[Conntech] CSL seeks PT Project Manager

[Kendall Wiggin]

A project manager to be based out of the Connecticut State Library is
sought to manage the Conservation ConneCTion: a statewide conservation
planning initiative project funded by the Institute of Museum and
Library. This is a part-time contracted position, ranging from 15 to 25
hours per week, with modest travel required within Connecticut. The
start date is immediate, and the position will continue through
September 30, 2009. Compensation will depend upon experience and level
of involvement, with a maximum compensation of $40,000 over 16 months.
Benefits are not included.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
●	Plan, organize, and facilitate grant activities
●	Work with and support the statewide planning team
●	Collect and compile previous conservation surveys
●	Survey the Conservation needs of collecting institutions
●	Write (with the assistance of the planning team) a White Paper
on the state of conservation in Connecticut
●	Identify staff training and education needs
●	Identify conservation expertise within the state and region
●	Identify institutions that have done emergency planning
●	Identify significant items and collections in need of
conservation and digitization
●	Develop a mentoring plan
●	Plan a symposium on conserving collections in Connecticut

Qualifications
●	3+ years experience in museum, library, or archives with an
emphasis on conservation/preservation
●	Demonstrated project management skills
●	Knowledge and familiarity with key issues impacting
conservation
●	Excellent written and verbal communication skills
●	Experience leading and facilitating training or professional
development programs
●	Ability to manage multiple stakeholder’s expectations and
needs
●	Be a self starter

For further information contact the Project Director, Kendall Wiggin at
kwiggin at cslib.org


Kendall F. Wiggin
State Librarian
Connecticut State Library
231 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106

860-757-6510
860-757-6503 (fax)
kwiggin at cslib.org
www.cslib.org