Wellin Museum Art Installer
Job Location:
Clinton, UT - USA
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Job Summary
Job Description:
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Building Manager and Preparator (BMP) the Art Preparator will assist as needed with the installation of art exhibitions and perform duties related to the museums collection including but not limited to wall building painting fine art handling framing hanging/installing art mounting didactic material receiving and outgoing artwork executing proper storage and fine art packing/unpacking exhibition and gallery maintenance workshop and storage maintenance fabrication/carpentry and other work as assigned. Works as part of a team of art preparators to forward the Museums programs. This is an as-needed non-benefited part-time position limited to working no more than 909 hours per year.
Responsibilities
50% Exhibition
Works under the direction of the Building Manager and Preparator (BMP) in all aspects of exhibition installation and de-installation including but not limited to gallery preparation construction painting mounting rigging and securing and handling artwork lighting labeling and signage vinyl installation and A/V technologies. Assists with fabricating exhibition displays furniture props and mounts matting and framing works for exhibition. Preparing and packing/unpacking objects for travel and assisting with incoming and outgoing shipments for exhibitions and collection and building crates. Handles artwork with a high level of care that meets museum standards.
40% Collection
Under the direction of the BMP Collections Curator and Registrar helps to clean art casework art and art display surfaces and fabricate labels as needed. Assist with moving objects and/or materials as needed. Record object moves in collections management software TMS (The Museum System). Fabrication of collection displays and custom museum mounts matting and framing works from the collection as needed. Assists the Collections Curator and Registrar with object inventories. Handles artwork with a high level of care that meets museum standards.
10% General
Maintenance and housekeeping of galleries exhibitions and back-of-house spaces. Ensures workspaces are maintained in accordance with OSHA and Hamilton College safety organization and cleanliness standards. Assists BMP with special projects as needed such as building custom museum furniture or front-of-house maintenance remodeling or refurbishment. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience
35 years of art handling and installation experience in a museum gallery professional art studio or equivalent.
Possession of a valid New York State drivers license.
Construction workshop or fabrication shop experience required.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Understands and adheres to the high level of precision and care required to meet museum standards for packing crating handling and installing artworks in all mediums and has a working knowledge of the use of archival materials and acid-free housings and packing.
Responsible for adhering to safety rules.
Proficient knowledge of museum best practices.
Basic competency with Google Office Suite and demonstrated ability to learn collections management software TMS (The Museum System).
Excellent communication skills.
Skill in working as part of a small team collaborating with colleagues and assisting visiting artists with professionalism and a positive attitude.
Ability to work under pressure in an environment with shifting priorities and rapid change.
Desire to learn and grow a professional skill set on the job.
Ability to stand stoop bend kneel and squat for extended periods of time.
Ability to work at elevated heights on ladders scaffolding and lifts.
Ability to physically move and hold large and/or very heavy objects with great care (safely lift 50 lbs.).
Skill with power and hand tools and equipment used in moving and rigging heavy objects.
Compensation Range:
$25.00 per hour
EEO Policy:
Hamilton College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an accessible supportive environment and an educational experience that recognizes a wide array of experiences backgrounds and viewpointsas integral components of academic excellence. Candidates who can contribute to those goals are encouraged to apply and identify their strengths in these areas.
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Hamilton College is a private, liberal arts college in New York State that features a need-blind admission policy and an open curriculum.
