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15-Feb-2024
Harvard Art Museums
64947BR
Job Summary
Reporting to the Manager of Exhibition Production provides logistical support for the Museums’ exhibition and loans out programs. Prepares, installs, handles, and packs artworks, casework, and graphics for gallery presentations throughout the Harvard Art Museums, while adhering to correct policy and procedural guidelines. Works as part of a larger team in Collections Management as well as with other HAM staff.
Position Description
Core Responsibilities:
Specific/Additional Responsibilities:
Basic Qualifications
Candidates MUST meet the following basic qualifications to be considered for this role:
Minimum of 5 years of exhibition installation and art handling experience in a museum environment, including experience designing and constructing exhibition mounts for art objects and rare books.
Additional Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Art History, Studio Art, Museum Studies, or related field; or equivalent professional experience. Previous art handling experience and high level to attention to detail required. Ability to problem solve, work independently and be capable of excellence in a high performance, team orientated culture. Conscientious, self-motivated, resourceful, flexible. Ability to communicate to various constituents of the museum environment with strong oral and written communication skills. Accuracy and meticulous attention to detail; ability to handle fragile collections in keeping within museum standards; knowledge of art handling equipment; strong computer skills including familiarity with museum database programs (TMS); excellent communication skills; ability to learn new computer applications; experience working with digital camera; good organization and interpersonal skills; flexibility, punctuality; resourcefulness; ability to work effectively under pressure and in both a team structure and independently under deadlines. Valid Massachusetts driver’s license helpful.
Physical Requirements
Walking, standing, stooping, pushing, and pulling; must be able to reach and work above the shoulders, climb ladders, use personnel lift, kneel, twist, and squat. Must be able to lift heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.) comfortably.
Additional Information
The schedule is somewhat flexible. A 4- or 5-day workweek is possible, with a fixed start time of 8 AM.
The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up to date on CDC-recommended vaccines.
Work Format Details
This position is based primarily on-campus, in Massachusetts. This may include in-person during emergency situations (if applicable). Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.
About Us
Ever since their founding, the Harvard Art Museums—the Fogg Museum, Busch-Reisinger Museum and Arthur M. Sackler Museum—have been dedicated to advancing and supporting learning at Harvard University, in the local community, and around the world. Displayed in galleries that mix not only media but schools of art, the collection at Harvard is celebrated and interrogated within a larger story of artistic expression and historical and contemporary issues. The diverse collection is among the largest in the United States. Through research, teaching, professional training, and public education the museums strive to advance the understanding and appreciation of art.
The museums value staff diversity and are committed to building a culturally diverse community. We encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
Benefits
We invite you to visit Harvard’s Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards ) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:
Department Office Location
USA – MA – Cambridge
Job Code
403086 Exhibit Assistant-Specialist
Department
Collections Management
Union
55 – Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers
Pre-Employment Screening
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Schedule
A 4 or 5-day workweek is possible, with a fixed start time of 8 AM. 35 hours per week.
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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