Please excuse the duplicate posting; I inadvertently left out some
important information from my previous post.  Please note this
position is also benefits eligible.  To be considered, applicants must
apply through the University of Chicago jobsite at
http://www.uchicago.edu/uchi/working/ .  Click on "Job Opportunities",
then "Staff and Faculty Positions".  Applicants will need to create a
profile and apply online.

Title:	Preparation Assistant  -  Part-Time

The David and Alfred Smart Museum of Art at the University of Chicago

Located on the University of Chicago's Hyde Park campus, the Smart
Museum of Art houses a permanent collection of over 10,000 objects,
spanning five centuries of both Western and Eastern civilizations. The
scope of its permanent collections, combined with groundbreaking
special exhibitions, a focus on research and teaching by University of
Chicago scholars, and distinguished outreach and educational programs
geared to both adults and school age children, make the Smart one of
the Midwest's most dynamic and innovative educational institutions in
the visual arts.  AAM Accreditation


General Summary:

The Preparation Assistant works under the supervision of the Registrar
for Loans and Exhibitions to perform a variety of specialized tasks in
the care, handling, and display of works of art owned by, loaned to,
and exhibited by The Smart Museum of Art.

Essential Functions:

	Assist with the construction, installation, and deinstallation of both special
exhibitions and the permanent collection.  This includes building and painting
temporary walls and platforms, moving object cases throughout the building, and
installing art in all media using accepted museum standards and practice.

	Assist with framing, packing, unpacking, crating, and transporting art objects
using accepted museum standards and practice.

	Assist with maintaining galleries, art storage areas, preparation
workshop, loading
dock, sculpture courtyard, and building facilities.  This includes
changing lights, painting, disposing of crates and other refuse,
purchasing supplies, monitoring climate control system, keeping an
inventory of frames and other supplies, placing signage around the
building, and light cleaning.

Qualifications:

•	Bachelor's degree with some fine arts and/or art history coursework, required.
•	A minimum of two years of experience with the care and handling of
fine arts in a museum or gallery setting, strongly preferred.
•	Familiarity with a broad range of installation techniques and
hardware, required; experience with carpentry, taping, and interior
painting, preferred.
•	Knowledge of museum standards regarding the care and handling of
objects, required.
•	Experience with installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of AV
and new media works, preferred.


Mental and Physical Demands:

•	Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to see
projects through to completion; ability to apply creative methods to
solve installation problems with an attention to detail.
•	Ability to work well both as part of a team and under own direction;
ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines.
•	Ability to maintain confidentiality.
•	Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding; ability to lift up to 50
lbs.; ability to stand for long periods of time; ability to use eyes
and hands to examine and handle delicate objects.
•	Ability to work unscheduled overtime during periods of
installation/de-installation

Candidate must be available for 19.5 hours per week between the hours
of 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday.

US Residents Only.  Salary depends on qualifications.  Comprehensive
University of Chicago benefits offered. Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ELECTRONICALLY ONLY.
SUBMIT APPLICATION AT http://www.uchicago.edu/uchi/working/  REFERENCE
REQUISITION # 077646

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