Lead Installer/Preparator

Profile

02/17/2022
Category:
Arts and Museum Administration
Classification Title:
Curatorial Specialist
Location
Boone, NC
Job Category:
5
Position Number:
088351
Department:
Turchin Center for the Visual Arts - 540400
Description of University
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls about 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in the area related to the area of assignment and one year of experience, which demonstrates the attainment of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Special Note: This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to reflect essential functions per
ADA
. Examples of competencies are typical of the majority of positions, but may not be applicable to all positions.
Essential Job Functions
The Lead Installer/Preparator
is a curatorial specialist position at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.. This position is instrumental to the implementation of the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts' programming through the supervision of and participation in all technical and mechanical aspects for the preparation and installation/de-installation of approximately 12-15 exhibitions per year in 6 changing gallery spaces and additional interior and exterior sites across campus, as they relate to the Center's mission.
Installation Responsibilities:
Facilitates the installation and de-installation of exhibitions including site-specific and new media installations using museum best practices
Manages the receiving, shipping, handling, packing, and storage of artworks according to museum standards, including the design and implementation of long-term storage solutions for the museum's permanent collection
Designs and fabricates custom mounts and exhibition furniture, building and installing temporary walls
Oversees lighting and
HVAC
monitoring in the galleries and works with the Collections Manager to monitor the permanent collection storage facilities
Coordinates and manages art installation schedules with the Curator, Collections Manager, Housekeeping, Visitor and Donor Services, Curatorial Assistants, and any additional contract personnel as necessary
Gallery Management and Maintenance:
Supervises the general maintenance of all gallery spaces, workspaces, tool storage, and all art storage facilities. This includes daily gallery inspections and daily inspections of works on view in temporary exhibitions and assisting with follow-up arrangements in the event of damage, deterioration, etc. with the Collections Manager and Curator
Performs weekly gallery walkthroughs, as well as, scheduling and supervising a team of interdepartmental staff who perform daily security walkthroughs to check for security, temperature and humidity, pest, or any other concerns
Coordinates with the Office Manager in submitting work orders to the university's department of facilities, working with facility personal to implement necessary upgrades, repairs, and various building improvements in the Turchin Centers physical structures
Coordinates the installation of the Outdoor Rosen Sculpture exhibition including contracting the crane and rigging services.
Leadership/Supervision:
Trains and supervises student workers assisting with preparation, installation and de-installation to complete all projects on schedule
Foster a collaborative and inclusive team-oriented environment in the department that extends to other museum departments.
Serves as the Emergency Building Coordinator by assisting university safety and emergency personal.
Organizational Functions:
Fully participate as a team member of the
TCVA
staff by working closely with staff colleagues in the curatorial, education, outreach, marketing, visitor/member services, administrative and financial areas of the center's operations
Attend and participate in staff meetings, planning sessions and retreats, and other meetings, as necessary
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position
A college degree (in studio art, museum studies, art history, or related field) and at least 1 year of related experience is required.
Must have good dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and ability to climb and work on ladders up to 75 feet in the air for extended periods of time, to reach works of art above shoulder level; to lift heavy objects (up to 75 pounds) with or without reasonable accommodations
Tested art handling and project managing skills
Graphic design proficiency
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work under deadlines
Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team
Preferred Qualifications
3 years of related experience is preferred
Type of Position:
Permanent Full-Time
Staff/Non-Faculty:
Staff/Non-Faculty
Appointment Type:
1.0
Work Schedule/Hours
40 hours per/week (8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday), with occasional evening and weekend hours required.
Number of Hours Per Week:
40
Number of Months Per Year:
12
Mandatory Staff:
No
Physical Demands of Position
Must have good dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and ability to climb and work on ladders, up to 75 feet in the air, for an extended period of time. To reach works of art above shoulder level and to lift heavy objects, up to 75 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations.
Overall Competency Level
Contributing
Salary Grade Equivalency
GN08
Anticipated Hiring Range
$35,000 - $42,912
Required Functional Competencies to Successfully Perform Job Duties.
Managing Work and Performance:
Ability to plan and direct the daily/weekly work schedule to coordinate labor with supplies and equipment to accommodate short-term and ongoing projects and account for routine upkeep of all collections. Ability to provide orientation and ongoing training to work-study students, grounds workers, interns and volunteers assigned to the institution. Ability to supervisor employees including recruitment and selection, development of work plans, conducting employee evaluations, counseling and disciplining employees, and resolving grievances.
Professional Knowledge:
Considerable knowledge of program area; i.e., natural science, art, history, etc. Considerable knowledge of standard museum methods regarding conservation, collection, exhibition, design and interpretation. Considerable knowledge of curriculum development and teaching methods.
Posting Date:
02/16/2022
Closing Date
03/07/2022
Competency Level Statement
If no applicants apply who meet the required competencies, then management may consider other applicants at a lower competency level.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach required documents: Cover Letter and Resume.
List a minimum of 3 professional references in the application.
Search Chair Name
Mary Anne Redding
Search Chair Email
****
Disability Accommodation Information
Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations in the application process by contacting Maranda Maxey, Director &
ADA
/504 Coordinator, at 828-262-3056 or ****.
Applicant Pool Preference
External (Post on the Web)
AA/EEO Statement
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.
Important Contacts:
Director of Human Resources/
EEO
Officer
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3187
****
Office of Title IX Compliance
123 I.G. Greer Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-2144
****
ADA
/504 Coordinator & Office of Disability Resources Director
Office of Disability Resources
224 Joyce Lawrence Lane/Suite 112 Anne Belk Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3056
****
Diversity and Inclusion at Appalachian
We at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.
We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence is the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campus community supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community as we work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.
We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and an equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, and equity-minded practice at all levels of the university community.
Background Check Statement
Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.
Eligibility for Employment
Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.
Quick Link
****Posting Number
201501800P
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Important Contacts:

Director of Human Resources/
EEO
Officer
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3187
****

Office of Title IX Compliance
123 I.G. Greer Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-2144
****
ADA
/504 Coordinator & Office of Disability Resources Director
Office of Disability Resources
224 Joyce Lawrence Lane/Suite 112 Anne Belk Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3056
****
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