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Volunteer Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in volunteering! We have a main call for volunteers in February each year, and then keep unfilled roles open for mid-cycle applications.

Applications open February 1, 2023, and will close on March 1, 2023. Applications are simple to fill out and are an easy way to express your interest in volunteering. See below for descriptions of all the open roles.

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How to Apply

Read the descriptions below, then click the Apply button on the one(s) you are interested in, or click the Apply button above.
At the application form, create a login or reset your password.
(You will need to reset their application portal password if you haven't logged in since June.)
In the form, select the committee, group, or network that you would like to join.
Note your membership type and indicate specialty, if applicable.
Upload your CV or resumé.
Include a brief statement of interest: why would you like to work with this group, and/or what experience would be relevant to the role. See the description below to learn more about each role.

Volunteer Terms

All terms officially begin and/or end at the AIC Annual Meeting or related business meeting (such as the board or SG officer).
Term length is listed in the position descriptions below.
You should hear back from the chair in March, after all applications have been reviewed. Onboarding will happen in April.

If you see a position description missing from the list below, email membership@culturalheritage.org.

Open Volunteer Roles

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CAN! Vice Chair (10 hours/month)
Term: One year as Vice Chair, transitioning to Chair for the following term (2024-2025), then Nominating Committee in the third year (2025-2026)
Application deadline: March 1
The Contemporary Art Network (CAN!) supports the growing number of conservators and related professionals challenged with the preservation of contemporary art.
Areas of responsibility:
- Assist Chair in organizing conference calls, or in-person meeting during the annual meeting with all outgoing, continuing and incoming officers.
- Run monthly CAN! Board meetings when the Chair is unavailable.
- Maintain a list of ongoing CAN! Projects with anticipated timelines, and work with CAN! Officers to meet or update deadlines.
- Oversee the creation of a CAN! Officers handbook, in collaboration with the Chair and CAN! Officers.
- Propose and support CAN! projects and delegate responsibilities; reach out to those interested in working with CAN! in consultation with the Chair and other Officers.
- As appropriate, help with special projects such as CAN! Conversations, CAN! publications including the Contemporary Art Review, Annual Meeting planning, CAN!-INCCA Speed Mentoring, etc.
- Assist CAN! Officers with their duties as needed.
- Attend quarterly Chair meetings when the Chair is unavailable.
- Facilitate transition of new officers with Chair.
Requirement:
- AIC and CAN! membership
- Include a Statement of Interest in the position and a short biography (300 words max each). Both will be included in the ballot.
Contact for questions: If you are interested in running for a position or would like to nominate a colleague, please contact the CAN Nominating Committee members Kaelyn Garcia ( kaelyn.garcia@gmail.com), or Martha Singer ( martha@materialwhisperer.com).
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CAN! Assistant Program Chair (5-10 hours/month)
Term: Two years—first year as Assistant Program Chair (2023-2024), second year as Program Chair (2024-2025).
Application deadline: March 1
The Contemporary Art Network (CAN!) supports the growing number of conservators and related professionals challenged with the preservation of contemporary art.
Areas of responsibility:
- The Assistant Program Chair and Program Chair work together to develop and coordinate CAN! programming at the AIC Annual Meeting.
-- The progression of the role allows the officeholder one year to gain familiarity with the process while assisting the previous Program Chair. In the second year, the officeholder takes a lead role in these activities as Program Chair, with a new Assistant Program Chair to assist.
-- These positions have the opportunity to develop session themes and formats, to organize social events, and to collaborate with other groups and networks to plan joint sessions and receptions at the Annual Meeting.
-- Responsibilities include attending Annual Meeting planning conference calls and reporting back to the CAN! Board, attending bi-weekly CAN! Board meetings, drafting and distributing calls for papers, coordinating and participating in abstract review, communicating with speakers and meeting organizers in lead up to the Meeting, and moderating sessions at the Meeting.
- The Assistant Program Chair and Program Chair are required to attend the AIC annual meeting.
Requirement:
- AIC and CAN! membership
- Include a Statement of Interest in the position and a short biography (300 words max each). Both will be included in the ballot.
Contact for questions: If you are interested in running for a position or would like to nominate a colleague, please contact the CAN Nominating Committee members Kaelyn Garcia (kaelyn.garcia@gmail.com), or Martha Singer (martha@materialwhisperer.com).
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CAN! Co-editor of the Contemporary Art Review (3-10 hours/month)
Term: Three years (2023-2026).
Application deadline: March 1
The Contemporary Art Network (CAN!) supports the growing number of conservators and related professionals challenged with the preservation of contemporary art.
Areas of responsibility:
- Communicates and encourages all speakers who present during CAN sessions or sessions that include contemporary materials or issues at the AIC annual meeting to submit extended abstracts, technical notes and articles to be published in the Contemporary Art Review, the official publication of the Contemporary Art Network.
- The co-editors shepherd the written documents from submission through editing and then publication. Editing is shared amongst all members of CAN board and some volunteer members.
- Participates in CAN board meetings and aides other board members, where needed.
- Works with AIC’s publication staff.
Requirement:
- AIC and CAN! membership
- Include a Statement of Interest (300 words max)
Contact for questions: If you are interested in running for a position or would like to nominate a colleague, please contact the CAN Nominating Committee members Kaelyn Garcia ( kaelyn.garcia@gmail.com), or Martha Singer ( martha@materialwhisperer.com).
PERSONAL NOTE FROM THE CURRENT CO-EDITOR:
Being a co-editor is a team effort. I enjoy working with a group of my peers across disciplines. For the Contemporary Art Review, we have two groups of editors. The co-editor position helps organize the editing process and reads all of the papers. There are also the peer-review editors who read for content. This is a great way to meet colleagues and learn. Join us!
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CAN! Communications Officer (4-5 hours/month)
Term: Two years (2023-2025)
Application deadline: March 1
The Contemporary Art Network (CAN!) supports the growing number of conservators and related professionals challenged with the preservation of contemporary art.
Areas of responsibility:
- Raise awareness of the group to attract new, active members.
- Encourage involvement of members in CAN! communications and publications, including JAIC and CAN! Wiki.
- Keep the broader AIC membership apprised of CAN! activities by writing or soliciting columns, blog posts, and articles as appropriate.
- Communicate with other AIC committees and specialty groups on behalf of CAN! about projects involving CAN! members and to promote CAN! Activities
- Liaison with the AIC Communications Committee and editors of CAN!’s new publication (title TBD).
As this is an evolving position, there is a lot of room for the new officer to shape this role.
Requirement:
- AIC and CAN! membership
- Include a Statement of Interest (300 words max)
Contact for questions: If you are interested in running for a position or would like to nominate a colleague, please contact the CAN Nominating Committee members Kaelyn Garcia (kaelyn.garcia@gmail.com), or Martha Singer (martha@materialwhisperer.com).

