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Art Preparator I - Per Diem

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Requisition # 3269

Job Description

Align yourself with an organization that has a reputation for excellence! Cedars Sinai was awarded the National Research Corporation’s Consumer Choice Award 19 times for providing the highest-quality medical care in Los Angeles. We also were awarded the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year. Join us! Discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals.

What you will be doing in this role:

Under supervision of the Curator, Curatorial Assistant, and Art Preparator II, performs tasks throughout the greater medical center grounds, including all satellite buildings where art or art objects are to be displayed or stored. Performs picture framing, repairs installations and de-installations of artworks of varying mediums, maintains and updates records, documentation and files of the objects included in the 20,000+ art collection when they are moved, handled or in need of inventory updates. In this role you will:

  • Perform the tasks assigned by the Curator, Curatorial Assistant, and Art Preparator II.
  • Under the direction of the Curator, Curatorial Assistant, and Art Preparator II, install and de-install artwork from present locations within the medical center and satellite locations to make way for area renovations or infill/backfill as required by the Facilities Department and the Facilities, Planning, Design and Construction Department.
  • Maintain and update records, documentation and files of the objects included in the CSMC 20,000+ object collection when they are moved, handled or in need of inventory updates.
  • Perform; repairs, picture framing, special-display fabrication, and minor conservation/restoration, cleaning, preventative care/maintenance, storing and hanging all objects in the collection as well as the organization and maintenance of the art storage facilities.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

Requirements:

High school diploma or GED.

A minimum of 3 years proven experience performing related duties in a museum, private collection, gallery, or art related environment required.

Skills/Experience Sought:

  • Ability to follow oral instructions as to construction and installation of exhibits.
  • Physically handles delicate and valuable works of art with extreme care. Work from sketches and follow oral instructions as to construction and installation of exhibits.
  • Have a general knowledge of various forms of contemporary fine art.
  • Ability to use software applications and operate technological devices (computer, laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc.) Proficiency in basic computing skills, including Microsoft Office software, database management software, Adobe Creative Suite, project management software.

Why work here?

Cedars-Sinai takes pride in hiring the best employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.


Req ID : 3269
Working Title : Art Preparator I - Per Diem
Department : Arts Council
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Facilities
Job Specialty : Facilities Design
Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $22.07 - $33.11

Our compensation philosophy

We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Pay Transparency Non Discrimination Provision (PDF) (opens in new window)

Diversity and Inclusion at Cedars-Sinai

We are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve. Quality Care and Research—For All, By All (opens in new window).

Cedars-Sinai is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Applicant_Accommodation@cshs.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to the safety, health and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such as influenza (flu) and COVID-19. For this reason, we require that all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through April each year) as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment, subject to medical exemption or religious accommodation. For the same reason, you may also be required to receive other vaccines such as COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Cedars-Sinai reserves the right to make modifications to its required list of vaccines as required by law and/or policy. Cedars-Sinai’s AA Policy Statement (PDF) (opens in new window)

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