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About the Head of Special Projects Role
We are excited to hire a Head of Special Projects to lead our Special Projects Department.
About us
In business since 1928, Atthowe is now a worker-owned company exclusively dedicated to the handling of fine art. We provide temperature and humidity controlled art storage solutions, air and ground transportation support as well as crating, mounting and installation services. Our company has changed and grown over time, but always with the same focus of providing outstanding, quality service in a friendly and caring environment. We pride ourselves on our decades of outstanding service and our art-loving, hard-working, dedicated team. We cherish our long history but we also value our forward thinking, innovative practices.
About you
You love art!
- Art is our business. You appreciate fine art and have an open mind regarding, and a curiosity about, the great wondrous world of modern art.
You are an amazing communicator
- You enjoy communicating and coordinating with co-workers and develop and maintain great relationships with clients.
You are an expert at managing people and building teams
- You lead through compassion and empathy and are able to develop your team to its full potential through coaching, motivational leadership, goal-setting.
Benefits
In addition to working with a friendly, art loving team, Atthowe also provides the following benefits:
100% coverage of health insurance premium through Kaiser (includes vision)
17.5 days of PTO for full time employees (increases with seniority)
12 holidays
401K with 3% match
Cell phone reimbursement of $30/month
Eligibility to become a worker owner after two years of employment
Employee bonuses
Atthowe Fine Art Services is an equal opportunity employer. We do not and shall not discriminate based on race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, our clients, and our community.
Responsibilities
Oversee incoming RFPs and job requests, analyze for potential and risk
Work with Finance Department to allocate resources and space to support staff and projects
Oversee contracts and risk management issues
Provide performance reviews for department employees
Participate in joint reviews with Head of Logistics for crew employees
Assign projects to staff and oversee progress
Work with other department heads to resolve conflicts over resource allocation
Coordinate with other department heads to ensure smooth client-based services
Produce budgets as needed
Oversee and produce estimates
Requirements
Complete and pass STA (Security Threat Assessment) application and verification
Possess a valid California driver’s license and a clean driving record at the time of, and for the duration of employment
At least 5 years’ experience in a management/coordinator position
At least 5 years’ experience in museum services/art services industry
Familiarity with construction sites and techniques
Ability to read and understand engineering and construction drawings
Ability to read and understand contracts