Circus Preparator (Part-Time/OPS)

Florida State University•Sarasota, FL

55d•$17 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The part-time Circus Preparator works within the Tibbals Learning Center, Historic Circus Galleries, The Howard Brothers Circus Model, and with historic circus artifacts within The Ringling's Circus Collection. This role reports directly to the Tibbals Exhibition Manager, while working with the larger Circus team, handling, installing, transporting, framing, packing/crating, lighting, A/V, rigging, and fabricating casework and supports of objects within the museum's custody.

Requirements

HS Diploma or GED
Valid Florida driver's License or ability to obtain prior to hire.
Please note a driver's permit is not acceptable.
Ability to deadlift 50 lbs. or more, climb ladders, work in small spaces, and at heights of 25 feet or more

Nice To Haves

Ability to: Work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
Ability to: Effectively manage time, set priorities, and work independently
Ability to: Follow verbal and written instructions
Experience with: General carpentry and painting skills
Experience with: Microsoft Outlook
Experience with: Installing art/artifacts within a gallery or museum
Experience with: Using pallet jacks, J bars, dollies, and/or hand trucks
Experience with: Museum collections policies and procedures
Experience with: Gallery lighting
Experience with: Driving lifts
Experience with: Low voltage electrical repair
Experience with: AV systems
Experience with: Matting/Framing
Experience with: Museum collections policies and procedures
Experience with: Art/Artifact transportation and/or packing
Background or interest in Art, Art History, or Circus History

Responsibilities

Object handing for installations and collections care
Helping with The production of exhibitions
Making exhibition furniture (Using power tools)
The installation and maintenance of exhibitions
Maintaining A/V and computers used in exhibitions
Maintaining Lighting systems (Using ladders and lifts)
Monitoring environment to include the safety of objects and condition of exhibitions
Performing other duties and projects as assigned that support museum operations, including general assistance for the Circus department at the museum

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