Hello Distlist, Can you please post this position as soon as possible? Thanks, Michaela
Mellon Fellowship, Objects Conservation Historic New England, a national model for the care of regional heritage buildings, landscapes and collections, is seeking a Fellow, Objects Conservation, to join its Collections team. Historic New England is the oldest and largest regional preservation organization in the United States, and owns and operates 37 historic house museums in five states, from Rhode Island to mid-coast Maine. With more than 123,000 objects, Historic New England has the most comprehensive and best documented collection of New England decorative arts and household furnishings in the country. These collections, which date from the mid-seventeenth to the twenty-first centuries, include a range of domestic items including European and American decorative arts, furniture, textiles, wallpaper and paintings, as well as cooking, lighting and heating equipment. Basic Function This is a one-year position with the possibility of an additional one year extension. The Fellow, Objects Conservation is primarily responsible for the examination, photography, treatment, and research of objects in the museum's permanent collection both within the collection facility and on-site at Historic New England's historic house museums. Additional duties include preventive conservation, exhibition preparation, integrated pest management, conservation laboratory tours, and public outreach. Challenges and Opportunities The successful applicant is expected to balance a variety of projects and keep up to date with new developments in the field. The Fellow must be able to work collaboratively with staff across the organization to meet team and institutional goals. The Fellow will work closely with the Objects Conservator in a spacious, productive, and well-equipped conservation laboratory and have the opportunity to treat a wide variety of materials. Projects for the year include treatment of objects and furnishings from the Sarah Orne Jewett House in South Berwick, Maine, as well as on-site treatment of wallpaper and decorative paint finishes. Other tasks include installation and deinstallation of exhibitions at the Eustis Estate and a focus on IPM assessment of several target properties. Additional projects may include various object treatments, collections surveys, monitoring environmental conditions, speaking at public programs, and preventive care activities at individual house museums. Ideal Experience * Candidates must be graduates of a recognized conservation training program * International candidates will not be considered unless they currently possess a visa to work in the United States * Outstanding hand skills and a familiarity with current conservation materials needed * Must be proficient with digital photography * Excellent communication and writing skills * Proven time management, planning and teamwork skills * Experience with moving art and sculpture * Must be flexible and well organized The Community The fellowship is based at Historic New England's Conservation Laboratory located in the Haverhill facility in Haverhill, Massachusetts, approximately 45 minutes north of Boston. Thriving nearby communities include Newburyport and Salem, Mass. and Portsmouth and Manchester, N.H. Haverhill is well located off interstates 95 and 495 with beaches, mountains and vibrant cities close by. Compensation The stipend for the fellowship is $30,000 a year with reimbursement available for approved travel and research. The compensation package includes three weeks of paid vacation, paid holidays and health and dental benefits administered by Blue Cross of New England. Diversity and Inclusion Historic New England is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to supporting equality of opportunity and respect for diversity. We are committed to providing equal opportunity in employment to all qualified persons without regard to non-work-related factors such as race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, or sexual orientation. To Apply Interested and qualified candidates may send curriculum vitae, cover letter and copies of two conservation treatment reports to [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> or mail to Historic New England, 151 Essex Street, Haverhill, MA 01832, Attn: Michaela Neiro, Objects Conservator. Deadline March 26, 2018 Michaela Z. Neiro Objects Conservator Historic New England 151 Essex St Haverhill, MA 01832 (617) 994-6635 ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Searchable archives: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
