Lead Handler

Minnesota Street Project is currently seeking a full-time Lead Art Handler with art shuttle transportation experience and expert art handling skills to join our team of arts professionals.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enthusiastically and diplomatically leads art handlers in the field; exhibits a friendly and approachable demeanor with clients and acts as a positive ambassador for the overall Project.
• Handles, packs and installs artwork at private offices, galleries and residences, as well as in our viewing rooms and galleries; professionally secures and transports artwork, all in accordance with museum standards.
• Assists the registration department with labeling artworks and performing condition reports; expertly stores and tracks artwork in our warehouse, as well as our vehicles, in accordance with museum standards.
• Anticipates bookings/projects and takes all necessary steps to streamline the incoming and outgoing processes.
• Ensures strong communication is facilitated throughout the team and that deadlines are continually met.
• Is part of a rotation of handlers that embark on a monthly Los Angles shuttle.
• Is available for occasional work outside the greater Bay Area.
• Attends weekly department meetings, as well as occasional programming events at 1275 Minnesota Street.
• Keeps vehicles and warehouse consistently clean and useable, bringing a proactive approach.
• Inventories supplies and administers reuse/recycling policies.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Available to work 5 consecutive days of the week, between the hours of 8am and 6pm, and occasionally beyond
• Availability for long-haul/out of town projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 3 years experience in a leadership position at a museum, gallery or art shipping organization; demonstrated expertise in art shuttle transport, art handling techniques, packing, crating and storing protocols, as well as client relations and team communication.
• Art transportation and shipping knowledge; Valid CA license and ability to drive a 16 – 26’ box truck.
• Professional commitment and adaptability; willingness to safely shift directions for the need of the artwork or client, in a moment’s notice.
• Experience, if not expertise, operating material moving equipment (VRCs, forklifts, scissor lifts, material lifts, gantries and pallet jacks).
• Outstanding time management; ability to quickly identify and safely resolve problems, ensuring projects stay on schedule, whilst keeping the client and team in communication.
• Demonstrates concern for detail, accuracy and precise execution of work, while managing time and efficiency of individual and team performance.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written.
• Works well independently and as a team; gracefully shifts between warehouse, client and office settings, whilst communicating along the way.
• Ability to safely lift 50+ lbs individually and 75+lbs as a team.
• Proficient with PC and Mac operating systems, including Adobe and Microsoft Suites and FilemakerPro. Ability to educate others on digital platforms, as needed.