Month: July 2017

1. Historic Preservation Specialist, FEMA Region III
2. Head of Library Conservation, Emory Libraries & Information Technology
3. New Studentship at UCL: Science and Engineering in Arts, Heritage, And Archaeology on Church Heating Systems
4. Textile Conservator, Jeff R. Bridgman American Antiques, Inc
5. Historic Preservation Officer, City of Evansville
6. Senior Conservator/Project Manager, Conservation Solutions Inc.
7. Assistant Conservator/Project Manager, Conservation Solutions Inc.
8. Conservator/Project Manager, Conservation Solutions Inc.
9. Collections Management Assistant, Metropolitan Museum of Art
10. Conservator, Judd Foundation

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1. HISTORIC PRESERVATION SPECIALIST, FEMA Region III (Philadelphia, PA, USA)

• Application deadline: August 4, 2017
• Salary: $53,575 to $84,263

FEMA Region III Environmental/Historic Preservation (EHP) is hiring one Environmental Protection Specialist. The position is within the Environmental/Historic Preservation group in the regional office in Philadelphia, PA. The primary duties of the positions are as follows:

• Acting as a subject matter expert in historic preservation compliance, to include performing compliance responsibilities under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
• Performing environmental and/or historic preservation compliance activities for FEMA projects, to include project review and writing consultation letters.
• Consulting with internal and external stakeholders, to include State Historic Preservation Office staff, consulting parties, applicants, tribes, and state agencies.
• Providing historic preservation technical assistance to stakeholders.
• Working on a small, collaborative team to produce high-quality products in an environment with shifting priorities.
• Deploying to disaster locations, as needed, to serve as environmental or historic preservation staff in the field.
• Candidates should possess excellent written and oral communication skills.

Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee’s official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions.

The position is a full-time, temporary four-year position at the GS 9 ($53,575 to $69,651) or GS 11 ($64,820 to $84,263) level. This includes access to federal benefits such as: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; paid personal leave, sick leave and federal holidays; and if applicable public transportation subsidies.

Prior federal service is not necessary, but applicants must be United States citizens capable of successfully passing an entry level Public Trust background investigation and capable of responsibly maintaining a government credit card.

This position is currently open and accepting applications. The application period will close on 8.4.17, or once 200 applications are received. All applications must be submitted online via USAJobs. The link to the job announcement is here: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/475327300. Applications will be reviewed for supporting documentation to ensure applicants meet the basic qualification requirements. If an applicant is found qualified, he or she may then be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview.

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2. HEAD OF LIBRARY CONSERVATION, Emory Libraries & Information Technology (Atlanta, GA, USA)

• Candidates applying by August 11, 2017 will receive priority consideration
• requisition/job posting # 73276BR
• Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
• Position Availability: Immediately

The Emory Libraries seek an Assistant Librarian/Associate Librarian/Librarian to serve as the Head of Library Conservation. The ideal candidate will provide leadership in planning and managing library conservation services for all materials in special and circulating collections in all of Emory’s libraries. The incumbent will oversee a team that manages a broad range of conservation and preservation activities which include book and manuscript treatment, exhibition and loan support, disaster relief, environmental monitoring, and facilities planning support. The position reports to the Director of the Content Division.

Position duties:

• With a focus on special collections, plan, perform and document basic and complex conservation treatments for a broad range of materials including books, manuscripts, maps, prints, drawings and works on paper from throughout the libraries at Emory.
• Collaborate with special collections curators, librarians, and archivists as well as exhibits liaisons to establish annual priorities for conservation.
• Prepare condition assessments of items and collections. Advise on conservation needs and options.
• Manage 3 FTE and students; may mentor interns and volunteers.
• Coordinate workflow of conservation lab.
• Oversee health and safety practices.
• Coordinate preventative care, including disaster preparedness and response, pest management, and environmental monitoring programs. Participate in disaster response.
• Serve as a resource for advising on exhibits and loans.
• Serve as a resource for facilities construction projects involving storage and presentation spaces.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and manage equipment and supply budget.
• Negotiate with vendors and suppliers.
• Present to a wide range of audiences on the work of the conservation lab and conservation topics.
• Serve as a member of the management team within the Content Division.
• Serve on committees throughout Libraries at Emory related to primary job assignment in addition to voluntary campus service and participation in Search Committees as requested.
• Serve on professional and scholarly association committees, task forces, work groups, and other entities at the local, state, regional, national, and international level as appropriate to position and area of expertise.
• Maintain up-to-date professional knowledge and skills in areas related to conservation. Comply with professional standards and practices. Maintain general knowledge of current trends in higher education, academic libraries, and information and educational technology.

Professional responsibilities:

• Participates in appropriate professional and scholarly associations and organizations including maintaining membership and/or accreditation; attending meetings, conferences, workshops; and serving in appointed or elected positions.
• Maintains up-to-date professional knowledge and skills in areas related to primary job assignment as well as maintains general knowledge of current trends in higher education, academic libraries, and information and educational technology.
• Provides reference assistance to Emory students and faculty, visiting scholars, and the public as needed and assigned.
• Adheres to guidelines outlined in the Handbook Governing the Librarian series for Faculty-Equivalent Librarians to ensure appointment, appointment renewal and promotion-in-rank
• Participates in library and campus committees as appropriate for service purposes.

Required qualifications:

• ALA-accredited master’s degree in Library and Information Science OR equivalent education and experience (subject expertise combined with appropriate experience and or library experience).
• Minimum five years’ conservation experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency and capabilities with personal computers and software, the Web, and library-relevant information technology applications. Working knowledge of standard computer office applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint or other productivity software.
• Experience and demonstrated skill in supervision, including hiring, orienting, training and development, organizing workloads, delegating responsibility, providing guidance and direction, monitoring and evaluating performance, coaching and counseling, and taking disciplinary action as necessary. Ability to be proactive, flexible, and collaborative as a supervisor in order to accomplish departmental, library, and institutional goals.
• Portfolio demonstrating complex conservation treatments on a wide range of bound and unbound library materials.
• Demonstrated knowledge of conservation theory and practice and adherence to professional ethical practice in conservation.
• Knowledge of chemistry as it applies to the conservation of library and museum collections.
• Knowledge of the history of the book, the history and techniques of bookbinding and papermaking, and the history of manufacture of other library materials.
• Evidence of analytical, organizational, communication, project, and time management skills and demonstrated ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and complete tasks and projects on time and within budget and in accordance with task/project parameters.
• Commitment to fostering a diverse educational environment and workplace and an ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population.
• Capacity to thrive in an ambiguous, future-oriented environment of a major research institution and to respond effectively to changing needs and priorities.
• Demonstrated willingness to respond to new opportunities with initiative, creative energy, and leadership.
• Evidence of active participation, involvement, and leadership in local, state, regional, national, or international professional or scholarly associations.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience and demonstrated skill in supervision, including hiring, orienting, training and development, organizing workloads, delegating responsibility, providing guidance and direction, monitoring and evaluating performance, coaching and counseling, and taking disciplinary action as necessary.
• Knowledge or experience with photographic materials.
• Familiarity with funding agencies and writing grant proposals.
• Knowledge of one or more foreign languages.

