Association of Academic Museums & Galleries.
Preparator & Operations Coordinator – Samek Art Museum, Bucknell University, L
Association of Academic Museums & Galleries., Lewisburg, West Virginia, United States, 24971
Preparator & Operations Coordinator – Samek Art Museum, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
Job no: 496876Position type: full-timeThe Samek Art Museum is a program of Bucknell University that creates meaningful encounters between artists, students, scholars, the public and works of art. The Museum presents original, travelling, and collection exhibitions and public programs that cover the range of art history with an emphasis on contemporary art. The Museum maintains an active museum collection of over 5,000 objects, including 450 works installed across the campus. The gallery programs and/or manages 3 spaces – the Samek Art Gallery on campus (including offices, work-room, and collection study room), Downtown Art Gallery, and off-site collections storage – totaling 4,500 square feet of exhibition and program space plus 4,000 of storage and work space. The Galleries produce, on average, 12 exhibitions, 75 public programs, and 36 campus events annually.The Preparator & Operations Coordinator’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following duties listed roughly in order of priority and time from top to bottom. The Preparator & Operations Coordinator reports to the Gallery Director and fulfills their duties in accordance with campus, state, and federal policies and laws as well as in keeping with museum and gallery professional practices.Job Duties:Supervise Student Employees:
Hire, train, and supervise student gallery guides / guards; manage student work schedules; collect timesheets and ensure accuracy; train students in art-handling and exhibition installation.Assist with Exhibition Installation & De-installation:
Work with Registrar to install and de-install exhibitions; receive, unpack, pack artworks; perform carpentry work; lighting exhibitions; handling artworks on loan and permanent collections.Assist with Art Handling:
Work with Registrar to transport art between collections storage facilities and galleries.Security and Facilities:
Open and close gallery facilities for public hours; manage cleanliness and condition of gallery-managed facilities; maintain Facilities Emergency Plan.Additional duties:
Drive to transport art locally; submit student employee payroll bi-weekly; order facilities supplies.Diversity & Inclusion Expectation:
Actively contribute to Bucknell’s efforts to foster a diverse and inclusive campus community.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degreeA minimum of 1 year of relevant professional experience in museums, arts or other cultural organizationsDemonstrates progressively responsible experience in office management, operations, and/or supervision of staffExcellent organizational and interpersonal skillsValid driver’s license and ability to drive a Sprinter vanOther Requirements:
Availability to work evenings and weekends, as scheduled; background check required.Preferred Qualifications:
Work experience in visual arts organization such as art gallery, museums, art dealer, art auction house, art movers, conservator, etc.Physical Demands:
Stand or walk 2-4 hours at one time; lift or carry up to 50 pounds occasionally; work in a variety of temperatures and environmental conditions.For salary and further information, call Bucknell HR at: 570-577-1631
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Job no: 496876Position type: full-timeThe Samek Art Museum is a program of Bucknell University that creates meaningful encounters between artists, students, scholars, the public and works of art. The Museum presents original, travelling, and collection exhibitions and public programs that cover the range of art history with an emphasis on contemporary art. The Museum maintains an active museum collection of over 5,000 objects, including 450 works installed across the campus. The gallery programs and/or manages 3 spaces – the Samek Art Gallery on campus (including offices, work-room, and collection study room), Downtown Art Gallery, and off-site collections storage – totaling 4,500 square feet of exhibition and program space plus 4,000 of storage and work space. The Galleries produce, on average, 12 exhibitions, 75 public programs, and 36 campus events annually.The Preparator & Operations Coordinator’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following duties listed roughly in order of priority and time from top to bottom. The Preparator & Operations Coordinator reports to the Gallery Director and fulfills their duties in accordance with campus, state, and federal policies and laws as well as in keeping with museum and gallery professional practices.Job Duties:Supervise Student Employees:
Hire, train, and supervise student gallery guides / guards; manage student work schedules; collect timesheets and ensure accuracy; train students in art-handling and exhibition installation.Assist with Exhibition Installation & De-installation:
Work with Registrar to install and de-install exhibitions; receive, unpack, pack artworks; perform carpentry work; lighting exhibitions; handling artworks on loan and permanent collections.Assist with Art Handling:
Work with Registrar to transport art between collections storage facilities and galleries.Security and Facilities:
Open and close gallery facilities for public hours; manage cleanliness and condition of gallery-managed facilities; maintain Facilities Emergency Plan.Additional duties:
Drive to transport art locally; submit student employee payroll bi-weekly; order facilities supplies.Diversity & Inclusion Expectation:
Actively contribute to Bucknell’s efforts to foster a diverse and inclusive campus community.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degreeA minimum of 1 year of relevant professional experience in museums, arts or other cultural organizationsDemonstrates progressively responsible experience in office management, operations, and/or supervision of staffExcellent organizational and interpersonal skillsValid driver’s license and ability to drive a Sprinter vanOther Requirements:
Availability to work evenings and weekends, as scheduled; background check required.Preferred Qualifications:
Work experience in visual arts organization such as art gallery, museums, art dealer, art auction house, art movers, conservator, etc.Physical Demands:
Stand or walk 2-4 hours at one time; lift or carry up to 50 pounds occasionally; work in a variety of temperatures and environmental conditions.For salary and further information, call Bucknell HR at: 570-577-1631
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