Art Handler Job at Murk & Co, Washington DC

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  • Murk & Co
  • Washington DC

Job Description

***Minimum 3-5 years' experience working within an art storage and collections management environment REQUIRED***

***Hands on knowledge of the proper handling of art objects REQUIRED***

If you would like to enhance your application, feel free to email your resume along with a cover letter to [email protected].

This is a skilled position requiring experience in a similar role. If you do not have the required experience then please do not apply.

Murk & Co is an art world recruitment firm based in New York and servicing clients in the Americas. If you have at least 2 years of experience in the art world and are looking for positions more generally then email [email protected] with your resume and a cover letter describing what kinds of roles you are seeking and Murk & Co will get you registered as a candidate and be in touch as relevant roles arise.

POSITION SUMMARY

A nation-wide storage and logistics company is looking for multiple Art Handlers to join their team and support day-to-day transportation and offsite activities out of the company’s Washington, DC warehouse. The ideal candidates will have 3-5 years’ experience working with storage, as well as collection management knowledge, and will be comfortable moving and handling a wide range of art objects. Responsibilities include installation and de-installation of artworks, along with proper packing of artworks for transport or storage, and the careful preparation and execution of job related paperwork. The firm is looking for dedicated team players with excellent communication skills and an attention for detail.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Proper handling of art objects, using the appropriate methods and materials for packaging, loading & securing for safe transport
  • Install/de-install artworks in-house or at offsite locations, often troubleshooting and utilizing critical thinking to solution scope changes
  • Preparation and careful execution of paperwork, including bills of lading, labels, driver logs, and detailed condition reports with accompanying photos if necessary
  • Receive and release shipments into warehouse facilities
  • Pack artworks for local, national, international transportation and storage
  • Maintain compliance with all local, state, DOT regulations
  • Support to internal teams as needed
  • Weekend, overtime, and holiday work may be necessary; therefore, schedule flexibility is required
  • Other projects as assigned by Manager

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Team Player, able to work in a fast-paced, detail-oriented and dynamic environment
  • Demonstrated knowledge of installation, packing and art handling
  • Excellent communication and attention to detail to both clients and coworkers
  • Ability to problem solve and solution onsite issues with the experience to know when to escalate problems to supervisor
  • Valid driver’s license; CDL license a bonus
  • Ability to push and pull 150 pounds on a dolly or cart, as well as 50 pounds without mechanical aid
  • Ability to carry 40 pounds of varying size and shape up to a distance of 90 feet
  • Ability to stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, crouch, twist, and reach overhead
  • Ability to be exposed to outside weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain and snow
  • Familiarity with the use of hand trucks, pallet jacks, j-bars, dollies and other necessary warehouse equipment

This in-person position requires on-site presence at the company's DC facility, as well as the project location, five days a week with occasional requests to work nights and on weekends.

Job Tags

Casual work, Local area, Night shift, Weekend work,

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