Eric Firestone Gallery seeks Full-Time and Part-Time, experienced art handlers to work between the gallery’s locations in NYC and East Hampton.
Job Duties include:
A minimum of three years’ experience in a similar role.
Experience driving a 15 ft Box Truck and willingness to drive between the gallery’s two locations, in New York City and East Hampton.
A knowledge of proper handling and packing of art works, using the appropriate materials and standard methods for packaging, loading and securing art for safe transport.
Installation experience of a wide range of art works, including artwork preparation, lighting and general maintenance of exhibition spaces.
Familiarity with paperwork; Shipping Receipts, Bills of Lading, Condition Reports, with knowledge of Gallery Manager Inventory Database a plus.
Professional appearance and demeanor.
A demonstrated ability to function as a team player in a fast-paced environment, a positive attitude and a willingness to take on new projects as needed. Health insurance provided for a Full Time position.
Responsibilities:
Art Work Packing
Driving Box Truck
Art Installation
Requirements:
3 years previous experience working as an art handler
Knowledge of industry standard for packing and shipping artwork
A willingness to take on new projects as they arise
Please reply with a resume to: kara@ericfirestonegallery.com with ‘art handler position’ in the subject line.