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Lead Handler (Rigging Experience)

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Minnesota Street Project is currently seeking a full-time Lead Art Handler with rigging 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 preforming 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
- Ability to plan and lead rigging projects
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a leadership position at a museum, gallery or art shipping organization; demonstrated expertise in art handling techniques, packing, crating and storing protocols, as well as client relations and team communication.
- Experience planning and leading rigging projects utilizing gantries, cranes, and the like
- 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.
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