Chief Preparator position available

["Valerie Imus" <vimus@ybca.org>]

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> CHIEF PREPARATOR
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> Department:             Visual Arts      
> Reports to:                Exhibitions Manager
> Status:                      Exempt position 
> Work schedule:        Full time (37.5 hours/week)
>                                  Monday through Friday
>                                  Events/installation evenings and weekends 
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>  To apply, please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to jobs@ybca.org.
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>  http://www.ybca.org/about/jobs/chief_preparator.aspx
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> PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
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> *         In collaboration with Visual Arts team, guest curators, and artists, plan visual arts exhibitions.
> *         Arrange scheduling, technical, material and staffing needs for the installation and de-installation of exhibitions, including working with artists in advance to realize commissioned works of art.
> *         Manage, schedule and supervise on-call preparator staff during installation period.
> *         Recruit and retain a diverse preparator staff.
> *         Provide training to preparatory staff, and oversee proper and safe operation of power and hand tools.
> *         Oversee visual arts back room spaces and workshop; inventory of supplies and materials; and maintain gallery related AV gear and other equipment.
> *         Assume primary responsibility for the daily operation and maintenance of exhibitions.
> *         Work closely with Exhibitions Manager to create expense projections in relation to project needs and budgets.
> *         Work closely with Registrar to receive and return artwork; supervise construction of crating.
> *         Provide timely and accurate installation and gallery operations information to Exhibitions Manager to help liaison with other Center Departments.
> *         Ad hoc projects as needed
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> MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
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> *         Associate of Arts or Bachelor> '>  degree in Visual Arts, Humanities, Art History or similar field of study or commensurate work experience
> *         At least 5 years experience as preparator or in a similar position in a museum, gallery or arts organization, supervising visual art work crews. 
> *         2 years supervisory experience
> *         Demonstrated knowledge of museum installation techniques.
> *         Experience with art handling, storage, packing, crating and installation.
> *         Thorough knowledge of building codes, construction techniques, materials and tools.
> *         Ability to read building plans, specifications and diagrams.
> *         Ability to perform a variety of building trades-skilled tasks.
> *         Skill in the use and care of hand and power tools.
> *         Proven organizational skills, with particular attention to detail and capacity to effectively manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
> *         Ability to identify problems and resolve them quickly so that installations can function smoothly.
> *         Ability to work effectively in partnership with people of diverse cultural backgrounds; ability to lead staff and foster collaboration with all members YBCA> '> s curatorial teams.
> *         Familiarity with PC or Mac computer systems and software; Visio or other planning software knowledge preferred.
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