Museum Exhibitions Trades Aide
Museum Exhibitions Trades Aide
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Job Description
Position Summary(Basic Job Function)
This is a temporary or an oncall position. Provides support in one or more skilled trades areas such as a bindery machine operator carpenter electrician glazier instrument maker locksmith mason mechanic machinist painter pipefitter plasterer plumber printing press operator roofer trades helper upholsterer welder etc. Classified titles may be used where needed to track oncall/temporary staff with licensure/certification requirements. Term: Temps can work nine 9 month terms with a week break in service in between. OnCall allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve 12 month period.
Unit Position Summary
The MSU Broad Art Museum is seeking a Museum Exhibitions Trades Aide to join the Preparation team. The Aide will assist with the of exhibitions. This individual will assist in preparing exhibition spaces installing/striking permanent and changing exhibitions preparing art objects and crates for shipment and storage and fabricating exhibition components.
components
Prepare artwork to ensure it is presented properly and safely
Mat and frame artwork according to archival standards for methods materials and proper presentation
Establish correct lighting in the galleries
Set up and troubleshoot AV equipment and other technology
Prepare art objects and crates for shipment and storage
Design and fabricate mounts and other specialty exhibition components as necessary
Monitor workflow and report back to supervisor
Assist students as necessary on the proper handling presentation and shipping of artwork
Help to maintain organized workspaces
Other general assistance with the installation and strike of exhibitions as directed
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge equivalent to that which would normally be acquired through completion of a fouryear college degree program in studio art and/or museum studies program
- 23 years of experience working as an art handler/installer in a museum gallery or foundation
- Basic carpentry and fabrication skills
- Knowledge of the selection and use of personal safety equipment
- Knowledge of museum standards regarding the proper care and handling of objects
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills (verbal written and visual)
- A solutionsoriented creative problem solver and team player
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship age disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- 3 References (Name and email)
- Portfolio (optional)
Work Hours
STANDARD 85
Website
BROADMUSEUM.MSU
Summary of Health Risks
Working conditions involve environments with periodic dust dirt and paint finishes; working on scaffolding ladders and lifts.
Summary of Physical Demands
Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding use powered lifts lift up to 50lbs stand for extended periods of time use eyes and hands to carefully examine and handle delicate objects
Employment Type
Full-Time
