Museum Technician I - Art Handling & Exhibitions

Detroit Institute of Arts; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Detroit Institute of Arts in Detroit, MI is seeking a Museum Technician I to help handle, install and manage artworks within the DIA collection and partner loans. The role reports to the Collections Manager and supports daily tasks and special projects in a fast-paced museum environment.

Responsibilities include preparing art for display, updating the digital database, maintaining storage areas, and coordinating with external museums and contractors for exhibitions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in fine arts, studio art, art history, museum studies, or related field required.
• Three (3) years of experience in art handling and working in a museum/gallery, including one (1) year of art installation required.

Responsibilities

• Handle, move and prepare art for storage, gallery display, exhibitions, and loans.
• Install and deinstall art objects in galleries and exhibitions.
• Participate in the regular cleaning, repair and maintenance of exhibit galleries, art and non-art displays, and display furniture.
• Create, pack and unpack art for storage, transportation, and gallery/exhibitions.
• Work with the Director of Collections Management and department team members to plan and execute daily tasks and special projects.
• Participate in the maintenance, organization, and monitoring of collection storage areas.
• Facilitate collection documentation and image processing.
• Update the collection's digital database.
• Perform daily checks of all art storage spaces, climate conditions and pest monitoring.
• Work with contractors and representatives from other museums to complete gallery/exhibition projects.
• Assist with museum projects and special events.
• Apply DIA values to interactions to support a culture of belonging among internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Art handling

Art installation

Collaboration

Blueprints

Power tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Digital photography

Office 365

Microsoft Teams

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Ethical conduct

Education

Bachelor’s degree in fine arts, studio art, art history, museum studies, or related field

Tools

The Museum System (TMS)

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Detroit Institute of Arts in Detroit, MI is seeking a Museum Technician I to help handle, install and manage artworks within the DIA collection and partner loans. The role reports to the Collections Manager and supports daily tasks and special projects in a fast-paced museum environment.

Responsibilities include preparing art for display, updating the digital database, maintaining storage areas, and coordinating with external museums and contractors for exhibitions.