University of New Mexico

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Preparator - req# 12418

Posted over 1 month ago

Job Description

Preparator
Requisition ID req12418
Working Title Preparator
Position Grade 08
Position Summary

Under general supervision, assists in the planning, preparation, design, and installation of museum exhibits, art collections, or other display materials. Designs and constructs display materials as required. Coordinates the packing, moving, maintenance, and security of collections. Work includes the packing, moving, lifting, maintenance, and security of collections for display or other purposes requiring art handling and care.

Maintenance can be dirty/messy and will include dusting of artworks and cleaning displays. Delivery and pick-up of artwork may include driving. Creates and installs gallery labels and other didactic panels for display. May assist with the planning and preparation of printed promotional materials.

See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment
  • Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Skilled in art handling and crating, carpentry and fabrication and/or exhibition preparation.
  • Ability to package artwork for shipping/delivery.
  • Knowledge of art storage and display method and techniques.
  • Looking for responsible people that can be trained and then left on their own to work on a described task.
  • Requires flexibility in scheduling. This on call position requires approximately 4 weeks of part time work three to four times per year to assist in museum wide exhibition change overs.
Additional Requirements Skilled in art handling and crating, carpentry and fabrication, and/or exhibition preparation. Ability to package artwork for shipping/deliver. Knowledge of art storage and display method and techniques. Looking for responsible people that can be trained and then left on their own to work on a described taks. Requires flexibility in scheduling.
Campus Taos
Department Harwood Foundation (124A)
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type On-Call
Term End Date N/A
Status Non-Exempt
Pay $11.25 to $12.00/hr.
Benefits Eligible
ERB Statement Temporary and on-call employees working an appointment percentage of 26 (.26 FTE) or greater, per quarter, will be eligible to earn retirement service credits and thus are required to make New Mexico Educational Retirement Board (NMERB) contributions. More information pertaining to your FTE and NMERB contributions can be reviewed on the NMERB Guidelines Clarified webpage.
Background Check Required Yes
For Best Consideration Date 3/23/2020
Application Instructions

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please attach to your resume three (3) supervisory references that can be contacted. Selected candidate must provide official transcripts of the highest level of education completed in order to process the hire.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.



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