Preparator & Art Handler

Requirements

• Bachelors degree.
• Prior gallery or museum experience in installing and handling artwork.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Attention to detail, basic carpentry skills, and the ability to lift and move artwork safely are essential. Position also requires managing student workers and their schedule.
• Applicant Instructions:
• Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience: Resume/CV section of the application: (Maximum of 5 Documents)
• Resume/CV
• Contact Information for 3 Professional References
• Compensation Pay Range:
• $25.00 hourly
• visit: https://www.keene.edu , https://www.usnh.edu/ or https://www.ci.keene.nh.us .
• EEO Statement
• The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources
• Location:
• Keene
• Salary Grade:
• Adjunct Hourly Staff 00

Benefits

Additional Information

USNH Employees should apply within Workday through the Jobs Hub app The preparator at the Thorne is responsible for the safe handling, installation, and maintenance of artworks within the gallery. This part-time role includes preparing exhibition spaces, installing and de-installing artworks, patching and painting walls, lighting adjustments, and ensuring proper art handling procedures are followed. The preparator works closely with curators and staff to execute exhibitions to a high professional standard and oversees student employees. Duties/Responsibilities: Preparator, Art Handling, Fabrication 90% Responsibilities include preparing exhibition spaces, installing and de-installing artworks, patching and painting walls, lighting adjustments, and ensuring proper art handling procedures are followed. Managing Student Workers 10% Manages student workers and their schedules and works in collaboration with the Zoulias Director on hiring.

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