Part-Time Assistant Prints Drawings and Photographs Preparator, Eskenazi Museum of Art

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Assists with artwork preparation, framing, collections care, storage projects, gallery rotations, collection access activities, and exhibition production.
• Works collaboratively with the Works on Paper Preparator, Registration staff, and Installation team.
• Helps ensure the safe preparation, handling, storage, accessibility, and presentation of collection objects in accordance with professional museum standards.
• Safeguards works on paper, assists with framing, exhibition preparation, and gallery rotations.
• Supports collections-care activities, storage projects, and object preparation.
• Supports collection accessibility initiatives, including retrievals, viewings, and related activities.
• Maintains materials, supplies, equipment, and workspaces associated with PDP operations.
• Assists with collection storage and rehousing projects.
• Supports acquisitions processing and collection organization activities.
• Supports exhibition installations and de-installations.
• Assists with artwork movement, preparation, packing, and gallery setup.
• Supports exhibition maintenance, gallery preparation, and logistical support.
• Contributes to departmental projects and special initiatives as assigned.

Education

Required: High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED).

PREFERRED: Some prior experience into related fields such as art Museum, gallery, library, archive, framing, conservation-support, or art-handling.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform precise manual work.
• Ability to learn museum collections-care procedures and handling practices.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to perform physical work associated with museum preparation, collections support, and exhibition installation activities.

Duties

• Standing and moving for extended periods.
• Lifting, carrying, and supporting heavy objects up to 75 pounds.
• Using tools and operating equipment.
• Completing preparation and installation work with precision and accuracy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance.
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions.
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU.
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting.
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options.
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses.
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

Pay

$22.00 per hour

Schedule

Monday-Friday, normal museum operating hours; Work hours may be adjusted during install/deinstall periods.