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About the Role
Join our dynamic exhibitions team as a Preparator I (On-Call/As Needed) to assist with preparing, fabricating, installing, and deinstalling exhibit components and displays. This hands-on role involves working with priceless works of art and requires attention to detail and craftsmanship.
Responsibilities
- Assists in the preparation, hanging, installation and deinstallation of art objects utilizing proper handling and security techniques.
- Assists in the loading and unloading of art objects.
- Assists with carpentry, finish work, packing/crating, lighting, A/V and mount making as required.
- Paints and/or constructs walls, platforms, pedestals, and other exhibition fixtures.
- Performs various skilled and semi-skilled tasks including working with power tools, adhesives, and metals.
- Participates in general shop operations including cleaning, and organization of shop spaces.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Two (2) years of experience in installation of exhibit displays including the installation of three-dimensional objects in conjunction with wire object mounts, or a relevant combination of education, training, and experience.
- Knowledge and skill in the use and care of standard hand and power tools.
- Knowledge of practices and methods of exhibit installation.
- Knowledge of safe work practices related to the installation of art.
- Ability to problem solve and work well under pressure with conflicting demands.
- Ability to lift and move heavy objects up to 75 lbs. and at heights up to 6 feet.
- Extremely flexible, reliable, and dependable.
- Must possess integrity and a sense of humor.
Skills
- Carpentry
- Finish work
- Packing/crating
- Lighting
- A/V
- Mount making
- Working with power tools
- Working with adhesives
- Working with metals
- Shop operations
- Cleaning
- Organization
Location
- San Francisco
Work Type
- On-Call
- As Needed
- Temporary assignments
Experience Level
- 2 years of experience
Salary/Compensations
- $31.1975/ hour
About the Company
- The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco is the world’s leading museum dedicated to connecting global audiences with Asian and Asian American art and culture.
- The museum has a collection of 20,000 objects spanning over 6,000 years.
- The museum offers a powerful lens into the depth and diversity of Asian cultures.
- It is a vibrant center for public engagement where history and the present meet to inspire a more connected future.
- The museum’s mission is to celebrate, preserve, and promote Asian and Asian American art and cultures for local and global audiences.
- It serves as a dynamic forum for exchanging ideas, inviting collaboration, and fueling imagination to deepen understanding and empathy among people of all backgrounds.
- This is an exceptional opportunity to join an organization that values creativity, teamwork, collaboration, and inclusion.
- You will be surrounded by a diverse, talented, and enthusiastic group of colleagues.
Equal Opportunity
- The Asian Art Museum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
- We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
- We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories (arrest and criminal histories) consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.