Intermittent Art Handler

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking an Intermittent Art Handler to assist with packing, crating, transportation, and secure installation of the campus art collection. You will safely handle, hang, and mount artworks, move pieces across campus, and prepare works for transport to various locations on and off campus.

This intermittent role requires excellent communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work extended hours including evenings or weekends as needed,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of relevant experience required.
• 1 year of artwork handling in museum/gallery environment required.
• Carpentry/fabrication experience required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Comfortable with working at height and using lifts and ladders.

Responsibilities

• Safely handle, hang and mount artworks.
• Move artworks across campus.
• Prepare artworks for transportation to on- and off-campus locations.
• Assist with installation of site-specific commissioned works.

Skills

Communication skills

Artwork handling experience

Carpentry/Fabrication

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Working at height

Safety procedures

Hand & power tools

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Drills

Levels

Hammers

Pallet jacks

Job description

Job Title: Intermittent Art Handler

Department: Academic Affairs Administration | External Engagement-JM

Successful applicants will work with the campus art collection manager to support the packing, crating, transportation, and secure installation of the campus art collection.

Responsibilities

• Safe handling, hanging and mounting of artworks
• Movement of artworks across campus
• Preparation of artworks for transportation to locations on and off campus
• 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 Museum
Subfunction: Museum Registar
Band: Technical Level: 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.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

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• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

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