Lead Art Handler
Core
Oversees all aspects of museum exhibition preparation, installation, transportation, and safe handling of artworks across 21c Museums and storage facilities.
Role type
Lead Art Handler (Museum Operations)
Builds
Museum exhibitions, temporary and permanent art projects, and storage housing solutions.
Domain
Museum & Gallery Operations / Art Conservation Logistics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Art handling procedures, carpentry and mount making, inventory management, budgeting, project planning, DOT physical certification, heavy lifting (75+ lbs), truck driving, forklift operation, pallet jack use, time-based media support, collections database software.
Preferred skills
Experience with 26' truck, forklift, and pallet jack.
Technologies
Collector Systems, bar-coding systems, lighting systems.
Responsibilities
Supervise art handlers and contractors; prepare, pack, and install/de-install artworks; construct and retrofit crates; assess artwork condition; maintain storage inventory and object locations; assist with departmental budgeting; drive heavy-duty trucks for transportation.
Seniority
Mid-level (3-5 years experience), hands-on IC with supervisory duties.
