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Job Title:  Art Handler

Job Posting Category:  Part Time

Department:  Arts & Humanities

Application Deadline:  This position is open until filled. 

Contact:  Jessica Hardesty – jhardesty@carrollcc.edu

Salary:  This part-time position will be placed on the College hourly rates scale, grade 4 with minimum starting salary of $17.02 per hour.

Description:

Department:   Arts & Humanities

Pay Grade:     4 (minimum hourly rate $17.02)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for providing assistance in the College Art Gallery including, but not limited to; ordering and stocking packing materials, packing, and crating artwork for shipment/storage, assisting with installations/de-installations of artwork at the gallery, maintaining safe storage of artwork, working with curator to lay out exhibitions and communicating with artists. The position reports to the Department Chair.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare exhibitions, install and de-install

• Pack, crate and prepare artwork for shipment and/or storage

• Maintain safe storage solutions for all artwork on premises

• Maintenance and upkeep of general gallery and associated areas

• Build plinths, shelving, cleats etc. as needed

• Assist installations activities at the gallery, including private viewings and opening receptions

• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK: 

• HS Degree and two years related experience
• Ability to safely use basic tools (drill, hammer etc.) as well ladders frequently
• Occasional use of electric saws, lighting equipment, painting lifts etc.
• Basic understanding of structural needs of gallery walls and ceilings
• Attention to detail related to inspecting hanging artwork, tools, hanging mechanisms etc.
• Ability to take direction and work alone with check points from curator

Preferred:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts or related field 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work involves physical, on-the-move activity.  Artworks need to be handled and moved around the gallery, often requiring ladder usage, bending, and heavy lifting.   Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:  

• Hear/talk/communicate – Must be able to exchange information and communicate 
• Visual Acuity - Ability to perceive or detect surroundings
• Mental acuity – Able to focus, concentrate, understand, and convey subject matter
• Repetitive motion (i.e., use of tools)
• Stand/sit/walk - Able to move or traverse from one area to another
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as art galleries; use of safe workplace practices with tools, ladders or other equipment needed to install/de-install art exhibitions, avoidance of trips and falls; observance of fire and building safety regulations and College policies. Ability to be flexible to meet shifting deadlines, different personality types with exhibiting artists, and unique display mechanisms for non-traditional artwork.  Estimated hours for this position are 15-20 hours per week.

Carroll Community College has the right to revise this position description at any time, and this position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Directions to Apply:  

Interested applicants must submit application materials including a CV/resume and 2 references emailed to Curator, Jessi Hardesty.

This position is open until filled.

To qualify for employment, selected candidates must

• successfully complete a criminal background check (for designated positions)
• be able to work on campus as of the first day of employment
• be a resident of DE, MD, PA, VA, WV, or DC as of the first day of employment
• be currently authorized to work in the US, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorships  
• complete an employment application upon request, prior to progressing through the initial interview process

Carroll Community College is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. Carroll Community College is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment.