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*Conservation Fellow*

Department: Material Culture
Reports to: Conservator/Director of Material Culture
Full Time, Temporary; Exempt, Full Benefit Package Eligible
Level 2, Revised: January 2024
Salary: $16/hour

Position Description

Ford House is thrilled to announce our 2024 Conservation Fellowship, funded
in part by a grant from the Americana Foundation. The Fellowship has been
designed with pre-program students and future professionals in mind, and as
such the Fellow will work closely with the Ford House Conservator to gain
an understanding of conservation ethics and practices, to learn basic hand
skills, and to perform treatments towards a portfolio of work for graduate
school applications. The Fellow will also have the opportunity to engage in
other aspects of collections care, such as environmental monitoring,
integrated pest management, and packing for storage, and to participate in
collections research.

The Conservation Fellow will work full-time at Ford House over twenty-six
weeks from approximately April to September 2024. On-site house is
available if the successful candidate must relocate from out-of-town. The
ideal candidate is considering a career in conservation, museums, and/or
cultural heritage, but has not yet begun graduate education.

*Responsibilities *
• Learn about the fundamentals of conservation, both ethical and physical,
and participate in hands-on treatments under the supervision of the
Conservator.
• Engage with the activities of the Material Culture department, including
but not limited to daily maintenance of the collections, deep cleans,
object moves, and preparation for storage and display.
• Conduct research into specific collections items or areas, in line with
departmental and institutional goals and workplans.
• Give a presentation towards the end of the Fellowship, summarizing
experiences and growth.
• As a member of the Ford House team, participate and assist in special
programs, projects, and activities as needed. Represents and promotes Ford
House’s mission, vision, and values to the community.
• Other duties as assigned.

*Key Characteristics & Traits*
• Willingness and capacity to acquire new skills and knowledge.
• Ability to multitask and switch focus between a variety of ongoing
projects.
• Willingness to embrace guidance offered by coworkers and supervisors.
• A demonstrated record of creativity, flexibility, and adaptability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office, and the willingness to learn
to use collections-related software such as PastPerfect and
eClimateNotebook.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all professional matters.
• High level organization skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in different environments, move objects and equipment
weighing up to 50lbs., and handle fragile items.
• Visual acuity, including strong color perception.
• Must be able to travel to various locations including off-site
facilities.

*Other Requirements*
• Successful completion of criminal background check


*No phone calls.To apply, send a letter of interest and resume to
[log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>.*

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply
for jobs unless they believe they meet all of the listed criteria. We are
most interested in finding the best candidate for the position, so we
encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set in
relation to the role.

Ford House is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and
will not discriminate against an applicant on the basis of age, sex, sexual
orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin,
alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military
status, genetic information, or any other legally recognized protected
basis under federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation
under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state
or local laws.

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