Interested candidates should review the applications requirements and apply online at: https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?partnerid=25066&siteid=5449&areq=73276br, requisition/job posting # 73276BR

Applications may be submitted as Word or PDF attachments and must include:

1) Cover letter of application describing qualifications and experience;
2) Current resume/vita detailing education and relevant experience; and
3) On a separate document list the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of 3 professional references including a current or previous supervisor.

Candidates applying by August 11, 2017 will receive priority consideration. Review of applications will continue until position is successfully filled. Emory is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that welcomes and encourages diversity and seeks applications and nominations from women and minorities.

General Information: Professional librarians at Emory Libraries are 12-month faculty-equivalent positions evaluated annually with assigned ranks renewable for 3 or 5 years based on experience and background. Appropriate professional leave and funding is provided. Depending on educational credentials and position, librarians may be considered for a shared/dual appointment between the library and academic department as a faculty member.

Librarian appointees at Emory generally have educational credentials and professional backgrounds with academic library experience and/or disciplinary knowledge and demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning, professional engagement and involvement, research and scholarship, creativity, innovation, and flexibility. Such backgrounds will normally include a graduate degree from an ALA-accredited library and information science program AND/OR a discipline-specific master’s OR doctoral degree. In addition to professional competence and service within the library in the primary job assignment, advancement and/or appointment renewal requires professional involvement and contributions outside of the library and scholarly activities. Candidates must show evidence or promise of such contributions.

Emory provides an extremely competitive fringe benefit plan that includes personal leave, holiday pay, medical and dental plans, life insurance, courtesy scholarships, and tuition reimbursement just to name a few. For a full list of benefit programs, please go to http://www.hr.emory.edu/eu/benefits/.

Description of Institution and Library: Emory University is internationally recognized for its outstanding liberal arts college, superb professional schools, and one of the South’s leading health care systems. Emory’s beautiful, leafy main campus is located in Atlanta’s historic Druid Hills suburb and is home to 7,591 undergraduates and 7,103 graduate and professional students. As the third largest private employer in Atlanta, Emory University and Emory Healthcare have a combined workforce of approximately, 29,931 and an annual operating budget of $4.8 billion. Emory University received $574.6 million in research funding in 2016.

Ranked among the top 25 Association of Research Libraries (ARL) in North America, Emory University Libraries in Atlanta and Oxford, Georgia are an intellectual common for Emory University. Comprised of 9 libraries, the holdings include more than 3.9 million print and electronic volumes, 83,000-plus electronic journals, and internationally renowned special collections. Emory is well known in a number of collection areas including modern literature, African-American history and culture, U.S. Southern history and culture, and U.S. civil rights. Emory Libraries staff number approximately 137 and the overall library budget is approximately $25.3 million. The Emory Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI), the Center for Research Libraries (CRL), the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR), the Digital Library Federation (DLF), International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), and the Scholarly Publishing & Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC) as well as regional associations including the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL), Georgia Library Learning Online (GALILEO), and the GETSM Consortium (a consortium of the University of Georgia, Emory, Georgia Tech, Georgia State University, and Georgia Regents University).

The Emory Libraries include the Robert W. Woodruff Library, which is also home to the Stewart A. Rose Manuscripts, Archives & Rare Book Library. Other campus libraries, which serve the specialized and professional schools, include the Goizueta Business Library, the Woodruff Health Sciences Library, the Pitts Theology Library and the Hugh F. MacMillan Law Library in addition to the Oxford College Library located on the Oxford Campus approximately 30 miles from Atlanta.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Employer

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3. NEW STUDENTSHIP AT UCL: SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING IN ARTS, HERITAGE, AND ARCHAEOLOGY ON CHURCH HEATING SYSTEMS, Science and Engineering in Arts, Heritage and Archaeology (SEAHA)

• Application deadline: August 29, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.

Historic churches are facing significant challenges in recent years in meeting increasingly demanding “quality of life” standards whilst they are used in broadening and hosting social engagements within the community. To put this in context, the Church of England owns over 15,000 churches. Of these, 78% are listed (45% of the Grade I listed buildings in England), of which over half actively host some form of community activity. The environmental thermal requirements of modern activities in historic churches are often in conflict with the original nature of these buildings, their historic connotation, the building materials, and in meeting user comfort while at the same time presenting and aligning to the concepts of a sustainable society. The demand for solutions becomes even more critical when such buildings are faced with renovating their building services, usually due to a need to either preserve the building or achieve required comfort conditions to continue to sustain its occupation. This research aims to address this challenge by generating new knowledge to enable the evaluation and implementation of space heating technologies in historic churches, thereby increasing the environmental and social sustainability of the building while taking into consideration relevant constraints such as the preservation of the structure and artefacts as well the anticipated community activities.

For more information on this project, supervisors and how to apply, please visit the SEAHA studentships page: www.seaha-cdt.ac.uk/study-with-us/studentships/.

The UK EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Science and Engineering in Arts, Heritage and Archaeology (SEAHA) is an 8-year initiative (2014-2022) to establish an infrastructure to meet challenges set by the heritage sector, industry and government. Working with heritage and industry partners, SEAHA students will create, innovate or use sensors, instrumentation, imaging, digital and creative technologies to improve our understanding of heritage, to develop science and engineering capabilities and to benefit the economy.

For more information on SEAHA, please visit the SEAHA website: www.seaha-cdt.ac.uk.

Studentship enquiries should be emailed to the project supervisor: Dr. Kenneth Ip, K.Ip@brighton.ac.uk.

