brianal@mopop.org
12-19-2024, 08:30 PM
Job Application Link: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=154522&clientkey=F92B512A03014D8D68A8910278240902
Position Summary
The Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) in Seattle, WA is seeking a Mount Maker/Preparator who will be responsible for designing and constructing museum-quality artifact mounts from initial design through completed fabrication. This role is key to ensuring the safety and well-being of MoPOP’s permanent collection and loans, maintaining collection storage facilities, safe handling, packing, presentation, installation, transport, and storage of museum collection artifacts. Working closely with the Director, Collections + Registration, Registrar, Associate Registrar and Registration Assistant, the Mount Maker / Preparator preserve the history of pop culture hosted in MoPOP’s collection.
Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday.
This role had flexible start and end times, most often +/- 3 hours to the standard 9-5 to best support install and desinstall before or after public hours. This role occasionally travels to support MoPOP’s traveling exhibitions.
Salary: $30.77 - $32.91 / hour, FLSA Non-exempt
Essential Job Duties (other duties as assigned)
Mount Making and Artifact Care:
Design, fabricate and prepare mounts for artifacts.
Design and construct or retrofit crates, display cases and archival cardboard cavity containers.
Oversee and participate in packing, transport, and storage of collections.
Install and deinstall objects for exhibition.
Prepare artifacts for exhibition, loan, photography, etc.
Write and file condition reports, processing, and documentation of collection artifacts.
Safely operate a variety of machinery and vehicles including a forklift, box truck, and scissor lift.
Prep Space Organization + Safety:
Order archival supplies, tools, and specialty products and submit receipts for monthly reconciliation.
Maintain collection storage areas and maintain an organized, clean, and functional working prep space.
Guide and mentor staff, interns, and/or volunteers in performing related work ensuring proper safety measures and PPE are followed.
MoPOP Community:
Support our internal culture which inspires and empowers our staff to live our mission to its highest standards.
Contribute to a consistent customer service standard across all departments.
Work to ensure customer service is ingrained at the core of the team and is reflected outward to our guests and other staff.
Commitment to participating in anti-racism work, learning about the ways institutional racism impacts the workplace, and supporting teammates in operationalizing DEIA strategies in the department.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications
At least three (3) years’ experience with object mount making with at least three (3) years working in a museum or gallery setting.
Experience handling historical artifacts and/or art objects using best museum practices.
Fabrication skills:
Experience with metal, acrylic, woodworking, and machining.
Experience with silver soldering of brass, stainless steel and TIG welding.
Knowledge of fasteners, mounting hardware, magnets, adhesives, paints, finishes and textiles.
Sewing experience is a plus.
Working knowledge of
Museum-standard HVAC, RH, and light meter settings.
Museum and archival standard fabrication, storage, and display materials and ability to keep current on updating ideologies and sustainability practices.
Paint applications including spray booth, rattle can and hand painting as well as proficiency with safety gear and ventilation methods.
Familiarity with:
Vinyl, cling, and graphic installation methods on glass, Plexiglas, fabric, and non-traditional substrates.
Installing/deinstalling large panels of tempered glass.
Weight bearing maximums of mounts and installation hardware.
Experience with fitting and modifying mannequins is highly desirable including experience with shaping/carving ethafoam.
Experience with matting and framing artwork is a plus
Must possess a valid WA driver's license, or the ability to obtain one, and be willing to drive a 15-passenger van.
Valid Passport. This is needed to transport artifacts internationally as part of our expanding loans program.
Must be able to drive a variety of vehicles including forklift, box truck, scissor lift.
Must be able to work at high altitude on a lift.
Computer experience, including MS Office applications.
Willingness to become proficient with The Museum System software.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated customer service orientation.
Ability to work comfortably in an environment where workloads and task priorities vary daily.
Demonstrated organizational skills to manage a continuous high-volume, multi-tasking environment.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment with a dynamic range of people.
Benefits
This regular full-time position includes Medical/Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Life/AD&D/LTD insurance, 3.08 hours of accrued Vacation per bi-weekly pay period, Seattle Sick/Safe, 2-7 Floating Holidays dependent on hire date (prorated first year dependent on hire date), 8 Company Holidays paid throughout the year, EAP, 401k plan with vested match schedule once eligible, and subsidized transportation benefits for Orca Pass or parking.
