Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Art Handling & Exhibition Specialist

• Works collaboratively and cooperatively with the Installation Team, Curators, museum staff, vendors and visiting artists to successfully execute the exhibition of artwork within the museum.

• Executes the safe installation, de-installation, and movement of all works of art for exhibitions and the Museum’s collection galleries. This requires expert, hands-on knowledge in handling diverse fine art mediums, including painting, sculpture, works on paper, and new media, among others, while strictly adhering to best museum practices.

• Assists in the packing and crating, unpacking, and receiving of artwork in accordance with professional museum standards. This includes the loading and unloading of trucks to ensure safe transit.

• Expertly troubleshoots and implements real-time solutions to complex logistical and display challenges, often requiring on-the-spot design or fabrication modifications to meet exhibition needs.

• Performs regular maintenance of galleries including cleaning of display cases and upkeep of the general appearance.

• Supports Museum and Lighting Technician with lighting the galleries.

Millwork & Preparation

• Proven experience in the construction of diverse exhibition furniture, including modular gallery walls, custom pedestals, risers, plinths, and vitrine casework.

• Works closely with the Installation Team to support the design of permanent collection rotations and special exhibitions including the development of mockups for display concepts and working out fabrication details.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the fabrication process for museum displays which includes measuring, cutting, and assembling using professional woodworking machinery (e.g., table saws, panel saws, jointers, routers, etc.) and handcraft.

• Experience in working with standard and specialized materials such as hardwoods, various grades of plywood and MDF, laminates, acrylics, and metals.

• Proficiency in high-quality finish work, including painting, filling, sanding, and applying specialized coatings or veneers to meet both aesthetic design goals and strict archival standards.

• Ability to accurately read and interpret architectural drawings, technical plans, and shop drawings for exhibition components.

• Commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, and safe workshop environment, including the routine maintenance and calibration of tools and equipment.

• Patching and painting gallery walls to prepare for exhibitions.

Qualifications:

• Education: BA or BFA in art-related fields, or a closely related discipline is preferred.

• Integrated Experience (Minimum 5 Years): A minimum of five years of full-time, professional experience in an art museum, gallery, or similar institutional setting. This experience must demonstrate a combined proficiency in two core areas: 1.) Expert Art Handling & Installation and 2.) Precision Fabrication & Millwork

• Adaptability: Must be available and willing to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings, early mornings, and weekends, to align with critical installation schedules and the exhibition calendar