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4. TEXTILE CONSERVATOR, Jeff R. Bridgman American Antiques, INC (York County, PA, USA)

Leading authority in antique American flags, political textiles, and American folk art, who also operates a very busy textile conservation business, seeks full-time, on-site conservator. Applicants should have an advanced degree in art conservation with an emphasis in textiles and should be highly skilled at sewing and exceptional at color matching. Persons with a strong background in painting preferred for creating underlay patches behind printed textiles with loss. This is an on-site position with daytime hours, but with a limited amount of occasional overtime and weekends

We are the largest dealers in antique flags and for going on 18 years have run a full-time textile conservation business where we have conserved and framed literally thousands of examples. Because flags are so large by nature, there may be no one nation-wide who has handled so many pieces that are so large in scale. We take great care and expense in the preservation of what we sell. We stock about 2,500 flags, mostly 19th century, so much of our work is to conserve and frame our own material, but we also take on outside work for private collectors, museums and various non-profit organizations.

While not precisely in the museum field, we do bridge into it with some regularity. Jeff sells to museums and performs pro-bono appraisals for museum-to-museum loans. Most recently he has assisted the Museum of the American Revolution with fundraising efforts and contributed monetarily to the restoration of the Pewterer’s Society Flag at the NY Historical Society. We also manage extensive private collections and as a part of this have curated several museum exhibitions. In our own work, with regards to selling, we have exhibited at more than 1,200 antique shows.

This position offers competitive pay, based upon experience, health insurance, paid vacation time (after 6 months) and paid holidays. We are not interested in off-site contract work. This is an on-site position. Located in the greater Gettysburg/Harrisburg area of South-Central Pennsylvania (USA). Contact Jeff Bridgman at (717) 502-1281 or email us at info@jeffbridgman.com. ​

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5. HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER, City of Evansville (The City of Evansville, IN, USA)

 Position open until filled

• FT-17-44
• Department of Metropolitan Development
• Department managing city planning, projects, federal funding and historic preservation
• Salary: $47,500

Master’s degree in art, architecture, preservation, or related field or Bachelors in architecture, preservation, art, or related field with minimum 2 years’ experience with preservation, section 106, and significant contribution to preservation through published writing, publication etc. Knowledge of managing historic preservation district, experience working with state SHPO, other government units dealing with preservation and/or environmental review/archeology.

To apply, and for more details, visit the city website, complete application and attach resume: http://evansville.in.gov/index.aspx?page=3806.

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6. SENIOR CONSERVATOR/PROJECT MANAGER, Conservation Solutions Inc. (Washington DC, USA)

• Position open until filled

We have an immediate opening for a career-oriented, full time Senior Conservator/Project Manager to join our exceptional team based out of our Washington, DC area studio. The Senior Conservator must provide leadership to project teams and our clients, as well as expertise for all technical aspects relating to conservation work. S/he will manage and develop client relationships and represent CSI at industry events through technical presentations and workshops which may also be published.

The Senior Conservator will bear responsibility for all project management aspects of the delivery of historic preservation design and implementation services by a team of conservation professionals under the guidance and direction of a VP Operations. Responsibilities include scope, schedule, & budget development and management, staffing, directing, and controlling the delivery of assignments. S/he will supervise subordinate staff and sub-contractors assigned to their projects and ensure strict adherence to accepted professional standards and ensure Quality Control throughout the project.

Our ideal candidate will possess an extensive knowledge of conservation and restoration principals, critical thinking abilities and a thorough understanding of construction project management techniques. A positive, motivational leadership style will be key in leading and directing a group of professionals in a challenging and competitive business environment. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively and resolve conflicts both orally and in writing. Excellent verbal, phone and written skills are required. Previous experience with government contracts and projects is a plus.

The preferred candidate will have at least seven to ten years of experience with increasing responsibility at a senior conservator/project management level, as well as an appropriate professional designation. An advanced University degree in historic preservation, objects conservation or architecture is required, although candidates with an architecture or engineering degree with a focus on historic preservation will be considered.

This position will be based in our Washington DC area studio with expected travel throughout North America. The candidate must have a valid driver’s license and passport, be able to pass government security badging and clearance processes, and be legal to work in the US.

Only qualified candidates may submit their resume and cover letter via email to careers@conservationsolutionsinc.com. No telephone calls please.

Conservation Solutions Inc. (CSI) is a leading international heritage preservation firm located in the capital cities of Washington, DC and Ottawa, ON with satellite offices throughout North America. CSI and its team are dedicated to the preservation and conservation of the US and Canadian heritage with specific focus on the assessment, testing and treatment of significant works of art, architecture and artifacts. CSI’s extensive project portfolio includes iconic buildings, objects, sculptures and artifacts for a broad range of private, federal and municipal clients across the continent. Founded in 1999, CSI’s premier Conservation team is comprised of highly skilled conservators and trained technicians. CSI actively provides for the professional growth of its team members, strives for a healthy work life balance for all and offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

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 7. ASSISTANT CONSERVATOR/PROJECT MANAGER, Conservation Solutions Inc. (Washington DC, USA)

• Position open until filled

The Assistant Conservator will participate in all aspects of our varied historic preservation and conservation projects. This position requires experience with historic preservation theory and practice; experience with project management and the Architecture/Engineering/Construction industry is not required but desirable. The Assistant Conservator will work closely with a Senior Conservator/Vice President but may also be responsible for monitoring Conservation Technicians and/or subcontractors.

Candidates must have a graduate or college degree in historic preservation, architecture, engineering or a related field. Other combinations of work experience and education will be considered and a familiarity with performing or directing conservation treatments is advantageous but not required. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively and resolve conflicts both orally and in writing. Excellent verbal, phone and written skills are required.

Although the position will be located out of our Washington DC area office, the successful candidate will be expected to travel to various job-sites throughout North America. The candidate must have a valid driver’s license, be able to pass government security badging processes, and be legal to work in the US.

Only qualified candidates may submit their resume and cover letter via email to careers@conservationsolutionsinc.com. No telephone calls please.

Conservation Solutions Inc. (CSI) is a leading international heritage preservation firm located in the capital cities of Washington, DC and Ottawa, ON with satellite offices throughout North America. CSI and its team are dedicated to the preservation and conservation of the US and Canadian heritage with specific focus on the assessment, testing and treatment of significant works of art, architecture and artifacts. CSI’s extensive project portfolio includes iconic buildings, objects, sculptures and artifacts for a broad range of private, federal and municipal clients across the continent. Founded in 1999, CSI’s premier Conservation team is comprised of highly skilled conservators and trained technicians. CSI actively provides for the professional growth of its team members, strives for a healthy work life balance for all and offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

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8. CONSERVATOR/PROJECT MANAGER, Conservation Solutions Inc. (Washington DC, USA) 

• Position open until filled

The Conservator will bear responsibility for all project management aspects of the delivery of historic preservation design and implementation services by a team of conservation professionals under the guidance and direction of a Senior Conservator. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling the delivery of assignments. The incumbent will supervise subordinate staff and sub-contractors assigned to their projects and ensure Quality Control throughout the project.

