Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preparation, matting and framing, basic collections care, and basic cleaning of objects in the Museum collection

• Design and fabricate archival mounts, boxes, trays, etc. for the long-term storage of artworks in the collection

• With registrar for collections, manage correct housing of collection objects and packing/crating for shipment

• Maintain accurate storage location of artwork, reporting daily to the registrar for collections on the movement of each artwork to be entered into the database

• Perform all duties related to exhibition preparation including, but not limited to, framing, preparing, hanging, moving of heavy sculpture, installation, de-installation, packing, shipping, and receiving artwork

• Consult as needed on exhibition design elements; work with artists and Museum team on site-specific installations

• Move object cases and other exhibit furniture, install art in all media – mount vinyl text, object labels, photographs and other didactic exhibition material; design and fabricate museum mounts for small objects

• Coordinate necessary part-time staff and materials for gallery preparation, supervising, training, scheduling, and hiring part-time art handling staff

• Order supplies and materials for the framing and packing shop and budget costs for exhibitions and permanent collection supplies and operational expenditures

• Assist with budget preparation and tracking of installation/deinstallation-related expenses

• Maintain inventory of exhibition furniture, crates, and frames and arrange transportation of frames, furniture, and crates from offsite storage to Museum

• Occasional travel with objects required for exhibitions and installations

• Perform additional duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in education and experience

• 3-5 years of experience with the care and handling of fine art objects in a museum setting

• Knowledge of museum standards and best practices for the care and handling of objects and materials used for housing and installation

• Manual dexterity and care in the handling of art objects and ability to carefully follow established procedures

• Experience cutting mats, hinging, and framing works on paper; framing canvases; basic carpentry skills and tools

• Knowledge of standard tools, practices, and methods in painting, rough and finish carpentry, and cabinet work as well as use of materials such as various kinds of lumber, fabrics, plastics, mechanical fasteners, and adhesives

• Experience in safe operation and maintenance of hand and power tools, hydraulic lifts, and specialized equipment

• Ability to interpret and produce work from architectural/design plans and fabrication shop drawings

• Excellent organizational skills; ability to see projects through to completion; ability to apply creative methods to solve installation problems with an attention to detail

• Valid driver’s license required and must meet the College’s Fleet Safety Policy requirements

• Proven ability to work independently and as a member of a team, exercise discretion, and work collaboratively as a member of a diverse community

Job Information

• Location:

  Waterville, Maine, 04901, United States

• Job ID:

  51400812

• Posted:

  October 25, 2019

• Position Title:

  Senior Preparator

• Company Name:

  Colby College Museum of Art

• Job Function:

  Facility/Operations

• Entry Level:

  No

• Job Type:

  Full-Time

• Job Duration:

  Indefinite

• Min Education:

  BA/BS/Undergraduate

• Min Experience:

  3-5 Years

• Required Travel:

  0-10%

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