Museum Research Worker jobs in Santa Barbara, CA

Job Code: (009632)

Job Open Date: 4/4/24

Application Review Begins: 4/19/24; open until filled

Department Code (Name): ARTM (Art Museum)

Percentage of Time: 50%

Union Code (Name): TX (Technical Professionals)

Employee Class (Appointment Type): 2 - Staff (Career)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program): PSS

Salary Grade: STEPS

Hiring/Budgeted Hourly Range: $24.51 - $25.54/hr.

Full Hourly Range: Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full hourly range for this position is $24.51 - $29.20/hr. The budgeted hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $24.51 - $25.54/hr.

Work Location: Arts - 1626

Working Days and Hours: M-F; 4 hrs./day (within 8:00am - 5:00pm)

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement if applicable: Not eligible

Special Instructions

For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

Department Marketing Statement

Because we believe that art can transform individuals and communities, the Art, Design & Architecture Museum's mission is to stimulate research, support artistic practice, and generate original programming through the Museum’s collections and exhibitions. To achieve our mission, the AD&A Museum collects, preserves and conserves architecture and design archives, primarily from Southern California, and art works representing many cultures and traditions; presents exhibitions and educational programs that aim for international significance and resonate with regional audiences and concerns; stimulates research and scholarship in its renowned Architecture and Design Collection and in the Art Collections; through internships, provides opportunities to students for professional experience in museum and archive work; motivates faculty across disciplines to incorporate art, architecture, and design in research and class curricula; and maintains and strengthens a vibrant network of supporters, colleagues, and collaborators, locally and internationally, to enhance understanding and enjoyment of art and design.

Benefits of Belonging:

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Brief Summary of Job Duties:

Under the general supervision of the Lead Exhibition Designer, the Museum Preparator assists in exhibition design and supervises interior and exterior art installations throughout campus. Acts as liaison between the museum and academic departments for installations and exhibitions. Works with exhibition vendors and service providers, as needed to complete installations. Assists with general collection maintenance and inventory tasks.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma and two years of preparatory experience in a museum field; or graduation from college with a major in a selected discipline, and one year of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Thorough subject-area knowledge in the methodologies of art handling and installation.
• Thorough knowledge of museum practices, procedures, and ethics, especially as related to collections care and
• Knowledge of, and ability to use tools that are needed for art handling and installation including building crates/
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to record, manage, and process data.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Fine Arts.
• 1-3 years of experience working in a museum, gallery or other art space.

Special Conditions of Employment

• Driver's License (U08): Must maintain valid CA DL, a clean DMV record and enrollment in DMV Pull-Notice Program.
• Satisfactory conviction history background check
• UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment

Job Functions and Percentages of Time:

• 50% Workshop Assistant - Assists in exhibition installations, using skills in construction and fine carpentry, metal, ceramics, painting, requiring wide knowledge of art installation techniques and strategies.
• 20% Collection Registration - Keeps track of inventories and maintains a high-level of organization in the collections and storages. Assists with the needs of the Museum’s art collection, Architecture and Design Collection (ADC) and facilities.
• 10% Collections Maintenance - Coordinates interior and exterior art installations throughout campus, including those with other departments and entities. Maintains outdoor sculpture collection.
• 10% Installation & Exhibition Coordination - Acts as liaison between the museum and both the Departments of Art and the History of Art and Architecture for installations and exhibitions.
• 10% Transportation of Art - Works in the local and regional community as liaison to move, install, and retrieve works from donors and patrons along with other cultural institutions.

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As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals** must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

For more information, please visit:

• UC Santa Barbara COVID-19 Information https://www.ucsb.edu/COVID-19-information
• University of California Policy on Vaccinations – With Interim Amendments https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy
• Note: The Policy on Vaccination Programs – With Interim Revisions was updated effective August 16, 2023. A systemwide review of this policy will take place in Fall 2023 with an expected issuance/effective date in early 2024.

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