[padg] NEDCC SEEKS FIELD SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

[lfoley@xxxxxxxxx]

The Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC) 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

T: 978.470.1010
F: 978.475.6021
lfoley@xxxxxxxxx
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