Museum Preparator

Posting date
06/20/2023

Open Until Filled
Yes

Position Number
1010737

Department this Position Reports to
Hood Museum of Art

Hiring Range Minimum
$19.00

Hiring Range Maximum
$23.27/hr

SEIU Level
Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

Employment Category
Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year
12

Scheduled Hours per Week
40

Location of Position

Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility?
Onsite only

Is this a term position?
No

Is this a grant funded position?
No

Position Purpose

The Museum Preparator supports the museum’s priorities through the timely and thorough completion of all aspects of exhibition installation, works in close consultation with lead preparator and exhibitions manager to create installations that meet museum requirements, executes safe handling and movement of artwork.

Required Qualifications – Education and Yrs Exp
1-2 years of experience

Required Qualifications – Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Two years of relevant experience in museum exhibition installations.
• Knowledge of matting, hinging, and framing of works on paper, object mount-making, lighting, or the presentation of new media.
• Knowledge of safe art-handling practices.
• Demonstrated understanding of methods and practices of exhibition installation.
• Proficiency with standard office editing and scheduling platforms.
• Ability to participate in a team-based environment.
• Ability to perform all routine installation tasks, handling objects, power tools, ladders.
• A valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain and maintain Dartmouth Driver Certification, to drive museum vehicles to transport artwork.
• Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience, with a focus on art, art history, or material culture.
• Advanced experience in matting, hinging, and framing, or construction, crating, and case-building.
• Experience fabricating scale models and working with computer-based architectural modeling programs.
• Proficiency in Adobe design applications.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Ramie Speicher

Department Contact Phone Number
603-646-3852

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Nicole Gilbert, Head of Exhibitions

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Quick Link
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/69272

Description

Art Preparation – Prepares works of art for exhibition. Responsibilities include, depending on area of expertise, co-developing and creating mounts and supports necessary for the safe display of all objects; accomplishing the archival matting and framing of works on paper; performs collaborative development, installation, and maintenance of new media presentations (video, audio, film, and computer-based).

Percentage Of Time
35%

Description

Exhibition Installation – Collaboratively plans and performs all aspects of museum exhibition installations in the galleries to meet curatorial, collections management, and exhibition design standards in support of the museum’s mission and priorities. Participates in the development and implementation of installation production schedules to assign responsibilities and assure realistic timelines.

Percentage Of Time
30%

Description

Object Study Support – Supports the museum’s commitment to teaching with objects by supporting all classroom and museum-based programs. Helps provide solutions to scheduling conflicts. Transports, installs, and maintains works of art in the museum’s collection storage areas. Performs installation and maintenance requirements for art on campus.

Percentage Of Time
20%

Description

Installation Planning – Assists curators, exhibitions manager, and lead preparator to develop installation plans through participation in group discussions. Supports all internal art handling projects and contracted work as needed.

Percentage Of Time
15%

Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

Performs other duties as assigned