Job Opportunity: Sustainable Preservation Specialist
IPI is looking for a new team member in a redefined Sustainable Preservation Specialist role. The Sustainable Preservation Specialist supports professionals working in collecting institutions with environmental monitoring and sustainable preservation practices. They assist collecting institutions with basic environmental monitoring and data analysis, advise on logger placement in collection storage and exhibition spaces, and provide instruction on the use of IPI’s data management and analysis software, eClimateNotebook. The successful candidate may have a background in collections care, preventive conservation, environmental sustainability, or mechanical system operations. IPI will support mentoring and professional development to ensure a comprehensive background in sustainable preservation practices and topics. This posting is for a 2-year contract with the potential for extension.
Candidates should have a strong interest in managing collections environments for preservation. 1-3 years of relevant work experience in a museum, library, archive, or other collecting institution is preferred, but not required. Previous teaching, outreach, or project support activities are also preferred.
Candidates should have the ability to work with and understand the role of collection management, preservation, facility management, and administrative staff in small to large collecting institutions, and to be a liaison between these groups as necessary. Previous experience partnering with mechanical system and/or HVAC engineers, and project leadership in environmental management is preferred.
The RIT wage band for this position is 118H, with a minimum compensation of $21.95/hour to $36.77/hour. Learn more about the position (RIT Career Zone, 8520BR) and apply
Questions
The application review process will begin on January 24, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Please contact Jae Gutierrez, Executive Director and Chair of the search committee, if you have any questions about the position: jjgpph@rit.edu
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