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Conservator

Posted 10/16/07 – Open until filled

Indiana Historical Society

Indianapolis, Indiana

Type: Full Time, Experienced

Required Degree: Master's

Description:
The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) seeks candidates for the full-time position of Conservator. Since 1830, IHS—an independent, nonprofit membership organization located in Indianapolis—has worked to collect, preserve, interpret and share information about Indiana history through its collections, publications, and programs. For more information about IHS, please visit our Web site at www.indianahistory.org.

The Conservator supports the implementation of the IHS preservation plan and performs conservation procedures for IHS collections on a wide variety of rare, paper-based materials, including manuscripts, prints, drawings, maps, and bound materials. Work is done in a new, state-of-the-art, 2,000 sq. ft. paper and book lab with a large resource library and private office space.

Responsibilities:
In consultation with Collections staff and Senior Director, Conservation, examine and analyze collections materials, document items through written and photographic means, develop and write treatment reports, and perform treatment in a timely fashion. Working with Senior Director, Conservation, work with private nonprofit organizations to selective paper-based items, and consult with the public about preservation measures for personal collections. Manage in-coming materials in purpose-built 1500 sq. ft. segregation and examination area. Train and spot supervise departmental interns. Perform condition surveys for a wide variety of bound and flat paper materials; rehouse or stabilize as required. Perform intermediate lab treatments required for exhibitions. Keep abreast of conservation techniques and equipment; assist with researching and ordering equipment and supplies. Serve on Disaster Response Team and act as director of department in absence of the Director, Conservation, especially in the event of an emergency to collections. Complete job description available upon request.

Requirements:

1. Graduate degree from a recognized training program in paper and/or book conservation.

2. Minimum of two years experience beyond graduate program training in recognized, formal conservation facility

Application Instructions:
Please send a cover letter, resume, and the names, current addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references to: Susan P. Brown, Vice President, Human Resources, Indiana Historical Society, 450 W. Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202-3299. Fax: (317) 234-0076. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Application Address:

Susan P. Brown, Vice President, Human Resources
Indiana Historical Society
450 W. Ohio Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202

Additional Info:

Salary offered will be commensurate with experience and skills. IHS offers an excellent benefits package, including health, dental, life and long-term disability coverage; pension plan, tax-deferred annuities, employee assistance program (EAP), flexible benefits, and generous paid time off. Free parking provided nearby. Substantial discounts for purchases at the IHS store, the History Market, and at the IHS café.