Part Time Art Handler
The Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU invites applications for the position of part-time Art Handler.
Art Handlers/Installers assist with delivery/receiving and installation/deinstallation of artworks and preparation and maintenance of exhibition spaces. Responsibilities may also include: construction of exhibition furniture and crates; packing and fitting crates, and assistance with inventory control and maintenance of tools and equipment.
The Art Handlers/Installers generally work during the 8-12 week installation and deinstallation periods between the ICA’s two synchronized exhibition cycles, with other hours as required. Art Handers/Installers report to and are under the supervision of the ICA’s Chief Preparator & Exhibition Designer and work closely with and provide support and assistance to Registrar.
Job Responsibilities
- Prepare and organize tools and equipment required for installation and deinstallation
- Assist in the inventory maintenance of consumable exhibition materials
- Assist with incoming and outgoing art and equipment shipments
- Prepare gallery spaces for exhibition, including: wall repair and painting
- Assist in the construction and preparation of art installations, exhibition furniture, crates and packaging
- Handle, move, place and prepare art objects
- Assist artists who are on-site for installation/deinstallation
- Assist with the installation of A/V equipment, including speakers, monitors, and projectors
- Assist with lighting of gallery spaces
- Install labels, signage and other didactic materials
- Other duties as assigned
- 2-3 years experience with hands-on installation and deinstallation of complex and preferably contemporary Art installations
- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with museum best practices for object care and handling, packing and moving of artworks, and appropriate display techniques
- Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated experience working with exhibitions teams
- Good organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work in physically demanding situations, including heavy lifting up to 50 pounds and working at heights
- Flexibility to work nights and weekends
- Valid driver’s license
- Proficiency in carpentry, fabrication and production
- Demonstrated experience with workshop skills and safety, including using hand and power tools
- Demonstrated experience with/licensure in the use of: forklifts, scissor lifts, scaffolding, and rigging
- A/V installation and troubleshooting experience
Salary Range: $20-25/hr
Position Details:
Department: Institute for Contemporary Art
Employment Type: H1 - Hourly
FTE: .25
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) serves the common wealth in the form of 32,000 enrolled students, and more than 200 certificate, undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in 15 schools. Spread across two campuses in Richmond: Monroe Pa...
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