Baldwin Fine Art & Residential is looking to hire an experienced Crew Chief / Art Handler to join our team. With offices based out of Wyndmoor, PA (located just outside of Philadelphia), Baldwin provides museums, galleries, universities, and collectors with top-rated fine art services and solutions. This position requires an individual that is comfortable working with both private clients and large institutions, and that is confident working in professional settings and can adapt to a variety of different environments with clients and coworkers alike. Baldwin provides competitive hourly pay with flexible scheduling.
Position Summary:
The Crew Chief oversees all art handling services while effectively managing client relationships, crew members, and their activities related to the handling, packing/unpacking, installation/deinstallation, and transport of artwork and fine furniture.
As the Crew Chief you will work closely with your crew each day to complete outlined daily job descriptions. You will be expected to be the point of contact for each job you are assigned and be responsible for working with and reporting to the office Dispatcher, office team, and on-site clientele.
Our clients are primarily in the Philadelphia area, however some jobs may require overnight stays and/or several hours of driving. Crews are always notified beforehand and are asked to opt in for these.
Working Conditions:
Working environment varies and includes locations such as offices, gallery spaces, private residences, and the outdoors.
Workers may occasionally be in environments that are cold/hot, or even noisy if working at a location where other contractors are present.
Essential physical requirements: climbing, standing, stooping, lifting, squatting, etc.
Work week is M-F with varying start/end times but most frequently 8-5pm. Weekend, holiday, and night work will occasionally become available and are offered to crew (as optional).
This is a full-time position approximately 32 hours per week. Required 3-month probationary period including training. Compensation is based on experience.