Assistant Preparator

• Location 5833 PELICAN BAY BLVD,Naples, FL, 34108,United States
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

The Assistant Preparator is responsible for supporting museum operations by assisting with fabrications and artwork installation/deinstallation. The role coordinates collections preparation activities including fine art handling, packing and transport, location tracking and storage maintenance. The Assistant Preparator assists with all artworks installed throughout the Artis—Naples cultural campus, supporting maintenance, lighting, signage, and long-term preservation efforts. This role enthusiastically embraces the multidisciplinary mission of Artis—Naples and recognizes The Baker Museum’s integral role within a dynamic performing and visual arts institution.

• Assists in all preservation and care of the permanent collection and artworks on loan to the museum.
• Assists with preparing, handling, installing and deinstalling works of art in accordance with museum standards and best practices as outlined in the American Alliance of Museums Collections Stewardship Standards and Core Standards for Museums.
• Assists with artwork packing, transportation preparation, location tracking and documentation, and storage methods for artworks traveling to and from the museum or between offsite locations.
• Assists in the preparation of the exhibition spaces i.e., painting of gallery and installation of labels, texts panels, and other exhibition signage.
• Performing lighting of exhibitions and storage in keeping with contractual requirements/ current best practices. Maintains lighting storage.
• Supports appropriate collection, crate and pedestal documentation and location tracking.
• Careful attention to safety, detail, and accuracy multiple steps in advance, maintaining safety and code requirements.
• Assists with organization of storage locations, preparation of housing for collections objects in storage and for transportation purposes to and from the museum and between offsite locations.
• Fabricates exhibition furniture as required. Maintains inventory, executes movements, and organizes storage of exhibition equipment and furniture.
• Assists with organization of digital media / video equipment in museum exhibitions and storage.
• Operates and manages trucks for transportation of artworks, crates, and exhibition furniture. Loads and unloads trucks, ensuring safe movement.
• Drives box truck, forklifts and mechanical lifts for installation of large-scale objects, preparation for transport, and storage of objects and materials as needed.
• Assists with coordination of photography of permanent collections objects.
• Works closely with registrars, art handlers, couriers, curators, and facilities team members to ensure safe art handling and proper installation of objects.
• Works positively and effectively with all Artis—Naples employees.

Competencies, Core Values, Education and Experience

Diversity – Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.

Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works ethically and with integrity; upholds organizational values.

Financial – Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and confidently, listens and gets clarification; participates constructively and thoughtfully in meetings.

Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully.

Teamwork – Fosters a cooperative work environment by actively participating with colleagues, set priorities and solves problems.

Technical Skills – Knowledge of…