The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is seeking qualified applicants for the following position: JOB TITLE: CHIEF PREPARATOR/INSTALLATION JOB DUTIES: To oversee art handling and exhibit installation, both permanent and temporary, and to ensure safe environments for the display of works of art. Responsibilities include administering a department of assistant preparators, mount maker and lighting specialist, preparing a budget, working in close collaboration with other departments, vendors and designers, and hands-on involvement in the completion of projects. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Minimum of five years experience in a museum of comparable size, with an additional two years supervisory experience; experience in the installation and deinstallation of large outdoor sculpture; ability to use a variety of mechanical equipment; good technical problem solving skills; strong communication skills and the ability to juggle priorities to meet deadlines. A B.A. degree in fine arts, art history, or a related field is preferred. TO APPLY: Send application by September 19, 1997 to the Human Resources Department, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64111. For additional information about this position, call Greg Olson, 816-751-1258, or e-mail [log in to unmask] ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com