[Web4lib] Position at Northeast Document Conservation Center

[Lori Foley]

The Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC) has reopened the search
for a Field Service Representative responsible for providing preservation
education, consultation, and information through NEDCC’s well-established
Field Service Program.

 

This position focuses primarily on preservation education and outreach
activities. The Field Service Representative reports to the Director of
Field Service.

 

Primary responsibilities: Develops and conducts workshops, lectures,
training, and conference presentations throughout the NEDCC region and
beyond; as part of NEDCC’s reference service, provides preservation
information and referrals to specialists via telephone, e-mail, and mail;
works with the Director of Field Service to coordinate and implement special
events and grant projects; works with the Director of Field Service to
develop workshop topics and implement NEDCC’s preservation workshop series;
develops workshop calendar and maintains a list of potential speakers;
serves as liaison with guest lecturers who contribute to preservation
workshops on NEDCC’s behalf; works with the Bookkeeper to arrange for guest
lecturers’ honoraria and for reimbursement of workshop-related travel
expenses incurred by guest lecturers; works with Development and Public
Relations Coordinator to develop and process post-workshop evaluations.

 

Secondary responsibilities: Maintains familiarity with preservation
literature and resources; maintains the Field Service department technical
files; assists in providing 24-hour disaster assistance over the telephone
and/or on site; researches, writes, and edits various publications,
including preservation leaflets, bibliographies, newsletter articles, and
promotional literature; manages group tours of NEDCC facilities, including
planning and scheduling, notification of department heads, and billing (if
appropriate); also, conducts tours as required; conducts preservation
planning surveys as required; other duties as assigned by the Director of
Field Service.

 

Position requirements: MLS plus one to two years of specialized preservation
education or work experience; teaching experience; excellent oral and
written communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills; strong project
management skills; knowledge of current digitization trends and practices.

 

This NEH grant-funded position offers competitive salary and benefits. NEDCC
is an equal opportunity employer. To apply, send letter of application,
résumé, writing sample, and three references to:

 

Lori Foley

Director of Field Service

Northeast Document Conservation Center

100 Brickstone Square

Andover, MA  01810

 

T: 978.470.1010

F: 978.475.6021

lfoley at nedcc.org

www.nedcc.org