Position at CCAHA

Book Conservator
Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts (CCAHA)

The Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts (CCAHA), the
regional paper conservation laboratory located in Philadelphia, is
seeking a book conservator for its staff.  This position offers
potential  for professional growth through varied and challenging
treatments.  The candidate should have demonstrated ability in both
single item and collection care book treatments.  Ability to work
with peers as part of a team is essential, as is the ability to plan
and structure one's treatments according to a schedule.  The
conservator will work with clients in accessioning objects for
treatment, write condition reports/treatment proposals, advise
clients, and occasionally travel to participate in field service
surveys, on-site projects, and workshops.

The candidate should be a graduate of a recognized conservation
training program or have equivalent apprenticeship training, with at
least three year additional experience.  Salary is commensurate with
experience.

Interested applicants should send resume, three sample treatment
reports, and three professional references to:

    Glen Ruzicka
    Chief Conservator
    Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts
    264 S. 23rd Street
    Philadelphia PA 19103


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                Distributed: Thursday, January 24, 2002
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