Preparator Assistant

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Part-time Regular Craft Worker Chicago, IL, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $19.94 To $24.08 Hourly

We have an opening for a Preparator Assistant who will assist in all production aspects of exhibition turnovers, including prefabrication of exhibition elements, technical setup and breakdown, and maintenance of galleries and art storage and assists with all art handling, including installation, packing, and shipping while implementing best practices. To be successful in this role, you will:

• Performarthandlingandproductiontasksforexhibitionsandcollectionsasassigned.
• Aidwithfabricationofdisplaycasework,furniture and/orartworktoartist’sspecificationsforexhibitions.
• Participateintime-basedmediainstallationsanddeinstallationsincludingcompletingassociated documentation.
• Assist with incoming and outgoing shipments of artworks as needed.
• Aid with the care, movement, and storage of the permanent collection on and off site.
• Maintain tools and equipment as directed; inventory materials and advise staff on ordering as needed.
• Perform routine gallery maintenance.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Atleast2yearsofmuseumorgallerypreparationexperience.
• Knowledgeofandexperiencewithbestpracticesinarthandling,packing,transport,andinstallationof various types of artworks.
• Generalfabricationandconstructionskillsincludingwoodshopandcarpentryexperience,experience working with small mechanical and power tools, and familiarity with moving large/heavy objects and crates.
• Wall framing,sheathing,repair,andpaintingskills.
• Mathematicsandmeasuringskills.
• Demonstratedabilitytoworkwithcareandaccuracywhileperformingjobduties.
• Abilitytoworkindependently,withapartner,orwithalargerteam,tocompletetasksinatimely manner.
• Abilitytosafelylift
  60lbs.
• Abilitytostandforlongperiodsoftime.
• General mobility throughout all museum properties.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT THE MCA INCLUDE:

• Individual and MCA-provided retirement savings plans.
• Paid time off.
• Pre-tax, reduced rate parking and Ventra/Metra benefits.
• Free admission to MCA exhibitions for yourself and guests.
• Free admission to many special and member events.
• Reduced price tickets to MCA Stage performances.
• Discounts on dining in Marisol and in our award-winning MCA Store.
• Access to our onsite library.
• Opportunities to attend curator-led staff tours.
• Free or discounted admission to many other cultural institutions across the United States.

This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME Council 31.

We have an opening for a Preparator Assistant who will assist in all production aspects of exhibition turnovers, including prefabrication of exhibition elements, technical setup and breakdown, and maintenance of galleries and art storage and assists with all art handling, including installation, packing, and shipping while implementing best practices. To be successful in this role, you will:

• Performarthandlingandproductiontasksforexhibitionsandcollectionsasassigned.
• Aidwithfabricationofdisplaycasework,furniture and/orartworktoartist’sspecificationsforexhibitions.
• Participateintime-basedmediainstallationsanddeinstallationsincludingcompletingassociated documentation.
• Assist with incoming and outgoing shipments of artworks as needed.
• Aid with the care, movement, and storage of the permanent collection on and off site.
• Maintain tools and equipment as directed; inventory materials and advise staff on ordering as needed.
• Perform routine gallery maintenance.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Atleast2yearsofmuseumorgallerypreparationexperience.
• Knowledgeofandexperiencewithbestpracticesinarthandling,packing,transp…