3524-Principal Museum Preparator

Requirements

• Possession of an Associate Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Art, Fine Arts, Museum Studies or a related field.
• Substitution:
• Additional qualifying full time work experience (2000 hours equal one year) as described above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. One year of work experience equals thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units.
• Desirable Qualifications:
• The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify job finalists at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.
• Experience working in an art museum or cultural institution.
• Experience supervising preparator teams or leading complex exhibition installations.
• Experience with museum-quality art handling and packing procedures.
• Experience operating lifts, rigging systems, and specialized installation equipment.
• Knowledge of museum conservation handling standards and gallery lighting systems.
• Verification:
• Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.
• Selection Procedures
• Job Application - Applicants must fully complete the job application. Information from resumes does not substitute for the information on the job application or preliminary questionnaire.
• Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, deadlines, and other details.
• Important Information:
• Information submitted in your application may be verified.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.
• Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility or disqualification.
• Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempting to practice deception or fraud in the application or examination process may result in dis

Benefits

Additional Information

Under general direction, the Principal Museum Preparator supervises and participates in the preparation, installation, movement, packing, lighting, and care of artwork and museum exhibitions. This position oversees complex exhibition projects and provides technical leadership to preparator staff and contractors while ensuring museum standards for safety, preservation, and presentation are maintained. Essential duties include, but are not limited to: Supervising and coordinating the work of preparators, contractors, and support staff involved in exhibition installation and deinstallation activities. Planning and overseeing exhibition layouts, gallery preparation, object movement, mount installation, lighting adjustments, and casework. Participating in the handling, packing, crating, transportation, and installation of valuable and fragile artworks. Coordinating schedules, materials, tools, and staffing needs for exhibitions and gallery rotations. Interpreting installation plans, drawings, schematics, and exhibition designs. Ensuring compliance with museum handling standards, workplace safety practices, and preservation requirements. Operating specialized tools, lifts, rigging equipment, and other museum preparation equipment. Collaborating with curators, registrars, conservators, designers, facilities staff, and vendors to complete exhibition projects. Monitoring work quality and resolving technical installation issues. Assisting with fabrication, carpentry, mount making, painting, and lighting work associated with exhibitions and gallery preparation. Maintaining records, inventory, tools, and supplies related to museum preparation operations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical museum preparation skills, leadership abilities, problem-solving capabilities, attention to detail, and experience working collaboratively in a museum or cultural institution environment. Current Provisional Employee in Class 3524 who has worked at least 2,080 hours in Class 3524. Education: Possession of an Associate Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Art, Fine Arts, Museum Studies or a related field.

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