Art Storage Coordinator, Shipments and Art Movement

Description:
Under the direction of the Collections Manager, the Art Storage Coordinator, Shipments and Art Movement will perform duties related to the management of the offsite art storage facility. Essential functions include: co-manage daily operational activity at the offsite storage facility; prepare art objects for transport between the Museum and the offsite storage facility; move and pack objects with an emphasis on object safety, including determining use of appropriate art handling equipment; assist curatorial, conservation, and other departments during all visits to offsite storage and keep track of an active visitor schedule; process new acquisitions, including numbering objects and re-housing in archival packing materials; fabricate specialized storage supports for objects as needed; perform data entry as required in collections management database (training provided), including recording of object movements and generating crate records; perform annual inventory of the offsite storage facility; provide transportation to and from offsite storage for offsite visitors as needed; may be asked to serve as courier and escort objects in transit to other museums. 35 hours/week; Mon-Fri, 9:00am-5:00pm.
Qualifications:
Candidates are required to have experience in art handling and packing. Valid Massachusetts driver’s license required. Experience with databases preferred. Ability to travel preferred. This position requires that the employee frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. The employee is required to safely operate heavy equipment, and must obtain and maintain during employment certification for heavy equipment per OSHA guidelines.
How To Apply:
Application materials are being accepted immediately. For consideration, please submit your letter of interest and résumé to: resumes@mfa.org. You may also submit your materials via postal mail to: Human Resources Department, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115. Confirmation of receipt of complete applications will be sent via e-mail. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks diversity in its workforce.
Apply by:
October 02, 2015