THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO
The Art Institute of Chicago shares its singular collections with our city and the world. We collect, care for, and interpret works of art across time, cultures, geographies, and identities, centering the vision of artists and makers. We recognize that all art is made in a particular context, demanding continual, dynamic reconsideration in the present. We are a place of gathering; we foster the exchange of ideas and inspire an expansive, inclusive understanding of human creativity.
We Offer a Competitive, Comprehensive Benefits Package
OUR VALUES
All staff members are expected to embrace the museum’s commitment to creating an inclusive and equitable institution and to adhere to the museum’s shared values.
The department of collections and loans (C+L) oversees the management of the collection and loaned objects, defining the processes that ensure compliance with the museum’s collection and loan policies as well as legal obligations to borrowers, lenders, donors, and/or sellers.
In four distinct areas, C+L implements policies that govern the day to day application of museum best practices regarding documentation and record keeping; collection database and metadata management; logistics and shipping; art handling and packing; storage; insurance; and, risk management.
About The Position
This role provides art handling expertise for exhibitions and collection displays following museum best practices
Responsibilities
The Art Institute of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires and promotes qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, veteran status or citizenship. The Institute complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Department of Human Resources at [email protected].
UNION INFO
This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME Council 31
The Art Institute of Chicago shares its singular collections with our city and the world. We collect, care for, and interpret works of art across time, cultures, geographies, and identities, centering the vision of artists and makers. We recognize that all art is made in a particular context, demanding continual, dynamic reconsideration in the present. We are a place of gathering; we foster the exchange of ideas and inspire an expansive, inclusive understanding of human creativity.
We Offer a Competitive, Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Generous paid time off
- Paid holidays (up to 14 days)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous parental, caregiver, and medical leave benefits
- Competitive retirement plan (up to 9% matching contribution)
- Tuition remission and Tuition Exchange Program
- Great employee discounts
- Complimentary general admission to participating cultural institutions
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OUR VALUES
All staff members are expected to embrace the museum’s commitment to creating an inclusive and equitable institution and to adhere to the museum’s shared values.
- Our museum reflects and deepens our collective humanity; the arts are integral to an inspired and just society.
- We respect and acknowledge each of our colleagues’ contributions and expertise across all roles within our organization.
- We share in the responsibility to create an antiracist culture built on equity, inclusion, and justice for all, acknowledging that these efforts are intersectional and ongoing.
- We encourage and advance a culture of hospitality, empathy, and gratitude for each visitor, supporter, and member of our staff.
- We embrace innovation and foster change with a progressive understanding of—and obligation to reconsider—our past.
- We sustain an open and dynamic civic platform, inviting and advancing the diverse perspectives of our city, staff, visitors, and supporters.
The department of collections and loans (C+L) oversees the management of the collection and loaned objects, defining the processes that ensure compliance with the museum’s collection and loan policies as well as legal obligations to borrowers, lenders, donors, and/or sellers.
In four distinct areas, C+L implements policies that govern the day to day application of museum best practices regarding documentation and record keeping; collection database and metadata management; logistics and shipping; art handling and packing; storage; insurance; and, risk management.
About The Position
This role provides art handling expertise for exhibitions and collection displays following museum best practices
Responsibilities
- Art handling throughout the museum galleries, storage vaults and packing facilities.
- Responsible for safe handling in all installs, deinstalls, transport, packing and unpacking artwork as assigned.
- Performs installation/de-installation and packing/unpacking works of art. Coordinates with other departments as necessary.
- Assists with incoming and outgoing shipments including packing/unpacking, transfer to departmental storages/vaults or exhibition spaces.
- Learns and uses new applications of equipment, hardware, and provides aesthetic and logical solutions to challenges in the areas of art handling/packing and display of works of art to improve and practice safe handling.
- Maintain tools, equipment and supplies required to perform specialized tasks.
- Participates in art handling training programs conducted by Collections and Loans and
- Conservation departments. Learns and implements skills and experience to daily activity.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- 2-3 years of art handling experience in a museum or gallery required.
- Understanding and experience of rigging methods, AV or mount installation required
- Expertise preparing display case work, support structures and housing for artworks required
- Excellent competence using a wide variety of hand and power tools required
- Demonstrated knowledge of safe and best art handling practices as well as exceptional manual dexterity.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to lift 60 lbs. comfortably; willing to wear PPE as required. Comfortable working on ladders.
- Ability to operate heavy equipment safely, including Forklift, Stacker with training/guidance.
- Computer skills; strong knowledge of Google Suite.
The Art Institute of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires and promotes qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, veteran status or citizenship. The Institute complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Department of Human Resources at [email protected].
UNION INFO
This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME Council 31