Exhibit Preparations Specialist (Part-Time, On-Call)

City and County of San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

San Francisco Airport Commission's SFO Museum seeks a part-time, on-call Museum Preparator to assist with exhibitions, installation and care of objects. The role works within the Preparation department under supervision and collaborates with staff across departments to ensure quality displays and safety.

Minimum education includes an associate degree in art-related fields; substitution by museum experience is possible.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Art, Fine Arts, Museum Studies or related field.
• Qualifying full-time work experience in preparation, fabrication, installation and handling of art objects may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, hanging, installation and deinstallation of exhibition and collection objects using proper handling and security techniques.
• Assist in packing, loading, and unloading art objects.
• Assist with lighting, audio/visual installation, mats for photographs and prints, and object mount-making.
• Construct and/or paint exhibition furniture such as walls, platforms, pedestals, risers, mounts and fixtures.
• Perform tasks including safe use of power tools, adhesives, and metals.
• Affix exhibition labels, didactics, graphics, photographs and other materials to walls within cases.
• Participate in general shop operations including cleaning and organizing shop spaces.

Job description

San Francisco Airport Commission's SFO Museum seeks a part-time, on-call Museum Preparator to assist with exhibitions, installation and care of objects. The role works within the Preparation department under supervision and collaborates with staff across departments to ensure quality displays and safety.

Minimum education includes an associate degree in art-related fields; substitution by museum experience is possible.