This position requires knowledge of conservation and restoration principals as well as a general understanding of construction project management techniques. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively and resolve conflicts both orally and in writing. Excellent verbal, phone and written skills are required. Previous experience with government contracts is a plus.

Our ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience with increasing responsibility at a conservator/project management level, as well as an appropriate professional designation. An advanced University degree in historic preservation or objects conservation is required, although candidates with an architecture or engineering degree with a focus on historic preservation will be considered.

Although the position will be located out of our Washington DC area office, the successful candidate will be expected to travel to various job-sites throughout North America. The candidate must have a valid driver’s license and passport, be able to pass government security badging processes, and be legal to work in the US.

Only qualified candidates may submit their resume and cover letter via email to careers@conservationsolutionsinc.com. No telephone calls please.

Conservation Solutions Inc. (CSI) is a leading international heritage preservation firm located in the capital cities of Washington, DC and Ottawa, ON with satellite offices throughout North America. CSI and its team are dedicated to the preservation and conservation of the US and Canadian heritage with specific focus on the assessment, testing and treatment of significant works of art, architecture and artifacts. CSI’s extensive project portfolio includes iconic buildings, objects, sculptures and artifacts for a broad range of private, federal and municipal clients across the continent. Founded in 1999, CSI’s premier Conservation team is comprised of highly skilled conservators and trained technicians. CSI actively provides for the professional growth of its team members, strives for a healthy work life balance for all and offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

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9. COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT, Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, NY, USA)

• Position Level: Experienced (Non-Manager)
• Education: Master’s Degree
• Position Type: Full Time Temporary

General statement of responsibilities & duties: The Costume Institute’s collection represents over 35,000 examples of fashionable dress and accessories for women, men, and children, from the fifteenth century to the present. The goals of The Costume Institute’s collection are to represent and maintain a comprehensive timeline of costume from the eighteenth century forward, and to be a collection of “masterworks,” examples of dress of the highest technical artistry with an exemplary aesthetic, and, if after 1850, by a designer of lasting significance. The Collections Management Assistant’s (CMA) primary function is to provide essential support in all Collections functions particularly in the production of storage mounts for preventive care of the headwear collection. The CMA is responsible for object tracking, organization, and overall maintenance under the direct guidance of the Associate Collections Manager.

Primary responsibilities & duties:

• Work directly to sort, prepare, pack, and place objects in both on and offsite storage following preventive storage principles
• Main support function is to create optimized storage mounts for headwear and miscellaneous objects as assigned
• Secondary support function is to participate as needed in the ongoing assessment initiative directed by the assessment Associate Collections Manager including research, organization, and object packing
• Maintain and monitor accurate object locations in TMS through regular object inventory and auditing
• General collection handling and maintenance
• Participate in ongoing Collections initiatives including object labeling, collection organization, and object vacuuming as required
• Object pulls and put backs for exhibition, loan, study, or photography
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements & qualifications:

Experience and Skills

• Minimum 1 year of experience working in a collection containing costume and textile artifacts
• Experience with costume handling, packing, transport and storage
• Demonstrated hand skills through storage mount creation or similar; sewing
• Object organization and tracking skills
• Close attention to detail
• Familiarity with The Museum System or similar object databases
• Strong computer skills with familiarity of Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Exemplary teamwork skills
• Ability to lift 30-40 pounds

Knowledge and Education:

• MA degree in Museum Studies, Costume History, or a related degree
• Thorough comprehension of preventive collection maintenance and care
• Strong understanding of conservation guidelines for costume
• Comprehensive knowledge of costume history and research practices

Send resumes and Cover letter to careers@metmuseum.org with “Dept – The Costume Institute-Collections Management Assistant ” in the subject line.

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10. CONSERVATOR, Judd Foundation (Marfa, TX, USA)

• Position open until filled

Judd Foundation was created in 1996 with the mission to maintain and preserve Donald Judd’s permanently installed living and working spaces, libraries, and archives in Marfa Texas and New York. The Foundation promotes a wider understanding of Judd’s artistic legacy by providing access to these spaces and resources and by developing scholarly and educational programs. The Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization.

Position and Responsibilities: The Conservator, based in Marfa, Texas, will manage the long-term preservation of the Foundation’s collection of art and objects permanently installed and stored in properties in Marfa and at 101 Spring Street in New York.  The collection is comprised of a wide range of organic and inorganic materials, including sculpture, paintings, works on paper, furniture, books, photographs, textiles, and ethnographic objects. The Conservator will report to the Director of Operations and Co-Presidents, and will work closely with Collections and Facilities staff and the Archives and Research departments of the Foundation.

Responsibilities include:

Collection Preservation and Conservation

• Manage and conduct the preventative conservation program of the Foundation and routine maintenance and cleaning of the installed collection.
• Supervise the Collections Assistant and manage specialist conservation consultants.
• Advise Foundation staff on the proper care and maintenance of the collection.
• Conduct treatments on artworks, continue research, and develop guidance on best practices for the preservation and conservation of the collection and Judd artworks.
• Oversee environmental monitoring of the installed spaces and provide conservation expertise to the architectural preservation and restoration of the Foundation’s Marfa properties.
• Advise and assist with the installation of Judd artworks in conjunction with Foundation staff.
• Advise and assist with the preservation and conservation of archival materials including photographic and film materials in conjunction with the Archivist.
• Manage the conservation and collection budgets and conservation studio in Marfa Texas.

Loans and Exhibitions

• Oversee the loan and movement of artworks between Foundation properties and to national and international museum and gallery exhibitions including: assessment of venues, condition reporting, organization of appropriate transport and storage and the preparation of loan documentation.

Qualifications: Candidates will have a master’s degree / Ph.D. from a recognized art conservation program and a minimum of 5 years practical experience of collection care and conservation. Demonstrated experience of the treatment of modern and contemporary art is required.

