• Assists with location tracking and documentation of art movement, updating museum collection database as needed
• Act as courier/representative for any off-site movement of objects as approved by the

  Deputy Director of Exhibitions and Collections

• Maintains gallery lighting, lighting storage, and supplies
• Responsible for installing, ensuring best display of digital media/video in Museum exhibitions
• Assists Head Preparator and Art Handler/Technician with budget and submitting purchase orders
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Practical knowledge of professional art-handling standards and procedures
• Practical knowledge of matting and framing techniques
• Art installation procedures, techniques, and methods and materials
• Understanding of professional object description and condition reporting terminology
• Competency in basic construction and fabrication techniques
• Excellent computer skills with proficiencies in use of spreadsheets, word processing and Windows-based graphics applications such as Sketchup Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and InDesign, or equivalent
• Logistical planning skills, especially concerning object movement and shipment
• Ability to work with other people in a cordial and effective manner
• Ability to work effectively with all units and levels of the organization
• Ability to function well with internal and external customers
• Capacity to pay attention to detail and accuracy
• Must be able to physically move artwork (big/small/heavy/light) and crates; pack, unpack and crate artwork; install artwork; climb ladders and be carried up to 80 feet on lifts

Training, Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in studio art, museum studies, art history, or other relevant field preferred
• 2 years of art-handling, hands-on experience in an art museum setting preferred
• Experience in fine carpentry and specialized woodworking using but not limited to the following power tools or equivalent:
  • Table Saw
  • Jig Saw
  • Band Saw (metal and wood)
  • Chop Saw (compound miter saw)
  • Circular Saw, Impact Driver, Drill Press, Planer
• Mounting and framing skills desirable

Special Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Virginia driver's license and maintain a driving record acceptable to the Taubman Museum of Art and its insurance carrier(s)
• Must be available to work flexible hours including nights and weekends as needed
• May require travel out of town on an occasional basis

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Must be able to stand, walk, and sit; ability to use hands and/or fingers, reaching with hands and arms; must be able to talk and hear; ability to occasionally climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl as required; must have the ability to lift a minimum of 75 pounds unassisted; must be able to see up close and have distance vision and have the ability to focus; must be able to work in a moderate noise level office environment. Climbing ladders and being lifted in boom lifts during installations up to 80 feet in the air is a must. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

To apply send resumes to hr@taubmanmuseum.org

EEOC Statement:

The Taubman Museum of Art is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class. The Taubman Museum of Art is also committed to comply with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Taubman Museum of Art is committed to creating a diverse environment:

At The Taubman Museum of Art we each contribute to inclusion—we all have a role to play. Our culture is the result of our behaviors, our personal commitment, our curiosity, how we collaborate, and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same.

In turn, our inclusive culture inspires us to try new things and share information openly and transparently. It brings us together in ways that help us stand out. Our inclusive culture empowers all of us to connect, belong, and grow.