The DAR Museum has an opening for a preparator to work under the
Collections Manager. Please see posting below. Do not reply to me, send
all required info to the contact information at the bottom of the
posting. Thanks! 

 


Museum Preparator and Exhibit Maintenance Technician


 

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has an
immediate opening in the DAR Museum.  Responsibilities include
overseeing the maintenance and organization of all museum storage areas,
handling the physical rearrangement of the gallery and period rooms,
providing technician assistance in the preparation, mounting and
dismantling of exhibitions, tracking and monitoring physical conditions,
and maintaining inventory information of collections in the database. 

 

Requires a BA in Arts or related field, or equivalent work experience; a
minimum one year experience in a museum or art handling setting required
with experience and knowledge of basic carpentry skills, packing and
moving artwork and other objects, required.  Knowledge of exhibit
installation, object mounting and picture framing and hanging is
desired.  Applicant must have excellent organizing skills including the
talent for adapting space for storage uses, work effectively in a team
setting and the ability to communicate verbally and in writing. 

 

Please send cover letter, including salary requirements, and resume to:

 

NSDAR

Attn: Human Resources

1776 D Street, NW

Washington, D.C. 20006-5303

Fax: (202) 737-5702

email: [log in to unmask]

 

 


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