Exhibition Preparator & Installations Specialist

Queens Museum; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Queens Museum seeks skilled Preparators to support the upcoming exhibition season and beyond. This team handles deinstallation, packing, moving, installation, and overall preparation of exhibitions for public viewing.

Successful candidates will work closely with artists, curators, the Registrar/Collections team, and Facilities staff, performing painting, labeling, framing, and pedestals construction as part of a collaborative production process.

Responsibilities

• Deinstall, pack, move, and install exhibitions
• Paint, light, place wall labels, frame and mat artworks
• Build pedestals, organize materials, and prepare displays
• Work with woodshop equipment and power tools as needed
• Collaborate with artists, curators, Registrar/Collections, and Facilities teams

Job description

The Queens Museum seeks skilled Preparators to support the upcoming exhibition season and beyond. This team handles deinstallation, packing, moving, installation, and overall preparation of exhibitions for public viewing.

Successful candidates will work closely with artists, curators, the Registrar/Collections team, and Facilities staff, performing painting, labeling, framing, and pedestals construction as part of a collaborative production process.