I humbly apologize for sending my email to Nancie to all of TCG. My life is now ruined!!!!! I should probably not send out emails after 3:00 pm but go to bed instead. Judith On Wed, Dec 17, 2014 at 2:56 PM, Nancie Ravenel < [log in to unmask]> wrote: > > Apologies for cross posting: > > > > The Shelburne Museum is seeking a textile conservator with a strong > interest in preventive conservation for a two-year full time position. > > > > The conservator will undertake a variety of projects related to the > treatment of objects in the floor cover, bed cover, and upholstered > artifact collections and ongoing preventive conservation initiatives. For > all treatments, the textile conservator will take documentary photographs > and write condition reports, treatment proposals and treatment reports. The > conservator will train and supervise volunteers to assist with preparation > of large textiles for exhibition and other appropriate textile conservation > related tasks. The conservator will also participate in ongoing projects > related to integrated pest management, the efficient and proper operation > of the exhibition and storage area HVAC systems and exhibition lighting > systems. The conservator will become familiar with established lab > procedures for health and safety and help maintain conservation > documentation and treatment files and conservation databases. The > conservator will work with the registrars and art handlers to improve > exhibition and storage conditions for the collection, conduct practical > research that informs conservation treatment as appropriate, and contribute > to Shelburne’s public outreach program. > > > > The conservator will be joining a conservation department with two staff > conservators: an objects conservator and a preventative > conservator/conservation administrator. The lab is equipped with suction > discs and a suction table, a Wild binocular microscope, and a Leitz > research microscope with polarizing light and UV light attachments. > > > > Qualifications for this position include a Master’s Degree in Conservation > or equivalent training with a specialization in textiles and minimum > treatment experience of 3 years beyond conservation training. > > > > Candidates for the position should have good communication skills, the > ability to work well as a member of a team, and be a member of AIC, IIC, or > other appropriate conservation organization. They should be creative > problem-solvers, flexible, and adaptable with a positive attitude. > > > > Competitive salary and generous benefits to include medical and dental > insurance. > > > > Applications should consist of a letter of interest, CV, and contact > information for three references and should be sent to Nancie Ravenel at > [log in to unmask] by January 20, 2015. > > > > Nancie Ravenel > > Objects Conservator > > Shelburne Museum > > 5555 Shelburne Rd. > > Shelburne, VT 05482 > > (802)985-0889 > > [log in to unmask] > > > -- *Judith EisenbergNY Textile Conservation, LLC135 West 29th Street Suite 203New York, NY [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>*