Art Transportation Specialist

Crozier Fine Arts

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Job Summary

Art Transportation Specialists are responsible for ensuring the safe handling of artworks for packing/crating, in transit and during onsite projects. This position will also provide leadership and guidance during projects while acting as liaison between clients and company managers.

ABOUT US

We believe that art has the power to change our lives and the world for the better; how art gets there - from museums across the world to regional art galleries to the intimacy of someone’s home - matters to us. If you share this belief, please join us in our mission to be the primary service provider for the people and entities responsible for the care, movement, and long-term preservation of art and culture. Crozier is seeking an Art Handling Specialist in Newark, NJ to join our dynamic and growing team.

Crozier is part of Iron Mountain Incorporated (NYSE: IRM), the global leader in innovative storage and information management services, storing and protecting billions of valued assets, including critical business information, highly sensitive data, and cultural and historical artifacts. The infrastructure of Iron Mountain uniquely positions Crozier to handle diverse and non-traditional collections. Ultra High-resolution 3D scanning, digitization, and bespoke archival solutions are some of the specific services provided through Crozier’s affiliation with Iron Mountain.

Responsibilities

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

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

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND ATTRIBUTES

Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience

Knowledge and interest in fine art, decorative art and/or design

Demonstrated knowledge of industry standard packing, crating, and installation techniques and materials

Ability to speak effectively to clients and coworkers

Strong attention to detail, discretion, and follow-through

Must be a team player, with the ability to lead and effectively communicate instructions

Must be self-motivated and able to work well under pressure

2 + years driving experience within the fine arts transportation or specialized removals industry

Must be able to safely operate 26-ft box truck, at minimum

Valid driver’s license / CDL license not required but beneficial

Clean personal and previous employment driving record lifting, moving, heavy objects (in excess of 75 lbs), bending, kneeling, crouching, etc. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Physical Requirements: lifting, moving, heavy objects (in excess of 75 lbs), bending, kneeling, crouching, etc. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and lift a min. of 50lbs own their own.

Travel Requirements:

Local 95%

Overnight 5%

Utilization of Time and Equipment:

5% Laptop / desktop computer, telephone, projector

95% Lifting, moving, pushing and pulling equipment, cases, containers, or boxes in excess of: 10 - 20 lbs.

Licenses & Certifications Required: Must have valid driver’s license / CDL not required but beneficial