Art Preparator II
Museum Associates - Los Angeles, California, United States, 90036![Museum Associates](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Art Preparation & Installation
Reporting to the API Manager in the Art Preparation & Installation department, the Art Preparator assists the Installation team with work related to LACMA's extensive and diverse art programs: exhibitions, permanent collections, and outgoing and incoming loans. Installs and maintains permanent galleries, special exhibition and temporary exhibition spaces, and art storage areas. Uses appropriate materials, equipment, and methods to display, store, pack and transport works of art. Executes the unpacking/packing, installation, disassembly, and storage of works of art, and associated materials for permanent and special exhibition galleries.
Responsibilities:Works on assignments of moderate complexityCollaborates on the movement, packing and crating of works of artPerforms moderately complex carpentry and painting tasksAdheres to LACMA safety proceduresCollaborates across departments and ensures the safe and controlled installation and deinstallation of works of artCollaborates on the fabrication and installation of works of art and supporting materialsCollaborates across departments to pack, crate, receive, deliver, and install works of artPerforms other duties or special projects as assigned
Benefits
:The expected hourly for this Los Angeles, CA based position $27.00 - $30.00, subject to change.The position is eligible for LACMA's comprehensive benefits package, including pension plan.LACMA is committed to providing its employees with valuable and competitive benefits as a core part of a strong overall employee experience.
Qualifications:High School Diploma or GEDAt least 2-3 years related experienceLicense to operate a variety of vehicles and forkliftsSelf-motivated, curious, and demonstrates an appropriate sense of urgencyKnowledge of best practices for art handling and movement, installation and art object packing and cratingProven skills in woodworking, cabinetry, metalworking, plastics, painting or decorative finishes, general construction, and/or moving heavy artwork by riggingStrong hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness and reasoning skills, large and small motor skills, and sensitivity to and understanding of materialsProficient with Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Microsoft Office suite, familiar with TMSAbility to read and interpret documents