Exhibition Preparator

The Exhibitions Preparator will assist with the fabrication, assembly, installation, dismantling, and/or moving of exhibit properties. Reports to Production Supervisor/Manager, and Production Director.

Preparator I

• Assist with fabrication, assembly, installation, dismantling and/or moving of exhibit properties. 

• Cleaning and repairing existing exhibits and displays 

• Mounting and dismounting artifacts 

• Building prototypes, samples, and models 

• Other appropriate duties as assigned

Preparator II

In addition to Exhibit Preparator I duties:

• may be asked to train staff in production methods and related health and safety issues 

• works with other Design and Production staff to solve production problems 

• responsible for quality and timeliness of production work against established deadlines 

• performs other appropriate duties as assigned. 

Preparator III 

In addition to Exhibit Preparator II duties:

• May serve as lead on a project, training and supervising assigned staff, maintaining tools, equipment, and supplies, and coordinating with other departments, contractors, and suppliers

• Responsible for highly skilled production-related tasks

• May assume overall responsibility for the supervision and operation of  a major shop area

• May supervise a team of preps up to 6 people 

• Assist with determining specific material needs, quantities, construction sequences, finishes, and assembly procedures and may initiate purchase orders 

• May participate in developing bid packages, shop drawings, material and finish specifications for estimates and quotes.

• May be responsible for organization and content of traveling exhibits, records, packing instructions, assembly information, inventories and related tasks.

• Performs other appropriate duties as assigned