Museum Preparator full-time position - Zimmerli Art Museum, Rutgers University

Recruitment/Posting Title	Museum Preparator
Job Category	URA-AFT Administrative
Department	J Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum
Overview	Founded in 1966 as the Rutgers University Art Gallery, the Zimmerli Art Museum is located on the New Brunswick campus of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, one of the United States’ highest-ranked, most diverse public universities. With a permanent collection of more than 60,000 objects and an active program of changing exhibitions, the Zimmerli plays a dynamic part in the academic and cultural life of Rutgers and central New Jersey. The Zimmerli is free and open to the public, and offers an array of in-person and digital opportunities to engage with art of the past and the present. As part of the beloved community of Rutgers University, the Zimmerli Art Museum is committed to upholding diversity, equity, access, and inclusion as guiding principles for the museum’s operations, exhibitions, collecting, programming, and outreach.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Museum Preparator for the Zimmerli Art Museum. This position plays a key role in the preparation of works for exhibitions at the Museum. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Prepares works of art on paper for in-house and travelling exhibitions including matting and framing. Provides storage and general care of the collections of works of art on paper. Performs basic conservation work when needed. Prepares labels for exhibitions.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	03
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	48372.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	60147.000
Annual Maximum Salary	71921.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	URA-AFT Administrative
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor’s degree in fine arts or related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or related experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Experience in the proper handling of artworks, matting, and framing works on paper. General knowledge of matting and framing a variety of works on paper mediums. Ability to work independently and in a timely manner. Familiarity with museum quality matting and framing. Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail. Ability to do basic math, especially with measurements. Ability to meet deadlines in a fast paced museum environment while maintaining professional standards.
Preferred Qualifications	Willingness to work collaboratively and seek additional professional opinions when needed.
Equipment Utilized	Mat cutter. Framing tools. Adhesives. Archival supplies.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Must be able to stand for most of the workday. Some heavy lifting required.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST0844
Posting Open Date	04/19/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	College Ave (RU-New Brunswick)
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a bachelor’s degree in fine arts or related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or related experience?
   
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. List of Professional References (contact Info)

Optional Documents