Museum Preparator

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Preparators primarily:

Fulfil installation and de-installation needs for exhibitions, gallery rotations, conservation moves, and education spaces.
Completes all aspects of an exhibition to meet opening deadlines including:
Coordinating staff/contractors in the execution of tasks
Providing logistical support moving objects
Interfacing with couriers, vendors and contractors
Serves as Fabrication Specialist.
Acts as PREP Project Manager for exhibition and collection-related projects assigned by the Senior Preparator.

As needed:

Drives large trucks and vans, to perform safe transit of museum objects, loaned objects, and casework. Drives and operates scissor lifts, single-operator lifts (in excess of 40′), and forklift. Operates rigging equipment (gantry/hoist, boom lifts, duct lifts).
Performs design and drafting duties as assigned, including but not limited to, creating shop drawings and technical drawings for construction of casework. May serve as backup to approve shop and technical drawings.
Performs other duties as assigned including implementation of emergency protective measures and maintenance of gallery and storage spaces.

Qualifications

A minimum of one year of museum installation experience.
A valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain prior to hire.
Please note a driver’s permit is not acceptable.

Ability to meet physical requirements:

Climb high ladders and use lift equipment.
Frequently lift and move objects up to 50 lbs.
Standing for long periods of time.

Your application is not complete until you have uploaded:

A position-relevant resume that includes relevant experience, course work, skills, and contact information (phone and/or email) for at least 3 professional references.

Preferred Qualifications

Important skills for this role include:

High level of attention to detail and commitment to the highest quality outcomes
Carpentry experience
Art Framing experience
Team minded approach
Ability to focus for long periods of time with high level of accuracy
Initiative and ability to problem solve