Membership

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Membership

Volunteer Opportunities

SUBMISSION DEADLINES:

Elected: See below for openings
Appointed: Thanks to everyone who volunteered for our 2024-2025 term!
Current openings listed below will remain open until filled.

Apply

We publish a call for organizational leaders at the beginning of each year. Please apply by the deadline for first consideration. We will consider applications on a rolling basis and will remove positions as we fill them. Unless otherwise noted, all applicants must have a current membership.

How to Apply

Our application system is connected to your Member Portal. Step-by-step instructions are below.

Read the descriptions below, then click the Apply button. You can also use the top level navigation to visit Applications / Browse Opportunities.
Select either Elected Role or Volunteer Application, then Select Submit Application (or Nomination, if you are nominating an officer).
On the form, you'll select the relevant group and position. Enter your membership type and specialty, if applicable. If requested, upload your CV or resumé without your name and a brief statement of interest.

Terms

Committee members review applications for board-appointed/non-elected positions and make recommendations to the board, which makes the final decision by vote.
Applicant should hear back from the committee chair about their appointments in mid- to late March.
Although we begin training new leaders in April, all terms officially begin and/or end at the AIC Annual Meeting or related business meeting. We list term length in the position descriptions.

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

Elected Roles

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ASG - Treasurer (1 hour/month)
Architecture Specialty Group - Treasurer (1 hour/month)
Term: If elected, two years. After the second year, you may run again for the role.
Application deadline: Feb. 26, or open until filled
The Architecture Specialty Group (ASG) develops and promotes the conservation of immovable cultural heritage, including buildings, monuments, outdoor sculpture, and related sites. We provide a forum for the exchange of information yielded from practice and research to further the profession and practice standards of architectural conservation.

The ASG Treasurer maintains a written record of the meetings and activities, plus:
- Develops the annual budget and budget justification (sent in late August each year)
- Prepares a financial overview for the annual business meeting (typically May)
- Attends ASG monthly/bimonthly meetings and, when applicable, presenting the quarterly reports to the officers
- Works with our AIC liaison to obtain any relevant budgeting materials and reports
Requirement:
- AIC and ASG or ECPN membership (for early career members)
- 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:
- Brooke Russell, ASG Chair, brussell@evergreene.com
- Hector Berdecia-Hernandez, Program Chair, direcciongeneral@cencorpr.org
- Ali Wysopal, Vice Program Chair, ali.wysopal@mnhs.org
EMG - Assistant Program Chair

Term: 1 year. After the first year, you will move into the Program Chair position.
Description: The Assistant Program Chair is responsible for assisting the Program Chair with planning the specialty group sessions for the AIC annual meeting. This includes helping draft the call for papers, reviewing submissions, and coordinating logistics.
Requirements:
Include a Statement of interest in the position and a short biography (300 words maximum each). Both will be included in the ballot.
Contact: Dan Finn, current Chair, finnd@si.edu

Appointed (Non-Elected) Roles

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AIC General Session Postprints Assistant Editor

Term: Two (2) year term, which may be renewed for a second term.
Deadline: Open until filled
Description: The AIC General Sessions Postprints Assistant Editor works with the managing editor and another assistant editor to prepare the annual meeting's general session postprints and disseminate them to the membership. It's helpful to have some editing or writing experience or be able to work with a small team to stay organized while reaching out to authors and tracking versions.
Requirements: AIC membership
Additional considerations: Please also have a biography and statement of interest in the position (300 words maximum) prepared for the application form.
Contact for Questions: Managing editor Jennifer Evers at aicpostprints@gmail.com.
BPG Publication Committee - Co-Chair (2 hours/month)

