Art Installer Seasonal

University of North Florida Alumni Association; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Florida Alumni Association seeks a MOCA Curatorial-OPS assistant to support installation and de-installation of exhibitions, prepare artworks for display, and assist with media tech setups. The position requires teamwork, physical fitness for lifting and heights, and flexibility for after-hours work.

The role involves painting gallery walls, crating and shipping artwork, and collaborating with curatorial staff to ensure the artist’s and curator’s vision is fulfilled.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of contemporary art.
• Experience in hands-on installation/de-installation of complex exhibitions.
• Familiarity with presentation technology such as media players and digital programming display.
• Proficiency in interior painting, drywall installation, taping, carpentry, etc.
• Able to work as part of a team with excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated practical experience in construction, fabrication and painting of exhibition assets, and safe use of power tools.
• Ability to work in physically demanding situations, including heavy lifting and working at heights, and flexible to work out of hours.

Responsibilities

• Installation and de-installation of exhibitions.
• Preparation of artwork for exhibition and/or shipment/storage.
• Installation of technology such as media players and monitors.
• Crating, packing and transportation of artwork.
• Painting gallery walls neatly and efficiently.
• Maintain spaces, tools and environment.
• Collaborate with curatorial department; work in a team environment.
• Occasional late-evening and weekend hours as required.

Skills

Knowledge of contemporary art

Exhibition installation experience

Teamwork and communication

Adaptability to late hours

Attention to safety and quality

Tools

Media players

Digital displays

Power tools

Job description

Department

MOCA, Curatorial-OPS

Compensation

$16.00 Hourly

Under the direction of curatorial staff, responsible for assisting in the installation of exhibitions presented in the museum, ensuring that the vision of the artist and curator is fulfilled.

Tasks include:

• Installation and de-installation of exhibitions
• Preparation of artwork for exhibition and/or shipment/storage
• Installation of technology such as media players and monitors
• Safe and efficient crating, packing and transportation of artwork
• Efficiently and neatly painting gallery walls
• Maintenance of work spaces, tools and environment
• Working in a team environment with curatorial department
• On occasion need to work late evening and weekend hours

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of contemporary art
• Experience in the hands-on installation and de-installation of complex exhibitions
• Familiarity with presentation technology such as media players and digital programming display
• Proficiency in interior painting, drywall installation, taping, carpentry, etc.
• Able to work as part of a team with excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated practical experience in construction, fabrication and painting of exhibition assets, and appropriate work methods for utilizing necessary power tools.
• Ability to work in physically demanding situations, including heavy lifting and working at heights, and flexibility to work out of hours where required.

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University’s policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

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Carnegie

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