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Primary Purpose of Position:
The Objects Conservator position is part of the Collection Section at the North Carolina Museum of History and answers to the Collections Manager. The primary responsibilities are to conserve and preserve the NC Museum of History objects collection by examining and assessing artifacts required for exhibits and pending loans and participates with the Collections Section in general to promote the general health of the artifact collection.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Collaborate with the Senior Objects Conservator and Textiles Conservator(s) on mutual projects
- Supervise temporary conservation assistants, interns, and volunteers
- Write treatment proposals, treat artifacts, complete treatment synopsis, and other reports and enter this documentation, including images, into the computerized artifact database.
- Act as lead or advisor for contracts with outside conservators in private practice as required.
- Conduct conservation surveys of gallery light levels; monitors building climate and pest intrusion, and spot checks security of museum exhibit displays.
- Develop guidelines of levels of artifact care and encourages implementation of such guidelines
- Promote safety in the lab spaces
- Work collaboratively within the Collections Section, on exhibit teams, and within the larger museum staff environment.
- Communicate effectively with patrons and staff
Position/Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 35 lbs. with or without accommodation.
- Ability to work up to 6 feet on a ladder.
- Must have a valid driver’s license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
- Must be able to work Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm.
- Must have the flexibility to occasionally work evenings and weekends and occasionally make overnight trips.
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