Position at Carnegie Museum of Art

Chief Preparator
Carnegie Museum of Art

Carnegie Museum of Art (CMA) seeks an experienced leader to head our
Department of Art Preparation and Installation. The chief preparator
will manage the scheduling, budgeting, preparation and installation
of art in the permanent collection, temporary exhibitions, and
storage facilities, including outgoing loans.

Bachelor's degree required, preferably with concentration in museum
studies, studio art, or similar area; or a combination of education
and significant experience and training. At least 5 years of art
handling experience in a museum setting with increasingly higher
level of responsibility and supervision of other colleagues. Proven
excellence in showing creativity, aesthetic sensibility, ingenuity,
and problem-solving. Proficiency in handling a variety of media,
including painting, sculpture, textiles, works-on-paper, furniture,
ceramics, metalwork, glass, jewelry, stone, film, video, digital
imagery, and time-based media, as well as knowledge of the
exhibition furniture required to display and operate such art.
Familiarity with architectural and design plans is encouraged.

Seeking a strategic thinker to represent and lead the department in
exhibition planning and collection development. Must be able to work
collaboratively with CMA leadership in achieving organizational
goals. Strong supervisory skills a must in order to motivate staff
and foster a team-oriented environment. Must have excellent
communication and time-management skills and proven success in
organizing, leading, and mentoring staff, and working with living
artists.  Must have the physical ability to use diverse hand and
power tools (including cabinet and shop equipment of varying sizes
and complexity), moving van, hydraulic lifts, dollies, etc. Must
have good dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and ability to climb and
to work on ladders for extended periods of time; to reach with hands
above shoulder level; to lift heavy objects (50 pounds); and to
stand or to walk for an eight-hour work day.

Applications must be received through the Carnegie Museums of
Pittsburgh website.  For more information and to apply, visit

    <URL:http://www.carnegiemuseums.org/hr>

EOE


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