Palmer Museum of Art
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MuseumPreparator
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“Museum Preparator at Palmer Museum of Art. Skills: exhibition installation, art handling, collections care. safe and proper installation of all artworks. exhibition changeover duties”
Industry & Context.
solve installation problems
move and assist in moving heavy objects, work near the top of the museum’s double-height ceilings, proper safety precautions, occasionally drive the museum’s vehicles for art transports, lift 50 pounds with or without accommodation, successful completion of background check(s), successful completion of a motor vehicle records check
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree, 1+ years of relevant or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted, Knowledge of best practices in the field of museum preparation, Ability to think strategically and apply creative methods to solve installation problems, Excellent communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills, Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team, Experience in fine art handling and installation, Experience working in a museum or gallery setting, Ability to lift 50 pounds with or without accommodation, Valid driver’s license
What You'll Do.
safe and proper installation of all artworks
exhibition changeover duties
preparing and painting gallery walls
preparing exhibition furniture
painting exhibition furniture
installation of exhibition design elements
assisting with lighting themes
construction of exhibition furniture and accessories
construction of mounts
installing special exhibition loans
installing permanent collection objects
transport of objects in collections care facilities
documentation of art and collection moves
documentation of specific projects
packaging of collection items
storing of collection items
preventative conservation
care of outdoor sculpture
maintaining the gallery
maintaining back-of-house areas
maintaining the wood shop
maintaining storage facilities
maintaining the loading dock
updating departmental inventories
assisting in moving heavy objects
working near the top of the museum’s double-height ceilings
driving museum’s vehicles for art transports
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborative member of the preparation team; work as part of a team
Communication Scope
Excellent communication
Full Job Description
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