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
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