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The art handler/prep candidates must be highly motivated, detail oriented, team players with prior experience at a museum, gallery, or other art handling company. An hourly position, 5 days a week.
Responsibilities
Skills are to include, but not be limited to:
Knowledge of best practices for wrapping and packing 2-D and 3-D objects. Ability to select proper archival and other packing materials depending upon the medium, surfaces, condition and fragility of a particular work. Know how to pack a slat crate, travel frame, shadow box, slipcase, cavity pack, and standard crating techniques. Know how to properly wrap, load, and strap artworks within a truck to keep them safe in transport. Prepare condition reports. Install artwork using various hardware and in changing settings.
Requirements
Pass a pre-employment drug test.
Have a valid driver’s license.
Professional appearance and demeanor.
Provide your own basic tool kit. (cordless driver and bits, utility knife, tape gun, tape measure etc.)
Lift 50 lbs.