Temporary Exhibition Installer

Brandeis University; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandeis University in Waltham, MA seeks an Assistant Preparator to support exhibition production, installation, packing, and gallery care. You will handle works of art, prepare spaces, and maintain gallery lighting and safety protocols.

The role involves installing graphics and labels, assisting with packing/unpacking, and working with tools to support rotating or long-term collections installations.

Qualifications

• Experience with art handling and installation within museum standards.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and work at heights as required.
• Deadline-driven, collaborative, and able to follow instructions precisely.

Responsibilities

• Handle and install works of art (2D/3D/multimedia) for rotations and exhibitions.
• Assist with packing/unpacking, crating, and movement of artwork per standards.
• Install graphics, labels, and related exhibition materials.

Skills

Art handling

Installation practices

Fine art packing

Team collaboration

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Hardware knowledge

Job description

Description

Under the supervision and direction of the Manager, Collections and Exhibitions, the Assistant Preparator provides support for all aspects of exhibition production including: installation, preparation of artwork, fine art packing and unpacking, general construction, wall preparation, gallery maintenance (lighting and cleaning), equipment/supply inventories or other duties as assigned.

Hourly Payrate: $27-$30

Essential Responsibilities
Professional art handling of works of art (2D, 3D, multimedia) including both collection and loan objects.

• Knowledge of safe and museum standard installation practices for both special temporary exhibitions, gallery rotations or longer-term collections installation.

• Experience with fine art packing, unpacking and movement of artwork within museum standards and under direction.

• Installation of exhibition graphics, labels or other materials.

Basic Qualifications
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• Experience with art handling, installation methodology within museum industry standards.

• Deadline-driven, responds creatively to situations, problem-solving, and ability to carry out instructions precisely and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Basic knowledge and familiarity with power / hand tools and hardware.

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift up to 40lbs. Must be able to stand, walk, carry, stoop, kneel, twist, squat bend and reach overhead. Comfortable with heights, climbing ladders and mechanical lifts.