Requirements
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Minimum of five years experience in museum preparation or related field, including professional artist studio practices and galleries. Contemporary art museum experience preferred.
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Minimum one year of supervisory experience.
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Advanced knowledge of museum best practices including the safe handling, care and installation of all art objects, installation hardware, and gallery lighting.
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Advanced fabrication and construction skills; extensive experience working with hand, mechanical and power tools.
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Excellent manual dexterity and visual acuity skills.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Ability to multitask on a variety of concurrent projects. Effectively manage details as well as the larger scope of any given project.
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Ability to work nights and weekends as needed.
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Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
Desired Skills
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Experience in multi-media and AV installation.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe CS, TMS, Sketchup, and or other relevant Exhibition Design Software.
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Rigging experience and relevant certification to use forklifts, personnel lifts and other motorized equipment.
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Knowledge of contemporary art.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent must be able to do the following:
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Stand for long periods.
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Bend, stoop, reach, lift, and climb to move materials and carefully handle artwork.
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Climb up and down stairs and ladders, work comfortably at heights.
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Reach both above and below shoulder height.
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Be able to lift up to 50 pounds individually.
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Manual dexterity to operate manually controlled equipment and safely handle works of art.
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Ability to visually inspect work; specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Salary: $62,400-$65,000
This position is covered by MOCA/AFSCME Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement: No
The Museum of Contemporary Art is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms the Museum of Contemporary Arts commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.
Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position; they do not purport to describe all functions of the position. Employees may be assigned other duties and the essential functions of the position may change or be changed as necessary.
