erika.katayama
04-19-2018, 08:59 AM
Art Handler – Installations & Packing
How You Will Contribute
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is seeking an organized and careful individual for a full-time position as an Art Handler/Packer. As a member of a very active Installation & Packing department, this position requires the installation and deinstallation of a wide variety of art objects (all media) throughout the Museum.
Specifically, you will…
Install and deinstall art objects (all media) throughout the Museum, Rodin Museum, and park houses
Receive and unload crates
Transport objects to appropriate storage areas, galleries, or the Conservation Dept./Photography studios
Assist in the Packing Shop, fitting and fabricating crates when needed
At times, act as leader of a project
Your diverse background includes…
Several years of art handling experience as well as some woodworking and shop skills are required
Technical ability to install art
Clear communication skills are a must as this job entails working with a team of other Art Handlers, Registrars, Conservators, Curators, etc.
Ability to problem solve and work well under pressure
Goal and deadline oriented, motivated, responsible and dependable
Ability to lift heavy crates and art, including paintings, sculpture and furniture
Ability to climb ladders and lifts to access certain works
Manual dexterity and extremely careful handling of delicate objects
To apply:
http://philamuseum.applytojob.com/ap...AF/Art-Handler (http://philamuseum.applytojob.com/apply/jl5gETbAAF/Art-Handler)
How You Will Contribute
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is seeking an organized and careful individual for a full-time position as an Art Handler/Packer. As a member of a very active Installation & Packing department, this position requires the installation and deinstallation of a wide variety of art objects (all media) throughout the Museum.
Specifically, you will…
Install and deinstall art objects (all media) throughout the Museum, Rodin Museum, and park houses
Receive and unload crates
Transport objects to appropriate storage areas, galleries, or the Conservation Dept./Photography studios
Assist in the Packing Shop, fitting and fabricating crates when needed
At times, act as leader of a project
Your diverse background includes…
Several years of art handling experience as well as some woodworking and shop skills are required
Technical ability to install art
Clear communication skills are a must as this job entails working with a team of other Art Handlers, Registrars, Conservators, Curators, etc.
Ability to problem solve and work well under pressure
Goal and deadline oriented, motivated, responsible and dependable
Ability to lift heavy crates and art, including paintings, sculpture and furniture
Ability to climb ladders and lifts to access certain works
Manual dexterity and extremely careful handling of delicate objects
To apply:
http://philamuseum.applytojob.com/ap...AF/Art-Handler (http://philamuseum.applytojob.com/apply/jl5gETbAAF/Art-Handler)