Museum Technician - Arts of Africa & Greco-Roman

International Association of Operative Millers (IAOM); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Art Institute of Chicago is seeking a Technician for Arts of Africa and Agrib? The Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium. You will work across two departments under a shared Collection Manager, coordinating art handling, installations, and storage.

Qualifications include a degree or equivalent experience and note-worthy familiarity with collection systems. Responsibilities include planning movements, supervising crews, and maintaining detailed records while upholding security per museum

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 museum collection management software and basic digital mockup tools.

Responsibilities

• Plans and schedules departmental art movements and installations with Curators and Chairs.
• Submits and tracks work requests for art handling crews and facilities needs.
• Supervises art handlers during installation, deinstallation, packing, and unpacking.
• Coordinates safe movement of art objects between galleries, storage, and studios.
• Creates installation notes, measurement maps, and storage records.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Museum collection management software

Digital mockup tools

Job description

The Art Institute of Chicago is seeking a Technician for Arts of Africa and Agrib? The Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium. You will work across two departments under a shared Collection Manager, coordinating art handling, installations, and storage.

Qualifications include a degree or equivalent experience and note-worthy familiarity with collection systems. Responsibilities include planning movements, supervising crews, and maintaining detailed records while upholding security per museum