Art Preparator I - Per Diem

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What you will be doing in this role :

Under supervision of the Curator, Curatorial Assistant, and Art Preparator II, performs tasks throughout the greater medical center grounds, including all satellite buildings where art or art objects are to be displayed or stored.

Performs picture framing, repairs installations and de-installations of artworks of varying mediums, maintains and updates records, documentation and files of the objects included in the 20,000+ art collection when they are moved, handled or in need of inventory updates.

In this role you will :

• Perform the tasks assigned by the Curator, Curatorial Assistant, and Art Preparator II.
• Under the direction of the Curator, Curatorial Assistant, and Art Preparator II, install and de-install artwork from present locations within the medical center and satellite locations to make way for area renovations or infill / backfill as required by the Facilities Department and the Facilities, Planning, Design and Construction Department.
• Maintain and update records, documentation and files of the objects included in the CSMC 20,000+ object collection when they are moved, handled or in need of inventory updates.
• Perform; repairs, picture framing, special-display fabrication, and minor conservation / restoration, cleaning, preventative care / maintenance, storing and hanging all objects in the collection as well as the organization and maintenance of the art storage facilities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

Requirements :

High school diploma or GED.

A minimum of 3 years proven experience performing related duties in a museum, private collection, gallery, or art related environment required.

Skills / Experience Sought :

• Ability to follow oral instructions as to construction and installation of exhibits.
• Physically handles delicate and valuable works of art with extreme care. Work from sketches and follow oral instructions as to construction and installation of exhibits.
• Have a general knowledge of various forms of contemporary fine art.
• Ability to use software applications and operate technological devices (computer, laptop, tablet, smartphone, Proficiency in basic computing skills, including Microsoft Office software, database management software, Adobe Creative Suite, project management software.

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.

The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.