Art Handler / Handyman

Eden Fine Art, a rapidly growing and innovative international art gallery with locations in the heart of NYC, Miami, Aspen, Las Vegas, and abroad, is actively seeking an experienced part-time temporary Art Handler to join our team at the Miami gallery.

WHAT YOU WILL DO :

• Installs and deinstalls exhibition objects for all exhibitions
• Prepares galleries for installation—including but not limited to case movement, cleaning, painting, spackling, fabric wrapping case interiors and/or wall panels
• Moves all necessary tools, hardware, installation materials, hydraulic lifter, work tables, blankets, case lifters, ladders, work carts, tool boxes, bins, lights, light canisters, audio-visual equipment, stanchions, pedestals, cases, bonnets, brochure holders, acrylic holders, object mounts, and fabric, pylons, etc. with regard to the installation and deinstallation of all exhibitions
• Operates shop machinery, including hand and power tools and work carts, as necessary
• Frames artwork, prints, photographs, documents, and ephemera—in conformity with established conservation specifications
• Performs carpentry for exhibitions and exhibition areas including demolition, wall repair, painting and fabric wrapping
• Fabricates and constructs exhibition components including pedestals, platforms, bases, vitrines, as needed
• Makes, mounts and places labels
• Positions and installs graphic elements
• Moves boxes of exhibition-related materials including printed materials to/from the loading dock to and other areas throughout the building
• Replenishes holders of all printed materials produced for exhibitions or displays including brochures, flyers, postcards, etc.
• Maintains an organized and clean working environment
• Works with Installation Coordinator as necessary regarding production elements including measurements, materials, fabrication methods and lighting
• Performs routine exhibition maintenance including daily gallery checks and maintaining exhibition lighting. Cleans cases, platforms and frames, as needed
• Performs related duties as required
• Occasional work trips to our galleries in Miami and Aspen or client's installations outside the state.

WHAT YOU HAVE :

• High school diploma or its equivalent
• Relevant experience of three or more years working in a museum, library galleries, or art gallery
• Two to four years art handling experience, preferably in a museum, library galleries, high-end gallery, or other art-service company
• Ability to interpret and follow detailed instructions
• Demonstrated ability to work tactfully and effectively with staff, outside art handlers, exhibition fabricators, graphic installers, contractors, designers and public at all levels in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Strong initiative and work ethic with flexibility to respond to and take action in changing circumstances, often under pressure
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Successfully demonstrated knowledge of machinery, materials, methods, practices and safety precautions, construction, exhibition installation and deinstallation, preferably in a museum setting
• Ability to take direction
• Working familiarity with basic hand and power tools, power tools
• High attention to detail
• Excellent communication and comprehension skill
• Ability to operate and work from scissor lifts (up to 30’ high) scaffolding and ladders
• Basic knowledge of electrical practice, electronics and mechanical installations
• Must be able to respond quickly and tactfully to last minute requests
• Valid Driver License - (Experience Driving small truck is a plus)
• Available for occasional trips out of state by flight or truck

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 – 32 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you have working familiarity with basic hand and power tools ?
• Are you willing to work shifts during weekends ?
• Are you familiar with machinery, materials, methods, practices and safety precautions, construction, exhibition installation and deinstallation ?
• How many years of work experience do you have with Art Handling?
• Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Carpentry: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $23