Curatorial Technician: Arts of Africa & Greco-Roman

School of the Art Institute of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago seeks a Technician for Arts of Africa and AGRC departments in Chicago, IL. The role supports two departments with installation, handling, and conservation tasks, reporting to the Collection Manager.

Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and experience with 3D objects. Responsibilities include coordinating art movement, supervising handlers during installs, and ensuring secure, well-documented storage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience preferred.
• At least one year of experience handling 3D objects or works of art preferred.
• Familiarity with or demonstrated ability to learn museum collection management software and basic digital mockup tools.
• Knowledge of or specialization in departmental field a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates art handling and installation work with curators and managers.
• Supervises art handlers during installation, deinstallation, packing, and unpacking.
• Coordinates movement of objects to/from galleries, storage, imaging, and conservation spaces.
• Fabricates mounts and archival housing for safe long-term storage and display of 3D objects.
• Assists with gallery mockups and rotation proposals.
• Supports security and safety protocols for galleries and storage areas.

Skills

3D objects handling

Museum collection software

Digital mockup tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago seeks a Technician for Arts of Africa and AGRC departments in Chicago, IL. The role supports two departments with installation, handling, and conservation tasks, reporting to the Collection Manager.

Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and experience with 3D objects. Responsibilities include coordinating art movement, supervising handlers during installs, and ensuring secure, well-documented storage.