Full-Time, Contract Conservator for Project Coordinator Position to Assist in the Development of ConservationSpace Software Project. From: Michael Skalka, Conservation Administrator, National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC
Description The National Gallery of Art, the lead partner in the creation of ConservationSpace, a document management software package for writing, storing and retrieving treatment information, is seeking a conservator to work as part of a development team to address the conservation related needs and requirements that translates into implementing features for a document management software application for the digital creation, organization, dissemination, and preservation of conservation documentation. The contract position will be under the supervision of the Contracting Officer¹s Representative (COR) and is tasked with overseeing the introduction of the software application within the conservation division as well as serving as liaison to the sustainability project partner. The project coordinator will facilitate communication with the steering and working groups, relaying information to the sustainability contractor, providing project documentation and assisting with meetings held to accomplish the project goals. This position is assured funding for approximately 2 years. Compensation for the position is commensurate with experience, with a range of approximately $27 to $33 per hour. Major Duties Plans, coordinates, and manages resources of the project to ensure that project goals are successfully completed. Serves as a team member on all project-related work/issues. Serves as a liaison on assigned functional requirements between the project team, end users and software developers. Coordinates activities with the Steering Committee. Adapts work plans as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements of project development. Assists with project meetings, including: Developing agendas, identifying and distributing relevant meeting materials. Coordinating meeting logistics ((e.g., meeting spaces, technology setup, etc.). Serving as facilitator or recorder for team meetings. Monitors the development and reporting on project deliverables. Reviews deliverables prepared by the project team and the software developer. Keeps project team informed of all relevant project information and assigned work plans that are independently executed. Assists with writing the project documentation required to record the progress, create user guidelines and provide reports for internal and foundation grant requirements. The contractor will liaise with museum and related cultural heritage communities to keep them informed and to solicit feedback. Qualifications The Project Coordinator should have specialized experience in conservation, art history, museum studies. Experience should include interfacing with records management, digital asset management and the organization of electronic files. The incumbent must have demonstrated abilities in managing projects of broad scope and complexity combined with command of business procedures as employed in the practice of conservation and museum management and operations. Knowledge of: business principles, information documentation, general management concepts, long-range planning and organizing and storing documents in the museum environment, are desired skills for the candidate who will fill the position. The incumbent must possess good organizational, verbal and written communication skills. Ability to deal effectively and in a responsible manner with a wide variety of people, either in person or electronically is required. Incumbent must have experience in problem solving and troubleshooting and be able to organize various projects simultaneously under deadline pressure. Website content development skills are desirable. Eligibility Applicants should have at least three to four years of conservation-related work experience and a graduate degree within the profession. A proven record of research and writing ability, as well as English-language skills, is required. Appointments are awarded without regard to age, sex, nationality, or race. Selected finalists must be United States citizens to comply with federal institution hiring requirements. Application Procedure Interested candidates must submit the following materials: Transcripts of graduate courses of academic study (although official transcripts are preferred, unofficial copies are acceptable) A curriculum vitae including basic biographical information, current and permanent addresses, telephone numbers, and a description of previous work experience and internships A short statement of the applicant¹s background, interests and intent in applying for the position. Offprints of any publications or lectures Three supporting letters of recommendation from professionals familiar with the candidate¹s work (all sent directly to the address below or sent by e-mail to [email protected] directly by the referee from his or her business e-mail address. The materials should be postmarked with a return address no later than July 21, 2017, and sent to: Michael Skalka, Conservation Administrator Conservation Division, National Gallery of Art 2000B South Club Drive Landover, Maryland 20785 USA Formal applications must be postmarked and mailed. In addition, they must also be submitted electronically to [email protected]. Please use [email protected] to request a copy of the guidelines for electronic transmission of application materials. After a preliminary selection, final candidates may be invited for an interview. 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