Art Installations Fabricator & Preparator

Berkshirejobs; North Adams, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

MASS MoCA in North Adams, MA is seeking a Preparator/Fabricator for a full‑time hourly role (40 hours per week) that will work alongside the installation and fabrication staff.

The ideal candidate is a team player who will contribute to deadlines through art handling, construction, painting, sanding, and custom fabrication, while maintaining safe, tidy spaces and positive collaboration with colleagues and artists.

Responsibilities

• Art handling, including unloading and loading trucks, packing and unpacking fine art works, and working with registrars to safely install art.
• Construction and manual labor, including light demolition, moving large objects with material handling equipment (excluding forklifts), painting, sanding, cleaning and other tasks related to exhibition installation in a museum environment.
• Working with a team to assemble large and complex artworks.
• Custom fabrication based on skill and experience, ranging from woodworking to metalworking, sculptural processes, etc.
• Maintaining a positive rapport with colleagues and artists through challenging and complex installations.
• Maintaining safe working spaces through clear communication and tidiness.

Job description

MASS MoCA in North Adams, MA is seeking a Preparator/Fabricator for a full‑time hourly role (40 hours per week) that will work alongside the installation and fabrication staff.

The ideal candidate is a team player who will contribute to deadlines through art handling, construction, painting, sanding, and custom fabrication, while maintaining safe, tidy spaces and positive collaboration with colleagues and artists.