Preparator at New Museum of Contemporary Art

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Mar, 26

Salary

72340.0

Posted On

23 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Art Handling, Installation, Fabrication, Production, Workshop Skills, Safety, Contemporary Art, SketchUp, Team Collaboration, Object Lighting, Maintenance, Construction, Painting, Transporting Art, Didactic Materials Production

Industry

Museums;Historical Sites;and Zoos

Description

Job Title: PREPARATOR Department: Exhibitions FLSA Status: Exempt Employment Status: Full-Time Union Position: Yes Grade Level: 3 Reports to: Chief Preparator Salary: $72,340.39 Position Overview The New Museum of Contemporary Art seeks a skilled professional for the position of Preparator. The successful candidate will report to the Chief Preparator and Director of Exhibitions Management and will partner with two fellow full-time Preparators and the entire Exhibitions Department to complete the needs of an exhibition from the planning stages through installation and dispersal. The Preparator will work closely with the Chief Preparator, Registrars, Installation Crew, Curatorial Department, and Operations Staff. The position frequently requires work on weekends and evenings aligned with the Museum’s exhibitions calendar. The position is eligible for the Museum’s employee benefits programs. Primary Tasks/Responsibilities: * Assist in the planning, fabrication, installation, and maintenance of artist projects and exhibitions; * Responsible for the production of exhibition furniture, mounts, crates, and other related elements of an artist project or installation; * Works in galleries as part of the installation crew for exhibitions, which may include construction, painting, object handling & installation, object lighting, and installation of digital or other media (film, computer, audio/video); * Maintains a safe, clean, and organized production workshop and art storage facilities; * Performs routine maintenance of all exhibitions and artist projects including cleaning, light replacement, paint touch-up, etc.; * Assists with producing and installing didactic materials, including wall labels, graphic panels, and cut vinyl signage; * Performs routine art handling and occasional transport of art works for Museum exhibitions, artist projects, and other events and activities; * Guides and assists other Preparators and Exhibitions Crew as needed; and, * Other duties as directed within the scope of the Preparator’s job responsibilities. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Art, Design, or a related field and at least 2 years’ experience working with museum-quality art installations is required. Preparators must be able to move or assist in moving heavy objects (must be able to lift up to 50 pounds) and operate a scissor lift, pump lift card, and pallet jack. Qualified candidates must demonstrate proficiency in fabrication/production/workshop skills and safety, including hand and power tools. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and interest in contemporary art, prior experience with SketchUp, and the ability to work easily with multiple teams across the Museum. ABOUT THE MUSEUM The New Museum's mission is simply "New Art, New Ideas." Founded in 1977 by curator Marcia Tucker with a bold vision of presenting contemporary culture in a critical and scholarly context, the New Museum has been a leader among contemporary art museums for over 40 years and is among the most respected internationally for its risk-taking curatorial program. The New Museum is a center for exhibitions, information, and documentation about living artists from around the world, focusing on emerging and under-recognized voices, and providing a platform for the artists who are defining our cultural moment. In 2007, the New Museum made history with the inauguration of its first permanent building at 235 Bowery designed by the Tokyo-based firm SANAA. Since that time, over 4 million have visited or attended programs and events, and the Museum has 155 exhibitions featuring over 600 artists from 60+ countries in our galleries, as well as over 1,200 public programs ranging from live performances, conferences, residencies, screening, after-school programs, and family days. For more information about the New Museum and its programs, please visit www.newmuseum.org. Equal Opportunity Employer The New Museum of Contemporary Art believes that all persons are entitled to Equal Employment Opportunity and we do not discriminate against our staff members or applicants for employment because of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender identity and expression, sex, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran or citizenship status provided they are qualified and meet the requirements for the job. The New Museum provides reasonable accommodation to candidates with disabilities. As per New York State Guidelines, all candidates hired must be vaccinated with the COVID vaccine.

Responsibilities

The Preparator will assist in the planning, fabrication, installation, and maintenance of artist projects and exhibitions. They will work closely with various departments to ensure the successful execution of exhibitions from planning through installation.