The Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts, the regional paper conservation Laboratory in Philadelphia, is seeking a paper conservator for its staff. The position offers potential for professional growth through varied and challenging treatment. The candidate must be able to demonstrate the sensitivity and skill necessary to address the treatment requirements of both fine art and archival artifacts. 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 candidate should be a graduate of a recognized conservation training program or have equivalent apprenticeship training, with at least one year additional experience.
Salary is competitive based on experience.
The Northeast Document Conservation Center, located 20 miles north of Boston, is offering an advanced internship in paper conservation. The position, supported by the J. Paul Getty Trust, will begin in the autumn of 1989. It will run for two years and will include liberal travel benefits. Applicants should have completed a graduate training program in conservation or have equivalent educational or work experience. Candidates should be eager to treat a wide variety of works of art on paper and should enjoy working with others in a production-oriented atmosphere.