Art Handler & Collections Maintainer (Hybrid, 2Y Term)

Brooklyn Museum; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) and Pension

Paid time off

Sick leave

Museum holidays

Disability coverage

FSAs & HSAs

Employee assistance program

Free museum admission

Early access to exhibitions

Staff events

Staff discount 40%

Job summary

The Brooklyn Museum is seeking a Museum Maintainer/Art Handler, Collections for a two-year term to join the Registration and Collections Management team in Brooklyn, NY. You will handle art in the collections, transport, install, and assist with storage initiatives.

The ideal candidate has art handling experience, knowledge of best practices, and the ability to work with the Registration and Conservation teams. This full-time role includes a comprehensive benefits package and a 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent in arts-related field preferred.
• Experience handling art and knowledge of best practices.
• Experience with tools and equipment used in handling artwork.
• Dexterity to handle a wide range of objects, including heavy and fragile items.
• Ability to work independently or in a team, with strong organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn to operate heavy moving equipment and the Museum’s TMS database.

Responsibilities

• Maintain art on open display including period rooms and loan exhibitions.
• Transport, handle, and install artwork, and clean and maintain secure storage areas.
• Assist with storage inventories, rehousing, and collection reviews.
• Support day-to-day collection moves and long-range relocation planning.
• Perform heavy lifting and work on or from vehicles, ladders, or scaffolds as needed.
• Receive/release, load/unload, pack/unpack, and move crates around the Museum.
• Periodically support temporary exhibitions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Art handling

Teamwork

Dexterity

Physical stamina

Organization

Safety procedures

Heavy lifting

Learning quickly

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (arts-related)

Tools

TMS database

Heavy moving equipment

Job description

The Brooklyn Museum is seeking a Museum Maintainer/Art Handler, Collections for a two-year term to join the Registration and Collections Management team in Brooklyn, NY. You will handle art in the collections, transport, install, and assist with storage initiatives.

The ideal candidate has art handling experience, knowledge of best practices, and the ability to work with the Registration and Conservation teams. This full-time role includes a comprehensive benefits package and a 40-hour work week.