• Work inclusively and in alignment with YBCA values to assist in developing and maintaining positive relationships with on-call preparators, inter-organizational, and external partners.

• Maintain a calm, safe, smart working demeanor throughout daily interactions and at times of stress or long hours.

• Collaboratively assist Program team in the planning and preparation for de-installation and installation of art works in the YBCA Galleries; including, scheduling, pre-production, fabrication, and materials ordering

• Assist with direction of on-call preparators, aiding with general management of crew on, while participating in meetings and displaying initiative in carrying out independent work.

• Participate in interviewing and assessment of potential on-call preparators.

• Maintain exhibition audio/visual equipment inventory in collaboration with Chief Preparator.

• Oversee the upkeep and organization of all art storage & production areas, A/V storage, and woodshop, while maintaining relevant supplies and materials.

• Assist in training of other staff on safety with necessary equipment, proper fabrication methods, and adherence to safe and appropriate art handling and installation procedures and techniques.

• May serve as a lead in woodshop, building exhibition and institutional needs such as pedestals, vitrines, media shelves and boxes, custom furniture, screens, and other items as needed.

• May serve as a lead for the installation and operation of audio/visual technology in galleries.

• Research special exhibition materials or equipment and develop estimates and budgets.

• Develop guides for daily operation and care of art work/galleries for use by security and gallery guides, and support through maintenance and troubleshooting.

• Maintain general cleanliness and upkeep of professional appearance in the galleries.

• Support the Director of Program on special projects as assigned.

• 3+ years experience as preparator or in a similar position in a museum, gallery or arts organization.

• Professional level art handling, storage, packing, crating and installation abilities.

• Excellent organizational skills, with particular attention to detail and capacity to effectively manage multiple tasks and deadlines, as well as the ability to work independently on specific projects.

• Ability to work collaboratively, and with people of diverse cultural backgrounds.

• Availability to work occasional extended hours, days, evenings and weekends.

• Ability to work in a supervisory role alongside peers.

• Must have demonstrated skills in a number of the following: woodworking, plastics, metals, lighting, and audio/visual equipment operation, construction techniques and materials, use and care of power tools.

• Ability to read building plans, shop drawings, specifications, and diagrams.

• Ability to identify problems and resolve them quickly so that installations can function smoothly.

• Ability to frequently lift and move objects up to 25 pounds and at heights up to 6 feet; physically handle delicate and valuable works of art with extreme care; work regularly in environments with exposure to noise and dust; ability to work on your feet for the majority of the day.

Additional preferred skills:

• Familiarity with Sketch Up, Adobe Creative Suite, BrightAuthor software.

• Familiarity and ability to learn or troubleshoot computer related media output devices.

BENEFITS

PTO, Holiday Pay, and ability to participate in 403(b) retirement plan. Free/member admission during regular museum hours, member discounts at museum shops, & potential discounts on concert/lecture tickets at participating North American Reciprocal Museum institutions with your YBCA badge.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) is committed to diversity in its programming and in creating a work culture and environment that is reflective of San Francisco Bay Area demography. The Center encourages and actively recruits applicants representing dimensions of difference that include — but are not limited to — age, national origin, ethnicity, race, religion, ability, sexual orientation, gender or political affiliation.

YBCA will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (SF Police Code, Article 49).