Art Handler

About the role

The Art Handler at 21c Museum Hotels is responsible for all aspects of museum exhibition preparation, installation, and transportation, and helps oversee the safe handling of all artworks in the 21c collection, including incoming and outgoing loans.

Responsibilities

• Proper art handling, installation and de-installation
• Custodian for collection and loaned objects
• Assist with collection work including art packing and unpacking, assembly and disassembly of artworks, preparing works for exhibition, shipping and receiving, and other collection-related projects
• Willingness to travel to install and deinstall exhibitions for duration ranging from 1-2 days to 2 weeks
• Driving heavy-duty trucks over long distances
• Occasional work on weekends and evenings as necessary
• Movement, storage and preparation of works of art in galleries and storage areas
• Lighting and label/vinyl installation
• Construction of packs/crates based on needs of individual works
• Work with Collections Manager to determine proper packing materials and requirements
• Assist in the retrofitting of previously constructed crates
• Packing and unpacking of artworks
• Pulling works for exhibition and staging them in an efficient and organized manner
• Absess condition and test artworks prior to exhibitions under supervision of Collections Manager and/or Registrar
• Updating, formatting and maintaining crate labels, object transfer forms and bills of lading for artworks in collection, as well as incoming and outgoing loans
• Communicating efficiently and effectively with museum team
• Moving crated/packed works on and off trucks
• Maintaining the museum’s tools, hardware, and other equipment

Qualifications

• One to two years of museum or gallery experience
• Demonstration of organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to focus on tasks, and ability to communicate effectively
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor
• Ability to follow instructions and to quickly and safely accomplish tasks
• Strong initiative and work ethic, as well as work well as part of a team
• Experience installing a wide variety of artworks, including digital media works
• Experience with condition reports
• Knowledge of design and construction of museum exhibits; lighting concepts and systems; safety regulations, practices, and procedures; and ADA requirements
• Knowledge of art handling procedures for two- and three-dimensional art objects in a variety of materials, sizes, and weights
• Knowledge in using the standard tools, practices and methods used in painting, rough and finish carpentry as well as cabinet work
• Experience with the use and application of different materials such as various kinds of lumber, fabrics, plastics, mechanical fasteners, and adhesives
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Interpret working drawings
• Participate effectively as a member of a cross-functional team
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with museum, hotel, and restaurant staff, the general public, and representatives from other museums
• Explain and carry out methods and procedures relating to the handling of irreplaceable art objects
• Must be able to pass DOT required physical examinations necessary to acquire a medical examiner’s certificate from a certified medical examiner listed on the National Registry

Skills

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to focus on tasks
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Experience with art handling and installation
• Knowledge of museum exhibit design and construction
• Experience with various materials and tools
• Ability to interpret working drawings
• Effective teamwork and interpersonal skills

Benefits

Equal-opportunity employer. No specified benefits are mentioned in the job posting.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.