Preparator - FT

Cincinnati Art Museum•Cincinnati, OH

47d

About The Position

Working cooperatively with museum staff, the preparator is responsible for installing, maintaining, and deinstalling works of art in special exhibitions, rotations, and permanent collection displays. The preparator supports all display preparations with a focus on lighting and participates in the movement of fine art both inside and outside the museum. The preparator works collaboratively with collections, conservation, and curatorial staff to achieve presentation objectives, while ensuring artwork is safely displayed. The ideal candidate has excellent organizational, listening, and communication skills. They are open-minded, emotionally intelligent, and enjoy problem solving in a synergetic environment.

Requirements

Advanced education in the arts or art history and at least two (2) years of art handling experience.
A valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to CAM standards.
Must be able to follow verbal instructions, demonstrate attention to detail and ability to work with one’s hands.
Candidates must be able to efficiently manage their time and responsibilities, work well independently and as a team member, and effectively communicate with their supervisor and coworkers.
Must be able to function in a high demand environment with tight deadlines, while always maintaining professionalism and adhering to Cincinnati Art Museum policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor of Arts in fine arts or an apprenticeship in a craft or trade is preferred.

Responsibilities

Commissioning the museum’s Bluetooth lighting system on smart control software.
Installing and focusing gallery and case lighting
Organizing and maintaining lighting inventory
Participating in the installation and deinstallation of artwork in special exhibitions, rotations and permanent collection displays within the museum galleries and outdoor campus
Mount making, preparing walls, painting, and light drywall work
Supporting in-house carpentry team on demolition and buildouts
Maintaining the cleanliness of gallery displays through regular dusting and cleaning
Collaborating with curators, conservators, and designers to create custom storage and exhibition display mounts
Safely packing and transporting objects for internal and external art movements
Driving up to a twenty-six-foot box truck
Loading and unloading semi-trucks
Attending regular in-person and virtual meetings
Maintaining correspondence through email and other museum applications
Communicating with vendors, artists, and contractors to accomplish assigned duties
Reading and following exhibition plans and display elevations
Safely using hand tools, material handling equipment, pallet jacks, forklifts, and personnel lifts
Responding when artworks are threatened due to emergency and moving objects to safety
Other duties as assigned by management