Lead Preparator

Agua Caliente Cultural Museum

Palm Springs, California

The Agua Caliente Cultural Museum (ACCM) seeks an experienced museum preparator to oversee and manage gallery operations and maintenance. Reporting to the Head of Curatorial & Collections, the Lead Preparator is a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who will aid in overseeing all technical aspects of the Museum's art handling, exhibitions, and building/fabrication projects. The Lead Preparator is responsible for museum-quality art handling related to installation and de-installation, including: receiving, packing and unpacking, handling, and displaying fine art objects; planning and directing the fabrication of exhibition furniture, temporary walls, and other display designs; securing services of outside contractors; assuring a safe and healthy work environment through knowledge of best practices. Experienced with maintaining digital media installations. As an integral part of the team, the Lead Preparator will perform other duties in support of the Curatorial & Collections Department and the Museum at large, as assigned.

$65,000 annually 

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