Special Assistant: Restoration

About the Job:

Working at the Marine Corps History Division, the Restoration Section Special Assistant (SA) will work with the Restoration staff in a team-based shop environment. The SA will be responsible for supporting staff with the disassembly, preservation, and re-assembly of macro artifacts (i.e. aircraft, artillery, and ground vehicles). Other duties will include supporting logistical activities for macro artifact relocation, uploading and maintaining cloud-based digital photographic files for current projects, and performing minor technical research utilizing digital and/or printed technical publications. This position will be located at the Museum Support Facility in Dumfries, VA.

Location/Schedule:

Fully in-person: The job is located at the Museum Support Facility (MSF) located in Dumfries, VA with occasional work required at the NMMC, in Triangle, VA. Work hours are somewhat flexible but core hours are between 9:00 am and 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday and are not to exceed 29 hours during any work week.

Responsibilities:

• Disassemble, preserve, and reassemble macro-artifacts or components
• Photograph, upload, and maintain photos in support of restoration processes
• Assist with performing and documenting macro-artifact condition inspections
• Assist with discovering restoration methods in support of historical accuracy
• Assist with preparing macro-artifacts for transportation and storage relocation
• Assist in special projects and other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must be confident with hand tools
• Must be proficient in the use of computers and software (MS Office and basic photo editing)
• Attention to detail required
• Previous preservation/conservation experience preferred
• Good writing and communication skills are a plus

Employment Conditions:

Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to verify authorization to work in the United States. Offers of employment will be contingent upon passing a post-offer background check.

Environment and Physical Conditions:

The environmental factors and/or physical requirements of this position include the following: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of up to 50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee frequently is required to be in one position for long periods of screen use, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear both in person and over devices. The employee interacts in close spaces and frequently with other workers, vendors, and clients. May be in situations which require conflict resolution. The position works in an office environment with artificial light and air. Occasionally are exposed to contaminants like dust.

EEO Statement:

The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other classification protected by law.