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Chief Preparator
Job ID:
24704366
Position Title:
Chief Preparator
Company Name:
Laumeier Sculpture Park
Job Function:
Facility/Operations
Entry Level:
No
Location(s):
St Louis, Missouri, 63127, United States
Posted:
August 3, 2015
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Duration:
Indefinite
Min Education:
BA/BS/Undergraduate
Min Experience:
3-5 Years
Required Travel:
None
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Contact Person:
Curatorial Team
Email Address:
pklspcur@laumeier.org
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Job DescriptionThe Chief Preparator supervises the installation of art objects and/or sculpture for museum exhibitions both indoors and outdoors; supervises and coordinates movement of sculpture; plans and directs the fabrication, installation and disassembly of temporary and permanent museum exhibitions; supervises the installation and disassembling of exhibitions and sculpture. The Chief Preparator is a full-time, salaried position with benefits, reporting to the Executive Director.
Job RequirementsEssential Duties & Responsibilities:
Manage the install/de-install of indoor and outdoor exhibitions including the collaboration of Laumeier’s curatorial team and St. Louis County Parks staff
Assist in the design of indoor and outdoor exhibitions
Oversee the care of Laumeier’s collection including maintenance, conservation and shipping
Prepare and maintain Curatorial Departmental budget
Works collaboratively with Laumeier Curators and artists in fabrication and installation of all exhibitions
Hires and supervise assistants, interns and volunteers and exhibition over hires
Assist and participate in all special events
Perform other related duties as required
Qualifications & Skills:
Knowledge of exhibition layout, fabrication and installation
Knowledge of rigging, crating and shipping large scale artworks
Ability to operate light and heavy equipment including landscaping equipment, power tools, woodworking equipment
Knowledge and skills in building crates and rough carpentry, electrical and metal working and flatwork
Knowledge of surface treatments of multiple material types exposed to the elements
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge in all aspects of art handling, adhering to the highest standards of collection care
Physical Demands:
Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs. (load, unload and move supplies, medium to heavyweight tools and equipment)
Must be able to work outdoors year-round
May be required to perform tasks at varying heights (climb ladders, etc.)
Required standing, walking, bending, stooping and reaching for extended periods of time (80% or more of the workday is standing on feet)
Education & Experience:
BA or BFA required with 3-5 years of construction project management preferred
OR 3-5 years of comparable work-related experience
Cultural facilities management and operation experience desirable
MFA in sculpture applicable
Chief Preparator
Job ID:
24704366
Position Title:
Chief Preparator
Company Name:
Laumeier Sculpture Park
Job Function:
Facility/Operations
Entry Level:
No
Location(s):
St Louis, Missouri, 63127, United States
Posted:
August 3, 2015
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Duration:
Indefinite
Min Education:
BA/BS/Undergraduate
Min Experience:
3-5 Years
Required Travel:
None
APPLY FOR THIS JOB
Contact Person:
Curatorial Team
Email Address:
pklspcur@laumeier.org
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Job DescriptionThe Chief Preparator supervises the installation of art objects and/or sculpture for museum exhibitions both indoors and outdoors; supervises and coordinates movement of sculpture; plans and directs the fabrication, installation and disassembly of temporary and permanent museum exhibitions; supervises the installation and disassembling of exhibitions and sculpture. The Chief Preparator is a full-time, salaried position with benefits, reporting to the Executive Director.
Job RequirementsEssential Duties & Responsibilities:
Manage the install/de-install of indoor and outdoor exhibitions including the collaboration of Laumeier’s curatorial team and St. Louis County Parks staff
Assist in the design of indoor and outdoor exhibitions
Oversee the care of Laumeier’s collection including maintenance, conservation and shipping
Prepare and maintain Curatorial Departmental budget
Works collaboratively with Laumeier Curators and artists in fabrication and installation of all exhibitions
Hires and supervise assistants, interns and volunteers and exhibition over hires
Assist and participate in all special events
Perform other related duties as required
Qualifications & Skills:
Knowledge of exhibition layout, fabrication and installation
Knowledge of rigging, crating and shipping large scale artworks
Ability to operate light and heavy equipment including landscaping equipment, power tools, woodworking equipment
Knowledge and skills in building crates and rough carpentry, electrical and metal working and flatwork
Knowledge of surface treatments of multiple material types exposed to the elements
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge in all aspects of art handling, adhering to the highest standards of collection care
Physical Demands:
Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs. (load, unload and move supplies, medium to heavyweight tools and equipment)
Must be able to work outdoors year-round
May be required to perform tasks at varying heights (climb ladders, etc.)
Required standing, walking, bending, stooping and reaching for extended periods of time (80% or more of the workday is standing on feet)
Education & Experience:
BA or BFA required with 3-5 years of construction project management preferred
OR 3-5 years of comparable work-related experience
Cultural facilities management and operation experience desirable
MFA in sculpture applicable