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Museum Preparator

• Job Number: 24168

• Functional Area: Museum

• Department: Museum

• School Area: Associate Provost for the Arts

• Employment Type: Full-Time

• Employment Category: Non-Exempt

• Visa Sponsorship Available: No

• Schedule: Monday-Friday

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  Job Description

MUSEUM PREPARATOR, MIT Museum, to support the goals and operations of the Museum and collaborate with the manager of exhibits and the director of galleries and exhibitions on the operational support and maintenance of new and existing Museum exhibitions. Will support exhibition and object installations, including light construction, carpentry, lighting focus, and cleaning; work with contracted temporary installers, art handlers, and vendors to ensure a collaborative workflow; gain understanding of the development of new exhibitions; keep current exhibitions on display in good working order; coordinate staffing of maintenance coverage in collaboration with the manager during open Museum hours; maintain exhibit back-of-house areas and organize inventory of exhibit maintenance tools and equipment; maintain department supplies; document work, including working with department process and workflow docs; transport supplies and tools between multiple sites in support of museum operations; support the receiving and staging of crates for new installations; support the de-installation, crating, and shipping of exhibitions; prepare art objects for installation; remain informed about trends in museum installation best practices; and perform other duties as assigned. tiple locations.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: high school diploma or its equivalent; two years’ relevant experience; construction and fabrication knowledge and skills; art handling and installation experience; AV technical skills and basic knowledge of media systems; excellent oral and technical communication skills; flexibility; self-motivation; attention to detail; goal and collaboration orientation; and a valid driver’s license. PREFERRED: B.A./B.S. in studio art or related field, experience in a museum and shop environment, experience with shop tools and finish painting, experience with Microsoft Office 360, and skill with CAD or SketchUp drafting. Job #24168-4The MIT Museum maintains multiple worksites for back-of-house exhibit functions and requires flexibility for working in multiple locations.6/24/24