Primary responsibilities

• Knowledge of museum standards and materials for art handling, installation, and packing

o Installation knowledge of various media types (flatworks, small sculpture, etc.)

o Ability to think critically through installation instructions

o Understand the materials that make up the objects and how these materials may react with installation or packing materials

• Understand typical parties and agreements involved in the transportation, handling, and installation of artworks and museum objects

• Maintain, clean, and safe-guard all tools, equipment, and other company property, both personal and shared

• Communicate with office throughout day to complete daily schedule

• Meticulous completion of paperwork including bills of lading, labeling, and detailed condition reports with accompanying photos.

• Capacity to work comfortably on a truck as well as in a customer-focused environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a gallery, museum, or art transportation company

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Able to work as a part of a team and contribute to cooperative problem solving; able to lead and be led

• Sound judgment, grace under pressure – with clients and colleagues

• Regularly required to walk, stand, sit, bend, lift, and use hands

• Regularly be in truck cab for extended periods and must exhibit physical agility to enter and exit trucks and/or trailers

• Exposed to outside weather conditions on a frequent basis

• Must be able to lift 60 pounds unassisted and must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 300lbs with assistance of mechanical equipment

• Experience operating forklifts, scissor lifts, and pallet jacks; a plus but not required

• The ability to drive 18-24’ box truck; a plus but not required