Position Summary
The Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) in Seattle, WA is seeking a Mount Maker/Preparator who will be responsible for designing and constructing museum-quality artifact mounts from initial design through completed fabrication. This role is key to ensuring the safety and well-being of MoPOP’s permanent collection and loans, maintaining collection storage facilities, safe handling, packing, presentation, installation, transport, and storage of museum collection artifacts. Working closely with the Director, Collections + Registration, Registrar, Associate Registrar and Registration Assistant, the Mount Maker / Preparator preserve the history of pop culture hosted in MoPOP’s collection.
Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday.
This role had flexible start and end times, most often +/- 3 hours to the standard 9-5 to best support install and desinstall before or after public hours. This role occasionally travels to support MoPOP’s traveling exhibitions.
Salary: $30.77 - $32.91 / hour, FLSA Non-exempt
Essential Job Duties (other duties as assigned)
Mount Making and Artifact Care:
Design, fabricate and prepare mounts for artifacts.
Design and construct or retrofit crates, display cases and archival cardboard cavity containers.
Oversee and participate in packing, transport, and storage of collections.
Install and deinstall objects for exhibition.
Prepare artifacts for exhibition, loan, photography, etc.
Write and file condition reports, processing, and documentation of collection artifacts.
Safely operate a variety of machinery and vehicles including a forklift, box truck, and scissor lift.
Prep Space Organization + Safety:
Order archival supplies, tools, and specialty products and submit receipts for monthly reconciliation.
Maintain collection storage areas and maintain an organized, clean, and functional working prep space.
Guide and mentor staff, interns, and/or volunteers in performing related work ensuring proper safety measures and PPE are followed.
MoPOP Community:
Support our internal culture which inspires and empowers our staff to live our mission to its highest standards.
Contribute to a consistent customer service standard across all departments.
Work to ensure customer service is ingrained at the core of the team and is reflected outward to our guests and other staff.
Commitment to participating in anti-racism work, learning about the ways institutional racism impacts the workplace, and supporting teammates in operationalizing DEIA strategies in the department.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications
At least three (3) years’ experience with object mount making with at least three (3) years working in a museum or gallery setting.
Experience handling historical artifacts and/or art objects using best museum practices.
Fabrication skills:
Experience with metal, acrylic, woodworking, and machining.
Experience with silver soldering of brass, stainless steel and TIG welding.
Knowledge of fasteners, mounting hardware, magnets, adhesives, paints, finishes and textiles.
Sewing experience is a plus.
Working knowledge of
Museum-standard HVAC, RH, and light meter settings.
Museum and archival standard fabrication, storage, and display materials and ability to keep current on updating ideologies and sustainability practices.
Paint applications including spray booth, rattle can and hand painting as well as proficiency with safety gear and ventilation methods.
Familiarity with:
Vinyl, cling, and graphic installation methods on glass, Plexiglas, fabric, and non-traditional substrates.
Installing/deinstalling large panels of tempered glass.
Weight bearing maximums of mounts and installation hardware.
Experience with fitting and modifying mannequins is highly desirable including experience with shaping/carving ethafoam.
Experience with matting and framing artwork is a plus
Must possess a valid WA driver's license, or the ability to obtain one, and be willing to drive a 15-passenger van.
Valid Passport. This is needed to transport artifacts internationally as part of our expanding loans program.
Must be able to drive a variety of vehicles including forklift, box truck, scissor lift.
Must be able to work at high altitude on a lift.
Computer experience, including MS Office applications.
Willingness to become proficient with The Museum System software.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated customer service orientation.
Ability to work comfortably in an environment where workloads and task priorities vary daily.
Demonstrated organizational skills to manage a continuous high-volume, multi-tasking environment.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment with a dynamic range of people.
Benefits
This regular full-time position includes Medical/Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Life/AD&D/LTD insurance, 3.08 hours of accrued Vacation per bi-weekly pay period, Seattle Sick/Safe, 2-7 Floating Holidays dependent on hire date (prorated first year dependent on hire date), 8 Company Holidays paid throughout the year, EAP, 401k plan with vested match schedule once eligible, and subsidized transportation benefits for Orca Pass or parking.