Crozier Fine Arts, a leader in fine art transportation and shipping, is looking for skilled art handlers for the Long Island City NY and Newark NJ locations. The ideal candidates will have 5 + years of art handling experience. Special attention will be paid to candidates with crew management experience.
Handle and move artworks, including wrapping, packing and crating using appropriate techniques and materials
Install/de-install artworks during onsite projects using proper techniques and tools
Load/unload trucks to ensure safe transit
Plan the organization and packing of trucks to ensure utmost safety of objects during transit
Conduct inspection reports for various types of art objects
Lead a team; provide guidance and coaching during projects
Act as liaison while onsite between clients and company management
Determine strategy for projects, particularly when senior staff are not onsite
Safely operate company vehicle and transport artwork to locations in and around tristate area
Maintain compliance with all local, state, DOT regulations
Perform all required truck inspections
REQUIREMENTS
Thorough knowledge of procedures and materials used for art packing, installation/de-installation, rigging, gantry, wrapping and transport
Leadership skill - the ability to organize a group to achieve a common goal
Ability to accurately execute detailed paperwork
Experience in interfacing with high-end clients
Able to safely lift up to 75 pounds and maneuver objects of substantial size and weight on a daily basis without damage to object or person
Clean, neat appearance
Verifiable references
Please emphasize any specific skills or experience which may be relevant in your cover letter, such as:
Specialized handling, i.e. rolling, folding, and re-stretching canvas, rigging, and complex installation
Furniture, decorative art, and antique handling
Client interaction
Condition reporting, registration
Truck driving, CDL license
Crate building
Please send a resume and cover letter to careers@crozierfinearts.com with “Newark Crew" OR “LIC Crew” highlighted in the subject line.
Qualified candidates only. No calls please