Term: 2 years (1 year as Co-Chair, 1 year as Chair)
Description: The Book and Paper Group Publications Committee Co-Chair works with the PubComm Chair to support BPG publications, including the BPG Annual (AIC Annual Meeting postprints) and the BPG Wiki. The Co-Chair assists the Chair while learning the operations of the Committee. The term of service is one year, after which the Co-Chair will serve an additional one-year term as Chair, for a two-year total term. The Co-Chair assists the Chair in organizing conference calls and in-person meetings at the AIC Annual Meeting, developing and reporting on projects, and addressing current and future BPG publication related issues; ensures that summary notes from conference calls reflect the deliberation and reasoning behind actions taken by the committee; runs meetings in the absence of the Chair; assists the Chair in managing documentation of PubComm decisions, activities, and other relevant information in the PubComm Online Community; and assists the Chair in preparing a report at the Book and Paper Group business meeting and contributes to the AIC Newsletter, AIC Board reports, and IAG annual report at direction of BPG Executive Council.
Requirements: Group Membership
Contact: Contact Lydia Aikenhead, Publication Committee Chair, at bpgpubcomm@gmail.com
Deadline: September 15, 2024
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. Examples of their recent project include The Big Picture workshop (2022) and Photomechanical Prints symposium (2023). 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. There is no AIC membership requirement. AIC membership is not required.
Contact for Questions: Sarah Saetren at ssaetren@culturalheritage.org
Deadline: March 4, 2024
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 Kayla Henry-Griffin and Bianca Garcia at eic@culturalheritage.org. Read more about us here: culturalheritage.org/equity-and-inclusion.
H&SN - Fit Test Coordinator (2 hours/month)
Health & Safety Network Fit Test Coordinator (2 hours/month)
Term: Four years
Application deadline: Open until filled
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 Fit Test Coordinator:
- Attends the monthly H&S meeting via Zoom
- Manages the participants and the industrial hygienist who performs the Fit Testing process at the AIC Annual Meeting
- Updates supply inventory and advises on materials to be restocked in coordination with the industrial hygienist
- Updates documentation and procedures, as necessary
Requirement:
- AIC Membership. No experience is required for this position. Training will be provided.
Additional considerations:
- Ability to attend AIC Annual Meeting preferred, but not required.
Contact for questions: H&SN Chair Stephanie Black at sblack@anchoragemuseum.org .
Imaging WG - Program Chair (5 hours/month)
Imaging Working Group - Program Chair
Term: 2 year term
Deadline: March 1 or open until filled
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.
Responsibilities include:
- Attending IWG meetings and Leadership Team meetings
- Drafting call for single or joint sessions
- Advertising call for presentations
- Reviewing abstracts and attending meetings as part of the review process
- Meetings with AIC and any joint groups 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. AIC membership.
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: Chair Adam Neese at Adam.b.neese@gmail.com.
Imaging WG - Vice Chair (5 hours/month)
Imaging Working Group - Vice Chair to Chair
Term: 3 years: 1-year term that transitions into 2-year term as Chair
Deadline: March 4, or until filled
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: Chair Adam Neese at Adam.b.neese@gmail.com.
JAIC - Assistant Book Review Editor (4-6 hours/month)
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR CONSERVATION (JAIC)

