City and County of San Francisco
3522-Senior Museum Preparator
City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
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3522-Senior Museum Preparator
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City and County of San Francisco .
Application Opening:
12/12/2025 Application Deadline:
01/11/2026 Recruitment ID:
RTF0160551-01113426 Position-Based Test (PBT):
conducted in accordance with Civil Service Rule 111A
Company Description The City of San Francisco offers a career in the Asian Art Museum, located in the heart of San Francisco with a world‑class collection of Asian art.
Job Overview The Asian Art Museum seeks a skilled Senior Museum Preparator to support construction, installation, de‑installation, and safe handling of artworks for exhibitions and gallery rotations.
Key Responsibilities
Construct museum‑quality fixtures, showcases, pedestals, temporary walls, and mounts; install and arrange exhibits; pack, unpack, and oversee storage of art objects.
Plan and collaborate with curatorial, design, and other staff on exhibit components; design and build installation elements.
Prepare cost and material estimates; requisition lumber, supplies, and specialized equipment.
Packs, ships, receives, and unpacks paintings and other valuable objects; oversees inventory; notifies registrar of discrepancies.
Use professional‑grade hand and power tools for carpentry, cabinetmaking, and mount fabrication; ensure conservation‑safe materials and methods.
Ensure all work aligns with museum conservation standards, safety protocols, and industry best practices.
Work Environment & Physical Demands Work occurs in active gallery, workshop, and storage environments. Duties require standing, bending, lifting; climbing ladders or scaffolding; performing fine motor tasks; safely handling and moving heavy, delicate, or high‑value artworks. Early mornings, evenings, and weekends may be required.
Qualifications
Education:
Associate degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Art, Fine Arts, Museum Studies, or related field.
Experience:
Two (2) years of verifiable experience in preparation, fabrication, installation, and care of valuable artworks; museum mount‑making; building exhibition furniture; working in a museum, gallery, or traveling exhibition program.
License/Certification:
Valid California Driver’s License.
Substitution: Additional full‑time work experience (2,000 hours = 1 year) may substitute for required education on a year‑for‑year basis.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience supervising or leading installation teams.
Experience preparing exhibitions in a fine art museum.
Knowledge of museum mount‑making materials and methods.
Familiarity with digital tools for shop drawings and basic design layouts.
Other Information Additional information: Workplace benefits, EEO statement, and other city policies available at https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/process/ and https://careers.sf.gov/.
Application Process Submit online at https://careers.sf.gov/. Proof of qualification may be required. For questions, contact Andrea Bolt, Senior HR Analyst (abolt@asianart.org).
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Functions Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology. Industry: Government Administration
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3522-Senior Museum Preparator
role at
City and County of San Francisco .
Application Opening:
12/12/2025 Application Deadline:
01/11/2026 Recruitment ID:
RTF0160551-01113426 Position-Based Test (PBT):
conducted in accordance with Civil Service Rule 111A
Company Description The City of San Francisco offers a career in the Asian Art Museum, located in the heart of San Francisco with a world‑class collection of Asian art.
Job Overview The Asian Art Museum seeks a skilled Senior Museum Preparator to support construction, installation, de‑installation, and safe handling of artworks for exhibitions and gallery rotations.
Key Responsibilities
Construct museum‑quality fixtures, showcases, pedestals, temporary walls, and mounts; install and arrange exhibits; pack, unpack, and oversee storage of art objects.
Plan and collaborate with curatorial, design, and other staff on exhibit components; design and build installation elements.
Prepare cost and material estimates; requisition lumber, supplies, and specialized equipment.
Packs, ships, receives, and unpacks paintings and other valuable objects; oversees inventory; notifies registrar of discrepancies.
Use professional‑grade hand and power tools for carpentry, cabinetmaking, and mount fabrication; ensure conservation‑safe materials and methods.
Ensure all work aligns with museum conservation standards, safety protocols, and industry best practices.
Work Environment & Physical Demands Work occurs in active gallery, workshop, and storage environments. Duties require standing, bending, lifting; climbing ladders or scaffolding; performing fine motor tasks; safely handling and moving heavy, delicate, or high‑value artworks. Early mornings, evenings, and weekends may be required.
Qualifications
Education:
Associate degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Art, Fine Arts, Museum Studies, or related field.
Experience:
Two (2) years of verifiable experience in preparation, fabrication, installation, and care of valuable artworks; museum mount‑making; building exhibition furniture; working in a museum, gallery, or traveling exhibition program.
License/Certification:
Valid California Driver’s License.
Substitution: Additional full‑time work experience (2,000 hours = 1 year) may substitute for required education on a year‑for‑year basis.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience supervising or leading installation teams.
Experience preparing exhibitions in a fine art museum.
Knowledge of museum mount‑making materials and methods.
Familiarity with digital tools for shop drawings and basic design layouts.
Other Information Additional information: Workplace benefits, EEO statement, and other city policies available at https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/process/ and https://careers.sf.gov/.
Application Process Submit online at https://careers.sf.gov/. Proof of qualification may be required. For questions, contact Andrea Bolt, Senior HR Analyst (abolt@asianart.org).
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Functions Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology. Industry: Government Administration
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