CAP Application Now Available!

2015 Conservation Assessment Program Application Available

Heritage Preservation is pleased to announce the availability of Conservation Assessment Program (CAP) application until the program deadline of December 1, 2014. The 2015 program year marks the 25^th anniversary of CAP, and the admittance of our 3000^th museum! 

In honor of our 25^th anniversary, we are soliciting stories from previous CAP recipients, as well as the assessors to help us better understand the impact CAP has had in the field of museum conservation and preservation. To thank museums for contributing their stories and to encourage further conservation efforts, two museums will be chosen to receive a $1,000.00 gift certificate for conservation supplies, and one assessor will be thanked for their contributions to the field with $500.00 to go towards professional development. The application is short and should not take long to fill out.

CAP is funded through a cooperative agreement with the Institute of Museum & Library Services, and is administered by Heritage Preservation. The program provides technical assistance to small to mid-sized museums to hire a professional conservator, approved by Heritage Preservation, for a two-day site visit.  The CAP assessor uses the site visit to examine the museum’s collections, environmental conditions, and sites.  The assessor then spends three days writing a report recommending priorities to improve collections care.  The assessment reports submitted by professional conservators can assist the museum in developing strategies for improved collections care, long-range planning, and fund-raising for collections care.

Funds are awarded based on the museum’s budget, so the cost to the museum varies. All museums are awarded a collections assessor.  Museums with buildings older than 50 years receive additional funds for an architectural assessor to identify priorities for care of the building(s).  In the case of institutions such as zoos, aquariums, nature centers, botanical gardens, and arboreta, CAP can fund a specialist to assess the living collections as well as the non-living collections. 

Since CAP is limited to a two-day site visit, museums with small to mid-sized collections are most appropriate for this program.  Larger institutions are encouraged to contact IMLS for information on the Museums for America (MFA) grant.  MFA grants fund a variety of conservation projects, including general conservation surveys that can accommodate a more extensive site visit by a professional conservator.

Geared toward smaller institutions, the CAP application process is simple, and awards are made to eligible applicants as funding permits.  The 2015 CAP application will be open until Monday, December 1, 2014 at 11:59 p.m. The online application can be accessed at http://cap.heritagepreservation.org. A link to this website, as well as to a fillable PDF can be found at http://www.heritagepreservation.org/CAP/application.html#apply2   

To receive further information, visit our website at: http://www.heritagepreservation.org/CAP/FAQs.html

Or, contact us at:

Conservation Assessment Program

Heritage Preservation

1012 14th Street, NW

Suite 1200

Washington, D.C.  20005

202-233-0800

cap@heritagepreservation.org

Employment Opportunity: Heritage Preservation

Heritage Preservation in Washington, DC is looking for a full-time program assistant. Position announcement is available through December 30, 2013. For a full description, please go to http://www.heritagepreservation.org/doc/PA_Announcement_2013.pdf

Employment Opportunity with Heritage Preservation

Position Announcement

Administrative Assistant, Heritage Preservation

Heritage Preservation seeks a full-time Administrative Assistant. In addition to general office administration, responsibilities include coordinating Heritage Preservation membership, managing databases, processing publications orders, marketing, and planning meetings. This position serves as the primary point of contact with the public for Heritage Preservation.

The Administrative Assistant will possess excellent computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office and FileMaker Pro or a similar database program. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities, and willingness to take on a variety of assignments are essential to this position. The ideal candidate will have Bachelor’s degree in Historic Preservation, History, Art History, Museum Studies, or a related field. This position is well suited for a recent college graduate. Congenial staff and interesting work make this a great opportunity.

Heritage Preservation is a national nonprofit organization based in downtown Washington, D.C. that is dedicated to preserving the cultural heritage of the United States. By identifying risks, developing innovative programs, and providing broad public access to expert advice, Heritage Preservation assists museums, libraries, archives, historic preservation, and other organizations, as well as individuals, in caring for our endangered heritage. Heritage Preservation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information visit www.heritagepreservation.org.

Salary is in the low $30,000s with a comprehensive benefits package that includes a public transit allocation. Heritage Preservation will not cover relocation expenses.

To apply, please send a resume with cover letter describing relevant skills, experience, and interest to: Kristen Laise at jobs@heritagepreservation.org.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received until Friday, March 15, 2013.

Employment Opportunity with the Conservation Assessment Program (Heritage Preservation)

Position Announcement

Program Assistant, Conservation Assessment Program

Heritage Preservation seeks a Program Assistant to assist the Coordinator in the administration of the Conservation Assessment Program.

Heritage Preservation is a national non-profit organization based in downtown Washington, D.C. that is dedicated to preserving the cultural heritage of the United States. By identifying risks, developing innovative programs, and providing broad public access to expert advice, Heritage Preservation assists museums, libraries, archives, historic preservation and other organizations, as well as individuals, in caring for our endangered heritage.

The Conservation Assessment Program (CAP) helps small to mid-sized museums of all types, from art museums to zoos, obtain a general assessment of the condition of their collections, environment, and historic buildings. It is supported through a cooperative agreement with the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

CAP Program Assistant duties include, but are not limited to, assistance with program inquiries, production and distribution of application materials, oversight of the online application form, processing applications, screening application eligibility, production and distribution of CAPabilities (a semi-annual program newsletter) and Assessor Update newsletter, providing assistance to program participants and assessors by phone and e-mail, promoting the program to museums, coordinating program evaluation, and maintaining CAP program FileMaker database and paper files.

Compensation: Salary in the low $30,000s plus a comprehensive benefits package that includes a public transit allocation. Heritage Preservation will not cover relocation expenses.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in museum studies, art history, history, or a related field. This entry level position is ideal for a recent college graduate. Excellent organizational and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Candidates should have experience with Microsoft Office; knowledge of FileMaker Pro is desirable.

How to Apply: Email resume with cover letter describing relevant skills, experience, and interest to:

Teresa Martinez

Conservation Assessment Program

Heritage Preservation

cap@heritagepreservation.org

Please no phone calls.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the deadline of Friday, October 5, 2012.

Heritage Preservation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information on Heritage Preservation or CAP, please visit the Heritage Preservation Web site at www.heritagepreservation.org.

Employment Opportunity: Heritage Preservation

PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Full-time Position

Heritage Preservation, a national nonprofit organization in Washington, DC, seeks an intelligent, energetic assistant for program work on emergency initiatives. Responsibilities include maintaining communications with members of the Heritage Emergency National Task Force (www.heritageemergency.org) and Heritage Preservation’s affiliated organizations; tracking media coverage of projects, publications, and major disasters; coordinating marketing activities for key publications and resources; providing research support for reports and funding proposals; handling logistics for meetings and travel; organizing and maintaining program files; and other duties as assigned in support of Emergency Programs and Heritage Preservation operations. The Program Assistant reports to the Vice President of Emergency Programs.

The ideal candidate is well organized and detail oriented with excellent communication and computer skills. Previous office experience, knowledge of FileMaker or a similar database program, and excellent writing ability are preferred. Experience with meeting management, marketing, or social media is a plus.

Benefits are excellent and include a monthly transit allocation. Heritage Preservation will not cover relocation costs.

Congenial staff, interesting work, and a convenient downtown location make this a great opportunity. More information on Heritage Preservation is available at www.heritagepreservation.org.

To apply, please send your résumé, a cover letter, and a one-page writing sample to Lori Foley, Vice President of Emergency Programs, at taskforce@heritagepreservation.org. Preference will be given to applications that are received by June 13. This position is available due to an internal promotion and will be filled in timely manner.

Emergency Response and Salvage Wheel: Now a Mobile App!

WASHINGTON, DC— Heritage Preservation’s Emergency Response and Salvage Wheel is now available free of charge on the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad as the “ERS: Emergency Response and Salvage” app.
 
Long known as the authoritative resource for salvaging artifacts after a disaster, the Wheel has been used by museums, libraries, and archives around the world. This new app makes the Wheel’s invaluable guidance accessible to anyone who is in need of practical advice for saving collections in the first 48 hours after disaster strikes.

Apple users can download this free app from the App Store. Simply search for “ERS: Emergency Response and Salvage” or click here. To download, your device must run iOS 5.1 or later. Complete technical requirements are available on the ERS page at the App Store.

ERS provides the same reliable content found in the original Wheel. The app outlines critical stages of disaster response and provides practical salvage tips for nine types of collections, from photographs to natural history specimens. ERS can help users protect precious collections and significant records, access reliable information instantly, and save damaged objects. The app was created in partnership with the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training.

The original slide-chart Wheel was created by Heritage Preservation, a national non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the cultural heritage of the United States. It has been translated into six languages and distributed internationally in more than 40 countries. The original Emergency Response and Salvage Wheel, sponsored by BELFOR, is still available for purchase in the Heritage Preservation bookstore