• Use carpentry skills, hand tools, power tools, and power saws to fabricate custom-designed packing materials for unique objects.

• Assist with inventory of supplies, maintain stock, stock shelves and materials storage.

• Assist in receiving materials deliveries.

• Maintain and clean fabrication shop.

• Assist other departments with service requests as necessary.

• Can be trained in art handling practices/skills to also serve as an Art Handler to provide installation, packing, and transportation services.

• Interact positively and communicate diplomatically with a typically educated, professional, and often opinionated customer base and colleagues/vendors.

• Complete critical paperwork such as inventories and itineraries/time logs, and cut-sheets.

• Work both individually and as part of a team to accomplish projects.

• Assist in maintaining the orderliness and security of the Terry Dowd facility and equipment.

• Other projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Personality:

• Strong initiative and work ethic with flexibility to respond to and take action in changing circumstances, often under pressure.

• Diplomatic demeanor; ability to work in a team format with sensitivity to a variety of personalities or independently with equal productivity.

• Willing to take on challenges/difficult circumstances; maintains a positive attitude.

• Professional attitude. Able to address conflicts and stressful situations in a professional manner.

Experience:

• 2-5 years minimum experience in carpentry, crate building, use of power tools, and/or fabrication.

• Working familiarity with basic hand tools, power tools, and equipment.

• 2-5 years art handling experience required; preferably in a museum/institution, high-end gallery, or other art-service company preferred.

• Basic familiarity with art, art history, and terminology.

• Excellent comprehension abilities–able to read and understand a cut sheet, perform mathematical calculations and measurements.

• Customer service experience and experience in a fast paced environment.

• Experience working in a warehouse/fine art facility or institution strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of TSA CCSP preferred.

Organization:

• High attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.

• Excellent communication and comprehensions skills; able to interpret detailed instructions.

• Good time management abilities; self-starter.

Technical:

• Familiarity with basic digital cameras and power/hand tools.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent level of education/experience preferred.

Physical/Availability:

• Must be able to lift/move 80+ lbs. (sometimes with aid of equipment).

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.

• Must have good health/strength, and stamina.

• Schedule requires regular hours and availability (Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM); some weekend and evening scheduling necessary.