Conservation & Preservation Specialist

Boston College • Newton, MA

1d • $28 - $35

About The Position

Boston College Libraries is hiring a full-time Conservation & Preservation Specialist for a newly created position serving six campus libraries as part of a libraries-wide Preservation program. The Specialist performs conservation treatments and constructs enclosures for general and special collections materials. The role also supports preventive preservation, disaster planning and response, policy and training, and consultation across library departments. The position reports to the Conservation and Preservation Manager and includes hiring and supervising part-time student assistants and/or interns.

The hiring range is $28.21 to $35.27 per hour, with pay commensurate with relevant experience.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to perform basic conservation treatments.
• Excellent hand skills.
• Excellent time and project management skills.
• Exceptional independent judgment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to create, develop, and interpret technical and workflow documentation.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency.
• Ability to lift boxes weighing up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree.
• Prior work experience in conservation or book binding with an academic or research library collection.

Responsibilities

• Perform conservation treatments on general and special collections materials.
• Construct enclosures for library materials.
• Support preventive preservation work.
• Support disaster planning and response.
• Support preservation policy and training.
• Provide consultation across library departments.
• Hire and supervise part-time student assistants and/or interns.

Benefits

• Tuition remission for eligible employees.
• Tuition remission for spouses and children who meet eligibility requirements.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Low-cost life insurance.
• Eligibility for University-funded 401(k) and employer-sponsored 403(b) retirement plans.
• Paid holidays.
• Sick and vacation pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed