Description
Under the supervision and direction of the Manager, Collections and Exhibitions, the Assistant Preparator provides support for all aspects of exhibition production, including:
Hourly Pay Rate: $27-$30
Essential Responsibilities
Professional art handling of works of art (2D, 3D, multimedia) including both collection and loan objects.
Knowledge of safe and museum standard installation practices for both special temporary exhibitions, gallery rotations, or longer-term collections installation.
Experience with fine art packing, unpacking, and movement of artwork within museum standards and under direction.
Installation of exhibition graphics, labels, or other materials.
Basic Qualifications
Physical Demands
Must be able to lift up to 40lbs. Must be able to stand, walk, carry, stoop, kneel, twist, squat, bend, and reach overhead. Comfortable with heights, climbing ladders, and mechanical lifts.
Pay Range Disclosure
The Universitys pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidates work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class").