Essential Functions: Installs and de-installs temporary and permanent exhibitions. Provides technical support for all exhibitions; Assists with care of the museum’s collection and collection storage areas; Participates in all phases of art movement within the museum, including the permanent collection, loans to the museum, and incoming and outgoing exhibitions; Prepares artwork for display (e.g. matting, framing, mounting, glazing, installation of hardware); Makes and/or modifies pedestals, platforms, blocks, or other exhibition furniture or furnishings; Prepares artwork for travel (e.g. lining crates, soft packing, etc.). Provides transport as necessary; Assists with the preparation of labels and text panels.\; Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Required Education/Experience: High School or equivalent education is required, BA/BS in a related field is preferred. Must have 2+ years experience in art handling, including framing, matting, mounting, and/or exhibitions installation. Finish carpentry experience required.
Working Conditions: Position will be based in busy environments and will be subject to frequent interruptions, and will require interaction with the public. Will be required to work with power tools of various types. Must be meticulous and able to work as part of a team to accomplish challenging tasks. Prior museum experience is strongly preferred.
Physical Requirements: Must be able to climb ladders and work at varying heights. Must be able to lift and carry delicate and awkward items weighing up to 75 lbs without assistance, including up ladders, and more with assistance. Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching, and bending throughout the workday. Must be able to see and hear, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
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