Freelance Freelance Art Handling Specialist

Job Description
Art Handling Specialists are responsible for ensuring the safe handling of artworks for packing/crating, in transit, and during onsite projects.
This position will also provide leadership and guidance during projects while acting as a liaison between clients and company managers.
Job Responsibilities
- Handle and move artworks, including wrapping, packing and crating using appropriate techniques and materials
- Install/de-install artworks during onsite projects using proper techniques and tools
- Handle and move dec-arts and furniture, including wrapping, packing and crating using appropriate techniques and materials
- Load/unload trucks to ensure safe transit
- Plan the organization and packing of trucks to ensure the utmost safety of objects during transit
- Conduct inspection reports for various types of art objects
- Lead a team; provide guidance and coaching during projects
- Act as a liaison while onsite between clients and company management
- Determine strategy for projects, particularly when senior staff are not onsite
Desired Skills
- Knowledge and interest in fine art, decorative art and/or design
- Demonstrated knowledge of industry-standard packing, crating, and installation techniques and materials
- Ability to speak effectively to clients and coworkers
- Strong attention to detail, discretion, and follow-through
- Must be a team player, with the ability to lead and effectively communicate instructions
- Must be self-motivated and able to work well under pressure
Category: Operations Group
Location: Long Island City, New York
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.
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Crozier Fine Arts
New York, United States
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Job Categories: Museum and Gallery. Job Types: Freelance. Job Tags: art handler, arts, driver, exhibition, and museum. States: New York.
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