Lead Art Exhibition Preparator

University-of-North-Carolina-At-Chapel-Hil; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ackland Art Museum at UNC Chapel Hill seeks a Lead Preparator to oversee exhibition preparation, installation, and collection care. You will mat, frame, design walls and signage, move artworks, and maintain galleries and storage spaces. You will advise on mounting, pedestal design, and AV issues while mentoring contract staff.

Valid NC driver’s license is required. This role supports a dynamic campus community and offers opportunities to contribute to major exhibitions and campus programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience in the area.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Mat and frame works of art for exhibitions.
• Design walls and signage for displays.
• Pack, unpack, and move artworks safely.
• Maintain galleries, storage vaults, and workspaces.
• Advise on mounting, pedestal design, and AV issues.

Skills

Exhibit construction

Matting & framing

Artwork handling & storage

Outlook & communications

Design software (Photoshop, Illustr

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

SketchUp

Job description

The Ackland Art Museum at UNC Chapel Hill seeks a Lead Preparator to oversee exhibition preparation, installation, and collection care. You will mat, frame, design walls and signage, move artworks, and maintain galleries and storage spaces. You will advise on mounting, pedestal design, and AV issues while mentoring contract staff.

Valid NC driver’s license is required. This role supports a dynamic campus community and offers opportunities to contribute to major exhibitions and campus programs.