Preparator

The New York State Historical Association, Fenimore Art Museum and The Farmers’ Museum seek a preparator to participate in organizing and executing all exhibitions.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, participate in organizing and executing temporary and permanent exhibitions at Fenimore Art Museum and The Farmers’ Museum, as well as traveling exhibitions coming to and originating from the museums; install artifacts, graphics and supporting material; fabricate or procure artifact mounts; fabricate in-house graphics; light galleries; retrofit crates; establish and implement a schedule for maintenance of ongoing exhibitions; work with exhibitions planning team to identify potential exhibition topics and potential traveling exhibitions; maintain inventories of all exhibit-related supplies, mounts and furniture; and work with Cooperstown Graduate Program students, volunteers and outside guests.  Position involves some travel. 

The successful candidate will have experience in a prominent cultural, arts or related organization; basic shop skills including carpentry and metalworking; organizational skills including long-range planning, scheduling and inventory control; ability to work independently and as part of a team; basic computer skills; ability to work occasional nights and weekends; ability to lift 50 pounds; high school diploma or equivalent, with strong math and writing proficiency.

To apply, please send an application, resume and cover letter to Human Resources, PO Box 800, Cooperstown, NY 13326.  For applications, visit www.nysha.org or call Human Resources at (607) 547-1462.