Seasonal Museum Preparator - Install & Prep Artworks (PT)

ADP, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call shifts

Union Local 2110 (UAW)

Accrued sick time

Job summary

The New Museum in New York is seeking a Part-Time Preparator (Seasonal) to support installation of exhibitions. This on-call role runs 10:00am–6:00pm with weekends and evenings as needed, and is a Local 2110 UAW union position. Hourly pay is $39.14; accrued sick time is available.

Reporting to the Chief Preparator and working with Registrars and Curatorial staff, you will help install, deinstall, and prepare artworks for display, ensuring safety and quality throughout every step.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience with museum-quality art installations.
• Must be able to move objects up to 50 pounds and operate lift equipment.
• Ability to work with multiple teams and follow art-handling best practices.
• Certification for scissor lift preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install exhibitions as scheduled under supervision of Chief Preparator.
• Unpack, pack, install, deinstall, and prepare artworks for display while ensuring safety.
• Demonstrate proper installation and art-handling skills per museum standards.
• Assist with loading/unloading from trucks and managing street-level dock safety.
• Prepare didactic materials and maintain a clean prep space and backstage areas.

Skills

Art installation experience

Team collaboration

Art handling

Safety protocols

Tools

Pallet jack

Pump lift cart

Scissor lift (certified)

Job description

The New Museum in New York is seeking a Part-Time Preparator (Seasonal) to support installation of exhibitions. This on-call role runs 10:00am–6:00pm with weekends and evenings as needed, and is a Local 2110 UAW union position. Hourly pay is $39.14; accrued sick time is available.

Reporting to the Chief Preparator and working with Registrars and Curatorial staff, you will help install, deinstall, and prepare artworks for display, ensuring safety and quality throughout every step.