Art Preparator

AltaMed Health Services

. Support and assist all aspects of art and exhibition space preparation .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeMontebello • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $30 - $38 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in art handling, installation, and exhibition preparation, with a strong focus on museum best practices and standards. Proficient in manipulating various materials and operating audio-visual equipment, alongside a solid foundation in gallery lighting techniques.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Art HandlingExhibition InstallationAudio-Visual Equipment OperationGallery Lighting PreparationMaterial Manipulation

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Hard Skills

Art HandlingExhibition InstallationCondition ReportingRiggingTetheringAnchoringSecurity Hardware InstallationWiring FixturesCreating Custom GelsUsing Tools and Hardware

Tools & Technologies

Audio-Visual EquipmentLighting FixturesCondition Reporting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)

Industry Keywords

Museum Best PracticesArt TransportationExhibition PreparationArt FabricationGallery Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support and assist all aspects of art and exhibition space preparation
Install and de-install artwork and exhibitions
Handle artworks during transportation, unpacking, condition reporting, and hanging
Perform rigging, tethering, anchoring, and security hardware installation
Work with wood, composites, plastics, metal, cement, tools, and hardware
Operate and work with audio-visual equipment
Prepare gallery lighting, including wiring/adapting fixtures and creating custom gels
Report to the Director, Art Operations and take direction from the Registrar and Chief Curator

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Studio Art, Furniture Design, Product Design, Architecture, Engineering, etc., or 5 years of equivalent experience at a professional/commercial level
Minimum of 3 years of professional experience working as an art handler, fabricator, carpenter, or A/V tech at museums, galleries, design/build firms, academic institutions, etc.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in museum best practices and standards in handling artworks, including transportation, unpacking, condition reporting, and hanging
Minimum of 3 years of experience installing and de-installing artwork, including hanging, rigging, tethering systems, anchor types and installation methods, and security hardware
Minimum of 3 years of experience manipulating wood, composites, plastics, metal, and cement, and using relevant tools and hardware
Minimum of 3 years of experience working with different types of audio-visual equipment
Minimum of 3 years of experience with gallery lighting, including wiring/adapting fixtures, creating custom gels, and knowledge of bulb styles and applications

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts
Commuter Flexible Spending
Career Advancement & Development opportunities
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Paid CME Days
Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Corporate Employee Discounts
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Pet Care Insurance
Discretionary bonuses or incentives may apply