Exhibition Installations Specialist

Ultipro; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston seeks a qualified Preparator to work with the Preparations art handling department. Under direct supervision by the Chief Preparator, and working with the installation team, the Preparator installs/deinstalls permanent galleries, temporary exhibition spaces, and maintains art storage areas.

The Preparator will ensure the professional, safe and timely preparation, care, and handling of works of art for exhibition and transit.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ art handling experience.
• Fine Arts background preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Handles, installs, packs, and unpacks crated artwork at all museum buildings locations.
• Installs/deinstalls artwork for temporary exhibitions and rotations.
• Transports artwork in the museum truck and van between campus buildings.
• Gallery maintenance of art pedestals, vitrines, and casework.

Skills

Art handling

Packing & installation

Carpentry basics

Valid driver’s license

Heavy lifting

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Box truck driving

Job description

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston seeks a qualified Preparator to work with the Preparations art handling department. Under direct supervision by the Chief Preparator, and working with the installation team, the Preparator installs/deinstalls permanent galleries, temporary exhibition spaces, and maintains art storage areas.

The Preparator will ensure the professional, safe and timely preparation, care, and handling of works of art for exhibition and transit.