erika.katayama
01-30-2014, 10:31 AM
Preparator
Job Description
Department: Collections Location: San Francisco
Reports to: Director of Collections Status: FT
Date: 1/23/14 Hours: TBD
FLSA Code: Exempt
Job Function:
This position is responsible for assisting in all aspects of installation and de-installation of museum exhibitions.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Protecting floors and surfaces; patching and painting walls; packing and unpacking materials and artifacts; installing and de-installing 2D and 3D artifacts; installing exhibition graphics, signage, and labels; adjusting lighting; installing display fixtures and mounts.
Prepares artifacts for exhibition using extreme care and established art handling guidelines.
Prepares 2D artifacts for exhibition via matting, mounting and framing.
Fabricates hanging and mounting systems for works of art.
Creates mounting systems for 3D artifacts for earthquake stabilization.
Fabricates labels, signs and other graphic materials.
Fabricates new or customizes repurposed exhibition elements such as case decks, risers, and cases.
Maintenance of permanent and temporary exhibitions which includes a daily inspection of the galleries, replacing in-case lights, dusting exposed artifacts and exhibit props and performing other repairs and improvements as needed.
Maintains supplies, tools, equipment, and orderly work and storage spaces. Updates database of exhibition display components.
Safely handles, packs, unpacks and transports collections artifacts between the museum’s work and exhibition spaces.
Performs related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to perform physical work associated with preparation of exhibits.
Ability to safely use a variety of hand and power tools, especially in the application of various materials
Proficient with the programs of Adobe Creative Suite.
Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work from drawings and checklists.
Ability to work in an organized and efficient manner in managing priorities and meeting deadlines while adhering to museum standards for care and attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently as well as part of a team..
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This role has no direct supervision of staff.
Education and Experience:
Two (2) year of experience in the preparation, installation, and the care and handling of valuable art objects at a museum or gallery.
Knowledge of art handling, packing, and art-storage techniques. Nature of work requires good dexterity and special care in the handling of irreplaceable and valuable art objects.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Physical requirements include long periods of standing, stooping, kneeling, bending, squatting/crouching, crawling/kneeling, pushing/pulling, climbing (ladders) and reaching above the shoulders and lifting of up to 50 lbs. Lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects, such as furniture, file cabinets, equipment, boxes, etc will be required. Work will require weekends, occasional evenings and holidays.
Resumes and questions about the position can be sent to: careers@wdfmuseum.org
Job Description
Department: Collections Location: San Francisco
Reports to: Director of Collections Status: FT
Date: 1/23/14 Hours: TBD
FLSA Code: Exempt
Job Function:
This position is responsible for assisting in all aspects of installation and de-installation of museum exhibitions.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Protecting floors and surfaces; patching and painting walls; packing and unpacking materials and artifacts; installing and de-installing 2D and 3D artifacts; installing exhibition graphics, signage, and labels; adjusting lighting; installing display fixtures and mounts.
Prepares artifacts for exhibition using extreme care and established art handling guidelines.
Prepares 2D artifacts for exhibition via matting, mounting and framing.
Fabricates hanging and mounting systems for works of art.
Creates mounting systems for 3D artifacts for earthquake stabilization.
Fabricates labels, signs and other graphic materials.
Fabricates new or customizes repurposed exhibition elements such as case decks, risers, and cases.
Maintenance of permanent and temporary exhibitions which includes a daily inspection of the galleries, replacing in-case lights, dusting exposed artifacts and exhibit props and performing other repairs and improvements as needed.
Maintains supplies, tools, equipment, and orderly work and storage spaces. Updates database of exhibition display components.
Safely handles, packs, unpacks and transports collections artifacts between the museum’s work and exhibition spaces.
Performs related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to perform physical work associated with preparation of exhibits.
Ability to safely use a variety of hand and power tools, especially in the application of various materials
Proficient with the programs of Adobe Creative Suite.
Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work from drawings and checklists.
Ability to work in an organized and efficient manner in managing priorities and meeting deadlines while adhering to museum standards for care and attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently as well as part of a team..
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This role has no direct supervision of staff.
Education and Experience:
Two (2) year of experience in the preparation, installation, and the care and handling of valuable art objects at a museum or gallery.
Knowledge of art handling, packing, and art-storage techniques. Nature of work requires good dexterity and special care in the handling of irreplaceable and valuable art objects.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Physical requirements include long periods of standing, stooping, kneeling, bending, squatting/crouching, crawling/kneeling, pushing/pulling, climbing (ladders) and reaching above the shoulders and lifting of up to 50 lbs. Lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects, such as furniture, file cabinets, equipment, boxes, etc will be required. Work will require weekends, occasional evenings and holidays.
Resumes and questions about the position can be sent to: careers@wdfmuseum.org