Paper Conservator Position at ECS Conservation/HF Group
Listing Start Date: January 18, 2025
Expires: March 18, 2025
ECS Conservation is seeking a full-time paper conservator for its Greensboro, North Carolina conservation lab. 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 mild climate.
Applicants for this position must be able to demonstrate a thorough knowledge and comprehension of paper conservation theory and practice, be able to treat a wide range of paper-based artifacts including, but not limited to artwork, documents and oversized map/poster materials, and perform museum-quality matting/framing. 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:
-Successful completion of a post-graduate program in paper conservation
-Minimum of two years post-graduate professional experience
-Full certification to work in the US
-A valid US driver’s license
-A portfolio of past treatments
-Profession-relevant references
Additional ideal, but not required, qualifications include:
-Photograph conservation experience
-AIC Professional Associate status
-Participation/membership in conservation organizations
Starting annual salary begins at $48,500 per year, with higher compensation rates considered for applicants with demonstrated extensive practical and supervisory experience.
Health, dental/vision, vacation 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 .