condition; makes minor repairs as needed.
  • Performs carpentry tasks using both hand and power tools.
  • Assists with documentation of conservation treatments.
  • This includes photographic and written assessments along with measured drawings of assigned projects.
  • Assists in all aspects of cemetery conservation and preservation.
  • Performs cemetery services, including lot sales, lot diagrams, interments, and on-call duties.
  • Serves on the critical workforce team.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

For a full job description, visit: https://tinyurl.com/k9l5nhw.

Complete application online for questions contact Erin McCune in human resources at 912-651-6484, or by email to: emccune@savannahga.gov.

14. SENIOR ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN, Commonwealth Heritage Group (Tarboro, NC, USA)

Commonwealth Heritage Group desires to fill the position of Senior Architectural Historian in our Tarboro, North Carolina, office. This is a senior-level position that requires extensive experience in CRM project management.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate at least five years’ relevant work experience and experience in managing in-house staff, operating self-sufficiently and produce high quality work in a timely manner. Knowledge of computers and GPS equipment is critical and knowledge of GIS is a plus.

Applicants should have a minimum of a Master’s degree in Architectural History, History, Historic Preservation, American Studies, or related discipline from an accredited U.S. academic institution. We desire an individual with an advanced understanding of American architectural history, including historical periods, and significant themes and trends. Candidates with prior experience with the architecture of the Mid-Atlantic and/or Southeast regions are preferred. Areas of expertise are open, but demonstrated ability to conduct detailed analyses and excellent writing ability is a must.

Salary range for this position is competitive and dependent on experience with opportunities for advancement and higher salary; we seek a candidate who wishes to grow within the company. Commonwealth offers an excellent range of benefits (health, dental, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) plan, paid leave, etc.).

Send letters of interest, curriculum vitae, writing sample, and a list of three professional references with contact information via email to Andrew J. Weir, President at ajweir@chg-inc.com or by post mail at: Andrew J. Weir, President, Commonwealth Heritage Group, Inc., 3225 Central Ave., Dexter, MI 48130, USA.

Commonwealth is an EEO/M/F/D/V Employer.

15. ASSISTANT PLANNER (HISTORIC PRESERVATION), City of Houston (Houston, TX, USA)

  • Posting Number: PN# 17789
  • Department: Planning & Development
  • Division: Development Services
  • Section: Historic Preservation

The City of Houston Planning & Development Department is looking for a professional to fill an entry level planner position within the City of Houston’s Historic Preservation Office.

The Assistant Planner position will coordinate and conduct technical reviews, research and analyze planning data for activities relating to the Historic Preservation Ordinance. Planning activities include but are not limited to certificates of appropriateness, landmark designations, historic districts, design guidelines, historic tax exemptions, technical assistance and consultation, and educational outreach.

General Responsibilities:

  • Reviews, or assists in reviewing, development proposals of limited complexity for compliance with applicable regulations
  • Provides technical assistance and professional support in the administration of specific planning programs, regulations, or ordinances.
  • Performs routine administrative tasks in designated planning program areas; including data entry, file management, and responding to customer inquiries.
  • Researches and compiles information on a variety of planning issues from multiple sources.
  • Prepares maps and other graphical representations of data of varying complexity.
  • Works closely with the public on basic planning programs, requirements, or ordinances.

The position occasionally requires stooping or bending. Occasional very light lifting, such as three or four reams of papers or books (up to 20 pounds or an equivalent weight) may be required. There are occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less-than-optimal temperature and air conditions.

Minimum Educational Requirements:

  • Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, Public Policy or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed.

Minimum License Requirements: Valid Texas driver’s license and compliance with the City of Houston’s policy on driving (AP 2-2).

Preferences:

  • Knowledge of Historic Preservation principles and practices; Excellent written & verbal communication skills; Strong attention to detail; Proficient in Microsoft Office; Demonstrated time management & organizational skills; Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills; Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines; Adapts well to changes; Demonstrated success working with diverse clientele.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov. To view your detailed application status. Please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm.

For a full job description and requirements, visit: https://houston.careerarc.com/job-listing/city-of-houston-jobs-assistant-planner-22336113.

If you need special services or accommodations, please call +1 832.393.0051; TTY 7-11

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, generic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

16. ARCHITECTURAL/ SCULPTURE CONSERVATOR, Rosa Lowinger & Associates Conservation Inc. (Miami, FL, USA)

RLA Conservation, Inc. seeks to hire a career-oriented, full-time Architectural/ Sculpture Conservator to be based in our Miami, Florida studio. The ideal candidate will hold a postgraduate degree (M.A. or M.S.) in conservation and have a strong background and interest in modern and contemporary art as well as other disciplines of architectural conservation. We are looking for an enthusiastic professional with excellent hand skills, critical thinking abilities, and verbal and written communication abilities, who works well as part of a team and can manage time and meet deadlines. This position also requires overnight travel.

Founded in 2008, RLA Conservation, Inc draws upon its founder Rosa Lowinger’s 30 years in private conservation practice and is considered a national leader in conservation of public art, buildings, contemporary three-dimensional art and sculpture. We have offices in Los Angeles and Miami but work throughout the United States, with some work also in the burgeoning markets of Latin America and the Caribbean. We are an equal opportunity employer with a uniquely high level of diversity amongst our team of 5 professionally trained conservators, 12 technicians, and 3 office staff. We pride ourselves on being known as a great place to work and a firm that supports the personal and professional growth of its employees.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Preparation of condition reports, treatment proposals, surveys, work schedules, and additional related documentation
  • Hands-on treatments of a wide range of collections, with a specialty in modern and contemporary
  • Construction site supervision, as needed
  • Outdoor sculpture conservation and maintenance, including supervision of skilled technicians.
  • Conducting of collections surveys
  • Liaising with museum and private clients, including preparation of cost estimates in conjunction with lead conservators
  • Triage and on-site collection recovery as needed
  • Additional responsibilities as directed and supervised by the Lead Conservator

Qualification Requirements:

  • Postgraduate degree in Conservation, specializing in architecture or objects
  • Equivalent experience will be considered if the individual is a professional level member of AIC
  • Ability to work independently and contribute as an effective member of a team
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Digital photography proficiency, computer proficiency
  • S. work permit
  • Active driver’s license and auto insurance
  • Ability to work outdoors, on ladders, lifts, scaffolding, and be physically capable of carrying tools and equipment

Desired but not required:

  • Spanish language proficiency
  • Strong background in modern and contemporary art

RLA offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits that includes:

  • Contribution towards health insurance
  • Contribution towards smart phone plan
  • Free eye exams and discounted eyeglasses
  • Two weeks paid vacation to start and a third week after 3 years of employment
  • 7 paid holidays
  • Annual contribution towards conference attendance
  • Continuing Education opportunities
  • Paid sick leave
  • Participation in retirement plan

Please send a resume and cover letter to: ltelford@rosalowinger.com.