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Communications Committee - Vice Chair (4-8 hours per month)

Communications Committee - Vice Chair (4-8 Hours/Month)

Term: 2 years
Description: The Communications Committee is composed of 6 subcommittees which maintain standards, provide guidelines, and assists as necessary with AIC and Specialty Group publications, annual meeting postprints, outreach, the wiki, and AIC’s web platforms. The committee looks for partnership opportunities between groups both within and outside the organization to improve content, workflows, and volunteer resources.
Committee leadership meets bimonthly (every other month) and includes the Chair, Vice Chair, liaisons from each of the subcommittees, the Board Liaison, representatives from the AIC Office, and the AIC Editors. The Vice Chair assists the Chair as needed in leading meetings, creating minutes and board reports, and sharing documentation with the wider committee. The Vice Chair may participate in the work of any of the subcommittees and assumes the position of Chair at the end of their term.
Requirements: AIC membership
Additional considerations: Prior experience with print, online publishing, or content management systems helpful, but not required.
Contact for Questions: Questions can be sent to Communications Committee Chair Henry Hebert at henry.j.hebert@gmail.com
Deadline: March 1

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Conference Proceedings Subcom - Chair (4-8 Hours/Month)

Conference Proceedings Subcommittee - Chair (4-8 Hours/Month)
Term: 2 years
Description: Conference Proceedings Subcommittee facilitates publication of Annual Meeting postprints containing general session presentations, manages submissions of posters to an online repository, and provides support and strategy for Specialty Group and Network postprints editors. This subcommittee reports to the Communications Committee.
The Chair schedules and leads monthly subcommittee meetings, maintains minutes, and reports progress in bimonthly (every other month) meetings of the Communications Committee.
Requirements: AIC membership
Additional considerations: Experience with print publishing helpful, but not required.
Contact for Questions: Questions can be sent to Communications Committee Chair Henry Hebert at henry.j.hebert@gmail.com
Deadline: March 1
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Education (K-12) Outreach Subcom - Chair (4-8 Hours/Month)

Education (K-12) Outreach Subcommittee - Chair (4-8 Hours/Month)
Term: 2 years
Description: The Education (K-12) Outreach Committee creates, reviews, and improves content to help K-12 teachers and students engage with the field of conservation and cultural heritage. The subcommittee collaborates with groups within AIC or partners with educators, allied groups, or other professional organizations to create resources.
The Chair schedules and leads monthly subcommittee meetings, maintains minutes, and reports progress in bimonthly (every other month) meetings of the Communications Committee.
Requirements: An interest in exploring new ways of communicating conservation topics, theory and ethics to young learners and their educators.
Additional considerations: AIC membership
Contact for Questions: Questions can be sent to current Committee Chair Beth Edelstein at bedelstein@clevelandart.org or Communications Committee Chair Henry Hebert at henry.j.hebert@gmail.com
Deadline: March 1
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Education (K-12) Outreach Subcom - Member (2-3 Hours/Month)

