Advanced training in conservation techniques and management. Substantial knowledge and experience with preservation issues and concerns, physical treatment of library materials in various formats, technological and administrative solutions to preservation problems and current direction in the preservation and conservation fields. Managerial and organization skills including the ability to work effectively within a complex organization. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Active participation in a wide range of professional activities at the local, state and national level preferred.
Salary commensurate with experience.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. The Northeast Document Conservation Center is seeking applicants for a full-time Book Conservator position. In addition to treatment of a wide range of bound materials, responsibilities include examination and documentation of materials. Other duties include evaluation of treatment needs of incoming objects, on-site examination of materials to be treated and organization of large projects. Candidates should have a minimum of four years of book conservation experience or the equivalent.