Preservation Technician (Part Time)

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Career Site; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association in Charlotte, North Carolina, is seeking a Preservation Technician Associate. This role involves assisting with the care of collection materials, including environmental monitoring, pest management, and basic repairs.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and experience in a museum or archive setting. The position is part-time, requiring no more than 19 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a museum, library, or archive setting.
• Experience handling collection materials.
• Familiarity with environmental monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Assist with physical care and preservation of collection materials.
• Support environmental monitoring activities.
• Identify preservation concerns like mold and pests.

Skills

Materials Science

Fine Arts

Conservation/Preservation Studies

Library and Information Science

Microsoft Office Suite

Collections management software

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

Tools

ArchivesSpace

TMS

PastPerfect

Job description

Description

Is God calling you to ministry? For over 70 years, The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) has proclaimed the Gospel through its various ministries. Whether you work at our headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Billy Graham Training Center at the Cove (BGTC) in Asheville, North Carolina, Blue Ridge Broadcasting (BRB) in Asheville, North Carolina or a field office abroad, you are part of a team of committed Christians working together to reach people to the ends of the earth with the Gospel.

All employees proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through their employment, and thereby further BGEA’s religious mission.

Job Summary

The Preservation Technician Associate assists the Preservation Manager with the physical care and preservation of all types of collection materials in storage and on display, including environmental monitoring, integrated pest management, exhibit preparation, identifying preservation concerns, collections rehousing, labeling, and basic repairs. This role is classified as an Associate position, defined as working no more than 19 hours per week.

Ministry Requirements

• Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ.
• Faithfully upholds BGEA in prayer.
• Participates in daily BGEA staff devotions including Bible reading, and leading group prayer as schedule permits.
• Demonstrates behavior aligned with BGEA’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Hallmarks, policies, and expectations.
• Effectively represents Jesus Christ to those within both personal and professional spheres of influence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Must agree to respect and accept responsibility for items of a confidential nature.
• Assists with the physical care and preservation of all types of collection materials in storage and on display.
• Supports environmental monitoring activities, including tracking temperature, relative humidity, and light levels.
• Supports integrated pest management activities, including pest identification and tracking.
• Cleans and maintains storage areas, including dusting shelving and ensuring spaces meet preservation and housekeeping standards.
• Assists with exhibit preparation and installation.
• Identifies preservation concerns such as mold, pests, or material deterioration.
• Assists with rehousing and labeling of individual objects and archive collections.
• Performs basic cleaning and sterilization repairs on paper-based materials following conservation standards.
• Aids in collections moves, shelving, and storage organization to ensure proper support and protection of materials.

Job Specifications

Skills and Knowledge

• Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Science, Fine Arts, or History with an emphasis on Conservation/Preservation Studies, Library and Information Science, or Museum Studies or equivalent experience.
• Experience working in a museum, library, or archive setting.
• Experience handling a variety of collection materials.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with environmental monitoring and digitization.
• Familiarity with collections management software such as ArchivesSpace, TMS, or PastPerfect.

Physical/Mental Demands

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
• Must be comfortable performing repetitive tasks.

Working Conditions

• Work time will require a mix of both desk and field work depending on projects.

Expectations for Ministry Employment

• I acknowledge that the Lord Jesus Christ is my personal Savior and that I am a personal representative of Him.
• I understand that BGEA is a Christian organization whose purpose is proclaiming the message of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ throughout the world.
• I agree that the purpose of my employment with BGEA is to further its Christian purpose, that I am prepared to assist in accomplishing that purpose, and that my role with BGEA plays a vital part in carrying out its Christian purpose and mission.
• I understand that I must exhibit conduct that is consistent with BGEA’s expectations, whether at work or away from work, in keeping with scriptural teachings and principles as set forth in God’s Word, BGEA’s Statement of Faith, and BGEA’s policies including Christian Conduct.
• I understand that BGEA has the right and the responsibility to ensure that its Christian religious purpose is carried on with the highest standards and is not harmed or impeded by conduct that is inconsistent with the Bible, BGEA’s Statement of Faith, its Christian religious purpose, or its policies.
• I understand that any of my conduct which is not in keeping with the scriptural teachings and principles as set forth in God’s Word, BGEA’s Statement of Faith, and BGEA’s policies, is inconsistent with BGEA’s Christian religious purpose.
• I understand that if my conduct is determined by BGEA to be inconsistent with its Christian religious purpose, the result will be corrective action up to and including termination from employment.

Benefits

Associate or Seasonal employees may work up to 19 hours a week (not to exceed 1000 hours a year) and are not eligible for any benefits.

Title VII Exception for Employment

The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) is a faith-based religious organization committed to spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ through every effective means. Consistent with our charitable purpose to share the Christian faith, a requirement for employment at BGEA is affirmation and adherence to our Christian Statement of Faith. Our Statement of Faith prerequisite for employment is based upon federal law set forth in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. Section 2000e‑1.