Book-Paper Conservation Position at ECS Conservation/HF Group
Listing Start Date: January 18, 2025
Expires: March 18, 2025
ECS Conservation is seeking a full-time book/paper conservator or conservation technician for its Greensboro, North Carolina conservation lab to fill an upcoming retirement vacancy. ECS, a division of the HF Group, was founded in 1987 by Don Etherington, and is a privately held regional book and paper conservation center serving a nationwide client base of institutions and individuals.
ECS offers a collegial, spacious and well-equipped work environment, with continuing professional development opportunities available, as well as in-house training and mentorship. The central North Carolina location offers easy access to mountain and coastal areas as well as major metropolitan centers such as Atlanta and Washington, DC, an affordable cost of living, and a pleasant climate.
This position is open to both applicants who have experience in the field or have completed a conservation post-graduate program. The ideal candidate has abilities to work with both paper items and bound materials, or is proficient in one or the other, but would like to develop a wider range of skills.
Applicants for this position must be able to demonstrate a strong working knowledge of conservation theory and practice, be proficient/comfortable working with wide range of paper-based artifacts including, but not limited to artwork, documents and oversized map/poster materials, and/or books, bindings and enclosures. In addition, applicants should have excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, be able to work collaboratively in a group setting, and a proficiency with office software programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
The following qualifications are also required for all applicants:
-Full certification to work in the US
-A valid US driver’s license
-A portfolio of past treatments
-Profession-relevant references
For applicants who have completed a conservation program, additional required qualifications include:
-Minimum of two years post-program professional experience
For applicants who have conservation experience/training, additional required qualifications include:
-Minimum of five years professional experience
The following qualifications are ideal, but not required:
-Photograph conservation experience
-AIC Professional Associate status
-Participation/membership in conservation organizations
For applicants who have completed a conservation program:
Starting annual salary begins at $48,500 per year, with higher compensation rate considered for applicants with demonstrated extensive practical and supervisory experience.
For applicants who have conservation experience/training:
Salary range is $20-25 per hour, with compensation based on practical and supervisory experience.
Health, dental/vision, PTO, and 401K benefits are available.
Interested applicants may submit resumes/CV’s and a digital portfolio to the Director of Conservation Services Matt Johnson at [email protected]. ECS/HF Group hopes to fill the position by early March of 2025. Questions regarding this posting may be submitted to the same email address. Initial interviews will be conducted by telephone or online, with finalists invited to Greensboro for in-person meetings.
All qualified candidates will be considered; ECS Conservation/HF Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, national origin or sexual orientation.
For more information about ECS Conservation/HF Group, please visit the www.hfgroup.com .