Freelance Art Handler, Crozier

Iron Mountain; New York (NY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 66,300; Part time

Job summary

Iron Mountain is seeking experienced Freelance Art Handlers to join their Field Team in Long Island City, NY. The role involves handling and packing diverse objects, ensuring damage-free transit and complying with industry standards. Candidates should possess 3-5 years of relevant experience in art handling, strong communication skills, and a valid driver's license.

Compensation starts at $25.00/hr based on experience with flexible scheduling, and opportunities for professional growth offered.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Art Handling within a gallery, museum, or commercial fine art space.
• Strong knowledge of industry standard techniques and materials for packing and crating.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel for onsite work.

Responsibilities

• Handle, move, wrap, pack, and crate a diverse range of objects.
• Collaborate with clients and drive teams while ensuring communication.
• Plan and load trucks for safety during transit.

Skills

Art Handling Experience

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Player

Knowledge of Packing Techniques

Job description

Crozier Fine Arts is seeking an experienced and self‑motivated Freelance Art Handlers to join our Field Team in Long Island City, NY.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Handle, move, wrap, pack, and crate a diverse range of objects—including fine art, decorative arts, and furniture—using Crozier’s appropriate techniques and materials, with the key output of damage‑free preservation and transit preparation.
• Collaborate with clients, driving teams, and company management by acting as the onsite liaison, determining project strategy, and ensuring clear communication and follow‑through.
• Ensure compliance with the highest industry standards by planning, organizing, and loading trucks for utmost safety during transit, conducting inspection reports, and maintaining discretion on all projects.
• Install/uninstall art for onsite projects and load/unload trucks to ensure safe transit.
• Spend a small amount of time (approximately 5%) on a laptop/desktop computer or telephone to manage project logistics.

What You’ll Bring (Skills & Qualifications)

• 3‑5 years of experience in Art Handling within a gallery, museum, or commercial fine art space.
• Strong knowledge of industry standard techniques and materials for packing, crating, installing, and uninstalling artwork.
• Proven ability in effective communication, self‑motivation, attention to detail, and working as a team player.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to regional locations for onsite work.
• Physical Requirement: Willing and able to lift, move, push, and pull heavy objects (in excess of 75 lbs), bend, kneel, crouch, and stand, as well as being willing to work flexible hours based on project needs.

What We Offer (Benefits)

In this role, Crozier Fine Arts offers global connectivity to learn from teammates who share your passion for art.

• Pay: Starting at $25.00/hr (Negotiations Depending on Experience), Weekly Direct Deposit
• Schedule: Flexible Scheduling, 16‑24 hours per week average
• Location: LIC Facility - 33‑02 48th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101
• Competitive compensation aligned with the experience and project scope.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.

Reasonably expected salary range: $53,000.00 - $66,300.00

If you have a physical or mental disability that requires special accommodations, please let us know by sending an email to [e-mail]. See the Supplement to learn more about Equal Employment Opportunity.

Iron Mountain is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. We recruit and hire applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor prohibited by law.

To view the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law posters and the supplement, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement, CLICK HERE

Requisition: J0103184