Collections Technician: Art Handling & Conservation

The Momentary; Bentonville (AR); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and The Momentary in Bentonville, AR seek a Collections Technician to support care and documentation of the permanent collection. Responsibilities include packing, framing, vault maintenance, and creating safe housing for loans and acquisitions.

The role requires two years museum experience, art-handling knowledge, and the ability to work with conservation and photography projects. Applicants must pass background checks and have a valid driver's license.

Qualifikationen

• Knowledge of art-handling procedures for two- and three-dimensional art objects in a variety of materials, sizes and weights.
• Strong technical skills in basic construction, fabrication and installation methods; proper use and care of power and manual tools, lifts, and other pertinent equipment.
• Proficiency in the use of standard office equipment and software.
• Skilled in handling all media of art and familiar with installation technique
• Working knowledge of hand tools and math applications.

Aufgaben

• Assists in collection related projects with supervisor and Registrar for Collections, including object photography, conservation, artwork cleaning and maintenance, and vault maintenance.
• Works with supervisor and Curatorial to plan and execute safe framing solutions for collection works and loans.
• Packs and unpacks crates and shipping conveyances for loans and acquisitions; designs packing solutions for outgoing loans.
• Assists in providing access to the collection by staging artwork for study and research.
• Assists in leading vault tours for museum staff, volunteers, and members.
• Performs routine frame dusting and artwork cleaning and maintenance throughout permanent collection galleries.
• Supports Registration with gallery checks and collection audits.

Kenntnisse

Art handling

Object handling

Framing installation

Organizational skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in art-related field

Tools

Framing tools

Jobbeschreibung

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and The Momentary in Bentonville, AR seek a Collections Technician to support care and documentation of the permanent collection. Responsibilities include packing, framing, vault maintenance, and creating safe housing for loans and acquisitions.

The role requires two years museum experience, art-handling knowledge, and the ability to work with conservation and photography projects. Applicants must pass background checks and have a valid driver's license.