T. Ashley McGrew
05-31-2014, 01:31 PM
Temporary Museum Preparator
June – October 2014
The Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University is seeking a skilled temporary preparator to assist the preparator team on a wide variety of projects. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Moving artwork to and from galleries to storage for photography; assisting preparators with set up for photography; installing and deinstalling exhibitions and gallery rotations using safe and secure handling procedures and security techniques; assisting with the fabrication of custom storage housing for long-term storage; producing exhibition labels; fabricating custom mounts and exhibition furniture
Qualifications:
3-5 years experience as a preparator preferably in a museum setting; knowledge of standard installation and security practices; proficiency in handling valuable works of art in a wide variety of media; ability to move or assist in moving heavy objects (must be able to lift 50 lbs); ability to operate genie lifts, forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.; demonstrated skills and knowledge of shop equipment, power tools, saws; ability to work on overlapping projects in a fast paced environment; ability to work collaboratively with a team and work collegially with fellow preparators, staff, designers, guest curators, vendors, and the general public
To apply, please visit the Stanford Careers website and apply online:
http://stanfordcareers.stanford.edu/job-search (http://stanfordcareers.stanford.edu/job-search)
Job number: 63019
June – October 2014
The Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University is seeking a skilled temporary preparator to assist the preparator team on a wide variety of projects. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Moving artwork to and from galleries to storage for photography; assisting preparators with set up for photography; installing and deinstalling exhibitions and gallery rotations using safe and secure handling procedures and security techniques; assisting with the fabrication of custom storage housing for long-term storage; producing exhibition labels; fabricating custom mounts and exhibition furniture
Qualifications:
3-5 years experience as a preparator preferably in a museum setting; knowledge of standard installation and security practices; proficiency in handling valuable works of art in a wide variety of media; ability to move or assist in moving heavy objects (must be able to lift 50 lbs); ability to operate genie lifts, forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.; demonstrated skills and knowledge of shop equipment, power tools, saws; ability to work on overlapping projects in a fast paced environment; ability to work collaboratively with a team and work collegially with fellow preparators, staff, designers, guest curators, vendors, and the general public
To apply, please visit the Stanford Careers website and apply online:
http://stanfordcareers.stanford.edu/job-search (http://stanfordcareers.stanford.edu/job-search)
Job number: 63019