Museum Maintainer/Art Handler, Collections (2 Year Term Limited Position)

Museum Maintainer/Art Handler, Collections (2 Year Term Limited Position) Museum overview The Brooklyn Museum is a world-renowned cultural institution dedicated to preserving and showcasing art, history, and heritage. Our mission is to bring people together through art and experiences that inspire celebration, compassion, courage, and the will to act. Our vision is to serve as an institution where art is a powerful force for personal transformation and social change. Celebrating our differences and learning about our diverse communities through our collections, exhibitions, and programming is the core of who we are and what we do. We are committed to creating and cultivating a community of talented, passionate people who are inspired to make the Museum an important hub of community activity and a great global destination. Our staff have the opportunity to grow their professional skills and work collaboratively with colleagues they admire and respect. Read more about our story here . About the role The Museum Maintainer/Art Handler for Collections will be part of a team in the Registration and Collections Management department, handling art in the collections and assisting with storage initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience handling and installing a variety of objects. They will work closely with the Registration and Collections Management and Conservation teams in supporting the Museum’s collection-related activities. This position is funded for a term of two years (subject to renewal). Responsibilities Maintain art on open display including period rooms and loan exhibitions Transport, handle, and install artwork, and clean and maintain secure art storage areas Assist with art storage inventories and surveys, rehousing, and collection reviews Support day-to-day collection-related moves as well as long-range planning for collection relocations Perform heavy lifting or other difficult tasks, which may require working on or from vehicles, ladders, scaffolds, platforms, etc. Receive/release, load/unload, pack/unpack, and move crates around the Museum Periodically support temporary exhibitions Other duties as assigned Qualifications High school diploma or equivalency degree in arts-related field preferred Previous art handling experience and knowledge of best practices Experience working with tools Excellent dexterity skills, including ability to handle a wide variety of heavy and fragile objects, climb stairs and ladders, and visually identify objects and read accession numbers Ability to work professionally as part of a team or alone Responsibility and organizational skills Knowledge of or ability to learn how to safely operate heavy moving equipment Knowledge of or ability to learn how to use Museum’s TMS database Department: Registrar Reports to: Supervising Museum Maintainer/Senior Art Handler Salary: $62,097 Union status : Union - DC37 Local 1502 FLSA status: Non-Exempt Position type: Full-time Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 9 am–5 pm. This position is subject to occasional overtime and weekend hours. Benefit Offerings The Museum provides competitive compensation along with generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees. Individual benefit offerings may vary based on position type and union status. Medical, dental, vision and life insurance 401(k) Savings Plan and Pension Plan Generous paid time off, including annual vacation leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays Short-term and long-term disability coverage Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) & Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) for eligible pre-tax health care, dependent care, and commuter expenses Employee Assistant Program Free admission to various NYC museums and cultural institutions Early access to Museum exhibitions Invitations to staff-only programs, tours, and on-site engagement events Opportunities to participate in community initiatives and Museum programs 40% discount for staff in Museum shops 20% discount at Museum café All positions are based in Brooklyn, New York, with some eligible for a hybrid work schedule (three days on-site / two days remote) Apply Today We recognize that it’s unlikely that any candidate will meet 100% of the desired qualifications for a role. If much of this job description resonates with you, we strongly encourage you to apply today. We’re committed to welcoming candidates with a wide range of experiences and perspectives – especially those who see themselves contributing to our mission to bring people together through art and experiences that inspire celebration, compassion, courage, and the will to act. If you have questions about our online application system, please contact us at [email protected]