Hyde Park Art Center Preparator Hyde Park Art Center seeks full-time Preparator for the general preparation of the Art Center’s exhibitions program, including the public art digital gallery located on the façade. Hyde Park Art Center is a leading visual-art institution that uniquely combines the qualities of a community-based organization with those of a nationally-recognized exhibitions program and international residency program. Qualifications: Hyde Park Art Center’s Preparator reports to the Director of Exhibitions and is a hard-working, supportive, and skilled person that works well independently as well as in a team environment. This full-time position is responsible for the general preparation of the Art Center’s exhibitions program, including the digital art gallery located on the building’s façade. The position also includes the management and regular upkeep of the Hyde Park Art Center woodshop, art storage areas, and galleries - ensuring that they are polished, clean, properly lit and professionally installed and presented. This person will also work closely with all guest curators and exhibiting artists/ international artists in residence in realizing new artwork in all media. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to learn and grow with the organization. S/he/they are
Proficient with power tools; general construction skills required
Confident in problem-solving technology using both PC and MAC computers
Excellent organizational skills and proven knowledge of best practices for art handling.
Candidate must be able to lift 100 lbs.
Must be detail-oriented, keep a clean workspace, reliable, and possess good communication skills.
Specific Responsibilities:
Manage all art handling, exhibition installation and construction for 10-15 exhibitions annually
Audio visual equipment repairs and maintenance
Maintain and manage a basic wood shop and related workshops, activities and classes when needed
Lead installations of all six galleries including on select weekends and evenings
Support staff with tech needs at openings, talks, and events
Generate and administer paperwork for loans and transportation receipts
Plan and schedule deadlines for exhibition installation with Director of Exhibitions
Coordinate exhibitions from the installation planning process and delivery, to the mounting and breakdown of exhibitions
Build and maintain all exhibition display materials
Oversee and instruct interns to assist in exhibition installation and maintenance tasks.
Organizational Culture: Hyde Park Art Center promotes and develops a culture within its staff that reflects the values and core principles of equity, inclusion, and access. We understand that these have become buzzwords but we believe deeply in the responsibility we have to change the inequitable landscape of the arts, and we’re committed to the hard work it takes to make it better. We believe in intentional risk-taking and experimentation for good and thoughtful reasons, and work collaboratively with one another to ensure alignment and dynamism throughout all we do. Compensation and Benefits: The Preparator is a full-time, salaried position in the mid to high 30s based on experience. Benefits include: health and life insurance, dental insurance, and vacation time. To apply please send cover letter and resume. Attention to jkoreman@hydeparkart.org.Deadline is August 20, 2017. No applicant for employment with Hyde Park Art Center shall be subjected to discrimination because of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, disability, age, reprisal for engaging in anti-discrimination activities, sexual orientation, or parental status. Job Type: Full-time Salary: $35,000.00 to $39,000.00 /year
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