SCHEDULE: 36 hours per week, Tuesday - Friday

REPORTS TO: Exhibition Designer & Head Preparator

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in the research, preparation, installation, and de-installation of objects for exhibitions, including matting and framing, construction of mounts and audio visual technologies

• Assist in construction of housing for art objects

• Assist in the processes of proper art handling methods, and art storage practices

• Assists in exhibition maintenance, including scheduled cleanings of art objects, display components and furniture, and replacing lighting as required

• Performs additional duties as assigned

This position frequently lifts or otherwise handles large and sometimes heavy objects, operates construction tools, and may operate heavy machinery.

Please see website for full details.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Demonstrated experience (typically a minimum of 2 years) handling art, preferably in a museum setting

• Ability to read and follow diagrams and schematics

• Must be able to work collaboratively within a team; work independently when given a task

• Must be flexible, detail-oriented, with excellent communication skills

• Experience with handling, installing, and mounting a variety of 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional art objects

Desired

• Experience in the safe operation and maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools, hydraulic lifts, fork and scissor lifts

• Experience with or willingness to learn installation of A/V or new media artworks

• Knowledge of installation materials and techniques and fine art packing

• Experience in the safe operation and maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools, hydraulic lifts, and fork and scissor lifts

• Basic woodworking skills