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erika.katayama
05-22-2018, 11:36 AM
The John Michael Kohler Arts Center is currently building a register of available preparators for upcoming projects. Please submit your résumé to be included on a list of preparators who are interested in being contacted on a project-by-project basis. The exhibitions team will aim to provide a minimum of two weeks notice of all projects. In your résumé, please include your desired workload by selecting from the list below:


1–5 consecutive days
5–10 consecutive days
1–2 months
Flexible


The temporary preparator is available for the installation of exhibitions; for the packing and crating related to exhibitions and collections. This includes but is not limited to:


Preparing galleries prior to exhibition installations, including but not limited to wall construction, wall painting and repairing, and pedestal construction and mount-making.
Transporting works of art, related materials, and equipment for exhibitions and collections, internally and externally.
Packing, crating, and shipping of all works of art and related materials loaned to or owned by the Arts Center.
Assisting in the care and organization of collection storage areas.
Assisting with the monitoring of environmental conditions in gallery spaces.
Assisting with building projects, and site-specific installations.
Ability to work directly with artists to install their works of art.
General duties related to the workshop or prep room.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Qualified candidates must have a BA or BFA, and a minimum of three years of experience handling and installing works of art. Experience in a museum preferred.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software including spreadsheet and word processing software. Knowledge of design software is a plus.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES


Knowledge and experience in carpentry, welding, construction, painting, matting and framing art, mount-making, rigging, mounting signs, and graphics.
Operational knowledge and experience using a forklift, and general knowledge of how to use it to lift heavy and sometimes awkward loads. Experience driving a 25 ft. truck.
Ability to think on the fly and solve installation and handling problems on a timely basis.
Heavy lifting, climbing, and strenuous physical activities are essential functions of the position.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
A valid WI driver’s license is required of employees who drive Arts Center vehicles.
Send cover letter, résumé, and professional references to:


John Michael Kohler Arts Center
Human Resources Manager
608 New York Avenue,
Sheboygan, WI 53081
Or email: HR@jmkac.org

Deadline: Friday June 22nd, 2018