Intermittent Art Handler

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seeks an Intermittent Art Handler to assist with packing, crating, transportation, and secure installation of the campus art collection. Responsibilities include safe handling, hanging artworks, moving pieces across campus, and preparing items for transport to on- and off-campus locations.

The role is intermittent, scheduled as needed, with possible evenings or weekends and a background check.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 1 year of relevant experience.
• 1 year of artwork handling in a museum, gallery, or contemporary art environment.
• Carpentry, construction, or fabrication experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.
• Comfortable working at height with lifts and ladders.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools.
• Adherence to safety protocols and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safe handling, hanging and mounting of artworks.
• Move artworks across campus.
• Prepare artworks for transportation to locations on/off campus.
• Work with artists on site-specific commissioned installations.
• Collaborate with campus art collection manager.

Skills

Communication skills

Tools proficiency

Carpentry/fabrication

Art handling

Lifting 50+ lbs

Safety protocols

Ladders and lifts

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Drills

Levels

Hammers

Pallet jacks

Job description

## Intermittent Art HandlerApplylocations: Columbus Campustime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R155685Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact [e-mail]. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions.**Current Employees and Students:**If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process.Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site. We invite you to apply to positions of interest. In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following:* Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. You can review the additional job description section on postings for documents that may be required.* Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application.## Job Title:Intermittent Art Handler## Department:Academic Affairs Administration | External Engagement-JMSuccessful applicants will work with the campus art collection manager to support the packing, crating, transportation, and secure installation of the campus art collection. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: safe handling, hanging and mounting of artworks, movement of artworks across campus, preparation of artworks for transportation to locations on and off campus, and working with artists on the installation of site-specific commissioned artworks. This position is for intermittent work scheduled on an as-needed basis with advance notice. Some assignments will require multiple art handlers while some will only require one.A successful applicant must exhibit excellent communication and problem-solving skills and be detail oriented. The role will be required to occasionally work long hours including possible evenings and weekends as needed; requires successful completion of background check.**Minimum Qualifications*** High School diploma or GED.* 1 year of relevant experience required.**Required Qualifications*** 1 years of experience handling artwork in a museum, gallery, or contemporary art environment required.* Carpentry, construction, and/or fabrication experience required.* Strong verbal and written communication skills required.* Ability to lift and move objects weighing 50 pounds or more.* Comfortable working at height and able to safely operate lifts and use ladders as needed.* Commitment to following established safety protocols and procedures.* Proficiency with hand and power tools, including drills, levels, hammers, and pallet jacks.* Ability to support artwork installation, handling, and fabrication tasks with attention to detail and care.**Desired Qualifications*** 3 years of experience handling artwork in a museum, gallery, or contemporary art environment required.* In-depth knowledge of contemporary art is strongly preferred.## Additional Information:**The Targeted Hiring Range for this position is $15.86 - $20.74**. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, education, years of experience, internal equity, etc.Function: Library and MuseumSubfunction: Museum RegistarBand: TechnicalLevel: 2## Location:Hale Hall (0085)## Position Type:Intermittent## Scheduled Hours:0.2## **Shift:**Rotating Shift***Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.***