Career Opportunities
Available positions are listed below.
Hiring:
Art Handler
CURATORIAL is seeking an art handling and installation specialist/driver to join our dynamic art installation and transportation team. The ideal candidate will have at least 2-4 years of experience in art installation management and/or warehouse supervision experience.
Company Description: CURATORIAL is an internationally recognized art services organization. Founded in 1988, we have had the privilege of working with thousands of artists, collectors, museums, universities, and corporate entities from around the world including the Smithsonian Institution, MOMA, New York, Huntington Library and Art Collections, Pasadena, the Victoria & Albert Museum, London among many others. CURATORIAL’s art services include digital printing, mounting, framing, crating, worldwide transportation and storage.
Position Responsibilities:
•Proficient handling of artworks for exhibition display, packing and transport, including wrapping, packing and crating using museum-standard techniques
•Install/de-install artworks in both routine and challenging locations
•Load/unload trucks with care and efficiency
•Communicate and coordinate projects with artist, curator and collector clients
•Safely operate company vehicles for transporting artwork to local locations
Qualifications:
•Physical Requirements: lifting, moving, heavy objects (in excess of 75 lbs), bending, kneeling, crouching, etc. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
•Driver’s license required.
•Knowledge of appropriate art handling protocols for the installation, transportation and storage of art. Frame and crate shop experience is desirable.
Location: CURATORIAL headquarters are located at 113 East Union Street, Pasadena, in the heart of Old Town Pasadena. We are close to public transit and provide paid parking to employees.
Pay: $25-$35/hr; based on proven capability and experience.
Schedule: Monday-Friday with occasional weekend availability. CURATORIAL office hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00—5:00. This position offers flexible hours.
Please email a cover letter and résumé highlighting your relevant skills and experience pertaining to this position.