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Seasonal Art Handler

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

... art for display, exhibition and transport. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Installing and de ... Weekend and evening work as required * Newly hired staff must be fully vaccinated by their start ...

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$25/hr

Part-time

Posted 13 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Prepare exhibition spaces, install and de-install artworks, patch and paint walls, adjust lighting, and ensure proper art handling procedures are followed.

  • Work closely with curators and staff to execute exhibitions to a high professional standard.

  • Manage student workers and their schedules and collaborate with the director on hiring.


University System Of New Hampshire rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

35th of 541 rated colleges and universities


Job description

USNH Employees should apply within Workday through the Jobs Hub app

The preparator at the Thorne is responsible for the safe handling, installation, and maintenance of
artworks within the gallery. This part-time role includes preparing exhibition spaces, installing and
de-installing artworks, patching and painting walls, lighting adjustments, and ensuring proper art
handling procedures are followed. The preparator works closely with curators and staff to execute
exhibitions to a high professional standard and oversees student employees.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Preparator, Art Handling, Fabrication 90%

  • Responsibilities include preparing exhibition spaces, installing and de-installing artworks, patching and painting walls, lighting adjustments, and ensuring proper art handling procedures are followed.

Managing Student Workers 10%

  • Manages student workers and their schedules and works in collaboration with the Zoulias Director on hiring.

Requirements:

  • Bachelors degree.

  • Prior gallery or museum experience in installing and handling artwork.


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Attention to detail, basic carpentry skills, and the ability to lift and move artwork safely are essential. Position also requires managing student workers and their schedule.

Applicant Instructions:

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience: Resume/CV section of the application: (Maximum of 5 Documents)

  • Resume/CV

  • Contact Information for 3 Professional References

Compensation Pay Range:

$25.00 hourly

Keene State College is located in the scenic Monadnock region of Southwest New Hampshire and is an affiliate of the University System of New Hampshire. Located approximately 2 hours from Boston or Hartford CT, and 4 hours from New York City, the region contains many opportunities to enjoy outdoor recreation, cultural events, and a strong sense of community. To learn more about Keene State College, the University System of New Hampshire, and the Keene community, please
visit: https://www.keene.edu, https://www.usnh.edu/ or https://www.ci.keene.nh.us.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Location:

Keene

Salary Grade:

Adjunct Hourly Staff 00

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