North Carolina
MuseumTechnicianII
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“Museum Technician II at North Carolina. Skills: Archival conservation, Preservation, Exhibit support. Perform basic treatments on collection material. Create custom housing for collection material”
Industry & Context.
Lift at least 40 lbs, Unpack archival materials, Shelve archival materials, Shift archival materials, Stand for long periods
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High school diploma or GED, One year museum experience, Equivalent combination of education and experience
Nice to Have
Experience with rare books, Experience with valuable paper artifacts, Experience with museum objects, Knowledge of conservation standards, Knowledge of preservation standards, Knowledge of conservation ethics, Knowledge of preservation ethics, Demonstrated manual dexterity, Experience handling fragile materials, Experience handling deteriorating materials, Familiarity with conservation laboratory procedures, Ability to safely use conservation equipment
What You'll Do.
Perform basic treatments on collection material
Create custom housing for collection material
Assist in exhibit preparation
Build custom displays
Build custom supports
Assist in installation of exhibitions
Assist in deinstallation of exhibitions
Participate in collections surveys
Participate in condition assessments
Assist with collection of environmental data
Assist with integrated pest management
Assist with preservation initiatives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with agency staff; Work with government officials; Work with the public
Communication Scope
Communicate effectively
Full Job Description
**Agency** Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources **Division** Archives , Records **Job Classification Title** Museum Technician II (S) **Position Number** 60083395 **Grade** NC04 **About Us** The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. The Department’s vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team! **Description of Work** The Conservation Technician works under the general supervision of the Archives Conservator. The Conservation Technician is responsible for performing a variety of basic treatments on archival material and participates in a wide range of preservation activities to optimize the long-term care of the State Archives of North Carolina collections. Treatments may include surface cleaning, remediation, humidification, flattening, de-acidification, mending, and stabilizing materials to be digitized. The Conservation Technician also assists in creating custom housings for archival materials and assists in preparing and stabilizing materials for exhibitions and loans. This includes constructing protective enclosures, creating proper exhibit supports, and
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