Job Posting Title:

Preparator - Media

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Hiring Department:

Jack S Blanton Museum of Art

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

Working closely with fellow Preparators, Registrars, and Curators, each preparator is responsible for art handling, installation, preparation, and packing of the permanent collection, exhibitions, and loans.  This position is also responsible for installation and upkeep of the Media Collection and multimedia works on loan.

Purpose

This position is required to allow the museum to safely handle art movement and installation within the museum. This position is also required to maintain and install the museum's Media Collection and multimedia works on loan.

Responsibilities

Participate as a member of our team of preparators in the installation of exhibitions, permanent collection rotations, and the packing and unpacking of loans and special projects. Responsible for handling works of art in various situations according to BMA guidelines and standard museum practices, in coordination with the Registrar assigned to each project.

Prepare works of art for loan, installation, or storage as scheduled by Registrars (i.e., secure existing frame, add felt linings or spacers, glaze, attach backing boards, construct special mounts, retrofit crates, etc.).

Assist with art movement for Photography Studio, Conservation Lab, Print Study Room, Registrars, and Curators as requested.

Assist with receiving and releasing works of art, as well as loading and unloading from vans and shipping trucks at museum loading dock, in coordination with Registrar assigned to each project.

Responsible for maintenance of art preparation areas, as well as keeping all tools and supplies secure and in stock. Responsible for keeping all art storage rooms clean and well supplied.

Responsible for placing orders when new equipment is needed, after completing research and discussion with Curators, and colleagues in Collections and Exhibitions Department.

Travel as needed as courier for loans, exhibitions, or to travel for special packing/unpacking, installation/deinstallation of works of art.

Assist with carpentry, painting, lighting, exhibition design, workspace maintenance, and local pickups or deliveries using BMA cargo van, as needed.

Move works of art safely within storage areas and throughout the building, responsible for documentation of location changes after each art move.

Maintain strict confidentiality of all BMA projects, personnel issues, shipments and art movement schedules.

Project a positive and professional image of the Museum, and our Department, to professional colleagues and the external community.

Appreciation of the mission and aspirations of the BMA , and the capability to articulate the BMA’s values, achievements, potential, and priorities to internal and external audiences.

Responsible for the installation of media works of art.  Requires understanding of A/V technology and equipment, ability to understand and interpret media artists’ installation requirements, and creative problem solving to create immersive multimedia installations.

Responsible for research, purchase, preparation, repair, and maintenance of equipment as needed for media works of art, such as projectors, display monitors, media players, and speakers, etc.

Responsible for inventory, maintenance, and keeping adequate supply on hand of tools, cables, and all other elements and equipment necessary for the installation, or outgoing loan, of media works of art.

Must keep informed and current on media works of art equipment, migration information, formatting, technology, software, and other areas that assist with the care, maintenance, and installation of the Media art collection.

Required Qualifications

3 years of experience as professional art handler, preferably in museum setting.

Education equivalent to High school graduation or GED. Bachelors degree substitutes for up to four years of experience but must have the kind of experience listed above.

Two years of experience working with media works of art in a museum or art gallery.

Ability and skill to safely employ the use of a variety of tools, painting equipment, aerial platform lift, palette jack, forklift, ladders, scaffolding, and other heavy equipment and to handle oversized and/or heavy art objects and exhibition material.

Additional qualification: valid Class C operator’s driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Excellent speaking/understanding of the English language including art history terms, concepts, techniques, and traditions.

Ability to follow instructions and work cooperatively with a team.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Microsoft Office Suite and experience in collections data-base systems.

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Salary Range

$45,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Must be able to visually inspect artwork

Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time, lift, push, pull heavy, fragile, odd-shaped objects carefully.

Must be able to carry 50 lbs.

Occasional exposure to dust, latex paint fumes and heat.

Must be able to complete short or long hours of travel by plane, truck, or other method of transportation needed.

Required Materials

Resume/CV

3 work references with their contact information including email addresses; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin 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.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.