Art Handler & Installations Pro - Travel Ready

Ennismore; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

21c Museum Hotels in Louisville seeks an Art Handler to manage exhibition prep, installation, and transport of artworks for the 21c collection. You will serve as a custodian of the collection, assist with packing, shipping and de-installation, and collaborate across departments on loaned works.

Travel for installations and occasional weekend/evening work are required. The role demands hands-on experience with varied media, strict attention to safety, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs while

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of museum or gallery experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to follow instructions and complete tasks safely.
• Collaborative team player with a professional demeanor.
• Experience with art handling and installation, including varied media.
• Ability to pass DOT physical examinations when required.
• Willingness to travel for short installations and returns.

Responsibilities

• Install, move, store and prepare artworks for exhibitions.
• Handle lighting and label/vinyl installation tasks.
• Construct packs/crates and determine packing requirements.
• Assist retrofitting of crates and packing/unpacking artworks.
• Pull works for exhibitions and stage them efficiently.
• Assess condition and test artworks under supervision.
• Maintain crate labels, transfer forms and bills of lading.
• Communicate effectively with museum, hotel and restaurant staff.
• Move crated works on/off trucks and maintain tools/equipment.

Skills

Art handling

Exhibition installation

Packing and shipping

Team collaboration

Lift up to 50 lbs

Tools

Forklift

26' truck driving

Crate construction

Job description

21c Museum Hotels in Louisville seeks an Art Handler to manage exhibition prep, installation, and transport of artworks for the 21c collection. You will serve as a custodian of the collection, assist with packing, shipping and de-installation, and collaborate across departments on loaned works.

Travel for installations and occasional weekend/evening work are required. The role demands hands-on experience with varied media, strict attention to safety, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs while