Seasonal Art Handler Job at Phillips Auctioneers LLC, New York, NY

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  • Phillips Auctioneers LLC
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $25 to $35 per hour

PRIMARY FUNCTION

This position is responsible for ensuring the safe and timely preparation of works of art for display, exhibition and transport.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Installing and de-installing artwork in galleries and storage areas
  • Storing artwork safely in warehouse
  • Loading/unloading trucks; moving crated/packed works throughout the galleries and warehouse
  • Packing/unpacking artwork for shipment
  • Assisting in preparing galleries for display/exhibition by spackling, light painting, etc.
  • Assisting in framing and unframing of two dimensional artworks and mounting of three-dimensional works of art
  • Assisting in making assessments concerning the safety of works and taking necessary action to secure artworks
  • Assisting photographers during shoots
  • May assist in the construction of new or retrofitting previously constructed crates
  • Disposing of materials and unused crates in warehouse and galleries
  • Assisting with special events, including acting as a viewing assistant which requires neat appearance and interaction with clients
  • Performing other ad-hoc duties as requested

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • 1 years experience in an auction house, internationally recognized gallery, fine art shipping or museum, required
  • Working knowledge of and experience with various packing methods suitable to a wide range of media, required
  • Working knowledge of and experience with installation methods suitable to a wide range of media, required
  • Audio/Visual skills, preferred
  • Basic electrical skills including wiring, preferred
  • Finish carpentry skills, preferred

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

  • Bachelor of Arts preferred
  • Fine Arts Background preferred

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Ability to work professionally and responsibly with all other areas within the business
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Punctual and proactive with excellent organizational skills
  • High degree of time and resource management skills with the ability to work under pressure and prioritize to meet strict deadlines
  • Ability to deal effectively and efficiently with multiple tasks

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Work is undertaken in our Long Island City warehouse and Park Avenue galleries
  • Requires local travel between locations to install artworks
  • Weekend and evening work as required
  • Newly hired staff must be fully vaccinated by their start date. Applicants unable to comply with this policy due to an underlying medical condition or sincerely held religious belief may be eligible for an accommodation, unless such an accommodation would be unduly burdensome or present a direct threat to the applicant, our employees, or the members of our greater community.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • The hourly pay range for the role is: $25.00-$35.00 perhour.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Seasonal work, Local area, Afternoon shift,

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