Position: Assistant Book Review Editor
Application deadline: Ongoing until filled
Serving as an Assistant Book Review Editor takes dedication and a drive to advance the state of scholarly publications in the field. Alongside the Book Review Editor and in consultation with the Editorial Board, you will identify publications for review and solicit timely reviews from qualified professionals. The time commitment is typically 1-2 hours per week or about 4-6 hours per month. The Assistant Book Review Editor is appointed by the Editor-in-Chief and serves as long as mutually agreeable.
Working with the book review editor, the assistant book review editor:
- Becomes part of the JAIC Editorial Board and has a voice in the publishing community that can help make changes.
- Keeps abreast of new and forthcoming book-length publications in the field and requests review copies.
- Identifies noteworthy publications and assigns qualified professionals to review
- Monitors the progress of reviews and edits reviews for content.
- Participates in two annual conference calls and is invited to attend an in-person business luncheon at AIC's annual meeting and share expertise at the annual meeting scholarly writing pre-session.
As you will recruit and oversee a wide network of reviewers from many specialty areas, a broad knowledge of conservation that allows you to identify appropriate books for review is important. An ability to be well organized and meet deadlines is necessary.
Requirements: Current membership in AIC is preferred but not mandatory.
Additional considerations: Applicants should be familiar with JAIC's Aims & Scope; should desire to be involved with
Additional considerations: Applicants should want to be involved with Journal activities and be interested in driving the publication forward. They should have an excellent command of the English language. Familiarity with book review structure and style is desired. However, true enthusiasm and interest can compensate for a lack of experience with publications. The book review editor is open to mentoring someone for whom this will be a learning experience.
You will need to:
- Select your membership type and optional specialty
- Upload a CV/resume
- Include a Statement of Interest (300 words max)
Once you’re in the submission portal, click on 2024-2025 Appointed Volunteer Leadership Application; then click on Submit Application. In the first field, scroll down and select JAIC Editorial Board, and in the next field enter Assistant Book Review Editor. Fill out the rest of the application form and submit.
If you have any questions, please write to: carmina@culturalheritage.org.
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Member Engagement SubCom - Member (3-4 hours/month)
Member Engagement Subcommittee - Member (3-4 hours/month)
Term: Two-year terms with an option to serve a second two-year term.
Deadline: March 4, or until filled
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 is currently:
- Planning and hosting the Monthly Member Meetup.
- 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.
- Hosting a conservation book club.
- Planning ways for members to engage with one another at the annual meeting.
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
OSG - Wiki Coordinator (3-10 hrs/month, flex)
Term: 2 years preferred, No term limit
Deadline: March 4, or applications accepted on a rolling basis until filled.
Responsibilities include:
- Respond to messages to the OSG wiki editor email address
- Organize an annual wiki edit-a-thon
- Identify areas in need of content and reach out to relevant experts for contributions; edit and upload contributions on behalf of others as needed
- Facilitate Wiki training for contributors with AIC E-editors as needed
- Collaborate with Wiki editors in other specialty groups
- Raise awareness in the OSG community about the Wiki pages
Requirements: Applicants should be OSG members and have familiarity with the AIC Wiki.
Additional considerations: Experience with wiki editing is not required; training can be provided.
Contact for Questions: Jen Mikes (osgwiki@gmail.com)
Outreach Subcommittee - Member (2-3 hours/month)
Term: 2 years
Deadline: March 4, or open until filled
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 Zoom meetings.
- Current projects include coordinating new guides for the public on caring for their items, helping members learn more about outreach in their own careers, etc.
- Past projects include a guide for journalists about conservation and a roundtable on working with the media.
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 Megan Brakob Narvey at megan.brakobnarvey@mnhs.org.
PSG - Postprints Editor (10 hrs/month)

Term: Two (2) year term, which may be renewed for a second term. After the term, assumes the role of Postprints Editor Emerita/us for an additional two (2) years.
Deadline: Open until filled
Description:
The Paintings Specialty Group Postprints Editor prepares the group’s annual postprints and disseminates them to the membership.
Requirements: Paintings Specialty Group membership
Additional considerations: Please also have a biography and statement of interest in the position (300 words maximum) prepared for the application form.
Contact for Questions:
Nominating Committee
Emily Phillips, Chair - emily@phillipsconservation.com
Kelsey Marino - xibalbe@udel.edu
Cynthia Schwarz - cynthia.schwarz@yale.edu
Standard Occupational Classification Review Task Force (2-5 hours/week)

Standard Occupational Classification Review Task Force Member (2-5 hours/week)
Term: July 22 - August 12, 2024
Application deadline: Monday, July 15, 2024
AIC is seeking 5-7 members to serve on a short-term task for to review and provide comment on the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Standard Occupational Classification Manual from the perspective of the conservation field. The Manual is currently under review for potential revision, and comments are due by August 12, 2024.
The task force is expected to meet at least weekly between July 22^nd and August 12^th. A staff liaison will provide support and ensure that the project meets goals on an agreed-on timeline.
Review and recommendations shall follow the guidelines at https://www.bls.gov/soc/notices/2024/next_revision.htm, including use of the provided SOC Suggestions Template.
Timeline
Application deadline: Monday, July 15^th
Notification: Friday, July 19^th (or earlier)
First meeting: Monday, July 23^rd at 12:00 ET
Additional meetings: TBD based on member availability
Deadline for submission of comments: August 12, 2024
AIC seeks diverse perspectives on the task force to ensure recommendations reflect the diverse experiences and opportunities of the field.
TSG - Achievement Award Committee Member (1 Hour/month)