Additional qualifications include:

• Knowledge of a wide range of materials and conservation techniques
• Excellent writing and verbal skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to manage budgets

• Experience with Filemaker Pro databases, and MS Office and Adobe software

Location: The Conservator will be based in Marfa, Texas with annual travel to 101 Spring Street, New York; and national and international travel as required.

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience.  Competitive benefits package offered.

Procedure for application: Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter. Recommendations for candidates are also welcome.  No phone calls please. Send applications or recommendations to: human.resources@juddfoundation.org. Please write: “Conservator” in the subject line.

Judd Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

1. Conservator (Frames), Guildhall Art Gallery
2. Studentships in Science and Engineering in Arts, Heritage, And Archaeology, University of Oxford and University of Brighton
3. Studentships in Science and Engineering in Arts, Heritage, and Archaeology, University of Oxford and University of Brighton
4. Trust Fully Funded PhD Studentship, University of Glasgow, College of Arts
5. Assistant Conservator for Archival Materials, American Philosophical Society
6. Assistant Media Conservator, The Museum of Modern Art
7. Research Assistant, Fitzwilliam Museum
8. Preservation Services Manager, Center for Jewish History
9. Senior Objects Conservator, The Conservation Center
10. Object Conservator, The Mariners’ Museum and Park
11. Grants for Emergency Preservation of Documentary Cultural Heritage, The Prince Claus Fund, Through Its Cultural Emergency Response Programme, And the Whiting Foundation

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1. CONSERVATOR (FRAMES), Guildhall Art Gallery (London, UK)

• Closing Date: July 28, 2017 at midday
• 12-month contract, part time (17.5 hours per week)
• Salary: GBP32,760, pro rata inclusive of London weighting
• Maternity cover

Established in 1886 as ‘a Collection of Art Treasures worthy of the capital city’, Guildhall Art Gallery houses the City Corporation’s permanent collections with works dating from 1670 to the present, including 17th-century portraits, Pre-Raphaelite masterpieces and a range of paintings documenting London’s dramatic history. It hosts a number of small to large-scale temporary exhibitions and interventions year-on-year.

Beneath the gallery is London’s Roman Amphitheatre. Together, the gallery and amphitheater deliver a significant and highly-regarded education and outreach program and play an essential role in the City cultural and heritage offer.

This post is responsible for the care and conservation of frames from the City of London’s Permanent Collection of Works of Art. Our conservation team currently consists of a part-time Senior Conservator (paintings) and a part-time Conservator (paintings). The successful candidate will work with our Conservators to monitor and advise on the condition of works, prepare condition reports, and conserve and prepare items for loans, amongst other tasks.

We are seeking an experienced individual with a proven track record in frames conservation. The successful applicant will have a degree in a relevant subject and/or recognized conservation training, and relevant practical experience. You will have the ability to understand relevant scientific and technical procedures and the use of technical equipment. Also required is the ability to work independently as well as part of a team and good organizational and time management skills including the ability to manage multiple priorities to tight deadlines.

Normal working hours are 17.5 hours per week. However, the successful applicant may also be required to work occasional weekends and bank holidays depending on business requirements.

Interviews will take place August 11, 2017. It is hoped that the successful post-holder will commence work in September 2017.

To apply, please visit www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/jobs.

Alternatively, please contact +44 020 7332 3978 (24-hours answerphone) quoting the reference number TC506. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on +44 020 7332 3732.

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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2. STUDENTSHIPS IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING IN ARTS, HERITAGE, AND ARCHAEOLOGY, University of Oxford and University of Brighton (UK)

• Application deadline: July 31, 2017 by 6:00 p.m.

The Centre for Doctoral Training Science and Engineering in Arts, Heritage and Archaeology at UCL, University of Oxford and University of Brighton is delighted to be offering the following exciting doctoral studentship: “Modelling the chemical and physical degradation of plastic objects in museum collections using a System Dynamics approach.”

Many famous works of modern art and design in museums are made of plastics. However, despite being relatively “young,” plastics can be among the most fragile artefacts, with material degradation sometimes reported within a few years of acquisition by a museum. Degradation of plastic objects is complex, involving multiple processes such as diffusion of substances through the material and chemical responses to environmental parameters such as temperature and light. The way such processes interact as a complex system within a single object is not well understood. This project, based at UCL and in partnership with Tate and Conservation by Design will address this problem. The proposed approach uses system dynamics and will model multiple degradation processes as a single system of partial differential equations, which can then be solved and validated. This research will thus both develop a new method of modelling material degradation applicable in many fields, such as medicine or defense, and provide practical solutions for heritage professionals, such as providing guidance on controlling museum storage environments.

For more information on this project, supervisors and how to apply, please visit the SEAHA studentships page.

The UK EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Science and Engineering in Arts, Heritage and Archaeology (SEAHA) is an 8-year initiative (2014-2022) to establish an infrastructure to meet challenges set by the heritage sector, industry and government. Working with heritage and industry partners, SEAHA students will create, innovate or use sensors, instrumentation, imaging, digital and creative technologies to improve our understanding of heritage, to develop science and engineering capabilities and to benefit the economy.

For more information on SEAHA, please visit the SEAHA website.

Studentship enquiries should be emailed to the project supervisor (k.curran@ucl.ac.uk), or the Centre Manager (manager@seaha-cdt.ac.uk).

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 3. STUDENTSHIPS IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING IN ARTS, HERITAGE, AND ARCHAEOLOGY, University of Oxford and University of Brighton (UK)

• Application deadline: August 7, 2017

The Centre for Doctoral Training Science and Engineering in Arts, Heritage and Archaeology at UCL, University of Oxford and University of Brighton is delighted to be offering the following exciting doctoral studentship: “What lies beneath? High resolution imaging of lichen-covered surfaces at Stonehenge?”

Recent research at Stonehenge has centered on understanding the archaeology of the wider “Stonehenge Landscape.” This has been complemented by surveys of the monument, using high-resolution laser scanning, photogrammetry and digital imaging to three-dimensionally record the standing and fallen stones. These surveys revealed unexpected insights into the surface features of the stones, including the identification of Early Bronze Age axe-head carvings, and variations in the stone dressing techniques used in different parts of the monument. They also highlighted a limitation of the imaging approaches used, since the laser beam-width struggled to penetrate many of the denser species of lichen that colonize the stones. This project aims to evaluate available technologies for the high-resolution imaging of lichen-covered surfaces, using Stonehenge as a case study, and assess the potential of these technologies for revealing new archaeological information at the monument and other heritage structures.

