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The BAMPFA Museum Preparator reports to the Chief Preparator and is a unionized position within the framework of UC Berkeley’s employment model. The individual in this position performs technical and skilled, preparatory work, including the installation and maintenance of exhibitions and individual works of art, from all periods and a wide variety of media. The scope of projects can include installations in various locations on campus as well as within the environs of the museum. The Museum Preparator must be able to sometimes work independently with a minimum of ongoing supervision, and be capable of directing the activities of other on-call preparators. The primary function in this position is the safe handling of all works of art in the museum, as it relates to exhibitions and collections planning.
Responsibilities
Fabricates and assembles temporary exhibitions and maintains and refurbishes permanent exhibitions. (Includes: construction and finishing of temporary walls and panels, cases, pedestals, frames; installation of art objects; mounting and installation of graphics; and other related activities).
Prepares works of art for exhibition, shipping and storage. (Includes: mounting, wrapping, packing and transporting. Some occasional archival matting, framing if applicable).
Installs and maintains technical equipment. (Includes: lighting instruments, video and audio equipment, electrified displays, kinetic sculpture, and monitoring devices).
Maintain tools, equipment, and inventory of supplies.
Assists designers, curators, registrar, and other museum staff as required.
Requirements
Experience handling a variety of artwork media according to best practice.
Experience using archival packing materials to properly secure and protect artworks.
Attention to detail.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Work well as part of a team.
Ability to safely lift 50 lbs and to climb ladders.
Familiarity with a broad variety of hand and power tools.
Basic carpentry skills.
Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience in art exhibition installation.
How to Apply
Only applications filed through application link will be considered.
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Posted on December 8