What are the responsibilities and job description for the Museum Painter position at Cleveland Museum of Art Job Openings?
The Design and Architecture department seeks a Painter who will perform all related services necessary for preparing and painting exhibition galleries, cases, pedestals, and other support materials for the display of artwork at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Responsibilities
Prepare, paint, and finish surfaces related to completing galleries and display furniture for the installation of artwork. Includes sanding, priming, masking, brush, spray, or roll-painting, finishing, and touching up surfaces.
Professional quality brush, roller and spray finishing.
Mix and match custom paint colors when necessary.
Maintain and clean equipment, spray booth, and work location.
Ability to estimate time and materials necessary for the completion of assigned tasks. Communicate estimates and any issues that may jeopardize deadlines. Meeting exhibition deadlines is essential. Overtime required if needed.
Maintain inventory and spray booth equipment. Communicate with Head of Exhibition Production, when needed, to order supplies required for the continued smooth operation of the department.
Assists with loading/unloading of department materials. Transports finished cases, pedestals, and other support materials to galleries.
Requirements and Key Competencies
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); minimum three years’ experience in a professional painting environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Must be able to safely handle fragile, cumbersome, and valuable objects. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
Employee must possess a valid driver's license. Employee should have the ability to read scaled, detail drawings or layouts and to work well under pressure to meet deadlines. Overtime will be required at times. Basic understanding of art medias and materials helpful.
A flexible mindset and professional demeanor are critical to this role as the employee interacts with all levels of museum staff and the public. The employee must be a team-oriented individual who works well in a collaborative environment.
Full-time Benefits include:
- Partner level membership to CMA
- Free, unlimited admission to select Cleveland Museum of Art ticketed exhibitions (two adult member tickets per visit, subject to availability)
- 50% off admission to select ticketed exhibitions for members' guests
- Free admission to select ticketed exhibitions for unlimited children, 17 and younger, when accompanied by a member
- Priority registration and discounts for museum art classes for adults and children
- 20% discount in the museum store
- 10% discount in the museum restaurant and café
- Annual subscription to Cleveland Art members magazine
- Free Garage Parking
- Your employment relationship with the museum qualifies you for free or discounted admissions to other cultural institutions such as the Natural History Museum, Botanical Gardens, The Cleveland Zoo, etc.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Voluntary Life
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- HSA
- FSA
