Principal responsibilities

• Installing and de-installing artworks for exhibitions

• Safely handling artworks for client presentations

• Perform basic art preparation (hardware installation, wire hanging, patching and painting walls, signage placement, etc.)

• Packing artworks safely for storage, shipping or off-site deliveries

• Ensure compliance with packing and shipping standards for all artworks (domestic and international)

• Help coordinate domestic and international shipping while keeping organized records

• Moving artworks of various weights and dimensions throughout the gallery or to and from delivery trucks

• Work with Registrar to perform condition reports for artworks coming in and going out

• Monitor and maintain proper art handling standards to ensure artwork safety

• Overall maintenance of gallery (patch/paint walls, change lightbulbs, tidy back room, etc.)

• Maintain tools, equipment, and prep areas in safe and organized working condition

• Assist with emergency response or damage mitigation if artwork issues arise

• Willingness to support a wide range of gallery operations with a proactive, solutions-oriented attitude

The ideal candidate must possess the following:

• Experience in a gallery or museum with excellent references

• Working knowledge of safe and proper art handling, packing & installation methods suitable to a wide range of media

• Capable of excelling in a fast-paced work environment

• Ability to prioritize various tasks and complete them in a safe and timely manner

• Must exhibit an ability to pay careful attention to detail

• Basic carpentry skills including wall repair and painting

• Physically able to lift and safely move artworks of varied dimensions and weight with assistance

• Professional demeanor

• Positive, upbeat attitude

Minimum qualifications and skills:

• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail

• Exceptional interpersonal skills

• Knowledge of art handling, international and domestic shipping, and storage techniques

• Ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasks and deadlines

• Team player - “can do” spirit

• Self-starter with ability to work effectively with minimal supervision and meet deadlines

• Valid driver’s license