Art Handler

Post under heading: Part-Time Positions Job Title: Art Handler Job Posting Category: Part Time Department: Arts & Humanities Application Deadline: This position is open until filled. Contact: Jessica Hardesty – [email protected] Salary: This part-time position will be placed on the College hourly rates scale, grade 4 with minimum starting salary of $17.02 per hour. Description: Department: Arts & Humanities Pay Grade: 4 (minimum hourly rate $17.02) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible for providing assistance in the College Art Gallery including, but not limited to; ordering and stocking packing materials, packing, and crating artwork for shipment/storage, assisting with installations/de-installations of artwork at the gallery, maintaining safe storage of artwork, working with curator to lay out exhibitions and communicating with artists. The position reports to the Department Chair. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Prepare exhibitions, install and de-install Pack, crate and prepare artwork for shipment and/or storage Maintain safe storage solutions for all artwork on premises Maintenance and upkeep of general gallery and associated areas Build plinths, shelving, cleats etc. as needed Assist installations activities at the gallery, including private viewings and opening receptions Performs other duties as assigned Job Requirements: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK: HS Degree and two years related experience Ability to safely use basic tools (drill, hammer etc.) as well ladders frequently Occasional use of electric saws, lighting equipment, painting lifts etc. Basic understanding of structural needs of gallery walls and ceilings Attention to detail related to inspecting hanging artwork, tools, hanging mechanisms etc. Ability to take direction and work alone with check points from curator Preferred: Associate or bachelor's degree in Visual Arts or related field PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work involves physical, on-the-move activity. Artworks need to be handled and moved around the gallery, often requiring ladder usage, bending, and heavy lifting. Additionally, the