Education (K-12) Outreach Subcommittee - Member (2-3 Hours/Month)
Term: 2 years with option to renew (flexible)
Description: The K-12 Outreach Committee is under the Outreach Committee and in turn is within the Communications Committee. We meet monthly on Zoom for about an hour on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Members do not currently have specific committee positions but can choose among ongoing project areas, and new ideas are always welcome! Current project areas include: planning a teacher workshop at AIC annual meeting; updating and expanding wiki and webpage resources for internal outreach; external outreach/collaborations with allied groups and professional organizations; social media and video content.
Requirements: An interest in exploring new ways of communicating conservation topics, theory and ethics to young learners and their educators.
Additional considerations: Preference may be given to applicants with professional background or experience in an area other than those currently represented on the committee.
Contact for Questions: Questions can be sent to the current Committee Chair Beth Edelstein at bedelstein@clevelandart.org
Deadline: March 1

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Collaborative Workshops in Photograph Conservation Advisory Committee - Member (3 hr/month)

Term: 2 years with two possible 2-year renewals
Description: The Advisory Committee is responsible for the conception and planning of FAIC's Collaborative Workshops in Photograph Conservation. Committee members provide input, ideas, and advice regarding workshop topics, speakers, and content. Additionally, committee members contribute to special projects as assigned, including acting as the committee liaison for a workshop. Members are expected to commit to monthly calls.
Requirements: Experience with photographic materials. Interest in training and education, public engagement and outreach, or mentorship. Preference may be given to applicants whose geographic locations, employment type, professional background, or experience diversify the current committee demographics.
Contact for Questions: Sarah Saetren at ssaetren@culturalheritage.org
Deadline: March 1, 2023
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ECPN - Communications Co-officer (3-5 hours/month)

ECPN - Communications Co-officer (3-5 hours/month)
Term: 2 years

Description: Act as the secretary and a lead editor, communicate with other AIC committees and specialty groups, and serve as ECPN liaison to AIC Communications Committee, selecting one of that committee's subcommittees of interest.
Requirements: AIC membership, must identify as an emerging conservation professional.

Additional considerations: Applicants will be evaluated on their statement of interest, related experience, and the representation of underrepresented demographics.

Contact for questions: Questions can be sent to current ECPN Communications Officers at ecpn.aic.communications@gmail.com or Chair Michaela Paulson at ecpn.aic.chair@gmail.com. Read more about us here: https://www.culturalheritage.org/ecpn.

Deadline: March 1

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ECPN - Digital Platforms Co-officer (3-5 hours/month)

EMERGING CONSERVATION PROFESSIONALS NETWORK - Digital Platforms Co-officer (3-5 hours/month)
Term: 2 years
Description: Oversee updates across all ECPN web-based platforms, create a network digital archive, manage the ECPN Wiki, and coordinate and develop at least 2 webinars or web-based programs per year.
Requirements: AIC membership, must identify as an emerging conservation professional.

Additional considerations: Applicants will be evaluated on their statement of interest, related experience, and the representation of underrepresented demographics.

Contact for questions: Questions can be sent to current ECPN Digital Platforms Officers at
ecpn.aic.digitalplatforms@gmail.com or Chair Michaela Paulson at
ecpn.aic.chair@gmail.com. Read more about us here: https://www.culturalheritage.org/ecpn.

Deadline: March 1
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ECPN - Outreach Co-officer (3-5 hours/month)

EMERGING CONSERVATION PROFESSIONALS NETWORK - Outreach Co-officer (3-5 hours/month)
Term: 2 years

Description: Oversee ECPN Liaison Program, raise awareness of ECPN to attract new, active membership, write blog posts, and encourage dialogue about the profession on social media.

Requirements: AIC membership, must identify as an emerging conservation professional.

Additional considerations: Applicants will be evaluated on their statement of interest, related experience, and the representation of underrepresented demographics.

Contact for questions: Questions can be sent to current ECPN Outreach Officers at
ecpn.aic.outreach@gmail.com or Chair Michaela Paulson at
ecpn.aic.chair@gmail.com. Read more about us here: https://www.culturalheritage.org/ecpn.

Deadline: March 1
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ECPN - Professional Education and Training Co-officer (3-5 hours/month)

EMERGING CONSERVATION PROFESSIONALS NETWORK - Professional Education and Training Co-officer (3-5 hours/month)
Term: 2 years

Description: Advocate for support of career development initiatives for emerging conservation professionals, help to develop a diverse programing that addresses each demographic of the Network, including pre-program, graduate student, and early-career professional, manage ongoing blogpost interview series.

Requirements: AIC membership, must identify as an emerging conservation professional.

Additional considerations: Applicants will be evaluated on their statement of interest, related experience, and the representation of underrepresented demographics.

Contact for questions: Questions can be sent to current ECPN PET Officers at
ecpn.aic.pet@gmail.com or Chair Michaela Paulson at
ecpn.aic.chair@gmail.com. Read more about us here: https://www.culturalheritage.org/ecpn.

Deadline: March 1

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ECPN - Vice Chair (3-5 hours/month)

EMERGING CONSERVATION PROFESSIONALS NETWORK - Vice Chair (3-5 hours/month)
Term: 1 year, then rotates into Chair position for 1 year term

Description: Propose and support ECPN projects, develop and coordinate ECPN programming at AIC Annual Meeting, serve as chair following vice chair term for a total of a two-year commitment.

Requirements: AIC membership, must identify as an emerging conservation professional.

Additional considerations: Applicants will be evaluated on their statement of interest, related experience, and the representation of underrepresented demographics.

Contact for questions: Questions can be sent to current ECPN Vice Chair and incoming Chair Stephanie Guidera at ecpn.aic.vicechair@gmail.com or Chair Michaela Paulson at
ecpn.aic.chair@gmail.com. Read more about us here: https://www.culturalheritage.org/ecpn.

Deadline: March 1
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Emergency Committee - Member (1-3 hrs/month)
EMERGENCY COMMITTEE, 3 positions available

Position: Committee Member (3 available)
Term: 2-3 year terms with an option to renew for 1-year as an emeritus member.
Description: The Emergency Committee raises awareness of emergency management topics and supports professional development opportunities for AIC members. Alongside the other committee members, you will join a subcommittee that focuses on developing articles for AIC news, programmatic materials for the AIC annual meeting, social media posts, or partnerships with other AIC committees and allied professionals.
In the coming year the committee will be working on:
- Planning and hosting a table at the annual meeting
- Collaborating with other AIC committees, and allied professionals.
- Developing quarterly articles for AIC news
- Reviewing and updating the EC Wiki and Zotero
- Sharing out new resources and upcoming opportunities on AIC social media platforms
- Collaborating with the AIC and FAIC staff to support the new strategic plan and emergency management initiatives
Requirements: AIC membership
Additional Considerations: We are seeking members from a range of career stages, and specializations. Experience with emergencies is not required, but helpful.
Contact for Questions: EC co-chairs Sonya Barron (sonya.barron@nara.gov) and Melissa Miller (millermq@si.edu) and
Deadline: March 1
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EIC - Committee Member (4 hours/month)

EQUITY & INCLUSION COMMITTEE - Committee Member (4 hours/month)
Term: 2 years
Description: Review documents/guidelines for other AIC committees with an inclusive lens. Members also serve as leaders of projects and help plan programming.
Requirements: AIC membership

Additional Considerations: Strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in conservation. We are particularly looking for members with a diverse background or experience to complement the current committee members.

Contact for questions: Questions can be sent to current co-chairs Josie Maldonado and Bianca Garcia at eic@culturalheritage.org. Read more about us here: culturalheritage.org/equity-and-inclusion.
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EIC - Co-Chair (6 hours/month)

EQUITY & INCLUSION COMMITTEE - Co-Chair (6 hours/month)
Term: 2 years
Description: Serve as leaders of projects and help plan programming. Review documents/guidelines for other AIC committees with an inclusive lens.
Requirements: AIC membership

Additional Considerations: Strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in conservation. We are particularly looking for members with a diverse background or experience to complement the current committee members.

Contact for questions: Questions can be sent to current co-chairs Josie Maldonado and Bianca Garcia at eic@culturalheritage.org. Read more about us here: culturalheritage.org/equity-and-inclusion.

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H&SN - Communications Coordinator (2 hours/month)
Health and Safety Network – Communications Coordinator (2 Hours/Month)
Term: Two-year term with an option to serve a second two-year term
Description: The Health and Safety Network is a group of conservators and health & safety professionals who study health and safety trends, collaborate on health and safety resources, and educate AIC members and other cultural professionals on best practices for health and safety issues.

Our officers actively seek collaborators in our mission to increase the profession's knowledge of safety hazards, control measures, and general health issues. We do this through a variety of media, including articles and safety guides in the AIC member newsletter and the Health and Safety Wiki.
The Communication Coordinator position entails:
- Attending the monthly H&S meeting via Zoom
- Managing and moderating the H&S Network Forum
- Monitoring Specialty Groups e-lists, and C2CC questions and responding to topics related to H&S
- Posting Network announcements
- Writing blog posts
Requirements: AIC Membership
Additional considerations: None
Contact for Questions: H&SN Chair Susan Costello at susan_costello@harvard.edu
Deadline: March 1
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Imaging Working Group - Vice Chair (5 hours/month)
Imaging Working Group – Vice Chair (5 Hrs/Month)
Term: 1-year term that transitions into 1-year term as Chair
Description: The AIC Imaging Working Group (IWG) is an international community of conservators, photographers, scientists, and others with the shared interested of conservation imaging. We prioritize communication, connection, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to develop and share resources, projects, and solutions. Our first major effort has been to develop an Imaging Wiki on the AIC Wiki platform (www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/Imaging) as a dynamic online resource for the community. The IWG is partnered with the AIC Research and Technical Studies (RATS) Specialty Group.
Vice Chair responsibilities include:
- Attending IWG meetings and Leadership Team meetings (~2hrs/month)
- Supporting IWG Chair and IWG Secretary (~1-2hrs/month)
- Learning/training while providing support to the Chair (~1hr/month)
Requirements: Demonstrated interest in imaging and in networking with other imaging, conservation, and allied professionals. Preference for IWG leadership team to be AIC and RATS members.
Additional considerations: Applicants' backgrounds, characteristics, and lived experiences will be considered to ensure that the members of the IWG leadership team are diverse, represent a variety of specializations, geographic locations, work environments, and include individuals from allied professions.
Contact for Questions: IWG Chair E. Keats Webb at webbekeats@si.edu
Deadline: March 1
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Imaging Working Group - Program Chair (5 hours/month)
Imaging Working Group (IWG) – AIC Annual Meeting Program Chair (5 Hrs/Month)
Term: 2-year term
Description: The AIC Imaging Working Group (IWG) is an international community of conservators, photographers, scientists, and others with the shared interested of conservation imaging. We prioritize communication, connection, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to develop and share resources, projects, and solutions. Our first major effort has been to develop an Imaging Wiki on the AIC Wiki platform (www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/Imaging) as a dynamic online resource for the community. The IWG is partnered with the AIC Research and Technical Studies (RATS) Specialty Group.
Program Chair responsibilities include:
- Attending IWG meetings and Leadership Team meetings
- Drafting call for RATS/IWG session
- Advertising call for presentations
- Reviewing abstracts and attending meetings as part of the review process
- Meetings with AIC and RATS to prepare for conference
- Corresponding with presenters
- Moderating session at AIC Annual Meeting
- Planning IWG Social at Annual Meeting
Requirements: Demonstrated interest in imaging and in networking with other imaging, conservation, and allied professionals. Preference for IWG leadership team to be AIC and RATS members.
Additional considerations: Applicants' backgrounds, characteristics, and lived experiences will be considered to ensure that the members of the IWG leadership team are diverse, represent a variety of specializations, geographic locations, work environments, and include individuals from allied professions.
Contact for Questions: IWG Chair E. Keats Webb at webbekeats@si.edu
Deadline: March 1
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Member Engagement SubCom - Member (3-4 hours/month)
Member Engagement Subcommittee – Member (3-4 Hours per Month)
Term: Two-year terms (May 2023 to May 2025) with an option to serve a second two-year term.
Description: The Member Engagement Subcommittee supports both new and existing AIC members to ensure they are acknowledged and made aware of benefits and various opportunities in the organization, with a focus on enhancing member experience. Alongside committee and staff members, you encourage members to take on volunteer roles, provide support to first-time volunteers, recognize the work of volunteers, and promote ongoing member engagement in AIC, including promotion of membership designations. Members serve staggered two-year terms with an option to serve a second two-year term. While most of this subcommittee work is collaborative, the chair's additional duties are to schedule meetings and coordinate agendas.
The group focuses on:
- Planning and hosting the Monthly Member Meetup.
- Collaborating with Equity & Inclusion Committee and Nominating Committee to promote a diverse AIC membership.
- Developing materials and communication strategies to ensure all members feel welcomed and supported.
- Creating a plan to encourage members, particularly new members, to serve in a volunteer capacity for AIC.
- Developing materials and strategies to support volunteer leadership, particularly first-time volunteers.
- Creating a plan for volunteer recognition.
- Collaborating with the Nominating Committee to create strategies to encourage participation in volunteer elections.
- Collaborating with the Membership Committee and AIC membership staff to promote membership designations.
Requirements: AIC membership
Additional considerations: We are seeking to fill a range of career stages and types. If you don’t feel you can make a commitment to serve a full term, we welcome members who would like to work on a small project during unstructured time. Please let the chair know if one of the above items appeals to you.
Contact for Questions: MES Chair Jen Hunt Johnson at jhuntjoh@nd.edu
Deadline: March 1
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Member Engagement Subcom - Chair (4-6 hours/month)
Member Engagement Subcommittee – Chair (4-6 Hours per Month)
Term: Two-year terms (May 2023 to May 2025) with an option to serve a second two-year term.
Description: The Member Engagement Subcommittee supports both new and existing AIC members to ensure they are acknowledged and made aware of benefits and various opportunities in the organization, with a focus on enhancing member experience. Alongside committee and staff members, you encourage members to take on volunteer roles, provide support to first-time volunteers, recognize the work of volunteers, and promote ongoing member engagement in AIC, including promotion of membership designations. Members serve staggered two-year terms with an option to serve a second two-year term. While most of this subcommittee work is collaborative, the chair's additional duties are to schedule meetings and coordinate agendas.
The group focuses on:
- Planning and hosting the Monthly Member Meetup.
- Collaborating with Equity & Inclusion Committee and Nominating Committee to promote a diverse AIC membership.
- Developing materials and communication strategies to ensure all members feel welcomed and supported.
- Creating a plan to encourage members, particularly new members, to serve in a volunteer capacity for AIC.
- Developing materials and strategies to support volunteer leadership, particularly first-time volunteers.
- Creating a plan for volunteer recognition.
- Collaborating with the Nominating Committee to create strategies to encourage participation in volunteer elections.
- Collaborating with the Membership Committee and AIC membership staff to promote membership designations.
Requirements: AIC membership
Additional considerations: We are seeking to fill a range of career stages and types. If you don’t feel you can make a commitment to serve a full term, we welcome members who would like to work on a small project during unstructured time. Please let the chair know if one of the above items appeals to you.
Contact for Questions: MES Chair Jen Hunt Johnson at jhuntjoh@nd.edu
Deadline: March 1
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Outreach Subcommittee - Chair (4-8 hours/month)

Outreach Subcommittee - Chair (4-8 Hours/Month)
Term: 2 years
Description: The Outreach subcommittee creates, reviews, and improves content to help AIC members engage with their communities as professionals. The subcommittee collaborates with other groups within AIC, or recommends partnerships or alliances, to research and engage in strategic activities that facilitate outreach.
The Chair schedules and leads monthly subcommittee meetings, maintains minutes, and reports progress in bimonthly (every other month) meetings of the Communications Committee.
Requirements: AIC membership
Additional considerations: None
Contact for Questions: Questions can be sent to current committee Chair Colleen Grant at colleengrant@nypl.org or Communications Committee Chair Henry Hebert at henry.j.hebert@gmail.com
Deadline: March 1

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Outreach Subcommittee - Member (2-3 hours/month)

Outreach Subcommittee - Member (2-3 Hours/Month)
Term: 2 years
Description: The Outreach Subcommittee creates, reviews, and improves content to help AIC members engage with their communities as professionals. The subcommittee collaborates with other groups within AIC, or recommends partnerships or alliances, to research and engage in strategic activities that facilitate outreach. Members participate in monthly calls.
3-4 positions are available.
Requirements: None
Additional considerations: Prospective members should have broad interest in communications and outreach, including community outreach. Preference may be given to applicants in specialties or areas of focus not currently represented in the subcommittee.
Contact for Questions: Questions can be sent to current committee Chair Colleen Grant at colleengrant@nypl.org.
Deadline: March 1

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OSG - Postprints Editor (5-15 hrs/month)
Position: Postprints Editor

Term: Ongoing

The Objects Specialty Group is seeking additional team members for the Postprints editorial team. Applicants should excel at time management and organization, have strong writing skills, a love for editing, and a diplomatic communication style with regard to both the nuances of copy editing and enforcement of deadlines.
The position is time-intensive, requiring several hours of work per week throughout the year, although this can be done on your own schedule and is weighted more heavily to the months following the annual meeting. There are no set term limits for this position, but a commitment of at least two years is ideal for continuity of the publication.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Correspond with presenters prior to Annual Meeting to communicate author responsibilities, guidelines, resources, and deadlines
- Send and receive drafts, image files, proofs, author license agreement forms (ALAFs) and other correspondence to and from authors and vendors using Dropbox and Gmail
- Update status of each paper using a shared task management platform (currently Trello); update and revise submission dates for missed deadlines and communicate with authors about new deadlines by email
- Maintain archive of original submissions, individual image files, final published PDFs, and ALAFs for each published article; update files in Dropbox as drafts and additional files are received
- Solicit anonymous peer reviewers for article submissions, ensuring that there are no conflicts of interest; prepare drafts and contact sheets for peer reviewers and respond to reviewers’ questions as they arise
- Read each article for adherence to JAIC Style Guidelines, consistency with other articles in the volume, clarity, logical order of presentation, presence of sufficient illustrations, correct and consistent use of terminology, factual accuracy, support for claims, appropriate use of references, etc.
- Update OSG Postprints website (WordPress); upload abstracts and full articles (where applicable) to OSG Postprints website when published
- Send manuscripts and image files to copy editing and layout editing vendors (currently Aptara)
- Report to the OSG leadership on several calls during the year and the OSG membership at the Annual Meeting
- Optional: Serve on the Conference Proceedings Subcommittee of the Communications Committee of the AIC
Apply by emailing OSGpostprints@gmail.com
PCN - e-Editor (3-5 hours/month)
Preventive Care Network - e-Editor (3-5 hours/month)
Term: Three-year term with an option to serve a second three-year term
Description: The Preventive Care Network (PCN) connects AIC members and allied professionals who are committed to sharing current methods, on-going research, and further questions aimed at mitigating the deterioration of tangible heritage. To meet this mission, PCN delivers programs and resources to encourage continued development and collaboration across the heritage field that include year-round virtual discussions, Annual Meeting programming, updates through the AIC News column, social media, and development of the AIC Wiki along with other web-based references.
The e-editor will have the opportunity to contribute to all of the above activities, in addition to the following specific responsibilities:
- Participate in monthly conference calls and/or provide updates on activities.
- Work with the AIC Office and other PCN officers to update PCN’s webpage and improve visibility on the main AIC page.
- Engage with emerging professionals and others to continue to develop the PCN sections on the AIC Wiki.
Requirements: AIC membership
Additional considerations: None
Contact for questions: Please email preventivecarenetwork@gmail.com, and the most appropriate PCN officer will respond accordingly
Deadline: March 1
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Publications Subcommittee - Member (Flex time)

Publications Subcommittee - Member (Flex time)
Term: 2 years if desired, or join to work on individual projects as they are announced.
Description: The Publications Subcommittee is an incubator for publications-related projects such as developing training materials for JAIC book reviewers and peer reviewers, compiling terms of use information for AIC publications, revising the JAIC Style Guide, and considering other projects and ideas as proposed by AIC members. Subcommittee members may choose to join the group for monthly/bimonthly meetings or select a project of interest to carry out on their own schedule. This allows for flexible participation for those who may not have regular time available for meetings.
Requirements: AIC membership
Additional considerations: We are seeking people from all specialties and at all stages of their careers. Some experience with publications is a plus but not necessary.
Contact for Questions: Questions can be sent to Chair Rebecca Rushfield at wittert@juno.com.
Deadline: March 1 for consideration as regular member
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Education & Training Committee - Member (3 hr/month)

Term: 3 years with possible 2-year renewal
Description: Members of AIC's Education and Training Committee are essential in promoting the continuing education and professional development of AIC’s members. Committee members review FAIC scholarship and grant applications (at least one cycle each year) as well as evaluate and comment on workshop topics and proposals. Committee members are also expected commit to monthly calls and contribute to special projects as assigned.
Requirements: AIC membership
Additional Considerations: Preference may be given to applicants whose professional background or experience diversify the current committee demographics. People who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ+ are encouraged to apply.
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Sustainability Committee - Member (3+ hrs/month)
SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE

Committee Name: Sustainability Committee (SC)
Position: Member (minimum of 3 hrs/month)
Term: June 2023 – May 2025 (with the opportunity to renew for second, 2-year term)
Description: The Sustainability Committee (SC) seeks 4 members to join our dynamic, interdisciplinary team for a two-year term. The positions are open to all AIC members, including interim year members, Associates, PAs, and Fellows. Members should expect to attend one, hour-long virtual meeting per month with an additional commitment of 2-3 hours of work each month.
We are seeking members with an enthusiasm for leading the field in a more sustainable direction through advocacy and innovation. While certainly not required, we are especially interested in applicants with interest in outreach/social media, podcasting, and in future leadership on the SC. We also encourage applicants from archaeological or built heritage specializations, as well as those whose day-to-day work is impacted by climate change.
Who we are:
The SC is tasked with providing resources on sustainable conservation practices for AIC members. Our activities include hosting the Sustainability Session at the AIC Annual Meeting, maintaining the Sustainable Practices Wiki, and sharing stories and information through social media, workshops, publications, and presentations.
Member Tasks:
- Support committee projects to increase awareness of sustainable practices in the conservation community.
- Attend monthly conference calls with committee members.
- Contribute to research, publications, the Sustainability Now eblast, the SC podcast, and social media posts.
- Plan and host webinars with experts in the field about topics related to sustainability
- Write, edit, and post calls for new entries for the AIC Sustainable Practices Wiki.
- Help plan the Sustainability Session and SC booth for the AIC Annual Meeting.
- Collaborate with related committees, networks, and working groups.
- Connect with outside experts and other allied professionals to build a network of sustainability-focused individuals, institutions, and organizations.
Requirements: There are no requirements beyond AIC membership for application. No previous experience with sustainability is required, only a desire to learn.
Additional considerations: Please include a resume and statement of interest in the position (300 words maximum) in the application
Questions: If you have questions please e-mail the SC at aicsustainability@gmail.com.
Deadline: March 1
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TSG Achievement Award Committee - Member (1 hour/month)

Term: 4 years (last year as chair)
Description: The TSG Achievement Award committee is made up of four TSG members, three voting members and an alternate. They will be responsible for selecting awardees that have shown dedication, commitment, leadership and continuous contribution to the field of Textile Conservation. Each committee member will serve staggered four-year terms with one new member chosen and one finishing their tenure each year. The first year of their term, the member will serve as alternate (non-voting member) and will serve their last year as the committee chair. During this period, the members themselves will not be eligible to be nominated or to nominate a candidate. The Chair of the committee is responsible for coordinating activities of the committee and for keeping the TSG Chair informed of the committee’s work.
https://www.culturalheritage.org/membership/groups-and-networks/textile-specialty-group/publications-and-resources/achievement-award
Requirements: must be a member of TSG
Additional considerations: Textile specialty preferred
Contact for Questions: Elizabeth Knight (knighte@si.edu)
Deadline: March 1st
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Website Subcommittee - Chair (4-8 hours/month)

Website Subcommittee - Chair (4-8 Hours/Month)
Term: 2 years
Description: This advisory group reviews the AIC website, blog, and online community for general content and accessibility, making recommendations for updates or improvements. The subcommittee provides support, training, and strategy for Specialty Group or Network web editors.
The Chair schedules and leads monthly subcommittee meetings, maintains minutes, and reports progress in bimonthly (every other month) meetings of the Communications Committee.
Requirements: AIC membership
Additional considerations:A volunteer for the chair position should have a general familiarity with the AIC's online assets, and their function and organization, or have an interest in learning about them.
Contact for Questions: Questions can be sent to current committee Chair Bruce Bumbarger at bbumbarg@haverford.edu or Communications Committee Chair Henry Hebert at henry.j.hebert@gmail.com
Deadline: March 1
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Website Subcommittee - Member (2-3 hours/month)

Website Subcommittee - Member (2-3 Hours/Month)
Term: 2 years
Description: The Website Subcommittee, one of six subgroups of AIC’s Communications Committee, focuses on issues and needs related to AIC’s websites and digital platforms. The subcommittee meets virtually each month for one-hour working sessions. Members may choose to devote an additional 1-2 hours per month on projects of interest. We are seeking 3 additional members to serve a 2-year term, with an option of serving a second term. This subcommittee focuses on AIC's web platforms, considering topics such as accessibility and usage. Members also plan to reach out to various volunteer leaders to learn how the website can better support their needs and collaborate with the other Communications Committee's subcommittees.
Requirements: None
Additional considerations: Experience with content management systems helpful, but not required.
Contact for Questions: Questions can be sent to current committee Chair Bruce Bumbarger at bbumbarg@haverford.edu.
Deadline: March 1
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Communications Committee - Vice Chair (4-8 Hours/Month)

Conference Proceedings Subcommittee - Chair (4-8 Hours/Month)

Education (K-12) Outreach Subcommittee - Chair (4-8 Hours/Month)

Education (K-12) Outreach Subcommittee - Member (2-3 Hours/Month)

ECPN - Communications Co-officer (3-5 hours/month)

EMERGING CONSERVATION PROFESSIONALS NETWORK - Digital Platforms Co-officer (3-5 hours/month)

EMERGING CONSERVATION PROFESSIONALS NETWORK - Outreach Co-officer (3-5 hours/month)

EMERGING CONSERVATION PROFESSIONALS NETWORK - Professional Education and Training Co-officer (3-5 hours/month)

EMERGING CONSERVATION PROFESSIONALS NETWORK - Vice Chair (3-5 hours/month)

EQUITY & INCLUSION COMMITTEE - Committee Member (4 hours/month)

EQUITY & INCLUSION COMMITTEE - Co-Chair (6 hours/month)

Health and Safety Network – Communications Coordinator (2 Hours/Month)

Imaging Working Group – Vice Chair (5 Hrs/Month)

Imaging Working Group (IWG) – AIC Annual Meeting Program Chair (5 Hrs/Month)

Member Engagement Subcommittee – Member (3-4 Hours per Month)

Member Engagement Subcommittee – Chair (4-6 Hours per Month)

Outreach Subcommittee - Chair (4-8 Hours/Month)

Outreach Subcommittee - Member (2-3 Hours/Month)

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Publications Subcommittee - Member (Flex time)

Website Subcommittee - Chair (4-8 Hours/Month)

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