Art Handler
Accor Hotels
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About the opportunity
- The Art Handler manages all aspects of museum exhibition preparation, installation, and transportation, overseeing the safe handling of artworks within the 21c collection, including incoming and outgoing loans.
Working under the directive of the Registrar and Collections Manager, this role acts as a custodian for collection and loaned objects to execute proper art handling, packing, unpacking, shipping, receiving, and exhibition installation and de-installation.
- The position requires travel for exhibition installations and de-installations lasting from 1 to 2 days up to 2 weeks, driving heavy-duty trucks over long distances, and occasional work on weekends and evenings as necessary.
Key responsibilities
- Installation, movement, storage, and preparation of works of art in galleries and storage areas, including lighting and label or vinyl installation.
- Construction and retrofitting of packs and crates based on individual artwork needs, working with the Collections Manager to determine proper packing materials and requirements.
- Packing, unpacking, pulling, and staging works for exhibition in an efficient and organized manner, and assessing conditions and testing artworks prior to exhibitions.
- Updating, formatting, and maintaining crate labels, object transfer forms, and bills of lading for collection artworks and loans under the guidance of the Registrar and Collections Manager.
- Moving crated and packed works on and off trucks while maintaining the museum's tools, hardware, and other equipment.
- Communicating efficiently and effectively with the museum team, hotel and restaurant staff, the general public, and representatives from other museums.
Qualifications
- One to two years of museum or gallery experience.
- Knowledge of art handling procedures for two- and three-dimensional art objects across various materials, sizes, and weights, including digital media works and condition reports.
- Knowledge of museum exhibit design and construction, lighting concepts and systems, safety regulations and practices, ADA requirements, and standard tools and methods for painting, rough and finish carpentry, and cabinet work.
- Experience using various materials such as lumber, fabrics, plastics, mechanical fasteners, and adhesives, as well as interpreting working drawings.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, follow instructions, demonstrate strong initiative and work ethic, and pass DOT-required physical examinations to acquire a medical examiner's certificate from the National Registry.
- Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to drive heavy-duty trucks over long distances.
Nice to have
- Experience driving a 26’ truck.
- Forklift operation experience.
Additional information
- Position requires travel ranging from 1-2 days to 2 weeks and driving heavy-duty trucks over long distances, with occasional work on weekends and evenings. Candidates must pass a DOT-required physical examination.
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