Museum London is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all abilities. Accommodations for candidates are available on request for all aspects of the selection process.

Preparator (Part-time)

Deadline: open until filled

Museum London (ML) seeks a part-time Preparator on an as-needed basis, Monday through Friday.

Reporting to the Head of Programs, the Preparator works as part of a team and assists with the building, installation, and takedown of exhibitions and exhibition related materials. The successful candidate handles and transports objects from ML’s art and artifact collections, as well as objects on loan from other collections. The Preparator also plays a critical role in maintaining the safe and orderly condition of the loading dock and exhibition tools and materials. 

The successful candidate will be dependable with the ability to consistently work the assigned schedule, with most shifts occurring over two three-to-six-week blocks during spring and fall months. As a hardworking, professionally-minded, and self-motivated person with a passion for art, history, and contemporary culture, the Preparator plays a vital behind-the-scenes role, helping to realize ML’s high standard of exhibition programming.

Scope of Work

  • Works as part of a team to prepare galleries and materials for exhibitions and other
    events, following specifications developed with curatorial staff.
  • Facilitates exhibition turnover, including painting, wall and plinth construction, AV requirements, lighting, furniture and other display needs while ensuring objects’ safety.
  • In consultation with artists, curatorial and collections staff, installs and disassembles art and history exhibitions within a prescribed time frame.
  • Professionally packs/unpacks, loads/unloads, delivers and returns to storage works of art and artifacts.
  • Works safely, observing Health & Safety requirements.
  • Helps maintain department supplies, as well as a clean and orderly working environment.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Skills and Qualifications

  • High School diploma. 
  • Must have a valid driver’s license.
  • Experience in the care, handling, installation, and lighting of art or artifacts is an asset.
  • Basic proficiency in carpentry; comfort working with a range of AV equipment and power tools/workshop equipment (table saw, pneumatic tools, skilsaw, etc.) is an asset.
  • Strength and mobility to perform the required physical duties.
  • Knowledge and practice of workplace health and safety.
  • Effective at following and realizing instructions. 
  • Ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
  • Hardworking, professionally-minded, and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and in teams. 
  • Ability to work flexible hours when needed.

Hours

Part-time as needed from Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, mostly during Spring and Fall months. 

Location

This is an in-person position based in London, Ontario.

Compensation

The 2024 hourly wage is $22.24 as per the Collective Agreement. This position is part of the CUPE bargaining unit.

To Apply

Send a cover letter that explains your relevant experience and interest in this position and your CV in PDF format directly to careers@museumlondon.ca. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Museum London is strongly committed to employment equity and diversity. We welcome all applications from racialized persons/persons of colour including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Accommodations for candidates are available on request for all aspects of the selection process. We are grateful to all applicants for their interest in Museum London.


Call for Artist-Educators

Museum London is accepting ongoing applications for paid, contract Artist-Educators. Opportunities are available to develop and lead arts or crafts workshops and classes, and also drop-in sessions for public events such as Family Day, Canada Day, or other civic festivals. Activities will  take place virtually or on-site. 

We are seeking Artists with:

  • Teaching experience to lead programs for children, youth, or adults. 
  • The experience of, and enthusiasm for communicating ideas clearly, inspiring creativity, developing technical confidence, and modeling inclusivity.
  • A commitment to working with the Museum London Programs team to reach activity deadlines and budgets.
  • The knowledge and ability to explore art or craft practices, histories, techniques, or materials. 

Arts or crafts-based activity themes could explore:

  • The practices or contexts of exhibiting our permanent collection art or artists. 
  • London and regional communities or histories including, and not limited to Indigenous, Black, Disability, and LGBTQ2S+ perspectives. 

Please submit your CV with cover letter and include the following:

  • Relevant artist-education experience leading activities in a museum, or community setting.
  • One to three proposal ideas for drop-in sessions, workshops, or classes you would lead and include the title, duration, age group, learning objectives, and materials or techniques used.  
  • Two to three references. 

Submissions to be sent to smunro@museumlondon.ca .

Museum London is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants but must advise that only those selected for interviews will be contacted.