Collections Specialist (9723C), BAMPFA 23883 About Berkeley

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Departmental Overview

The mission of the UC Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) is to inspire the imagination and ignite critical dialogue through art, film, and other forms of creative expression. BAMPFA has developed an international reputation for its active and ambitious exhibition programs, as well as for the quality of its art and film collections and research resources. BAMPFA is an institution with a stellar history and an exciting future. For more information, visit our website bampfa.org.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: September 23, 2021

Responsibilities

Collection management responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Chief Preparator, ensure that objects are properly stored and cared for, according to professional museum standards.
• Coordinate, in collaboration with departmental colleagues, the handling, unhousing, and rehousing of objects to be viewed by curators, scholars, etc.
• Coordinates, in collaboration with departmental colleagues, the storage and fabricates, as needed, archival housing of objects, identifying appropriate available space.
• Maintains up to date records regarding object locations in tandem with other preparators.
• Monitor environmental conditions (relative humidity, temperature, dust, pest control)
• Work with Director of Collections and Exhibitions, Chief Preparator andAcademic Liaison in the Education Department to make artworks accessible for classes, advising on parameters of safe and appropriate display of artworks.
• Makes artworks accessible for contract photographer/s as needed.
• Assists the Registration Department with the documentation, processing, and preparation needs of new acquisitions, including measuring and noting inscriptions and any rehousing needs.
• Monitors collection objects for conservation-related issues and alerts the Director of Collections and Exhibitions and Chief Preparator to problems.
• Helps coordinate and serve as one of the key members of the staff team to manage periodic inventories of the collection.
• Provides support of collection-based grant projects, such as working with cataloger/s to help organize and make works on paper accessible.
• Participates in the development and implementation of collection management policies.
• Research, purchase, and replenish archival supplies within budget constraints.

Framing responsibilities

• Mats, hinges, and frames works on paper.
• Frames paintings.
• Researches appropriate historical frame styles and materials.
• Coordinates with outside framers as needed.
• Maintains tools, equipment, and inventory of matting and framing supplies.

Gallery installation

• Installs and de-installs wide-ranging art objects for exhibitions.
• Wraps, packs and transports works of art locally.
• Other preparation work as needed.

Photography

• In coordination with professional photographer as needed, photograph artwork as needed. Process image and embed metadata.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of and experience with art museum collection management practices.
• Knowledge of archival storage and housing methods for artworks.
• Understanding of physical nature, physical needs, level of fragility of wide-ranging artworks.
• Knowledge and experience of standard art handling methods.
• Advanced knowledge of archival matting and framing methods.
• Knowledge of historical frame styles.
• Familiarity with location tracking systems, both manual and electronic.
• Collaborative skills and the proven ability to work well as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage workload.
• Knowledge and experience in identifying and evaluating condition problems in works of art, and recommends when a conservator may need to be brought in for artwork treatment.
• Proven experience with diverse art media.

Preferred Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of BAM/PFA's collections, programs, and services.
• Bachelors in Fine Arts or Bachelor of Arts degree.

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:

https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant see:

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct



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