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JOB OPENING April
21, 2006
Assistant Preparator / Packer
Exhibitions & Collection Services Department
– Registrars Office
Position Purpose:
Assist in design and construction of crates, packing boxes,
and travel frames for artwork. Arrange, schedule and undertake art pickups and
deliveries with museum vehicles. Pack, unpack, and document packing of all
incoming and outgoing artwork and maintain crate inventory. Handle, move and
install/de-install artwork in galleries and storage areas. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: ·
Assist in the design and
construction of crates, packing boxes, and travel frames for museum artwork ·
Assist with scheduling and
arranging the pick up and delivery of artwork. ·
Unpack and repack all artwork
including incoming acquisitions, exhibitions, temporary, incoming and outgoing
loans, and deaccessions ·
Document crate and packing
materials and methods for temporary and outgoing loans ·
Conduct condition reports on
incoming and outgoing artwork ·
Prepare packing lists, packing
instructions, and other crate and installation-related information as required. ·
Work with other collections
services divisions on the safe movement of artwork within the museum between
storage locations, conservation, the photography lab, galleries, and to and
from off-site storage locations. ·
Order woodshop, crate and packing
supplies. ·
Frame, unframe, and install
hanging hardware on artwork as required ·
Perform gallery maintenance and
cleaning of gallery displays as required ·
May supervise on-call and contract
assistants, volunteers or interns as assigned. Job Qualifications:
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Must be able to drive van and
20-24’ straight truck with valid ·
Knowledge and experience of art
handling practices ·
Knowledge and experience with safe
woodworking practices ·
Computer skills ·
Strong organizational and
interpersonal skills ·
Detail-oriented and organized ·
Must complete tasks according to
scheduled deadlines Education or Formal Training:
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Bachelor’s degree in studio
arts, art history or equivalent. Experience:
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Carpentry, woodworking, and
painting experience essential. ·
Driver’s license and ability
to operate a 20’-24’ straight truck and van required. ·
Prior art handling and packing
experience preferred. This is a full-time position with
benefits. Posting closes May 3, 2006. Please send or fax
resume and cover letter to: Lori S. Iliff Associate Director of Exhibitions and Collections Services/Registrar phone: 720.865.5031; fax: 720.865.5081 email: liliff@denverartmuseum.org |