Job Posting - Assistant Conservator - Part Time Ubbink Book and Paper Conservation, Ottawa, ON
Ubbink Book and Paper Conservation is seeking a recent graduate or current student to prepare condition reports, document treatments, and assist with treatments focused on the conservation of paper based materials. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience, develop skills, and acquire knowledge. Description- The main duties of the Assistant Conservator includes preparing artifact condition reports and transcribing treatment proposals, photographing artifacts prior to and post treatment, assisting with conservation treatments and carrying out basic treatments as directed. Duties will also include responding to telephone inquiries, customer service, maintaining/adding materials to Facebook page and Website, packing artifacts for transportation, and carrying out tests on artifacts. Requirements- Qualified applicants will be either a graduate of, or currently attending, Post-Secondary education in Museum Studies and/or Cultural Conservation. They will have excellent technical and hands-on skills, as well as, oral and written communication skills. Being client and service orientated, having experience and knowledge of handling and examining artifacts, writing condition reports, using published and internet resources for research, and photographing artifacts is required. A knowledge of paper manufacturing, printing techniques, media, and book binding techniques is preferred. They are expected to be aware of, and adhere to, the CAC/ACCR code of ethics. Basic office skills, including an ability to use MS Office programs, social media and digital image editing programs will be required. Salary - $15.00/hour; possibility for increased hours, increased conservation treatment duties, and raises as earned and warranted. This position is on a contractual basis, with the potential for future permanent employment. Contact Kyla Ubbink at 613-523-0569 for additional information or questions. Submit cover letter and resume electronically to Ubbink Book and Paper Conservation - [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Application deadline is September 10th, 2018; 11:59pm ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Searchable archives: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
