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About the Role
The Queens Museum seeks skilled and experienced Preparators to deinstall, pack, move, install, and prepare exhibitions for the public. This role involves collaboration with artists, curators, registrars, and facilities teams, as well as tasks such as painting, lighting, label placement, framing, matting, pedestal construction, and general exhibition maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Approach artwork with respect and maintain its safety during turnover periods.
- De-install and install all types of artwork.
- Handle, pack, and unpack artwork.
- Prepare gallery spaces, including climbing ladders, patching and painting walls, assisting with lighting, and installing labels and vinyl.
- Assist in the construction of display elements (pedestals, shelves) and exhibition furniture (benches, bookcases, tables, etc.), dependent on experience.
- Handle stationary power tools and hand-held power tools with care and attention; possibility to work in the woodshop.
- Utilize lifts as necessary, with experience and intention.
Requirements
- Availability to work Monday - Friday, 9:30 am - 5:30 pm, arriving no later than 9:20 am for the daily meeting.
- First Aid/CPR Certification preferred.
Skills
- Skilled in the use of hand tools.
- Working knowledge of best installation and de-installation processes and procedures.
- Knowledge of contemporary art practice, media, and materials.
- Ability to carry out physical maneuvers associated with maintenance, repair, replacement, and general upkeep of equipment and properties.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs with assistance.
- Advanced experience and knowledge in electrical work, video installation, and sound installation (strongly preferred).
- Advanced carpentry, fabrication, and/or construction skills (strongly preferred).
Location
- Onsite at the Queens Museum
Work Type
- Temporary
- Seasonal
- Hourly-Paid
- Non-Benefits Eligible
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Preferred 5+ years installation, fabrication and art-handling experience in a gallery or museum setting.
- Prior experience and safety training for lift equipment including hydraulic scissor lifts.
- Candidates with advanced experience and skills will be given priority.
Salary/Compensations
- $35.00 per hour
About the Company
- The Queens Museum is dedicated to presenting high-quality arts and educational programming for the people of New York, particularly residents of Queens. The Museum's work honors the history of its site and the diversity of its communities through a wide-ranging program of exhibitions, educational initiatives, and public events.
- The Queens Museum strives to be a cultural institution that is open, responsive, inclusive, and empathetic, serving as a place of care for its collections, communities, staff, and artists.
Equal Opportunity
- The Queens Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, familial status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, HIV status, arrest record, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
- Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.
- Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.