Temporary Preparator

Title

Temporary Preparator

Description

Department: Exhibition Design and Productions

Reports to: Director, Exhibition Installation

Job Type: Temporary – Part-time

Job Classification: Hourly (Non-exempt)

Workplace Location: Los Angeles – Academy Museum

Summary/Objective:

Reporting to the Director of Exhibitions Installation, the Preparator will focus on artwork installation in exhibition galleries, maintaining galleries and casework, preparing, and packing art loans, assisting with collections handling, and assisting in many aspects of preparation for exhibition production. This is a very physical role.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Hang, level, and secure framed objects.
• Position, mount, and secure large and small 3D objects.
• Work closely with curators, registrars, and conservators during install periods.
• Join team for specialized trainings and project overview meetings.
• Assist in artwork framing including cutting materials per cut sheet.
• Assist in packing and movement of artworks for transport or within the museum.
• Help maintain galleries and art storage spaces including glass cleaning.
• Help to create mock-ups and models of exhibitions.
• Operate power tools such as drills and woodshop tools.
• Assist with various preparations of exhibition components.
• Work in a team environment.
• Abide by all health and safety protocols.

Required Competencies:

• 2+ years of art handling work at a museum, fine art handling company, gallery, or artist studio.
• Availability with varying schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience moving and handling fragile works of art with great care.
• Experience with museum-level art handling practices; knowledge of archival materials and best practices.
• Willingness to be trained on and use OSHA-approved safety equipment such as respirators and protective clothing.
• Accomplishments in patching/ painting, roller, and brush finishes.
• Gantry and rigging experience are a plus.

Physical Demands:

• Ascending and working on ladders, scissor lifts, and scaffolding.
• Moving, standing, twisting, and stooping.
• Carrying and moving objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Working around paints, cleansers, and other similar products.
• Working in spaces that collect dust.
• Working on an active construction site.

Required Vaccination: Full vaccination against COVID-19 is required, including any booster vaccinations as applicable. Exception:Medical and religious accommodations approved by the Office of People & Culture.

Compensation: The expected salary for this role is $25.00-$31.00 per hour. The actual base pay offered will be determined by factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and other factors permitted by law. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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Position Requirements



Full-Time/Part-Time

On-Call

Position

Temporary Preparator

Location

Los Angeles

About the Organization

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is a global community of more than 10,000 of the most accomplished artists, filmmakers and executives working in film. In addition to celebrating and recognizing excellence in filmmaking through the Oscars, the Academy supports a wide range of initiatives to promote the art and science of the movies, including public programming, educational outreach and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.


EOE Statement

The Academy is committed to equal opportunity in employment and to creating and valuing diversity in its workforce. Maintaining a diverse workforce is important to the Academy. The Academy enforces a strict policy that prohibits discrimination in hiring, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, or termination, whether on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation or genetic information. This includes a workplace that is free of all forms of harassment. Also, to help foster diversity, the Academy uses programs that ensure fairness of opportunity, pay, and growth to all applicants and employees. Every employee of the Academy is required to follow this policy and to preserve the Academy’s commitment to diversity.

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