Exhibitions Art Installer & Fabrication Specialist

Hamilton College; Town of Clinton (NY); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 40 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Hamilton College is seeking an Art Preparator to assist with art installations and collection-related duties in a part-time, as-needed role. The position supports BMP, Collections, and general gallery maintenance, and requires careful handling of artworks to museum standards.

It is non-benefited and limited to 909 hours per year. The role involves wall building, framing, packing/unpacking, and assisting with shipments, under supervision.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of art handling in a museum, gallery, or equivalent setting.
• Possession of a valid New York State driver's license.
• Construction, workshop, or fabrication shop experience is required.

Responsabilités

• Exhibition: assist with installation/de-installation, mounting, rigging, and handling artworks.
• Collection: help clean and prepare display surfaces, fabricates labels, inventories with staff, and move objects as needed.
• General: maintain galleries and workspaces, support special projects, and ensure safety and cleanliness.

Connaissances

Precision

Safety rules

Museum best practices

Google Office Suite

TMS familiarity

Communication skills

Teamwork

Formation

3–5 years art handling

New York driver’s license

Construction/fabrication experience

Description du poste

Hamilton College is seeking an Art Preparator to assist with art installations and collection-related duties in a part-time, as-needed role. The position supports BMP, Collections, and general gallery maintenance, and requires careful handling of artworks to museum standards.

It is non-benefited and limited to 909 hours per year. The role involves wall building, framing, packing/unpacking, and assisting with shipments, under supervision.