Audio Visual Preparator

ADP, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Commuter Benefits Program

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

ADP, Inc. in New York, NY is seeking an Audio Visual Preparator to support the Exhibitions Department. The role partners with the Chief Preparator and a team of Preparators to execute planning, fabrication, installation, and dispersal of exhibitions.

The position requires weekend/evening shifts aligned with the exhibitions calendar, typically 40 hours weekly. Full-time employment includes comprehensive benefits and a dynamic museum environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Art, Design, or related field.
• Ability to move heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) and operate lifts and pallet jack.
• Proficiency with fabrication/production/workshop skills and safety; experience with SketchUp is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, fabricate, install and maintain artist projects and exhibitions.
• Produce exhibition furniture, mounts, crates, and related elements.
• Work with installation crew in galleries for various media installations.
• Maintain a safe, clean workshop and art storage facilities.
• Perform routine maintenance and prepare didactic materials and signage.
• Assist with transporting artworks and supporting multiple teams.

Skills

Fabrication/production

Workshop safety

Team collaboration

SketchUp

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Art/Design

Tools

SketchUp

Scissor lift operation

Job description

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10/ 50000/ 501/ 000 Full-time Regular New York, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1084

Salary: $74,510.60 Annually

Job Title: AUDIO VISUAL PREPARATOR

Department: Exhibitions

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employment Status: Full-Time

Union Position: Yes

Reports to: Chief Preparator

POSITION OVERVIEW

The New Museum of Contemporary Art seeks a skilled professional for the position of Preparator. The successful candidate will report to the Chief Preparator and Director of Exhibitions Management and will partner with two fellow full-time Preparators and the entire Exhibitions Department to complete the needs of an exhibition from the planning stages through installation and dispersal. The Preparator will work closely with the Chief Preparator, Registrars, Installation Crew, Curatorial Department, and Operations Staff.

The position frequently requires work on weekends and evenings aligned with the Museum’s exhibitions calendar. Anticipate 40 hours/week, 10:00AM – 6:00PM, Sunday – Wednesday, and 1:00PM – 9:00PM on Thursday for the Museum’s public late-night. The position is eligible for the Museum’s employee benefits programs.

Primary Tasks/Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, fabrication, installation, and maintenance of artist projects and exhibitions;
• Responsible for the production of exhibition furniture, mounts, crates, and other related elements of an artist project or installation;
• Works in galleries as part of the installation crew for exhibitions, which may include construction, painting, object handling & installation, object lighting, and installation of digital or other media (film, computer, audio/video);
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized production workshop and art storage facilities;
• Performs routine maintenance of all exhibitions and artist projects including cleaning, light replacement, paint touch-up, etc.;
• Assists with producing and installing didactic materials, including wall labels, graphic panels, and cut vinyl signage;
• Performs routine art handling and occasional transport of art works for Museum exhibitions, artist projects, and other events and activities;
• Guides and assists other Preparators and Exhibitions Crew as needed; and,
• Other duties as directed within the scope of the Preparator’s job responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Art, Design, or a related field and at least 2 years’ experience working with museum-quality art installations is required. Preparators must be able to move or assist in moving heavy objects (must be able to lift up to 50 pounds) and operate a scissor lift, pump lift card, and pallet jack. Qualified candidates must demonstrate proficiency in fabrication/production/workshop skills and safety, including hand and power tools. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and interest in contemporary art, prior experience with SketchUp, and the ability to work easily with multiple teams across the Museum.

BENEFITS AND PAID TIME OFF & HOLIDAYS

We offer a full comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Reimbursement Program through the Difference Card, Commuter Benefits Program through the Difference Card, Voluntary Short Term Disability Plan and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, and other voluntary benefits.

We offer full-time employees 15 days of paid time off, 8 sick days off and 13 holidays off as applicable through the fiscal year.

We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for a role.

ABOUT THE MUSEUM

The New Museum's mission is simply "New Art, New Ideas." Founded in 1977 by curator Marcia Tucker with a bold vision of presenting contemporary culture in a critical and scholarly context, the New Museum has been a leader among contemporary art museums for over 40 years and is among the most respected internationally for its risk-taking curatorial program. The New Museum is a center for exhibitions, information, and documentation about living artists from around the world, focusing on emerging and under-recognized voices, and providing a platform for the artists who are defining our cultural moment. In 2007, the New Museum made history with the inauguration of its first permanent building at 235 Bowery designed by the Tokyo-based firm SANAA. Since that time, over 4 million have visited or attended programs and events, and the Museum has 155 exhibitions featuring over 600 artists from 60+ countries in our galleries, as well as over 1,200 public programs ranging from live performances, conferences, residencies, screening, after-school programs, and family days.

For more information about the New Museum and its programs, please visit www.newmuseum.org .

EQUAL OPPORUNITY EMPLOYER

The New Museum of Contemporary Art believes that all persons are entitled to Equal Employment Opportunity and we do not discriminate against our staff members or applicants for employment because of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender identity and expression, sex, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran or citizenship status provided they are qualified and meet the requirements for the job. The New Museum provides reasonable accommodation to candidates with disabilities.