Position at NEDCC

Field Service Representative
Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC)

The Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC)
<URL:http://www.nedcc.org> seeks a Field Service Representative
responsible for providing preservation education, consultation, and
information through NEDCC's well-established Field Service Program.

This position focuses primarily on preservation education and
outreach activities. The Field Service Representative reports to the
Director of Field Service.

Primary responsibilities: Develops and conducts workshops, lectures,
training, and conference presentations throughout the NEDCC region
and beyond; as part of NEDCC's reference service, provides
preservation information and referrals to specialists via telephone,
e-mail, and mail; works with the Director of Field Service to
coordinate and implement special events and grant projects; works
with the Director of Field Service to develop workshop topics and
implement NEDCC's preservation workshop series; develops workshop
calendar and maintains a list of potential speakers; serves as
liaison with guest lecturers who contribute to preservation
workshops on NEDCC's behalf; works with the Bookkeeper to arrange
for guest lecturers' honoraria and for reimbursement of
workshop-related travel expenses incurred by guest lecturers; works
with Development and Public Relations Coordinator to develop and
process post-workshop evaluations.

Secondary responsibilities: Maintains familiarity with preservation
literature and resources; maintains the Field Service department
technical files; assists in providing 24-hour disaster assistance
over the telephone and/or on site; researches, writes, and edits
various publications, including preservation leaflets,
bibliographies, newsletter articles, and promotional literature;
manages group tours of NEDCC facilities, including planning and
scheduling, notification of department heads, and billing (if
appropriate); also, conducts tours as required; conducts
preservation planning surveys as required; other duties as assigned
by the Director of Field Service.

Position requirements: MLS plus one to two years of specialized
preservation education or work experience; teaching experience;
excellent oral and written communication skills; excellent
interpersonal skills; strong project management skills; business
travel; knowledge of current digitization trends and practices.

This NEH grant-funded position offers competitive salary and
benefits. NEDCC is an equal opportunity employer. To apply, send
letter of application, resume, writing sample, and three references
to:

Lori Foley
Director of Field Service
Northeast Document Conservation Center
100 Brickstone Square
Andover, MA  01810
978-470-1010
Fax: 978-475-6021

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