*Conservation Project at the Maryland Archaeological Conservation
Laboratory* Maryland Department of Planning/Maryland Historical
Trust/Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum Opening Date: March 20, 2017 Closing
Date: April 10, 2017 Salary: Not to exceed $7,200; $15/hour Employment
Type: Temporary Work Location: St. Leonard, Calvert County, MD
The Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory (“MAC Lab”), a
sub-program of the Maryland Historical Trust (Maryland Department of
Planning) located at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum in St. Leonard,
Calvert County Maryland, is seeking an entry-level Conservator of
archaeological materials for a short-term project.
The Conservator will work under the direction of the MAC Lab’s Head
Conservator on a collection of Native American petroglyphs, housed at the
MAC Lab. The 12-week project will include a detailed inventory and
condition survey, surface cleaning of the petroglyphs, the development of a
conservation strategy, and rehousing.
The position is open to current graduate students and recent graduates of
an accredited Conservation graduate program. Experience in stone
conservation is desirable, but not required. 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 Office Suite (Work, Excel and Access), or other
equivalent computer software programs. 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.
The Conservator will receive compensation in an amount not to exceed
$7,200, based on the number of hours worked during the 12-week project
period at a rate of $15.00 per hour.
The following must be submitted no later than 5:00 pm on the closing date
above in order to be considered for this position:
Cover letter explaining your interest in this position.
Resume containing academic and professional histories.
Contact information for professional references.
If submissions are incomplete, the application may be removed from
consideration. Submissions received after the closing date will not be
accepted.
All items should be send by email to, and all inquiries directed to:
Nichole Doub
Head Conservator, MAC Lab
410-586-8577
[email protected]
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