Conservator (Books and Paper)
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Four-year Term Appointment
Open for applicants: July 29 – August 9, 2019
Landover, Maryland, United States
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The National Museum of African American History and Culture's primary purposes are to acquire, maintain and preserve objects which document social, cultural, political, military, technological and scientific developments in the United States related to the African American experience; to conduct research in the field of African American history, and to publish findings for all audiences.
This position is located in the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture’s offsite facility. The multi-discipline conservation lab allows for independent and collaborative work.
The Candidate must be able to work independently and with peers and support staff in a collaborative, multi-discipline (objects, textiles, books, paper and photo) shared conservation lab with a fast-paced museum exhibition and rotation schedule. The candidate must have the skills to identify , provide consults and provide treatment and exhibition mounting options for a variety of parchment and paper-based collections.
DUTIES:
Works under the supervision of the Supervisory Conservator to:
- design, propose, document, and complete proposed conservation treatments on a wide variety of books and paper materials within the collection following current museum practices and following AIC Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice;
- provide care, preservation and research on all books and paper within the Museum's collections;
- provide preventative care measures such as monitoring and evaluating environmental controls, integrated pest management, and emergency preparedness, response and recovery of collections, product testing and quality control; and
- provide training of staff, allied professionals, interns, fellows, volunteers and the general public.
The applications will be evaluated further against the following criteria:
- Ability to communicate in writing in order to prepare written surveys, technical examination reports, treatment proposals, policies and guidelines related to the exhibition, handling and care of books and paper collection items.
- Skill in examining and treatment of delicate and/or badly deteriorated books and paper objects (fine art and archival).
- Ability to communicate orally when advising staff, visitors, researchers, and interns on books and paper conservation and preservation.
- Knowledge of the tools, supplies, equipment, methods and practices appropriate for exhibition, housing and storing books and paper collections.
This job is open to all US Citizens.
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Agency contact information:
Yvonne Humphries
Phone: 202-633-7448
TDD: 202-633-6409
Email: humphriesy@si.edu
Address
SMITHSONIAN
Office of Human Resources
P.O. Box 37012
600 Maryland Avenue
MRC 517
Suite 5060
Washington, District of Columbia 20013-7012
United States