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----------------------------Original message---------------------------- The Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) is seeking a paper conservation technician and a book conservation technician. The = position descriptions and application information follow. Paper Conservation Technician The Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts, the regional paper conservation laboratory located in Philadelphia, PA, seeks a conservation technician with the ability to assist conservators in the treatment of a = broad range of paper-based artifacts. This position encompasses a varied group of tasks including: assisting with conservation treatment and housing = projects=3B assisting with photo documentation=3B maintaining the slide library=3B as = well as general laboratory maintenance. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in an art-related field or = equivalent work experience and should be familiar with the principles of conservation. Excellent hand skills are necessary. Matting and housing experience would = be helpful. Good time management and organizational skills are required. The ability to work as part of a team is essential. Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience. Qualified applicants should send resum=E9 and letter of interest to: Mr. Glen Ruzicka, Director of Conservation Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) 264 South 23rd Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 Book Conservation Technician The Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts, the regional paper conservation laboratory located in Philadelphia, PA, seeks a book = conservation technician with the ability to assist conservators in the treatment of a = broad range of paper-based artifacts. This position encompasses a varied group of tasks including: assisting with conservation treatment of bound volumes, box making, and housing projects=3B assisting with photo documentation=3B = maintaining the slide library=3B as well as general laboratory maintenance. Applicants should have prior experience with hand bookbinding and should be familiar with the principles of conservation. Excellent hand skills are necessary. Familiarity with titling and gold tooling would be helpful. = Good time management and organizational skills are required. The ability to work= as part of a team is essential. Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience. Qualified applicants should send resum=E9 and letter of interest to: Mr. Glen Ruzicka Director of Conservation Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) 264 South 23rd Street Philadelphia, PA 19103