The Outdoor Art Technician is responsible for implementing initiatives focused on installation and care for outdoor sculpture on the grounds of Crystal Bridges and AWE ecosystem properties. The role involves representing the Art Preparation and Collection Care team on a committee tasked with acquisition, installation, routine care, conservation, and relocation of outdoor sculpture. The Outdoor Art Technician will develop and execute long-term plans for maintenance and preventative care for objects in various materials, and assist with general art handling responsibilities such as accessing works in storage vaults, loading and unloading fine art trucks, transportation, installation, deinstallation, and related tasks for artwork in special exhibitions and the permanent galleries, both inside the museum and on the museum grounds.
Requirements
- Contributes to pre-acquisition reviews of outdoor sculpture, highlighting logistical and budgetary needs regarding installation and maintenance
- Coordinates all aspects of installation in collaboration with Trails & Grounds, Registration, Curatorial and other department representatives
- Manages the unloading of incoming outdoor artwork at museum campus, ecosystem properties, offsite storage, etc.
- Documents installation specifications, installation/handling notes, maintenance and conservation treatments in digital and physical files
- Develops budget proposals for annual maintenance and specific conservation needs
- Trains and supervises peers and other staff for special projects related to the installation or care and maintenance of outdoor artwork
- Creates staffing plans for weekly, monthly and annual artwork maintenance needs
- Oversees a thorough digital log of outdoor art maintenance activity
- Coordinates ongoing access and infrastructure needs such as lighting, drainage, water, power or vehicle access with Trails & Grounds and Construction departments and proposes updates to infrastructure as needed
- Coordinates assessments and treatments by contracted conservators or technicians both onsite at Crystal Bridges and remotely at the location of borrowers, lenders or dealer
- Provides oversight of any contracted work onsite at Crystal Bridges or other ecosystem sites, ensuring compliance with OSHA safety guidelines as well as Crystal Bridges operating procedures
- Designs mounting for outdoor artworks, including subgrade structures, in conjunction with contracted structural engineers
- Coordinates crating and storage for outdoor artwork with contracted Fine Art Services providers and ecosystem staff
- Designs and constructs packing solutions, display accessories, and related items as needed for artwork, objects, and artifacts
- Proficient with all aspects of installation and rotations in permanent gallery spaces, temporary gallery spaces, and outdoor sculpture trails
- Proficient in gallery lighting according to conservation standards for various media
- Assists in the packing and unpacking of collection objects and loans
- Handles loading and unloading of art trucks in a timely and efficient manner
- Acts as courier for collection loans to oversee unpacking and installation
- Assists with the care and cleanliness of all casework and platforms throughout the museum facility on a regular basis
- Helps to maintain an organized, clean, and functional working prep space
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
