# Installation Assistant - LPA Shelby Cullom Davis Museum (P/T)

**Company**: Nypl
**Location**: New York
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Job type**: seasonal part time
**Category**: Other
**Industry**: Other

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## Description

The Installation Assistant will be part of a team that develops, organizes, implements, and executes all aspects relating to the presentation of exhibitions and displays at The New York Public Library's research centers.

Responsibilities:

- Installs and deinstalls exhibition objects for all exhibitions and special displays

- Prepares galleries for installation, including case movement, cleaning, painting, spackling, fabric wrapping case interiors and/or wall panels

- Matting and framing, simple mount making, and object preparation for artwork, prints, photographs, documents, and ephemera

- Moves necessary tools, hardware, installation materials, and equipment

- Operates shop machinery, including hand and power tools and work carts

- Performs carpentry for exhibitions and exhibition areas, including demolition, wall repair, painting, and fabric wrapping

- Fabricates and constructs exhibition components, including pedestals, platforms, bases, and vitrines

- Prepares, dry mounts, and labels graphic elements, ensuring precise positioning and installation

- Maintains an organized and clean working environment

- Works with Supervising Maintainer as necessary regarding production elements

Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in an art-related field or equivalent level of education/experience

- 3-5 years of relevant experience in a museum or gallery

- Demonstrated experience with artifact handling, exhibition installation techniques, mount making, and matting and framing

- Ability to interpret and follow detailed instructions with speed and accuracy

- Working familiarity with basic hand and power tools

- Knowledge of machinery, materials, methods, practices, and safety precautions

- Ability to operate and work from scissor lifts, scaffolding, and ladders

- Basic knowledge of exhibition lighting and electrical practice

- Demonstrated knowledge of gallery standards and practices

- Ability to work tactfully and effectively with staff, outside art handlers, and contractors

Benefits:

- The New York Public Library Core Values: Be Helpful, Be Resourceful, Be Curious, Be Welcoming and Inclusive

- Office setting, Museum/Gallery setting, Public library setting

- Requires travel within NYC

Physical Duties:

- Physical effort is required, including bending, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying

- Lifting up to 50 lbs. required

- Must be comfortable working at heights

Schedule:

- Between 9:00 am - 6:00 pm; on an as-needed basis

- Evenings and weekends as required

## Skills

### Required
- artifact handling
- exhibition installation techniques
- mount making
- matting and framing
- hand and power tools
- machinery operation
- safety precautions
- gallery standards and practices
- exhibition lighting
- electrical practice

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