Textile Specialty Group - Achievement Award Committee Chair Track: Alternate to Chair, 1 hour/month.
Term: 4 years. Year 1: Alternate. Year 2 and 3: Member. Year 4: Chair.
Deadline: March 4
Description: The TSG Achievement Award Committee is seeking a new committee member. 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.
See more about the award.
Requirements: Must be a member of TSG.
Additional considerations: Textile specialty preferred. Please have a biography and statement of interest in the position (300 words maximum) prepared for the application form.
Contact for Questions: Achievement Award Committee Chair, Sarah Scaturro, at sscaturro@clevelandart.org
TSG - Postprints Copyeditor (5 hrs/month July -Oct)
Position: Textile Specialty Group Postprints Copyeditor

Term: 1 year

The Objects Specialty Group is seeking additional copyeditors for the Postprints editorial team.
Areas of Responsibility:
Open volunteer position for TSG Postprints copy editors. The copy editors are part of a general editing pool. They will edit a certain number of submissions according to JAIC Style Guidelines before the Lead Editor reads them. The number of submissions varies from year to year depending on the number of presentations. At the end of the year the copy editors may decide to remain a copy editor, be promoted to associate editor, or leave the group.
Requirements:
- AIC and TSG membership
Deadline: March 4, 2024, or until filled
Contact for Questions: Alexandra Barlow, Lead Editor 2024, alexandrapbarlow@gmail.com
TSG Wiki Co-editor (5 hours/month)
Position: Textile Specialty Group (TSG) Wiki Co-editor
Term: 2 years

Description: The Textile Specialty Group is seeking a wiki co-editor. TSG wiki editors serve staggered two-year terms that overlap, to maintain continuity on projects and to allow for mentorship. The editors take overall responsibility for maintaining and improving the TSG wiki and associated resources, communicating with compilers, contributors, and the wider membership, and delivering an annual report on Wiki activities. The editorial team is expected to meet/confer frequently throughout the year.
Requirements: As wiki editing training will be provided, enthusiasm and commitment to improving the TSG wiki are the most important characteristics needed for this role!
Additional considerations:
- AIC and TSG membership
Contact for Questions: Current Wiki co-editors (Kate Clive-Powell and Jackie Peterson-Grace) at textilespecialtygroup.wiki@gmail.com.
Connecting to Collections Care (C2C Care) - Advisory Group Member (2-3 hrs/month)

Term: 2 years (January 2025-December 2027)

Description: Connecting to Collections Care shares conservation and preservation expertise with people who care for cultural heritage at small and mid-sized organizations. Our goal is to provide practical and cost-effective guidance that recognizes the staffing and budgetary constraints faced by smaller organizations.

Requirements: Membership in AIC
Additional Considerations: Interest in preservation and collections care outreach to the broader community of cultural heritage professionals. Prior experience with outreach efforts, partnerships, etc., with C2C Care’s target audience of small to mid-size institutions and an understanding of their particular challenges of limited budgets and resources. At this time, priority will be given to applicants who will diversify the existing Advisory Group’s background, particularly those with specialization in textiles or paintings conservation, who work in a university environment, and/or who have experience with underrepresented communities.
Contact for questions: Questions can be sent to current Nicole Grabow at ngrabow@preserveart.org. Read more about this position here: https://community.culturalheritage.org/blogs/katelin-lee/2024/11/04/connecting-to-collections-care-call-for-applicatio

Membership

Volunteer Opportunities

SUBMISSION DEADLINES:

Elected: See below for openings Appointed: Thanks to everyone who volunteered for our 2024-2025 term! Current openings listed below will remain open until filled.

How to Apply

Terms

Elected Roles

Appointed (Non-Elected) Roles

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

Elected: See below for openings
Appointed: Thanks to everyone who volunteered for our 2024-2025 term!
Current openings listed below will remain open until filled.