For further inquiries, contact the academic supervisor at m.brolly@brighton.ac.uk.

For more information on this project, supervisors and how to apply, please visit the SEAHA studentships page.

The UK EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Science and Engineering in Arts, Heritage and Archaeology (SEAHA) is an 8-year initiative (2014-2022) to establish an infrastructure to meet challenges set by the heritage sector, industry and government. Working with heritage and industry partners, SEAHA students will create, innovate or use sensors, instrumentation, imaging, digital and creative technologies to improve our understanding of heritage, to develop science and engineering capabilities and to benefit the economy.

For more information on SEAHA, please visit the SEAHA website.

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4. TRUST FULLY FUNDED PhD STUDENTSHIP, University of Glasgow, UK, College of Arts (UK)

• Closing date: August 14, 2017

 From the Golden Age to the Digital Age: Modelling and Monitoring Historic Tapestries

Leverhulme Trust Fully Funded Studentship

We are recruiting a highly motivated PhD student to take part in an exciting interdisciplinary project between the Centre for Textile Conservation and Technical Art History and the School of Engineering at the University of Glasgow, funded by the Leverhulme Trust with additional funding from the Textile Conservation Foundation and the University of Glasgow.

• Start Date: It is hoped that the three-year studentship will start in September/October 2017.
• Funding: The Leverhulme Trust Scholarship will cover
• Home tuition fees for UK and EU applicants, and will provide maintenance costs for three years at GBP14,553 per year.

This studentship is open to international, home and EU applicants, but will only cover tuition fees to the home & EU level.

Project context: Many rich collections of tapestries survive and are displayed in museums and historic houses but they are often in poor condition and in need of extensive conservation treatment. The selection of tapestry support and display techniques is still largely based on experience and intuition. This study will enable conservators, curators, and conservation scientists to base decisions in a more complete understanding of material properties when treating these complex objects, using computational modelling and strain monitoring techniques to gain data on tapestry properties and behavior. The project offers exciting opportunities to work on site in a world-class museum environment at the Burrell Collection, and at one of Scotland’s most popular historic sites, Stirling Castle. The project has already started and initial results look very exciting.

Research tasks: The student will focus on the strain monitoring research using digital image correlation to test different conservation stitching techniques and different display scenarios. (S)he will create physical models of tapestries which will be subjected to loading tests using tensile testing equipment before moving to test conserved samples of historic tapestry from the Centre for Textile Conservation Reference Collection. This element of the research will also focus on historic tapestries from the Burrell Collection and a newly woven tapestry at Stirling Castle.

Supervision:

• Principal Investigator: Prof. Frances Lennard, Centre for Textile Conservation
• Project Co-Investigator: Dr. Philip Harrison, School of Engineering

The student will be based at the Centre for Textile Conservation.

Entry Requirements: This is an opportunity for either a conservation graduate or an engineering graduate; the project will require an ability to cross discipline boundaries. Over the course of the project the student will be thoroughly immersed in both the theory and practice of tapestry conservation, while also developing skills in strain measurement, using digital image correlation, and mechanical testing. (S)he will ultimately gain a comprehensive understanding of the application of engineering techniques to conservation challenges; a valuable skill-set allowing the successful candidate to continue with a career in the heritage sector, the industrial textiles/composites field or in academia.

For further information or an informal discussion about the project and the studentship please contact Frances Lennard (frances.lennard@glasgow.ac.uk), or Philip Harrison (philip.harrison@glasgow.ac.uk).

To apply, please send your application to: jeanette.berrie@glasgow.ac.uk. Your application should include:

• A statement of no more than 1,000 words describing in detail your interest in and suitability for undertaking this project
• A current CV
• Degree transcripts (this may be an interim transcript if you are still studying)
• An example of scholarly work up to 3000 words in length (e.g. coursework essay, or a dissertation chapter)
• 2 academic references (these may be sent directly from your referees if they would prefer)

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5. ASSISTANT CONSERVATOR FOR ARCHIVAL MATERIALS, American Philosophical Society (Philadelphia, PA, USA)

• Application deadline: August 14, 2017

The Conservation Department at the American Philosophical Society is responsible for the preventive care as well as conservation treatment for items found in its diverse special collections library. This growing collection currently includes over 13 million manuscript leaves, 275,000 volumes and bound periodicals, thousands of prints and maps, and large audio, video, and digital holdings. The department is currently composed of two full-time conservators, an annual grant-funded intern, and occasional volunteers.

As a junior member of the department, under the direction of the Head of Conservation, the Assistant Conservator for Archival Materials aids in the preservation/ preventive conservation of the collections. This care includes treatment and documentation of individual items for a variety of materials such as manuscripts on paper, maps, ephemera, photographic materials, graphic works on paper, and manuscripts on parchment.

Responsibilities:

• Performs conservation treatment on primarily non-bound materials owned by the Library.
• Provides written and photographic documentation in accordance with the AIC Code of Ethics (including examination, condition and treatment reports, and photographic documentation).
• Participates and assists in a wide range of preservation/ preventive conservation activities including disaster preparedness and recovery, pest management, minor mold remediation, examination and preparation of materials for loan, and environmental monitoring.
• Helps develop and manage treatment strategies for collections.
• Closely collaborates with APS staff to optimize collection care.
• Assists in the general maintenance and organization of the conservation laboratory.
• Assists in the preparation and display of materials for exhibition.
• Keeps abreast of current developments in the conservation field.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited graduate training program in conservation.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of conservation theory and practice.
• Ability to wear a respirator and other personal protective equipment.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Demonstrated computer skills including use of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Bridge/Photoshop.
• Demonstrated mastery of written and oral communication.
• Demonstrated success in a wide range of conservation treatment procedures and techniques.

The ideal candidate will have these additional qualities:

• The desire to conduct scholarly research, and to share research results with APS staff and the conservation community through presentations and publications.
• An interest in developing relationships across disciplines/ institutions to support the care of Library collections.
• Undertakes projects on his or her own initiative.
• Is highly organized.
• An interest in outreach and education through lab tours and use of social media.
• A willingness to help teach the interns and volunteers in the conservation department.
• Knowledge of Aeon and Mimsy XG.

The Society offers a competitive benefits package, including exceptional health insurance options and generous fringe benefits, including a TIAA-CREF retirement plan, dental insurance, life insurance, and paid days off.

The American Philosophical Society is an EOE. Applications will be accepted through August 14, 2017.

