Position Title On-Call Installation Assistants
Department Tang Teaching Museum/Art Gallery
Position Status On-Call
Position Type Temporary
Months per Year Other
Work hours
as needed, 9AM-5PM
Start Date (For temporary positions only)
End Date (For temporary positions only)
Position Band/Level Temp-Hourly
Pay Range $18.00 per hour
Will Letters of Recommendation be required from references? No
Job Summary
Assist with the changeover of museum exhibitions, art handling: packing/unpacking, installation/de-installation of art. Gallery cosmetics: wall construction, patching and painting. Fabrication of exhibition furniture: pedestals, shelves and cases.
Minimum Qualifications
Must have a strong background in carpentry and various fabrication techniques. Ability to be careful and precise in the handling of art objects. A degree in, or appreciation for contemporary fine art.
Preferred Qualifications
Taping/mudding wall seams, familiarity with the installation of AV equipment, varied fabrication processes and previous installation experience preferred.
Physical Demands (For Union Positions Only)
EEO Statement
Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.
CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS.
Special Instructions to Applicant
To be considered for this position, please fill out an online application and attach the following documents: cover letter, resume and list of three references to include name, title, company, email address and telephone number of three professional references.
Documents must be attached through the application system. If you encounter difficulty, please contact Human Resources at: careers@skidmore.edu or 518 580.5800
Posting Date 04/22/2019
Open Until Filled
Closing Date
Quicklink for Posting https://careers.skidmore.edu/postings/3127
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Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of Three References
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