Senior Preparator — Art Exhibitions & Installations

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 47 000 - 51 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The University of Chicago's Smart Museum of Art seeks a Chief Preparator to lead the installation, packing, and handling of artworks for exhibitions and collections. The role involves coordinating with curators, artists, and facility teams to plan and execute projects, while upholding best practices in art handling and safety.

The position is full-time, on-site, with benefits, and requires extensive experience in art handling, installation design, and collaboration across departments to ensure

Qualificações

• 7+ years of experience in a related museum role.
• Vocational training, apprenticeship or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Certification to operate forklifts, personnel lifts and other motorized equipment.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee the design, construction, installation and de-installation of museum exhibits and displays.
• Collaborate with curators, artists and staff to plan, fabricate, mount artworks and customize installations.
• Define work orders and execute project plans; manage crews and external contractors to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Manage technical elements of builds and AV arrangements including procurement and deployment of gear.
• Maintain climate control systems and storage facilities and ensure safety standards.

Conhecimentos

Multimedia and AV installation

Adobe CS

Sketchup

Rigging experience

Matting and framing

Formação académica

College degree in related field

Ferramentas

Forklift certification

Personnel lifts

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The University of Chicago's Smart Museum of Art seeks a Chief Preparator to lead the installation, packing, and handling of artworks for exhibitions and collections. The role involves coordinating with curators, artists, and facility teams to plan and execute projects, while upholding best practices in art handling and safety.

The position is full-time, on-site, with benefits, and requires extensive experience in art handling, installation design, and collaboration across departments to ensure