To apply upload CV or resume, a cover letter explaining qualifications for and interest in the position and three references (not letters of reference, please) to http://apply.interfolio.com/43099.

About the Library: Founded in 1743, The American Philosophical Society’s library, located near Independence Hall in Philadelphia, is a leading international center for research in the history of American science and technology and its European roots, as well as early American history and culture. The Library houses over 13 million manuscript leaves, 275,000 volumes and bound periodicals, thousands of prints and maps, and large audio, video, and digital holdings. Outstanding historical collections and subject areas include the papers of Benjamin Franklin (14,000 letters and documents); Jefferson’s holograph of the Declaration of Independence; the American Revolution; the papers of Thomas Paine; 18th and 19th-century natural history; western scientific expeditions and travel including the original journals of Lewis and Clark; polar exploration; the papers of Charles Willson Peale, his family and descendants; American Indian languages; anthropology including the papers of Franz Boas; the papers of Charles Darwin and his forerunners, colleagues, critics, and successors; history of genetics, eugenics, and evolution; history of biochemistry, physiology, and biophysics; 20th-century medical research; and history of physics. The Library does not hold materials on philosophy in the modern sense. More information about the Society and the APS Library can be found at www.amphilsoc.org.

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6. ASSISTANT MEDIA CONSERVATOR, The Museum of Modern Art (New York, NY, USA)

• Application deadline: August 15, 2017

The Museum of Modern Art is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Media Conservator to work within the Media Conservation section of the David Booth Conservation Department and Center. This role involves working collaboratively on a wide-range of modern and contemporary works across all curatorial departments and participating in all departmental activities, including examination, documentation, treatment, and research of collection materials, as well as exhibition, collection care, loan, and courier responsibilities.

Reporting to the Associate Conservator and the Agnes Gund Chief Conservator, the incumbent will have the following specific responsibilities:

• Examines, documents, and treats media artworks in the collection that include audio, film, video, performance, and software-based artworks.
• Participates in all departmental activities, including acquisition, preparation of works for exhibition, collection care, loans, and research.
• Condition-assesses all forms of media works, including, but not limited to, audio, film, video, and software.
• Assists with the maintenance of the media conservation lab, including researching, maintaining, and updating both equipment and software.
• Works collaboratively across departments at the Museum, including Conservation, curatorial, Audio Visual, Exhibition Planning and Design, and Collection Management and Exhibition Registration.
• Assists with the daily operation of the Museum’s digital repository, including ingesting of digital artwork material, collaborating with the ongoing development, and other repository related tasks.
• Conducts research centering on media conservation protocols, new tools, and technologies related to artists’ practice and methods.
• Participates in training and supervision of interns and fellows.

Qualified candidates will possess a graduate degree in conservation or equivalent training. Two years’ experience in the conservation of media works in a museum setting or equivalent. Experience performing all aspects of the treatment of media works, with adherence to the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the American Institute for Conservation. Understanding of the theory and practice of conservation documentation related to media, installation, and performance art is expected as is a firm grounding in artist interview practice. Knowledge and experience of condition assessment and installation of current and historic media technologies in audio, video, film, and software/computer-based art. Strong interpersonal and written communication skills. Ability to work cooperatively on projects and to work independently on treatments. Ability to travel as required. Experience engaging with artists and their studios is desirable. Familiarity with the Museum’s collection management system, The Museum System, is desirable.

Candidates must submit a detailed letter of interest stating education, work history, involvement with modern and/or contemporary art, and research interests. The inclusion of a writing sample, either published work or work-related documentation or research, is strongly recommended. The application should include the names of three references, but letters from references are not requested. No treatment reports are requested and should not be included. Candidates invited for interviews will be asked to supply treatment reports at that time. All material, in digital form, should be sent to jobs@moma.org by no later than August 15, 2017.

If hired, the individual must successfully complete a security threat assessment through the Department of Homeland Security.

The Museum of Modern Art is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or political affiliation.

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7. RESEARCH ASSISTANT, Fitzwilliam Museum (Cambridge, UK)

• Application closing date: October 20, 2017 by midnight
• Research Assistant, non-invasive analysis of illuminated manuscripts Zeno Karl Schindler, MINIARE Fellow
• GBP 25,298 – 29,301
• Twelve-month contract starting January 2018

The Fitzwilliam Museum houses the principal collections of art and antiquities of the University of Cambridge, and holds over half a million objects in its care. The Department of Manuscripts and Printed Books (MSSPB) preserves one of the finest collections of illuminated manuscripts in the world, dating from the tenth to the sixteenth century.

The successful candidate, supported by the MINIARE Fellowship of the Zeno Karl Schindler Foundation, will join the cross-disciplinary team of the research project MINIARE (Manuscript Illumination: Non-Invasive Analysis, Research and Expertise, www.miniare.org). Based at the Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, MINIARE focuses on the non-invasive analyses of the materials and techniques used in medieval and Renaissance illuminated manuscripts.

Under the supervision of the Fitzwilliam Museum’s Research Scientist and the Keeper of Manuscripts and Printed Books, the Zeno Karl Schindler / MINIARE Fellow will analyze medieval and Renaissance illuminated manuscripts with a combination of non-invasive analytical tools. He/she will be trained in the combined, mutually complementary use of different imaging and analytical methods. He/she will become fully aware of the conservation needs of unique and exceptionally fragile manuscripts, as well as of the broader cultural and historical questions that the Museum’s cross-disciplinary research endeavors to clarify.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in physics, chemistry, materials science or cultural heritage science. Those who have recently completed a PhD in any of these fields will also be considered. They should be familiar with a range of analytical and technical imaging methods.

A collaborative, supportive and flexible team working style is essential. The ability to deal with people at all levels and in a professional manner is crucial. A high degree of IT literacy, preferably including the use of software for data acquisition and analysis and image processing, is required. A strong interest in art and art conservation would be an advantage.

To submit an application for this vacancy, please click on the link in the “Apply online” section of the advert published on the University’s Job Opportunities pages www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/. This will route you to the University’s Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form.

• Closing date for applications is midnight October 20, 2017
• Planned interviews: w/c November 13, 2017

Any queries should be directed to recruitment@fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk, or Tel: +44 01223 764840.

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8. PRESERVATION SERVICES MANAGER, Center for Jewish History (New York, NY, USA)

• Applications will be accepted until the position is filled

The Center for Jewish History (NYC | cjh.org) is home to five in-house partners—American Jewish Historical Society, American Sephardi Federation, Leo Baeck Institute, Yeshiva University Museum, and YIVO Institute for Jewish Research. When the Center opened its doors sixteen years ago, it made a commitment to preserve the collections housed within its walls and make them accessible to scholars, students, and diverse audiences by implementing a unique, shared services model across all five partners.

