art manager

art manager Yonkers, NY

Hudson River Museum
Full Time Yonkers, NY 62400 - 12.04 USD HOURLY Today
Job description

Reports to: Registrar and Collection Manager; Lead Preparator

The art handler is a per-diem/on-call position assisting with installation/deinstallation
of artwork and historical objects for special exhibitions and on-going collection
projects in the galleries and storage areas of the Hudson River Museum (HRM) located
in Yonkers, New York.

Art handlers will generally work during three to five week changeover periods,
usually occurring in May-June, September-November, and January-February, with
opportunities for other work throughout the year on an on-call, intermittent basis.

Work hours are typically 9:00am–5:00pm, Monday–Friday.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Prepare, move, and install artworks, at the direction of the Lead Preparator
  • Assist with incoming and outgoing art and equipment shipments
  • Prepare gallery spaces for exhibition, including patching and painting
  • Assist in the construction and preparation of exhibition furniture
  • Assist with matting and framing of artworks
  • Assist with the installation of A/V equipment, including speakers, monitors,
and projectors
  • Assist with lighting exhibitions, including changing fixtures and bulbs.
  • Install labels, signage, and other didactic materials
  • Prepare and organize tools and equipment required for installation and
deinstallation
  • Assist with the periodic cleaning and inventories of the galleries and
collections storage areas
  • Assist with curatorial housekeeping and displays in Glenview, the Museum’s
historic residence
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Minimum three years of similar work experience in a museum, commercial
gallery, auction house, or private collection
  • Expertise in safe handling techniques for a variety of artwork and artifacts
including: paintings, sculptures, works on paper, textiles, ceramics, and
furniture
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work on ladders
  • Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
  • Demonstrated knowledge of basic carpentry tools, machinery, and safety
practices
  • Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
  • Good organizational and time management skills
  • Absolute discretion when encountering sensitive information and interacting
with couriers and other outside visitors to the museum

Rate: $30 / hourly

To Apply:

Send resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Include “Art Handler” in the
subject line. Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.


About the Hudson River Museum

The Hudson River Museum (hrm.org) is a preeminent cultural institution in Westchester
County and the New York Metropolitan area. Situated on the banks of the Hudson River
in Yonkers, New York, the HRM’s mission is to engage, inspire, and connect diverse
communities through the power of the arts, sciences, and history.

The Museum offers engaging experiences for nearly every age and interest, with an
ever-growing collection of American art; dynamic exhibitions that range from notable
nineteenth-century paintings to contemporary art installations; Glenview, an 1877
house on the National Register of Historic Places; a state-of-the-art Planetarium;
an environmental teaching gallery; and an outdoor Amphitheater. Accredited by the
American Association of Museums (AAM), the Museum is dedicated to collecting,
preserving, exhibiting, and interpreting these multidisciplinary offerings, which are
complemented by an array of public programs that encourage creative expression,
collaboration, and artistic and scientific discovery.

The HRM provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to age, creed, actual or perceived race, color, sex, sexual
orientation, self-identified or perceived sex, gender expression, gender identity, the
status of being transgender, national origin, ethnicity, alienage, citizenship status,
family status, lawful seizure of income, marital status, disability, military status, veteran
status, domestic violence victim status, criminal or arrest record, or predisposing
genetic characteristics. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and
conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff,
recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

art manager
Hudson River Museum

https://www.hrm.org/
New York, NY
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Nonprofit Organization
Culture & Entertainment
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