Art Handler/Preparator – On Call
🏢 Seattle Art Museum · 📍 Seattle, WA · 💼 onsite · ⏰ On-Call 💰 $30 - $30 / yr
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Position Summary & Responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Art Handler/Preparator works on a temporary basis with the Installation and Design team in art handling and gallery preparation of temporary and permanent installations and gallery maintenance.
ABOUT SAM
As SAM heads into its second century, we are boldly reimagining what we can and should be. Our goal is to be a model for the future of museums - a bold, dynamic hub of creativity, belonging, and cultural leadership, shaping the future of art and community. Embracing new ways of engaging communities and seeking innovative partnerships - all while keeping art and community at the center of what we do. This ambitious effort represents a transformative shift and radically redefining how art museums operate. This is a pivotal moment for SAM, and we are seeking great talent to join us on our journey. Working at SAM is not just a job—it's a chance to be part of a vibrant, creative community.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists with art installations of temporary and permanent installations
- Assists Lead Art Handler with the installation and deinstallation of artwork utilizing established art handling, hanging, installation, and movement techniques to assure safety
- Performs necessary tasks with Design & Installation team such as gallery preparation, painting, and limited on-site construction
WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, art history, studio art, design, museum studies, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- One year exhibition installation experience
- Knowledge of basic art handling, conservation, registration, and art security requirements
- Proficiency in the areas of art handling, carpentry, and use of power and hand tools and heavy equipment
- Ability to work with close attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues
- Exercise discretion in maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information
- Basic computer literacy
- Ability to pass and maintain security background che
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Measures cultural stewardship, community engagement depth, and operational resourcefulness within arts and non-profit administration.
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