mark beeman
01-20-2015, 11:02 AM
https://career.wellesley.edu/postings/658
The Davis Museum Assistant Preparator is responsible for the care, handling, and display of all artwork at the museum. This role is within the Collection Care and Management Department and reports to the Manager of Exhibitions and Collections Preparation. The Assistant Preparator is responsible for a variety of specialized tasks relating to the installation, de-installation, display, care, and handling of artworks owned by, loaned to, and exhibited by the Museum.
The Assistant Preparator works closely with the Collections Manager/Registrar and the Manager of Exhibitions and Collections Preparation to manage the housing, matting, and framing of art objects. He/she is responsible for the care of objects owned or loaned to the museum, and also oversees the storage vaults at the museum, including providing for the safe storage of all objects within the building. This position also provides for the accessibility of the collection to students, faculty, outside scholars, and the public through the management of select permanent collection exhibition spaces.
B.A. Degree preferred. Minimum of 3 years experience or equivalent combination of training and experience preferably in a museum setting. Demonstrated proficiency of handling valuable works of art in a wide variety of media including but not limited to paintings, bronze, ceramic, glass, metals, mixed media, textiles, works on paper, contemporary art and new media. Demonstrated proficiency with installation of exhibitions and layout and lighting design. Ability to move or assist in moving heavy objects (must be able to lift 50 lbs.) and ability to operate genie lifts, pallet jacks, etc. Experience with practices and methods in mount making preferred and demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge with initiative and judgment, concern for detail, accuracy, and neat execution of work. Skills and knowledge of shop equipment preferred and ability to effectively perform various skilled and semi-skilled tasks, including woodworking, brazing, use of adhesives and fasteners, construction methods, and use of stationary and portable power tools. Demonstrated skills and knowledge of archival materials and storage techniques for loaned and museum collection objects required. Ability to work collaboratively with a team and work collegially with fellow preparators, staff, designers, guest curators, vendors, and the general public. Proficiency with design programs such as Adobe InDesign and Illustrator, Google Sketch-up highly desirable and familiarity with computer applications in a multi-platform environment including Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience with MIMSY preferred. Effective oral and written communication skills. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing tasks and demands. Overtime may be required as needed. Exceptional organizational skills; ability to set priorities and adapt as these priorities shift, handle multiple assignments and deadlines. Displays excellent judgment, while operating in a flexible and professional manner. Photography knowledge preferred.
The Davis Museum Assistant Preparator is responsible for the care, handling, and display of all artwork at the museum. This role is within the Collection Care and Management Department and reports to the Manager of Exhibitions and Collections Preparation. The Assistant Preparator is responsible for a variety of specialized tasks relating to the installation, de-installation, display, care, and handling of artworks owned by, loaned to, and exhibited by the Museum.
The Assistant Preparator works closely with the Collections Manager/Registrar and the Manager of Exhibitions and Collections Preparation to manage the housing, matting, and framing of art objects. He/she is responsible for the care of objects owned or loaned to the museum, and also oversees the storage vaults at the museum, including providing for the safe storage of all objects within the building. This position also provides for the accessibility of the collection to students, faculty, outside scholars, and the public through the management of select permanent collection exhibition spaces.
B.A. Degree preferred. Minimum of 3 years experience or equivalent combination of training and experience preferably in a museum setting. Demonstrated proficiency of handling valuable works of art in a wide variety of media including but not limited to paintings, bronze, ceramic, glass, metals, mixed media, textiles, works on paper, contemporary art and new media. Demonstrated proficiency with installation of exhibitions and layout and lighting design. Ability to move or assist in moving heavy objects (must be able to lift 50 lbs.) and ability to operate genie lifts, pallet jacks, etc. Experience with practices and methods in mount making preferred and demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge with initiative and judgment, concern for detail, accuracy, and neat execution of work. Skills and knowledge of shop equipment preferred and ability to effectively perform various skilled and semi-skilled tasks, including woodworking, brazing, use of adhesives and fasteners, construction methods, and use of stationary and portable power tools. Demonstrated skills and knowledge of archival materials and storage techniques for loaned and museum collection objects required. Ability to work collaboratively with a team and work collegially with fellow preparators, staff, designers, guest curators, vendors, and the general public. Proficiency with design programs such as Adobe InDesign and Illustrator, Google Sketch-up highly desirable and familiarity with computer applications in a multi-platform environment including Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience with MIMSY preferred. Effective oral and written communication skills. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing tasks and demands. Overtime may be required as needed. Exceptional organizational skills; ability to set priorities and adapt as these priorities shift, handle multiple assignments and deadlines. Displays excellent judgment, while operating in a flexible and professional manner. Photography knowledge preferred.