Assistant Preparator/Collections Care Specialist
Company: Wellesley College
Location: Wellesley
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Please review the details for the position before applying for
the opening. If you are an internal employee, please apply through
the internal portal on Workday. You should have your completed
resume/cv and cover letter ready to upload. You should upload both
documents on the third page (the required section is named
resume/cv - this is also where you should upload your cover
letter). These documents should either be in a PDF format (.pdf) or
a Word document (.doc) format.Job Posting TitleAssistant
Preparator/Collections Care SpecialistJob Description SummaryAdmin
Non-ExemptJob DescriptionThe Davis Museum seeks an Assistant
Preparator/Collections Care Specialist, responsible for the care,
handling, and display of all artwork in the Museum's collections,
within the Collections Care and Management (CCM) Department and
reporting to the Manager of Exhibitions and Collections
Preparation. The Assistant Preparator/Collections Care Specialist
is responsible for a variety of specialized tasks relating to the
installation, de-installation, display, care, handling, and packing
of artworks owned by, loaned to, and exhibited at the Museum.The
Assistant Preparator/Collections Care Specialist is an integral
member of the CCM team, caring for all permanent collections,
managing housing, mount making, matting, and framing. S/he is
responsible for the care of objects owned by or loaned to the
Museum, and oversees the storage vaults at the museum, including
ensuring the safe storage of all objects within the building. This
position also provides accessibility to the collections for
students, faculty, outside scholars, and the public through the
management of the permanent collections exhibition spaces.
Supervises student assistants and works collaboratively with
outside contractors.Primary ResponsibilitiesCollections CareMat,
frame, and provide storage housings for artwork.Oversee collections
vaults, provide for safe storage, packing and movement of all
objectsProvide collections access for faculty, students, and
outside scholars.Collaborate with the Exhibition Manager and
Curator(s) on assigned projects in planning, layout, and
logistics.Oversee installation of rotating Study Gallery and Print
Corridor exhibition spaces, install artwork for permanent
collections changes.Work with registration staff to monitor gallery
environments using hygrothermographs and dataloggers.Oversee
cleanliness and organization of workshop/loading dock and inventory
of tools, materials, and supplies.Perform regular maintenance on
outdoor sculptures.Provide basic training for student assistants
and interns in techniques and principles of collections care and
management; supervise student workers.Assist with annual
inventories of collections.ExhibitionsAssist with general art
handling and installation needs within the museum.Collaborate with
outside contractors.Maintain standards of gallery lighting and
manage lighting inventory.Provide ongoing support for painting,
cleaning, repair and technical needs of museum exhibitions.Support
light construction of walls and display furniture.Produce wall
texts, labels and other exhibition didactics.Position
RequirementsPosition requires demonstrated proficiency in handling
valuable works of art in a wide variety of media including but not
limited to paintings, bronze, ceramic, glass, metals, mixed media,
textiles, works on paper, contemporary art and new
media.Demonstrated proficiency with installation of exhibitions,
layout, and lighting design.Excellent communication and
interpersonal skills, the ability to coordinate and implement
complex projects, diligence, ability to work independently as well
as enthusiasm for team collaboration, flexibility in scheduling,
professionalism, collegiality, and informed adherence to best
museum practices and standards in the field.Also requires physical
agility, good vision, ability to lift 50 lbs., and manual dexterity
required to move artwork and to operate tools/equipment (genie
lifts, pallet jacks, etc.)Experience with practices and methods in
mount making, and with packing/housing preferred, and demonstrated
ability to apply this knowledge with initiative and judgment,
concern for detail, accuracy, and neat execution of work.Skills and
Abilities RequiredSkills and knowledge of shop equipment preferred
and ability to effectively perform various skilled and semi-skilled
tasks, including woodworking, brazing, use of adhesives and
fasteners, construction methods, and use of stationary and portable
power tools.Demonstrated skills and knowledge of archival materials
and storage techniques for loaned and museum collection objects
required.Ability to work collaboratively with a team and work
collegially with fellow preparators, staff, designers, guest
curators, vendors, and the general public.Proficiency with design
programs such as Adobe InDesign and Illustrator, Google Sketch-up
highly desirable and familiarity with computer applications in a
multi-platform environment including Microsoft Word and Excel
required.Experience with TMS preferred.Effective oral and written
communication skills.Must be able to work in a fast-paced
environment with demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing
tasks and demands.Exceptional organizational skills; ability to set
priorities and adapt as priorities shift, handle multiple
assignments and deadlines.Displays excellent judgment, while
operating in a flexible and professional manner.Photography
knowledge preferred.Success in the position, as an essential member
of the Davis team, requires commitment to professionalism, cordial
collegiality, and collaboration.Other duties as assigned. Overtime
may be required as needed.Required Education and Experience:Minimum
of 3 years experience or equivalent combination of training and
experience preferably in a museum setting.B.A. degree
preferred.Demonstrated proficiency in handling valuable works of
art in a wide variety of media including but not limited to
paintings, bronze, ceramic, glass, metals, mixed media, textiles,
works on paper, contemporary art and new media.Demonstrated
proficiency with installation of exhibitions, layout, and lighting
design.Ability to move or assist in moving heavy objects (must be
able to lift 50 lbs.) and ability to operate genie lifts, pallet
jacks, etc.Experience with practices and methods in mount making
preferred, and demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge with
initiative and judgment, concern for detail, accuracy, and neat
execution of work.About the Davis.The Davis Museum is a vital force
in the intellectual, pedagogical, and social life of Wellesley
College. It seeks to create an environment that cultivates visual
literacy, inspires new ideas, and fosters involvement with art on
campus and beyond. The Davis collections, including some 15,000
objects, span global history from antiquity to the present and
include masterpieces from almost every continent. Our holdings are
housed in an extraordinary museum building, designed by Rafael
Moneo, winner of the Pritzker Architecture Prize. In addition to
dynamic presentations of the permanent collections, and
installations that support specific coursework and research
interests, the Davis hosts a rotating series of engaging temporary
exhibitions and programs organized to inform, challenge, and
inspire visitors.About Wellesley College and the ArtsThe Wellesley
College arts curriculum and the highly acclaimed Davis Museum are
integral components of the College's liberal arts education.
Departments and programs from across the campus enliven the
community with world-class programming-classical and popular music,
visual arts, theatre, dance, author readings, symposia, and
lectures by some of today's leading artists and creative
thinkers-most of which are free and open to the public.Since 1875,
Wellesley College has been a leader in providing an excellent
liberal arts education for women who will make a difference in the
world. Its 500-acre campus near Boston is home to some 2,400
undergraduate students from 49 states and 58 countries.Application
requirementsResume and Cover letterNames and Contacts for three
Professional ReferencesOther: All employees hired after August 2,
2021 are required to upload proof of vaccination and booster
against COVID-19, subject to approved medical or religious
exemptions or disability accommodations. Worker
Sub-TypeAdministrativeTime TypeFull timeEEO StatementAt Wellesley,
we embrace and honor difference and diversity. We believe the best
ideas-the best solutions-draw on a range of voices, perspectives,
and experiences. As a college, and as a community, we are dedicated
to assuring that all members for the Wellesley community have an
equal opportunity to flourish. Wellesley College is an Equal
Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to increasing the
diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Wellesley
College and all its subcontractors shall abide by the requirements
of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations
prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on
their status as protected veterans or individuals with
disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals
based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations
require that Wellesley College and all of its subcontractors take
affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran
status. Candidates who believe they can contribute to that goal are
encouraged to apply.
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