St. Petersburg College
POSITION
DESCRIPTION
DEPARTMENT: Art
Education Center (Leepa-Rattner Museum) SITE: DO/TS
SALARY SCHEDULE: Career Staff GRADE: 5
BASIC FUNCTION:
Perform duties related to the Prep Department of the Leepa-Rattner Museum of
Art. Activities include art handling, matting/framing of artwork, preparation
of galleries for exhibitions and change-outs, labels, wall text, vinyl
lettering, gallery lighting, maintenance of hygrothermagraphs, and photography
of the collection. Work is performed under the administrative guidance of the
Associate Curator & Registrar.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
v Inspect, clean and prepare artwork for matting, framing, conservation, storage and exhibition.
v Maintain inventory of art objects located in locations throughout the College.
v Prepare and coordinate exhibition and graphic design with the Museum Team.
v Assist with collections management operations and The Museum System ©.
v Coordinate photographic documentation of the collection in digital and 35mm.
v Serve on the Curatorial Management Team composed of the Director, Associate Curator & Registrar, Curator of Education, PR Coordinator and Preparator.
v Assist and perform related duties as needed.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
AA degree or higher (study of art
history or studio art a plus)
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Experience in art preparation, art handling, framing, carpentry, safe handling of power tools, photographic equipment and computers.
KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Strong demonstrated written and
verbal communication skills. Ability to operate and organize photographic
operations of 35mm and digital cameras, competency in computers including CAD,
graphic design and image-loading software, and internet research. Familiarity
with The Museum System © software a plus.
Revised: 09/2006