In keeping with this mission, the Center for Jewish History seeks a Preservation Services Manager to join a dynamic team of colleagues dedicated to preserving and providing access to the collections. These collections total more than 30,000 linear feet of archival materials, 500,000 volumes, and thousands of artworks and artifacts.

The Preservation Services Manager will report to the Senior Manager for Collection Services and manage all activities in the Preservation Services department which offers conservation treatment and re-housing of archival, library and photographic materials, exhibition consultation, and preventive conservation services for the partners’ collections.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and manage workflows through the conservation lab and determine priorities for conservation treatment, re-housing, exhibitions, and preventive conservation.
• Develop, maintain, and implement procedures and training manuals; evaluate processes and outputs, ensuring that treatment standards are met and implement modifications to improve quality and effectiveness; and train and supervise lab staff, volunteers and interns.
• Collaborate with the Archival Services Manager and Digital Services Manager around joint processing, digitization, and conservation projects.
• Direct and carry out environmental monitoring and preventive conservation activities.
• Direct condition surveys on both item and collection level as appropriate, devising and implementing short and long-term preservation strategies based on assessment.
• Advise on exhibition and loan of collection material to ensure its safety and care, including condition reporting, packaging for transport, security, length of display, mounting, lighting and environmental conditions.
• Provide emergency preparedness and disaster recovery leadership.
• Examine, document, and conduct complex conservation treatment of a wide range of paper-based archival, library and photographic material.
• Follow best practices and standards for treatments, and keep current about the latest conservation techniques and practices through research and training.
• Build and track budgets, maintain department statistics, prepare reports, and maintain treatment records.
• Assist in identifying grant opportunities and in the preparation of grant applications and funding proposals for collection-related needs.
• Support staff, patron, and community engagement through outreach activities, including workshops, seminars, and other training for Center and/or external audiences, and social media.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from a recognized conservation training program with a specialization in paper or book conservation.
• Minimum three years’ experience conserving library, archive and museum materials with a focus on paper-based materials.
• Experience and interest in preventive conservation and collections care.
• Experience supervising and managing collaborative teams.
• Experience managing projects from planning to completion.
• Knowledge of preservation theory and standards of conservation practice.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work with diverse constituencies, including collection managers, archivists, librarians, Building Operations staff, and administration.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with budget development and tracking budgets and expenditures.

The Center for Jewish History is committed to diversity and inclusion. Qualified individuals who bring diverse perspectives to the workplace are especially encouraged to apply.

Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Send cover letter and resume to Rachel Miller, Director of Archive and Library Services, at rcmiller@cjh.org. Candidates invited for an interview will be required to provide in advance a conservation portfolio of projects and treatments. No phone calls, please.

For more details, visit: www.cjh.org/about/employment-opportunities.

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9. SENIOR OBJECTS CONSERVATOR, The Conservation Center (Chicago, IL, USA)

The Conservation Center is soliciting applicants to join the company’s Objects Department as a Senior Objects Conservator. This department provides conservation treatments on different types of artifacts ranging from decorative arts, archaeological and ethnographic objects, and modern and contemporary art. The ideal candidate should have the following: working knowledge of materials, techniques, and ethics of object conservation; extremely fine manual skills; the ability to carry out treatments of minor to major complexity; sound judgment; the ability to meet scheduled deadlines; and the ability to work effectively with colleagues and clients as a positive and productive team member.

Qualifications:

• An advanced degree in art conservation with a specialization in object conservation preferred; or an advanced degree with comparable training, and a minimum two years of relevant post-graduate experience.
• Thorough understanding of conservation theory and practice.
• Strong grasp of the methods and materials utilized in object conservation.
• Ability to provide written condition reports, treatment recommendations, and post-treatment reports for a wide range of objects.
• Ability to perform highly skilled conservation treatments on different types of materials including, but not limited to the following: ceramics, glass, wood, lacquered surfaces, ivory, leather, metal, plastic, and stone.
• Strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with other departments to execute treatments.
• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
• Ability to work in disaster recovery and triage situations.
• Exhibits skills necessary to complete all aspects of projects, throughout the treatment process.
• Previous experience in private practice strongly preferred.

This is a full-time salaried position, which requires occasional travel. Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience – benefits include medical insurance, vacation pay, and a 401 (k) retirement plan. The Conservation Center is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to contact Heather Becker at heather.b@theconservationcenter.com. Please submit a cover letter, resume, salary history, and three professional references which illustrate qualifications. If applying from outside the US, a US work visa is required before applying.

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10. OBJECT CONSERVATOR, The Mariners’ Museum and Park (Newport News, VA, USA)

The Mariners’ Museum and Park is looking for a full-time object conservator to work on the conservation and collection care of over 18,000three-dimensional objects within the Museum’s collection. The collection includes ship models and decorative art objects as well as navigation, communication, and scientific equipment. In addition, the collection contains the handiwork and belongings of sailors, whaling and fishing equipment, and over 150 small craft from around the world.

The conservator will undertake the direct treatment and preventive conservation care of objects within the three-dimensional collection of The Mariners’ Museum and Park. This individual will work closely with conservation staff and other museum personnel to conserve objects and to prepare them for exhibition, long-term storage, loan, photography, etc.

Familiarity with a wide variety of inorganic and organic materials is required.

To view the full position description and apply online, please visit: https://marinersmuseum.atsondemand.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=512466.viewjobdetail&CID=512466&JID=582693.

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11. GRANTS FOR EMERGENCY PRESERVATION OF DOCUMENTARY CULTURAL HERITAGE, The Prince Claus Fund, through its Cultural Emergency Response programme (CER), and the Whiting Foundation

New grant opportunity for projects to preserve acutely threatened documentary cultural heritage. The Prince Claus Fund’s Cultural Emergency Response programme and the Whiting Foundation are co-funding this new initiative, which supports work to conserve urgently-threatened manuscripts, tablets, archives, and the like, in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the end of the year. We expect that the average grant made will be in the range of 15,000 Euros.

For details on Eligibility, Selection Criteria, and how to apply, please click here.

More information is available on the Prince Claus Fund website at: www.princeclausfund.org/en/activities/open-call-first-aid-to-documentary-heritage-under-threat.html.