Art Handler
We are seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Crew Chief to join our art handling team. The ideal candidate will lead on-site crews in the safe packing, transport, and installation of artwork and high-value objects for museums, galleries, collectors, and designers. This role requires strong leadership, technical art-handling skills, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of care and professionalism.
This is a full-time position with up to approximately 32 hours per week. Required 3-month probationary period including training. Compensation is based on experience.
Required Skills & Experience:
- A minimum of 5 years experience in art handling.
- A minimum of 3 years management or in a similar role.
- Ability to perform heavy labor, such as moving materials, tools, art, with ability to lift and move heavy objects up to 75lbs.
- Familiarity with Paperwork, BOLs, Inventory, Daily Logs, etc.
- Proven ability to communicate information and instructions between team members. and clients alike.
- Basic math skills to perform calculations while measuring on job sites.
- Physical stamina to handle long hours of performing strenuous work during the day.
- Mechanical skills to use any necessary machinery and equipment for moving artwork.
- Strong attention to detail, discretion, and follow-through.
- Effective time management skills.
- Valid driver’s license.
- CDL / Box Truck driving experience is a plus.
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- The handling and transportation of fine art, decorative art, and fine furniture.
- Use and instruction of appropriate packing, handling, crating, and safety techniques as established.
- Loading and unloading of trucks to ensure safe transit.
- Conduct condition checks & reports for artwork and furniture (being able to identify and document conditions with appropriate language).
- Oversight and completion of paperwork and BOLs.
- Working directly with clients on-site to successfully execute job expectations.
- Management of on-site crews and activities in an efficient and respectful manner.
- Clear and concise communication regarding any changes in on-site activity with clients, crews, and Dispatcher.
Ideal Candidate:
- Proactive and organized team player who is dependable, consistent, and punctual.
- Working knowledge and interest in fine art, decorative art, design, or similar.
- Working knowledge of industry-standard packing, crating, and installation techniques and materials.
- CDL / Box Truck driving experience is a plus.
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Working Conditions:
- Working environment varies and includes locations such as offices, gallery spaces, private residences, and the outdoors.
- Workers may occasionally be in environments that are cold/hot, or even noisy if working at a location where other contractors are present.
- Essential physical requirements: climbing, standing, stooping, lifting, squatting, etc.
- Work week is M-F with varying start/end times but most frequently 8-5pm. Weekend, holiday, and night work will occasionally become available and are offered to crew (as optional).
