Position Announcement
Director of Field Services
The Upper Midwest Conservation Association
Minneapolis, Minnesota



The Upper Midwest Conservation Association (UMCA),  located at the Minneapolis
Institute of Arts, is looking for a conservator to head up its Field Services
Department.  This five-year old program is funded by the National Endowment
for the Humanities through September 2001 in order to meet the region's needs
for preservation information, consultation and collections training.  The
person in this position will  develop and run collections care workshops and
training programs in a five state region (Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota,
South Dakota, Iowa); continue the regular publication of the
newsletter/technical bulletin; provide on-site surveys/assessments of the
preservation needs of museums and other material culture repositories; develop
and maintain a data base of all collecting institutions in the region; and
provide workshops, lectures, seminars, reference materials and disaster
assistance.  The Director of Field Services will supervise the Coordinator of
Field Services.  Applicants should have a degree in conservation  from a
recognized training program, have demonstrated experience in education,
training or outreach, have practical knowledge of preventative conservation
practices, and be an effective speaker and practiced writer.  General computer
skills are a necessary requirement.  Additionally, the applicant should have
excellent organizational and communication skills.  Work will commence as soon
as possible; salary is competitive and dependent on experience; full benefits
are provided.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send by April 30,
1999, a letter of interest, resume and three references to:

                Richard C. Borges, Executive Director
                The Upper Midwest Conservation Association
                At the Minneapolis Institute of Arts
                2400 Third Avenue South
                Minneapolis, MN 55404
                or email:  [log in to unmask]
                or fax:  612.870.3118

Founded in 1977, the Upper Midwest Conservation Association is a non-profit
regional center for the preservation and conservation of art and artifacts,
providing treatment, education, and training for museums, historical
societies, libraries, and other cultural institutions.  Visit our website at
www.preserveart.org for more information about UMCA.