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POSITION SUMMARY
On-Call Preparators (I and II) will work an average of 30 to 40 hours per week during install/deinstall periods to build and prepare galleries and casework for exhibitions. Outside of these periods, On-Call Preparators may work variable hours throughout the year, handling and installing artifacts for exhibitions. This role will work under the immediate supervision of the Head of Preparation.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Fabricates exhibition spaces and furniture
Performs art handling and installation tasks
Adheres to and in some cases will administer training of Autry safety procedures
Takes lead of small teams of Preparators on individual projects
Organizes and maintains various inventories
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Both Preparators I and II will:
Have a working knowledge and interest in art, art history, history or design
Must have knowledge of utilization of power and hand tools
Must possess strong written and oral communication skills
Have the ability to keep projects organized and focused with strong attention to detail
Have the ability to be self-motivated, reliable, and work with competing priorities
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Preparators II:
- Must have at least four (4) years of experience as an art handler, or four (4) years carpentry or cabinet making experience, preferably in a museum or gallery environment; or a solid combination of these skill sets with the appropriate experience
Requirements
COVID-19 PROTOCOL
We take the health and safety of our colleagues, visitors, and their families very seriously. To that end, we have concluded that the best way to ensure the safety of everyone is to require that all staff be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
Please know that in order to become employed by Autry Museum you must provide satisfactory proof that you are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 once you receive a formal job offer. If you cannot receive the COVID-19 vaccination or require other reasonable accommodation you will need to complete an Exemption Request Form by no later than the first week of employment; if approved, you will be required to provide a weekly proof of a negative COVID-19 test result.
More information will be provided as we move along in the recruitment process.