TEXTILE POSITION AT THE MUSEUMS OF NEW MEXICO

The Conservation Department and the New Mexico History
Museum (NMHM) of the Museums of New Mexico, Santa Fe,
are seeking an experienced textile conservator for up
to three years, full-time, on a generous grant
provided by Save Americas Treasures.  The incumbent is
responsible for all conservation-related activities
for a collection of over 3000 costumes, accessories
and textiles (CAT).  The collection consists primarily
of mid 19th century – mid 20th century artifacts, with
the costumes requiring the most attention.  The entire
collection is currently stored in a  temporary storage
facility while the new history museum is being
constructed, which is slated for completion in late
2007.  In the first year, the incumbent will work in
both the off-site storage facility and the
Conservation Laboratory.

Specific duties outlined in the grant include but are
not limited to the following:
· Perform a condition survey of the entire CAT
  collection.
· Train NMHM collections staff and volunteers in
  rehousing the CAT collection.
· Treat high priority artifacts from the collection.
· Consult on storing CAT collections in new storage
  facility in the new museum.
· Exhibit consultation for the CAT artifacts included
  in the inaugural exhibits in 2007.

The successful candidate should have:
· A Master’s Degree with specialization in textile
conservation OR a certificate from a recognized
conservation program OR equivalent training and
experience.
· 3 years of textile conservation experience after
training

The position requires the ability to work
independently and in multiple environments, good
interpersonal skills, experience in supervising
non-conservators and a strong computer skills.

· Salary range is $35,000 - $40,000.
· Excellent benefits include medical, dental, vision,
prescriptions, retirement, life and legal insurance.

We are looking to fill this position by early Fall
2005.

Please submit a letter of interest and a resume to:
        Claire Munzenrider, Director of Conservation
        Museums of New Mexico
        P.O. Box 2087
        Santa Fe, NM 87504-2087
        (505) 476-1236
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Questions may be directed to Mina Thompson at
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The State of New Mexico is an EEO/AA employer and does
not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in
employment or the provision of services.





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