Art Handler/Assistant Preparator

The Art Handler/Assistant Preparator is a member of the Collections department, the team that stewards Shelburne Museum's permanent collections of art and Americana and is responsible for the packing and movement of museum objects throughout the campus, dusting exhibition objects, and vacuuming areas not accessible to visitors. Additional responsibilities are to assist the exhibitions preparator with the fabrication of exhibition furniture and mounts, exhibition installation and deinstallation, and the maintenance of exhibitions and campus signage. The department includes registrars, a collections manager, conservators, a lead art handler, an exhibitions preparator, and a archivist/digital assets manager. The Museum's collections are housed in 39 exhibitions buildings spread across forty-five landscaped acres. Amont these structures are 25 significant examples of historic New England architecture, relocated to the Museum grounds.

Essential Job Functions:

Complete object movement tracking forms and pack/unpack objects for movement throughout the museum campus and for travel on truck shipments Ensure the safety and security of objects Undertake maintenance cleaning (dusting, vacuuming) of collections exhibition and collections storage spaces Conduct seasonal deinstall/reinstall of objects in historic buildings Assist with installations and de-installations of temporary and permanent exhibitions Assist with exhibitions and signage fabrication and maintenance Assist with lighting temporary exhibitions as needed and routine maintenance of lighting in other exhibition spaces Assist with handling art for special projects such as photo shoots, storage improvements, research, and product development Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED certificate, Bachelor's degree preferred Coursework in studio art, art history, or collections management preferred Minimum 1-2 years art handling required

Desirable Skills and Qualifications:

Ability to work independently and as part of a team Able to stand for extended periods, lift 40 lbs., and climb ladders Must enjoy repetitive work and cleaning, good manual dexterity Knowledge of hand and power tools, general woodworking skills Matting and framing artwork, mount-making experience Flexible attitude with the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities Must have current driver's license and clean driving record. This position requires occasional evening and weekend work

Compensation and Benefits:

Shelburne Museum offers a generous benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance & AD&D and Short/Long-Term Disability. Combined time off up to 160 hours per year, 8 hours for your birthday, and 8 hours for community service leave. Employees may contribute to the Museum's Retirement plan, effective 1st of the month following their start date. After one year of service employees are eligible for a 2% Match and 3% Safe Harbor contribution, paid for by the Museum. Other benefits include free Museum access for immediate family members and an employee discount at the Museum store and café.

To apply:

To apply, please email our Human Resources department, HR@shelburnemuseum.org, and provide a Cover Letter and an updated Resume (pdf format preferred). For further information, please visit our careers page, https://shelburnemuseum.org/about/employment/. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a clear background check. Shelburne Museum is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the EEO brochure to view your rights.

Pay:

$19.00 - $21.50 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person