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Job Title: Senior
Preparator
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BRUTON HEIGHTS WALLACE
CONSERVATION BUILDING
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8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday -
Friday, 37.5 hours weekly, including occasional evenings, weekends and
holidays for special events
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
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The
Senior Preparator is responsible for protecting and preserving Colonial
Williamsburg’s irreplaceable cultural assets by utilizing best museum
practices in storage, packing, handling, and moving the Foundation’s
collections.
Coordinates and leads teams of colleagues to plan,
install and de-install collections objects into the Historic Area
Buildings and in exhibits at the Museums.
Directs and participates in moves of fragile and sometimes
heavy furniture and other collections objects at all seasonal changes and
preventive maintenance closings.
Serves as lead courier to transport safely and
responsibly collections within the Foundation and to and from lenders,
dealers, and auction houses, occasionally requiring out-of-state travel.
Packs collections for travel in Collections vehicles
within and outside of the Foundation including soft-packing and crating.
Designs and creates archival supports and containers
appropriate for transport and storage of collections.
Resolves complex packing and transportation
arrangements as they arise for object moves using accepted museum
practices.
Develops safe object movement training program
together with collections and conservation staff. Conducts
refresher training for staff as needed and regular training for new
collections and conservation employees.
Revises and maintains an up-to-date Foundation Art
Handling Manual for use by the collections and conservation staff.
Computer
Produces correspondence, reports, and records using
Microsoft Word.
Prepares reports using TMS (The Museum System), a
collections management database, for collections moves and inventories.
Inventories collections as assigned by Registrar.
Documents collections movements as appropriate
according to established museum record-keeping procedures.
Participates in emergency preparation and disaster
recovery activities.
Manages the care of Collections vehicles including
maintaining them in proper working order, stocking them with specialized
art handling equipment and supplies, outfitting them for transport of
collections objects, and keeping detailed vehicle records.
Maintains well-organized and clean receiving room
and storage facilities.
Ensures appropriate materials and tools for
transporting collections objects are available and ready for use in the
receiving room and maintain records of them.
Inventories the receiving room tools and specialized
art moving equipment and supplies annually.
Works with contract art shipping companies and
private and institutional lenders as necessary to ship and receive CWF
collections and loans.
Maintains open, two-way communication between the
Collections department and other departments whose activities may impact
the collections.
Represents CWF with a high degree of professionalism
and discretion when dealing with colleagues, lenders, donors, volunteers,
etc.; maintains professional demeanor.
Maintains and continually increases level of
professional expertise through attendance at professional workshops and
conferences and contact with others in the field.
Follows established security and safety procedures.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS:
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Final
candidates are to present in person to the Colonial Williamsburg
Foundation Employment Office a valid driver’s license and an original
Motor Vehicle Record (MVR). The MVR is to be no older than 30 days,
issued by the same state as the driver’s license, and must cover the past
seven years. Within 60 days new residents must obtain a Virginia
driver’s license
Good knowledge of best practices and professional
standards for collections care, packing and handling
Proficiency in the use of a computer, including
basic word processing and collections management software
Demonstrated art handling skills including good
manual dexterity
Ability to use hand tools and power equipment
necessary for collections handling preparation in a museum setting and
the demonstrated interest in art and historic artifacts and sensitivity
to the significance and special needs of museum collections.
Demonstrated ability to: (1) communicate effectively
and follow instructions orally and in writing, (2) act as a mentor or
leader, (3) work cooperatively and productively as a member of a team,
(4) work independently and problem-solve as needs arise, and (5) make
best use of time and limited resources, using facilities, materials,
equipment, buildings and objects efficiently, effectively and with
reasonable and appropriate care
Knowledge of materials appropriate for use with
Collections
Demonstrated patience and attention to detail;
Above skills generally gained through completion of
a four-year degree in related field, plus 2 years of collections
experience in storage, packing and installation, and inventory, or a high
school diploma or G.E.D. with 7 years of practical training and
experience;
Ability to: (1) work outdoors in varying weather
conditions and come in daily contact with pollen, dust and mold, (2) lift
and carry 50 pounds, and (3) move collections up and down stairs, and
perform duties while bending, stooping or kneeling, and be physically
fit.
Ability to perform various functions such as
standing, walking, lifting, climbing, seeing and working in varying light
conditions and close quarters, and participate in strenuous activities.
Valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license and
an acceptable driving record as measured against Colonial Williamsburg’s
criteria.
Highly Desirable: Kowledge of
18th- and early 19th-century fine art and decorative arts and American
folk art. Skills in metalworking, woodworking, or other media and
extensive experience using hoists, lifts and other material handling
equipment. Collections management or museum registration experience.
Familiarity with collections management database, TMS.
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