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Temporary Museum Preparator

  • 506381
  • 3300 S University Drive, Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida, United States, 33328
  • Museum Services
  • Temporary
  • Closing on: Nov 22 2025
  • NSU Art Museum

We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southeastern University!

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southeastern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university.

We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southeastern University.

 

Primary Purpose:

Perform variety of tasks relating to installation and de-installation of exhibitions.

 

Job Category: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:  Commensurate with experience

Pay Basis:  Hourly

Subject to Grant Funding? Yes  

Essential Job Functions: 

Perform a variety of manual tasks and duties. Emphasis is placed on construction and carpentry. 

1. Install and de-install exhibitions, as designed by Curators which includes but not limited to:

a) Receive and unload exhibition crates and deliver to appropriate storage and/or galleries.

b) Unpack and repack exhibition crates.

c) Properly store crates.

d) Construct exhibition cases on as needed basis.

e) Properly and carefully handling, hanging and moving art objects (all media) throughout the Museum. 

f) Meet exhibition deadlines.

2. Prepare galleries for exhibitions including clearing of galleries and gallery walls in preparation of new exhibitions and proper repairing and painting of gallery walls.

3. Clean, maintain and insure proper order of exhibition galleries, including but not limited to: cleaning glass/plexi, dust frames, pedestals, and sculptures.

4. Build pedestals and displays as needed for exhibitions.

5. Call for appropriate help if artwork is damaged.

6. Observe and report any and all defects, deterioration, and wear on the facilities.

Job Requirements: 

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Competent in carpentry, wall preparation and painting. 

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions. 

Ability to understand and apply Museum and Departmental policies and procedures.

Ability to multitask.

Ability to work flexible hours and adaptable to exhibition deadlines.

Required Certifications/Licensures: 

Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Major (if required: 

Required Experience: A minimum of 1 year of experience in art handling, construction and shop supervision. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

 

Is this a safety sensitive position? Yes  

Background Screening Required?  Yes  

Pre-Employment Conditions: 

 

Sensitivity Disclaimer: Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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