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Museum Preparator [ID: 622]
Position Summary:

This is the first of four levels in the Museum series. The preparator supervises and coordinates the installation of permanent collection displays and temporary exhibitions; oversees the preparation and maintenance of gallery spaces (including painting, lighting, and exhibition furniture); matting, framing, and mounting works of art; and preparation of budgets for maintaining and upgrading the design, fabrication of exhibition furniture, framing, gallery lighting, and shop supplies. Receiving and delivery of artwork; use of internal vehicles of SPC or external rentals when needed.

Compensation: $19.14 - $23.93

Requirements:

Education:

High School Diploma required. Associate's degree preferred.

Experience:

Eight years experience in art preparation.

 

* An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be acceptable in lieu of those requirements listed above.

Knowledge:

  • Museum collections maintenance;
  • Customer service principles;
  • Recordkeeping principles;
  • Using a computer and related software applications.

Skills:

  • Maintaining and preparing museum collections;
  • Preparing records and reports;
  • Providing customer service;
  • Using computers and related software applications;
  • Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction. 

Physical:

  • Positions in this class typically require reaching, standing, walking, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
  • Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.  If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
  • Incumbent may be subject to dusts, odors, and chemicals.

License:

Valid Florida Driver's License.

Responsibilities:

These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

Potential Frequency

 1.

Restores, cleans, inspects and prepares a variety of artifacts and/or artwork for museum exhibits; may help set up exhibits as requested. Responsibilities may include matting, framing and hanging artwork.

Daily

55%

2.

Stores artifacts and/or artwork and maintains accurate records of museum inventory.

Daily

35%

3.

Prepares a variety of operational records and reports.

Daily

10%

4.

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

As Required

 
Equal Access/Equal Opportunity

The Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg College affirms its equal opportunity policy in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Educational Equity Act and all other relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations. The college will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or against any qualified individual with disabilities in its employment practices or in the admission and treatment of students. Recognizing that sexual harassment constitutes discrimination on the basis of sex and violates this Rule, the college will not tolerate such conduct. Should you experience such behavior, please contact Dr. Devona Pierre, Executive Director, Organizational Culture and Engagement/Title IX Coordinator at 727-341-3261; by mail at P.O. Box 13489, St. Petersburg, FL 33733-3489; or by email at eaeo_director@spcollege.edu.