On-Call Preparator

Description:

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Install and de-install exhibitions

• Pack and unpack artwork from the permanent collection and on loan from other institutions

• Safely move art through museum collection spaces and galleries.

• Prepare gallery spaces for exhibitions: light carpentry; fabrication of display furniture; wall preparation and painting

• Light galleries in consultation with chief preparator.

• Fabricate exhibition furniture, crates and temporary exhibition features.

• Maintain general upkeep of the museum galleries and collection spaces.

Qualifications:

• Ability to do physical work including carpentry, interior painting, lifting more than 50 lbs. standing for extended periods of time, moving objects, and working at heights.

• Flexibility, creativity, and a willingness to work collaboratively to bring the concepts of curators and artists to fruition.

• Experience with handling artwork in a museum setting preferred.

• Experience with gallery lighting, digital media technologies, and a familiarity with a range of audio-visual equipment and appropriate methods of installation also preferred.