FINE ART PACKER The Minneapolis Institute of Arts seeks a full-time fine art packer to design and build crates and boxes for the museum's collections according to accepted museum standards and practices. Responsibilities include art packing/unpacking, collection and delivery of art, and maintenance of records and schedule. Will also act as an exhibition installation technician on occasion. Qualifications include B.A. degree and 2 years experience in the design/construction of crates, and art-handling experience of two and three dimensional works of art in museum, commercial gallery or fine arts packing company. Candidates meeting these requirements may apply by sending letter and resume by Friday, September 19, 1997 to Human Resources, The Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55404, An AA/EEO Employer. No follow-up phone calls please. JOB DESCRIPTION: Job Title: FINE ART PACKER/exhibition technician Department: Registration Accountable to: Registrar Job purpose: Responsible for crate and box building and art packing and unpacking for works of art withoin the museum and without according to accepted museum standards; handle art and keep records for art entering and leaving transitional storage areas Major Job Responsibilities: (30%) 1. Design and construct shipping crates and boxes, and pack and prepare for shipment all outgoing works of art from the permanent and loan collections; with the appropriate registrar determine proper packing materials to ensure safe and handling and shipping; provide packing/unpacking istructions; record weights and dimensions; act as a courier as needed. (20%) 2. Unpack incoming works of art; prepare and maintain packing notes for each object; move art to appropriate storage area; save and store packing materials and crates as appropriate; works with registrars in overseeing the packing/unpacking of exhibitions as needed. (5%) 3. Maintain an inventory of crates and packing materials; order supplies as needed; with the appropriate registrar generate and maintain financial accounts for crate construction and packing. (7.5%) 4. Maintain safe and accessible organization and records of artwork in transitional storage areas. (7.5%) 5. Delever and collect works of art by truck, both locally and interstate. (5%) 6. Create schedules with appropriate registrar to meet all incoming and outgoing transit deadlines. (2.5%) 7. Participate in budget planning process related to packing requirements for exhibitions and loans. (2.5%) 8. Research and keep current on packing materials and standards in order to ensure a safe environment for art in transit. (5%) 9. Maintain shop space and tools used for building and packing. (10%) 10. Acts as an art exhibition installation technician as nneded. (5%) 11. As nneded, performs other duties relating to the job description. QUALIFICATIONS Education: B.A. in studio art or equilvalent combination of education and experience. Skills/Experience: Two years design construction of crates and art-handling experience in museum, commersial gallery or fine arts shipping company; knowledge of works of art and how to move them; carpentry skills. Other qualifications: Excellent organization and attention to detail; good manual dexterity; ability to stand for long periods of time; ability to lift 50 lbs. (will be required to lift heavier weights with the assitance of lifting equipment and/or staff); ability to work independently or as part of a team. Equipment operated: Hand and power tools, shop machines, forklift, power hi-jack, pallet truck, van and rental trucks (to 24 feet), computer. -- ********************************************************************* Cathy Ricciardelli tel: 612-870-3122 Registrar fax: 612-870-3121 The Minneapolis Institute of Arts e-mail: [log in to unmask] 2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404