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.
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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
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