Position Description
Conservation Assessment Program
Full-Time Program Assistant
Heritage Preservation serves as a forum for conservation and
preservation activities in the United States. It provides leadership
and coordination to promote and facilitate the conservation and
preservation of the nation's heritage, including works of art,
anthropological artifacts, documents, historic objects, architecture,
and natural science specimens.
The Program Assistant will assist the Coordinator in the administration
of the Conservation Assessment Program (CAP). CAP is supported through
a cooperative agreement with the Institute of Museum and Library
Services and provides assessments for collections and facilities at
institutions with small to mid-sized holdings on a non-competitive,
first come first served basis.
CAP duties include, but are not limited to, assistance with program
inquiries, production and distribution of application materials,
screening application eligibility, production and distribution of
CAPabilities (a semi-annual program newsletter), following up with and
providing assistance to program participants and assessors by phone,
email, and mailings, marketing CAP to museums, maintaining program
computer databases and paper files.
Salary: High 20s with benefits. Relocation costs will not be covered.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in museum studies, art history,
history, or a related field. Excellent organizational and written
communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail,
and ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Candidates should have experience with Microsoft Office; knowledge of
FileMaker Pro a plus.
How to Apply: Send resume with cover letter describing relevant skills,
experience, and interest. Mail, fax, or email information by October
18, 2006 to:
Coordinator
Conservation Assessment Program
1012 14th St., NW, Suite 1200
Washington, DC 20005
fax: 202/233-0807
e-mail: [log in to unmask]
EOE. For more information on Heritage Preservation or CAP, please visit
the Heritage Preservation web site at www.heritagepreservation.org.
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