Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title:

Art Preparator

Dept. / Div.

Curatorial Affairs / Collections & Exhibitions

Reports to:

Chief Registrar

Revision Date:

November 2024

Primary Purpose:

Working with the Museum’s Registration, Exhibitions, and Curatorial teams, Preparators install exhibitions of works of art in the Museum’s galleries, as well as prepare works of art for display, storage, or travel.

Performance areas

Job knowledge; Quality of work; Communication; Collaboration; Customer Service; Dependability; and Safety & Security

Essential Functions:

• Installs and de-installs temporary and permanent exhibitions.
• Provides technical support for all exhibitions (e.g. setting up and managing audio-visual equipment, and preparation of temporary walls and exhibition furniture, etc.)
• Assists with care of the museum’s collection and collection storage areas.
• Participates in all phases of art movement within the museum for works in the collection, loans, and incoming and outgoing exhibitions.
• Prepares artwork for display (e.g. matting, framing, mounting, glazing, installation of hardware.)
• Prepares artwork for travel (e.g. lining crates, soft packing, etc.). Provides transport as necessary.
• Assists with the preparation of labels and text panels.
• Maintains exhibition and gallery lighting.
• Serves as an ambassador for the museum locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Required Education/Experience

• High School or equivalent education
• Must have at least 1 year of experience in art handling and/or exhibitions installation.
• Must be meticulous and able to work as part of a team to accomplish challenging tasks.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• BA/BS in a related field
• Prior museum experience is strongly preferred.
• Carpentry experience
• Audio Visual technology experience

Working Conditions

• Position will be based in busy environments, be subject to frequent interruptions, and require interaction with the public.
• Position requires the individual to be able to work with power tools of various types.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to climb ladders and work at varying heights.
• Must lift and carry delicate and awkward items weighing up to 75 lbs. without assistance.
• Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching, and bending throughout the workday.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.

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