Art Handling & Shipping Specialist (Part-Time)

The-Isamu-Noguchi-Foundation-and-Garden-Museum; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

The Noguchi Museum is seeking a Part-time Fulfillment Specialist for its offsite warehouse in Long Island City, Queens. You will pack and label shipments, handle delicate art items, and coordinate with carriers for domestic and international orders.

Responsibilities include lifting up to 50 lbs, using ladders and pallet jacks, and supporting stock control, vendor deliveries, and transfers within the museum’s facilities. Flexible hours on weekdays apply.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a warehouse environment.
• Experience packing and shipping art, books, or other fragile items.
• Excellent communication skills in person, over the phone, and via email.
• Experience using carriers such as UPS, USPS, or FedEx; Shopify/ShipStation a plus.
• Familiarity with domestic and international shipping processes.
• Must be comfortable using ladders and pallet jacks.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform regular physical labor.
• Must be comfortable working on a team.
• A valid driver’s license and ability to drive a transit van locally.
• Art handling or basic electrical wiring experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Pack shipments carefully based on size, quantity, and destination.
• Generate appropriate labels for packages using the correct carrier and options.
• Wire Akari light sculptures as they appear in the queue, testing safely.
• Coordinate with shipping carriers for international or high-volume packages.
• Generate quotes for sales and Shop staff as requested.
• Assist with tracking stock levels for packing materials and electrical parts.
• Process vendor deliveries; unload, count inventory, and restock shelves.
• Keep stock space organized and tidy; perform weekly cycle counts.
• Assist with transfers between storage spaces and the Museum.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Art handling experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Driver’s license

Tools

Shopify

ShipStation

Pallet jacks

Ladders

Job description

The Noguchi Museum is seeking a Part-time Fulfillment Specialist for its offsite warehouse in Long Island City, Queens. You will pack and label shipments, handle delicate art items, and coordinate with carriers for domestic and international orders.

Responsibilities include lifting up to 50 lbs, using ladders and pallet jacks, and supporting stock control, vendor deliveries, and transfers within the museum’s facilities. Flexible hours on weekdays apply.