The Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts in Philadelphia has 3
positions open in our laboratory.  

Conservation Technician for Packing and Slide Library:

The Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) seeks a
full-time conservation technician to work under the auspices of our
professional conservation staff.  Responsibilities include packing,
maintaining the slide library, processing accessions, performing basic
housing tasks, and assisting with general laboratory maintenance.  A high
degree of manual dexterity and the ability for precise execution are
necessary.  Applicants should have an educational background in art history,
studio art, or conservation and have prior experience handling original art
and artifacts. Also required are strong organizational skills and the
ability to work effectively as part of a team.  CCAHA provides excellent
benefits and a congenial working atmosphere.  Please send resume and cover
letter to Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts, 264 S 23rd St,
Philadelphia, PA  19103, Attn: Joan Irving, Head of Paper Laboratory.


Book Conservator :


The Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts, the regional paper
conservation laboratory located in Philadelphia, is seeking a book
conservator for its staff.  This position offers potential for professional
growth through varied and challenging treatment.  The candidate should have
demonstrated ability in both single item and collection care book
treatments.  Ability to work with peers as part of a team is essential, as
is the ability to plan and structure one's own treatments according to a
schedule.  The Conservator will work with clients in accessioning objects
for treatment, write condition reports/treatment proposals, advise clients,
and occasionally travel to participate in preservation assessments and
on-site projects.  The ability to assist in presenting educational materials
in a workshop setting is desirable. 

The candidate should be a graduate of a recognized conservation training
program or have equivalent apprenticeship training, with at least one year
of additional experience.  Salary is commensurate with experience.

Interested applicants should send resume, three sample treatment reports,
and three professional references to: Glen Ruzicka, Director of
Conservation, Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts, 264 S.
23rd Street, Philadelphia, PA  19103.  


Paper Conservation Technician : 

The Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) seeks a
full-time conservation technician to work under the auspices of our
professional conservation staff.  Responsibilities include assisting with
the conservation of archival materials, performing basic housing tasks, and
assisting with general laboratory maintenance.  A high degree of manual
dexterity and the ability for precise execution are necessary.  Applicants
should have an educational background in art history, studio art, or
conservation and have prior experience handling original art and artifacts.
Also required are strong organizational skills and the ability to work
effectively as part of a team.  CCAHA provides excellent benefits and a
congenial working atmosphere.  Please send resume and cover letter to
Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts, 264 S 23rd St,
Philadelphia, PA  19103, Attn: Joan Irving, Head of Paper Laboratory.

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