Museum Preparator Student Assistant

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The Raclin Murphy Museum of Art strives to create positions for students to work closely with a specific Museum department while allowing moments for broad learning of museum practice. 

The Museum Preparator Student Assistant will work directly with our Chief Art Preparator and Preparator to prepare and maintain gallery spaces for exhibitions while practicing professional care for the objects. 

Responsibilities and work projects:

• Gallery preparation, including patching and painting walls and pedestals
• Assisting with art handling, moves, and packing artwork
•  Basic upkeep of galleries and cleaning

Skills and knowledge that will be gained:

• Training in basic art handling, packing techniques, and framing
• Introduction to exhibition design, planning, and installation
• General knowledge of collection care
• Being an effective team member

Schedule:

• 12–20 hours/week
• Monday–Friday
• May–August

 

RESUME & COVER LETTER ARE REQUIRED to be considered for this position. Please add in the attachments section of your application. In the "Communications" section please add your answers to the following question: What excites you about this opportunity at the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art? 

Minimum Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to learn new skills quickly, be methodical, and attentive to detail
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working on ladders/heights
• Familiarity with Excel
• Self-motivated and good-natured
• This position is only open to current university and college students.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in painting and using hand tools is helpful, but not required

 

RESUME & COVER LETTER ARE REQUIRED to be considered for this position. Please add in the attachments section of your application. In the "Communications" section please add your answers to the following question: What excites you about this opportunity at the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art? 

 

Pay range: $17.50

Please submit your application by April 26th.

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