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Museum Preparator
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Position Number: 4768038
Location: Kennesaw, GA
Position Type: Human Resources

Museum Preparator

Job ID: 265159
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are searching for talented people to join our mission. Come to KSU and find your passion.

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Job Summary

Responsible for managing art handling, exhibit preparation, and maintenance of collection items for the Zuckerman Museum of Art. Supervises maintenance of collections or installation of exhibitions and assists with display cases and matting and framing. Works with curators, registrars, designers, and students to organize and complete exhibition productions and installations within accepted standards of museum practices.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Ensures proper handling and display of loans and collection items
2. Consults with registrar team regarding presentation methods for loaned and collection
objects
3. Interfaces with curators and outside vendors for production of exhibition signage, labels
and printed materials
4. Plans, circulates, and implements production schedules for exhibition cycle
5. Works with curators to produce exhibit plans, layouts, and elevations
6. Maintains inventory of supplies and materials for exhibit installations and
manages equipment/resource inventories
7. Works with registration team to manage fine-art storage facilities and assist with
permanent collection projects
8. Plans, orders and installs exhibit labels and vinyl
9. Handles production orders for materials and services
10. Maintains collections storage spaces and exhibition spaces
11. Handles inquiries for information via telephone, voicemail, written correspondence, and email

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in related field

Required Experience
Two (2) years of experience in museums, archives or related field

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
Able to manipulate heavy and/or large objects, handle art and climb ladders
Able to be a highly driven, flexible, self-motivated and independent worker

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of AAM (American Association of Museums) best practice standards

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 202, eeo@kennesaw.edu, or by making a report here.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

Standard Enhanced
Education
MVR
9 Panel Drug Screen

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

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