Art Preparator Job at Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Hartford, CT

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  • Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
  • Hartford, CT

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Art Preparator position, working in close association with the Chief Preparator, the Chief Registrar, and other members of the Preparator team, provides direct support to the implementation of the Collections Management Policy as it relates to the care, installation, and documentation of the The Wadsworth’s collection and exhibition programs. This position is directly responsible for ensuring the physical safety, best handling and installation practices of the permanent collection as well as borrowed objects while on view, in preparation for movement, and while in storage.

In general, this position contributes to the carrying out of the The Wadsworth’s short- and long-term exhibition schedule, regular gallery rotations, incoming and outgoing loans, collection storage projects and other assignments as needed.

This is a non-exempt, hourly position, Monday – Friday , 8 am – 4 pm, 35 hours a week and on call in the event of an emergency, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Member of the Preparator Team:

  • Consistently applies the highest professional working standards for the handling, installation, housing, packing, and movement of all art in the Museum.
  • Completes the daily work schedule, meeting associated goals and deadlines.
  • Installs gallery lighting equipment. Maintains inventory of lighting fixtures and lamps, screening options and light level measuring devices.
  • Prepares and installs casework, platforms, pedestals, labels and other exhibit specific support materials.
  • Operates various mechanical devices used to install, or move works of art.
  • Accurately records all art movements “changes of locations” both in physical and digital form.
  • Conducts inventories of storages and galleries
  • Follows the parameters & procedures for purchasing materials and supplies, ensuring proper authorization & expense tracking are upheld.
  • Works closely with the team, and with other departments, in the conceptualization, design and fabrication of housing/storage needs for all artworks.
  • Maintains an organized and functional preparatory workspace, as well as all museum storage areas.
  • Performs any other duties reasonably related to the functions described above.
  • Provides support to other departments in areas related to the functions described above.
  • Screens cargo shipments in compliance with TSA’s CCSP.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Training/Work Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in studio art, art history, furniture/product design, architecture or engineering.
  • Minimum two years of art handling/preparatory work experience in a fine art museum

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Thorough knowledge & experience of concepts, principles and practices of current museum practices and collections management standards.
  • Thorough understanding of best practices for object installation, handling & packing of an encyclopedic collection [paintings, works on paper, costumes, textiles, photography, sculpture, furniture & decorative arts].
  • Experience in various aspects and of museum lighting
  • Experience with the design and fabrication of storage containers
  • Experience/certification in the use of standard equipment used in the fabrication, movement, and installation of art (i.e: power tools, forklift, pallet jack, scissor lift)
  • Carpentry skills required.
  • Mount making skills essential.
  • Excellent organization, communication and listening skills
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to plan out multi step projects with a projected timeline and budget.
  • Ability to work within deadlines, both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
  • Basic PC skills with Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word and Excel.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Work at office, Monday to Friday

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