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POSITION AVAILABLE
Maryland Department of Planning
Division of Historical & Cultural Programs
Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum
Contractual Conservator
Hourly Salary: $16.57
Full time position with Maryland State Government in the Contractual Job Category. No State-paid benefits
The Maryland Historical Trust is seeking an experienced Contractual Conservator of archaeological materials at the Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, State Museum of Archaeology located in Calvert County, Maryland. State of Maryland contractual position for one year (with possible renewal) with no State paid benefits, salary $16.57/hour. Position to start ASAP.
The Contractual Conservator will work under the direction of the Lead Conservator on a wide range of archaeological objects from marine and terrestrial excavations, probably including iron, copper alloy, ceramic, glass, leather, stone, and wood. The Conservator will examine and document objects, perform analytical tests, prepare treatment proposals, perform conservation treatments including mechanical and chemical treatment, package or mount artifacts for transport, storage or display, and submit full reports of all activities. The Conservator must be self-motivating and able to work on complex projects with minimal supervision, while meeting deadline and budgetary restraints.
Applicant must have a degree in the conservation of objects from a recognized conservation degree program, plus an additional post-graduate year of practical experience in the conservation of archaeological objects. Equivalent work-experience of three years practical conservation of archaeological materials may be accepted in lieu of a conservation degree. The applicant must be able to lift 50 pounds, work on ladders or in crouching positions, must have experience with taking and processing photographs and must have experience with computers operating the Windows OS, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, or other equivalent computer software. The applicant must be a US citizen or have a currently valid work visa. Prior training in health and safety, or the use of lifting and moving equipment will be considered a bonus.
Send resume with cover letter by August 3, 2007 to:
Norma Burke
Attention: Contractual Conservator Position
Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum
10515 Mackall Road
St. Leonard, Maryland 20685
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
POSITION AVAILABLE
Maryland Department of Planning
Division of Historical & Cultural Programs
Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum
Assistant Conservator
Hourly Salary: $14.16
Full time position with Maryland State Government in the Contractual Job Category. No State-paid benefits.
The Maryland Historical Trust is seeking an entry level Assistant Conservator of archaeological materials at the Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, State Museum of Archaeology located in Calvert County, Maryland. State of Maryland contractual position for one year (with possible renewal) with no State paid benefits, salary $14.16/hour. Position to start ASAP.
The Assistant Conservator will work under the direction of the Jamestown Project Conservator on a wide range of archaeological objects from the National Park Service Colonial Jamestown Collection, including iron, copper alloy, ceramic, glass, leather, and wood. The Assistant Conservator will examine and document objects, perform analytical tests, prepare treatment proposals, perform conservation treatments, package or mount artifacts for transport, storage or display, and submit full reports of all activities.
Applicant must have a degree in the conservation of objects from a recognized conservation degree program, or be a current student in such a program. Current students seeking a minimum 12-month internship, either post-graduate or as a graduation requirement, are eligible. Equivalent work-experience of two years practical conservation of archaeological materials may be accepted in lieu of a conservation degree. The applicant must be able to lift 50 pounds, work on ladders or in crouching positions, have experience with taking and processing photographs, and experience with computers operating the Windows OS, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, or other equivalent computer software. Prior training in health and safety and the use of lifting and moving equipment is desired. The applicant must be a US citizen or have a currently valid work visa.
Send resume with cover letter by August 3, 2007 to:
Norma Burke
Attn: Assistant Conservator Position
Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum
10515 Mackall Road
St. Leonard, Maryland 20685
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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