SE Exhibition Production and Art Preparation Intern

University of Richmond

19h

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: Help support the University Museums with tasks related to exhibition development, art preparation, and the care and management of the artwork in the University Museums collections. The intern will learn how to handle, mat and frame, install, and de-install artwork and related objects for exhibit display. Additionally, the intern will learn about exhibition design, basic graphic design, basic carpentry skills, basic hand/power tool skills and interior painting skills. SPECIFIC DUTIES: Learn museum standards for art handling and preparation and implement those skills with hands on assignments. Assist with art handling, object movement, and collections care. Assist with matting, framing, and unframing of collections and student artwork as needed. Assist with exhibition production, design, and installation as needed. QUALIFICATIONS: Ideal candidate must be organized, energetic, and self-motivated. Must be detail-oriented, reliable, willing to take direction, have a positive approach to problem solving and willingness to work closely with staff. Must be able to work 4-6 hours per week. Note to Applicant: This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor. The mission of the University of Richmond is to educate in an academically challenging, intellectually vibrant, and collaborative community dedicated to the holistic development of students and the production of scholarly and creative work. University of Richmond students are eligible to work as student employees as long as they are eligible to work in the U.S., enrolled in at least 6 credits or 1.75 units, and are seeking a degree. The University of Richmond is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, military or veteran status, or any classification protected by local, state or federal law. Notice for Current Student Employees: Apply from your existing Workday account. Do not apply on this site. Log in to Workday. Click on the Jobs Hub, select Browse Jobs and filter for the "Student Worker" Job Family or the "Student" Job Category. Locate the position and click Apply.

Requirements

• Ideal candidate must be organized, energetic, and self-motivated.
• Must be detail-oriented, reliable, willing to take direction, have a positive approach to problem solving and willingness to work closely with staff.
• Must be able to work 4-6 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Assist with art handling, object movement, and collections care.
• Assist with matting, framing, and unframing of collections and student artwork as needed.
• Assist with exhibition production, design, and installation as needed.
• Learn museum standards for art handling and preparation and implement those skills with hands on assignments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees