The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, MO, is looking for a person to fill the position of ASSISTANT PREPARATOR FOR PACKING AND STORAGE. Job duties: Assist in the design, fabrication, and construction of packing containers for museum objects prepared for individual loans, touring exhibitions, and special museum projects. Assist in the unpacking and packing of all special exhibitions, loan returns, and all art-related packing projects. Assist in storage activities of the museum collection in-house and off-site, which include art movement throughout the museum, relocation of objects after movement, off-site transport, design and fabrication of storage housings, and facilities maintenance. Work with registration department to support inventory and documentation needs, curatorial collection movement and research, visiting scholar research, and other museum departments in their storage project needs. Assist in the general handling of art objects throughout the museum. Job requirements: Prefer a BFA or BA in art history, or other related filed. Minimum of one year's experience as a preparator in a museum, gallery, or commercial fine-art service company. Knowledge of basic hand and power tools. Good mechanical abilities, mental and physical dexterity, communication and organizational skills. To apply: Please send cover letter and resume by 30 July 1996 to Human Resources Department, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO 64111-1873. Phone 816/751-1276. PLEASE NO E-MAIL.