Assistant Preparator

Position Title: Assistant Preparator
Job: Temporary Part-time, Hourly**
Supervisor: Chief Preparator

General Purpose: To assist the Photography Coordinator and Collection Photographer with all manner of art handling duties related to the photography of the permanent collection and exhibitions. This is a temporary grant-funded position for 20 hours per week, for 24 months.

Education/Experience Requirements: Knowledge of handling artwork and experience in handling works on paper required. Experience with TMS or cultural collections software a plus, and museum or gallery experience preferred.
License or Certification Requirements: None

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists the Collection Photographer and Photography Coordinator during photography sessions, which will take place, on average, two to three days per week. Duties include, but are not limited to, taking direction from the photographer and coordinator to place a variety of two and three-dimensional works on various photography set-ups and adjusting the works, per the photographer’s direction.

• Works closely with the Photography Coordinator to physically move objects from storage areas and gallery spaces to designated studio areas, and return the works after photography sessions.

• Must be able to handle delicate objects.

• Track and log object location changes.

• Coordinates with members of the Conservation, Registration, and Art Preparator teams to locate works of art and assess them for safe handling and movement.

Physical Requirements: Ability to carefully handle delicate and fragile objects a must, as well as lift, move, and place heavy objects with care and grace. Ability to lift 50 pounds, sit, stand, and climb ladders.
Temperament: Excellent interpersonal skills, systematic, meticulous, patient, self-starter and works well under pressure. Manages time efficiently, can analyze and solve problems both independently and collaboratively. Ability to be flexible and embrace changes within this position due to departmental priorities. Ability to work with a wide variety of people to achieve the goals of the Museum.
Additional duties, time permitting, may include assisting the art preparation team with duties related to the following:

• Exhibition installation, shipping and receiving works of art, construction, packing, and museum maintenance.

DEAI Statement

The Milwaukee Art Museum is an equal opportunity employer. The Museum recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

We are committed to recruiting, developing, compensating, and retaining professional staff that reflect our community. We aspire to be a diverse workplace where talented people want to come, stay, and do their best work.

We stand committed to the work ahead, informed by our community, which we will support with our best thinking, our deepest empathy, and the courage to embody the convictions shared in our Strategic Direction.

Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all qualifications, responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Milwaukee Art Museum is a EOE/M/W/Vets/Disability Employer.

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Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $19.11 per hour