Exhibition Assistant

7 days ago


Richmond, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

Job Summary

The Commonwealth of Virginia is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Art Handler to join our team at the Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU. As an Art Handler, you will play a critical role in the installation and deinstallation of artworks, as well as the preparation and maintenance of exhibition spaces.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and organize tools and equipment required for installation and deinstallation
  • Assist in the inventory maintenance of consumable exhibition materials
  • Assist with incoming and outgoing art and equipment shipments
  • Prepare gallery spaces for exhibition, including wall repair and painting
  • Assist in the construction and preparation of art installations, exhibition furniture, crates, and packaging
  • Handle, move, place, and prepare art objects
  • Assist artists who are on-site for installation/deinstallation
  • Assist with the installation of A/V equipment, including speakers, monitors, and projectors
  • Assist with lighting of gallery spaces
  • Install labels, signage, and other didactic materials
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • 2-3 years of experience with hands-on installation and deinstallation of complex and preferably contemporary art installations
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with museum best practices for object care and handling, packing, and moving of artworks, and appropriate display techniques
  • Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated experience working with exhibitions teams
  • Good organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to work in physically demanding situations, including heavy lifting up to 50 pounds and working at heights
  • Flexibility to work nights and weekends

Preferred Qualifications

  • Valid driver's license
  • Proficiency in carpentry, fabrication, and production
  • Demonstrated experience with workshop skills and safety, including using hand and power tools
  • Demonstrated experience with/licensure in the use of forklifts, scissor lifts, scaffolding, and rigging
  • A/V installation and troubleshooting experience


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