erika.katayama
09-26-2014, 10:45 AM
General Purpose:
The Museum Preparator is responsible for all aspects of museum exhibition preparation and installation and helps oversee the safe handling of all works of art in the museum and collection. The position requires a broad variety of experience, flexibility, and demonstrable hands-on abilities with a range of tasks. Exhibition-related tasks include construction of exhibition furniture, gallery painting, lighting, and art handling, installation, and de-installation. In collaboration with the entire museum team, the Museum Preparator acts as a custodian for collection and loaned objects. The Preparator also may assist with collections work including art packing and unpacking, assembling and disassembling artwork, preparing works for exhibition (mat, frame, stretch, etc.), shipping and receiving, and other collections-related projects. Must be willing to travel to install and deinstall exhibitions for duration ranging from 1-2 days to 2 weeks.
Responsibilities
Installation and maintenance of works of Art
Plan, prioritize, and schedule work
Assess and source project needs as required including manpower and materials
Maintain the museum’s workshop and related tools, hardware, and other equipment
Working under the guidance of the Registrar, creating, maintaining, and updating condition reports for incoming and outgoing artworks.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Three to five years of museum or gallery experience
Familiarity with art collection management software (Artsystems)
Strong working knowledge/experience with creating, maintaining, and updating condition reports.
Extensive knowledge of design and construction of museum exhibits; mountmaking principles; lighting concepts and systems; safety regulations, practices, and procedures; and ADA requirements
Knowledge of art handling procedures for two- and three-dimensional art objects in a variety of materials, sizes, and weights
Knowledge in using the standard tools, practices and methods used in painting, rough and finish carpentry as well as cabinet work
Experience with the use and application of different materials such as various kinds of lumber, fabrics, plastics, mechanical fasteners, and adhesives
Knowledge of the principles of supervision as well as training practices and procedures.
Ability to plan, prioritize, schedule, implement, and simultaneously oversee a variety of projects
Prepare cost estimates and make sound purchasing decisions
Lift and move heavy objects as required
Interpret working drawings
Supervise, motivate, and evaluate preparation staff
Participate effectively as a member of a cross-functional team
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with museum, hotel, and restaurant staff, the general public, and representatives from other museums
Explain and carry out methods and procedures relating to the handling of irreplaceable art objects
Experience Driving a fork lift and 26’ truck
The Museum Preparator is responsible for all aspects of museum exhibition preparation and installation and helps oversee the safe handling of all works of art in the museum and collection. The position requires a broad variety of experience, flexibility, and demonstrable hands-on abilities with a range of tasks. Exhibition-related tasks include construction of exhibition furniture, gallery painting, lighting, and art handling, installation, and de-installation. In collaboration with the entire museum team, the Museum Preparator acts as a custodian for collection and loaned objects. The Preparator also may assist with collections work including art packing and unpacking, assembling and disassembling artwork, preparing works for exhibition (mat, frame, stretch, etc.), shipping and receiving, and other collections-related projects. Must be willing to travel to install and deinstall exhibitions for duration ranging from 1-2 days to 2 weeks.
Responsibilities
Installation and maintenance of works of Art
Plan, prioritize, and schedule work
Assess and source project needs as required including manpower and materials
Maintain the museum’s workshop and related tools, hardware, and other equipment
Working under the guidance of the Registrar, creating, maintaining, and updating condition reports for incoming and outgoing artworks.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Three to five years of museum or gallery experience
Familiarity with art collection management software (Artsystems)
Strong working knowledge/experience with creating, maintaining, and updating condition reports.
Extensive knowledge of design and construction of museum exhibits; mountmaking principles; lighting concepts and systems; safety regulations, practices, and procedures; and ADA requirements
Knowledge of art handling procedures for two- and three-dimensional art objects in a variety of materials, sizes, and weights
Knowledge in using the standard tools, practices and methods used in painting, rough and finish carpentry as well as cabinet work
Experience with the use and application of different materials such as various kinds of lumber, fabrics, plastics, mechanical fasteners, and adhesives
Knowledge of the principles of supervision as well as training practices and procedures.
Ability to plan, prioritize, schedule, implement, and simultaneously oversee a variety of projects
Prepare cost estimates and make sound purchasing decisions
Lift and move heavy objects as required
Interpret working drawings
Supervise, motivate, and evaluate preparation staff
Participate effectively as a member of a cross-functional team
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with museum, hotel, and restaurant staff, the general public, and representatives from other museums
Explain and carry out methods and procedures relating to the handling of irreplaceable art objects
Experience Driving a fork lift and 26’ truck