Assistant Preparator

Job Description:

The Team

Pembroke is an international real estate advisor that acquires, develops and manages properties and places - specializing in mixed-use and office environments in the world's leading cities. We believe that properties that stand the test of time deserve a lot of time. So, we take a different approach: a thoughtful approach.

At Pembroke, we're united by a belief that real estate is more than just buildings. Our mission is to create long-term value through our global expertise, local knowledge and passion for real estate. Comprised of experts across a variety of fields, our team consistently strives for excellence, achieves with integrity and embraces collaboration. Working together, we create places people love.

The Art Team cares for a collection of 13,000+ contemporary artworks globally. Our environment is fast-paced, ultra-collaborative, and ever-changing. We are curious, creative, hardworking professionals who are responsible for art installations in 275+ locations and the management, growth, and promotion of the Art collection.

For more information, visit our website:  www.pembroke.com

The Role

The Assistant Preparator will act as a steward for the thousands of artworks that come through the New England art storage hub each year as well as all artwork hanging in all US facilities.  Work with Head Preparator to ensure that all shipments in and out of storage are securely packed to the highest museum standards, creating custom packaging when needed.

• Carry out solo or assist art installations and moves of varying complexity, following installation protocols to ensure consistency in quality, security, aesthetics, and collection care.

• Handle art (unwrap, display, wrap) during weekly frame specs meetings.

• Assist in day-to-day preparation tasks, helping to set schedules and long-term calendar planning for New England-based art projects.

• Work with curators to stage exhibition mock-ups and help problem solve complex and multimedia installations.

• Generate documentation for installation of artworks that are complex in nature, including multi-component works, new media works, and site-specific installations. Assist in generating installation instructions.

• Maintain all time-based media works in the collection and work collaboratively to plan for their technical installation.

• Assist in maintaining the art storage/collections care hubs.

• Drive the department art van to transport and pick up artworks as needed.

• Assist in maintenance of the team art van and book trucks and equipment as needed for larger works.

• Travel across all company regions, with concentration in New England.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

• 3-5 years of experience handling fine art.

• Passionate about art, contemporary art knowledge a plus.

• Knowledge of current and best practices in all aspects of collection management and art museum standards.

• Technical acumen to generate high-quality professional mock-ups, renderings, or scale models a plus.

• Creative problem-solving ability, spatial and mechanical.

• Exhibit outstanding attention to detail and adhere stringently to deadlines while managing multiple deliverables, projects, and priorities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and post-production software, techniques, and standards including use of Adobe and other applicable editing tools.

• Excellent communication and people skills.

• Valid Driver’s license.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

• Ability to climb ladders and work on scaffolding and mechanical lifts as needed.

• Standing or walking most of each day.

Pembroke is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.

Pembroke will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation, contact the HR Leave of Absence/Accommodation Team by sending an email to [email protected]

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Category:Pembroke Real Estate

Fidelity’s hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Working onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office.