[NHCOLL-L:4068] Conservator Search at Carnegie MNH

[McLaren, Suzanne]

With apologies for any cross-posting:


 


Carnegie Natural History Museum Conservator
(http://www.carnegiemnh.org/conservation/index.html)


 

Carnegie Museum of Natural History (CMNH) seeks a Conservator with
expertise in objects conservation for anthropological, natural science,
and library/archives collections. The successful candidate will head the
Section of Conservation for operating the conservation laboratory,
overseeing environmental conditions within the museum's collections and
exhibits, and administering the section budget. A key function of the
Conservator is to provide conservation assessment and evaluation for
exhibition development from the museum's collections.

 


Museum Conservation 


The Conservator will have the following responsibilities and functions:

-   Treatment of anthropology and archaeology collections  (preparing
artifacts for temporary and permanent exhibitions at the museum, for
external exhibit, or for research loans).  

-   Coordinating with anthropology staff regarding requests for testing
and background information of their collections as required by Native
American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).

-   Testing and technical analysis of materials for exhibits and for
safe preservation of collections. 

-   Active participation in development of exhibits from in-house
collections; installation and de-installation, and condition
assessment/treatment of traveling exhibits on loan to CMNH. 

- Maintaining long-term environmental monitoring of the collection and
exhibition spaces in the museum's Oakland facility, the Edward O'Neil
Research Center, and offsite storage; also providing integrated
pest-control management; working with the museum administration for
timely response to OSHA issues in the collections and exhibits. 

- Updating museum's policies and documentation on collection and
exhibition environments: CMNH Long-Range Conservation Plan, Collection
Emergency Response Plan, Chemical Hazard Communication Plan, and
archives of museum environmental monitoring programs.

- Obtaining funding for long-term preservation and conservation of the
museum collections. 

 

Professional Service, Research and Public Outreach

The Conservator is expected to participate in museum committees and
taskforces, and to perform other tasks (e.g., fund-raising) as required
by the museum. Activity in external professional communities is
expected.  The ability to interact with diverse audiences and
constituents of the museum is desirable.  There is strong encouragement
to pursue scholarly publication in the conservation studies, and other
professional activities for the advancement of museum conservation. The
Conservator is expected to participate, when appropriate, in the
museum's public education program, and is encouraged to collaborate in
university teaching.

Accountabilities

Management and operation of the museum's conservation program, 70%;
professional service for the museum and external professional community,
20%; Research, public outreach, education programs, and teaching, 10%.
Accountabilities may be re-adjusted by prior approval from the museum's
administration. CMNH offers 10-month curatorial appointments, under
which a Conservator may use two months per year for professional
activities related to the Museum's mission, or for teaching at
universities.  The Conservator reports to the Museum Director and
Associate Director of Research and Collections.

 


Qualifications - A Master's degree from a recognized conservation
training program and at least three years of experience as an Objects
Conservator. Achievements in conservation publications, external funding
and experience in public outreach are desirable. 


 

Application - Please visit www.carnegiemuseums.org/hr  to create an
applicant profile and upload an application letter (containing a
statement on museum conservation and service), curriculum vitae and
three professional references.  Application review will begin on
December 15, 2008, and continue until the position is filled. [Carnegie
Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity Employer.]

 

 

 

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