Porter Art Services is a New Orleans based company serving the Gulf South and beyond. We offer art handling and installation, fine art shipping, custom crate building, fine art storage and collections management, fabrication and design as well as exhibition design.
We are currently seeking an experienced Crate Builder to join our team!
Full time and Part time positions available.
Start Date: early January 2024
This position is for an independent contractor 1099. (part time and full time positions available)
Carpentry, Art Handling, Driving:
Carpentry - Building custom fine art shipping crates to in house guidelines, fabricating walls and pedestals for art exhibitions, custom fabrication projects
Properly pack objects for safe transport using in house guidelines
Crate shop materials inventory
Warehouse assistance: receiving and releasing artworks from 3rd party shippers
Cataloging: Use Porter’s cataloging program and procedures to keep good records
Local driving, 18 and 26 foot box trucks (CDL is NOT required). Clean safety record & MVR
Occasional off-site carpentry / install at art institutions and residences
Occasional travel for install / crating
Art Handling
The ideal candidate would have:
Ability to work to a deadline, with some overtime as needed
Two or more years previous experience in related employment preferred; experience with art handling
Experience in fine art crating is preferred, but training is available for candidates with woodworking/carpentry/construction skills
Knowledge of best practices for wrapping and packing 2-D and 3-D objects including how to pack a slat crate, travel frame, shadow box, slipcase, cavity pack, and standard crating techniques
Must have a valid drivers license and reliable transportation
Punctual & presentable, good communications skills
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team- In this role you will sometimes be alone on site and sometimes as part of a team. Good candidates for this position should be able to switch between these two scenarios easily
Must be comfortable working with people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, gender identities, and sexual orientations
Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply.
To apply please send a resume and cover letter to contact@porterartservices.com