Art Handling & Installation Technician

Whitney Museum of American Art Llc

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 51,000 - 73,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

403(b) elections

Generous PTO

Commuter benefits

Museum admissions

Pet insurance

Citibike membership

Local 810

Job summary

Whitney Museum of American Art is seeking an Art Technician in New York City to handle artwork entering and leaving the museum and its warehouse, with offsite work on permanent collections and loans. This full-time, regular role supports a two-year project and collaborates with Registration, Curatorial, and Conservation.

Responsibilities include installing art, packing for transport, maintaining storage areas, and supervising temporary staff on projects.

Qualifications

Experience with hand and portable power tools, shop tools, and safe moving practices.
Willingness to operate scissor lifts or forklifts and learn as needed.
Ability to supervise temporary staff on projects.

Responsibilities

Install artwork and related elements; pack artwork for transport.
Maintain and organize art storage areas.
Perform preparatory work such as building, metal work, carpentry, mount making.
Load/unload trucks daily and perform courier duties.
Support gallery maintenance around installed artwork; chaperone outside vendors.
Supervise temporary staff during projects; assist with on-site coordination.
Participate in emergency floodwall installation and training as required.