Assistant Preparator

Sheldon Museum of Art

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

.50 FTE (20hrs/week)

$20/hour minimum

Sheldon Museum of Art, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, is hiring an assistant preparator to provide support to the lead preparator by assisting in all areas of storage, care, and exhibition of objects at the Sheldon Museum of Art. Duties include working as a team to install, transport, unpack and repack artwork in a safe and professional manner, and prepare artwork and gallery spaces for exhibition. Construct and/or prepare display mounts and furniture for objects. Assist the lead preparator with exhibition design, layout, and the implementation of multi-media artworks. Work with the engagement and collections departments to pack, transport, and install Sheldon Statewide exhibitions to venues across the State of Nebraska.

For more information and to apply go to https://employment.unl.edu/postings/100486

Required Qualifications

• One (1) year relevant coursework, or specialized training beyond high school plus one (1) year professional art-handling and gallery installation experience.

• Work/Education history will show basic carpentry skills.

• Experience with power tools is required.

• Must be detail oriented and able to work carefully with and around artwork.

• Must possess knowledge of or experience with word processing and basic computer software programs.

• Some evening and weekend hours required.

• Must be able to lift 75 pounds and have a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrical and audio-visual technology is a plus.

• Experience with exhibit design software such as SketchUp.

• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently on assigned projects.

• Two (2) years art-handling and exhibition installation experience including matting and frame building preferred.

The ideal candidate will have a commitment to fostering fairness, belonging, and opportunity for all members of the community, contributing to institutional excellence that reflects various perspectives and experiences. They will exhibit strong cross-cultural competence, demonstrate high emotional intelligence, and have a proven ability to forge mutually respectful, trusting, and effective relationships with groups of staff, donors, artists, clients, community leaders, and decision makers. They will have a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on team-based projects and across departments, and the ability to work effectively and simultaneously on numerous projects.