Art Preparator II

MUSEUM ASSOCIATES
Los Angeles, CA, US
Permanent
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

Art Preparator II (Regular, Full-time)

Art Preparation & Installation

Reporting to the API Manager in the Art Preparation & Installation department, the Art Preparator assists the Installation team with work related to LACMA’s extensive and diverse art programs : exhibitions, permanent collections, and outgoing and incoming loans.

Installs and maintains permanent galleries, special exhibition and temporary exhibition spaces, and art storage areas. Uses appropriate materials, equipment, and methods to display, store, pack and transport works of art.

Executes the unpacking / packing, installation, disassembly, and storage of works of art, and associated materials for permanent and special exhibition galleries.

Responsibilities :

  • Works on assignments of moderate complexity
  • Collaborates on the movement, packing and crating of works of art
  • Performs moderately complex carpentry and painting tasks
  • Adheres to LACMA safety procedures
  • Collaborates across departments and ensures the safe and controlled installation and deinstallation of works of art
  • Collaborates on the fabrication and installation of works of art and supporting materials
  • Collaborates across departments to pack, crate, receive, deliver, and install works of art
  • Performs other duties or special projects as assigned

Benefits :

  • The expected hourly for this Los Angeles, CA based position $27.00 - $30.00, subject to change.
  • The position is eligible for LACMA’s comprehensive benefits package, including pension plan.
  • LACMA is committed to providing its employees with valuable and competitive benefits as a core part of a strong overall employee experience.

Qualifications :

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • At least 2-3 years related experience
  • License to operate a variety of vehicles and forklifts
  • Self-motivated, curious, and demonstrates an appropriate sense of urgency
  • Knowledge of best practices for art handling and movement, installation and art object packing and crating
  • Proven skills in woodworking, cabinetry, metalworking, plastics, painting or decorative finishes, general construction, and / or moving heavy artwork by rigging
  • Strong hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness and reasoning skills, large and small motor skills, and sensitivity to and understanding of materials
  • Proficient with Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Microsoft Office suite, familiar with TMS
  • Ability to read and interpret documents
  • 30+ days ago
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