Preparator - The Wolfsonian

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

The Museum Preparator, under the direction of the Senior Preparator, is responsible for all aspects of the safe handling of all works of art in the course of exhibition planning, production, and installation, and, working closely with the Collections and Conservation and Library teams, during the full range of collections management activities.

• Oversees art handling and transport for exhibit installation, research requests, collections review, and photography, employing safe art handling practices for 2-D and 3-D works, including heavy sculptural works and furniture.
• Assists with all phases of exhibition production, including building walls, platforms, casework, vitrines, object and book mounts. Maintains design shop and inventory of shop supplies. Works with carpentry, plastics, metals, drywall and paint.
• Assists the museum collections staff in organizing and maintaining collections storage, retrieving and replacing works on request, and allocating storage for new acquisitions. Retrieves collections for researchers in accordance with use guidelines; trains visiting researchers in proper handling of collections.
• Maintains stock supplies and equipment. Identifies suppliers and places orders, arranges servicing and writes bids for new or replacement materials.
• Maintains condition and cleanliness of display areas and ensures that all equipment and lighting is functioning according to exhibition design plans.
• Participates in maintenance of 14,000 square feet of exhibition space and 25,000 square feet of storage space across several locations. Operates a motor vehicle to transport equipment, supplies and exhibits between locations.
• Participates in rolling inventory check with collections management team.
• Liaises with print production companies to coordinate the creation and installation of wall text and other exhibition graphics.
• Monitors environmental conditions in galleries and storage spaces. Participates in integrated pest management program.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized workshop that adheres to OSHA standards and FIU's safety guidelines for a healthy working environment when using paints, solvents, power tools and other shop equipment; keeps an accurate inventory of tools, equipment and materials; ensures that workshop equipment and tools are in proper working order. Maintains stock supplies and equipment. Identifies suppliers and places orders, arranges servicing and writes bids for new or replacement materials.
• Performs essential duties in any emergencies such as hurricanes, public health emergencies, and/or any other university emergency closing. The employee is expected to be available to report to work as needed during university emergency closing with appropriate notification of a department administrator.

High school diploma or GED and three (3) years of related experience.

• Education in Art, Art History, or a related field, along with experience in art handling and working in a museum or gallery setting.
• General knowledge of carpentry, materials, fabrication techniques and construction processes. Skills in drywall, plastics, metals, adhesives, painting and wood essential.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practice in mount making for museum objects.

Staff

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:00 PM

• Power Tools
• Ladders/Lifts/ Elevated Platforms
• Metal/Wood Working Machinery

• Driver's License Check
• Fingerprinting Check
• Expanded Background Check

• Ability to travel locally and nationally.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Travel to FIU Campus

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Since 1945, the Florida Legislature has made a provision to give preference in the hiring process to United States war veterans in recognition of their military, naval, or air service who meet specific conditions. The conditions are as follows:

• Veterans with a VA service-connected disability
• Spouses of veterans with permanent and total service-connected disability
• Honorably discharged veterans with wartime service.
• Unmarried widow or widower of a veteran who died as a result of a service-connected disability
• A veteran who has served in a qualifying campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, to include the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal.

Florida International University honors this policy and will comply with Veterans' Preference guidelines when filling staff positions. Any applicant claiming Veterans' Preference will be required to attach a DD214 with each application submitted for verification.

If there are any questions concerning Veterans' Preference, please contact Talent Acquisition & Management by calling 305-348-2500.
For additional information on Veterans' Preference, visit http://www.floridavets.org/.

Clery Notice

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To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.