AMP: Artists' Meeting Place and Resource Collective

OVERVIEW:
The Collection Inventory Art Handler will assist the museum's Collection Inventory Assistant Registrar in the successful implementation of the Collection Inventory Project. This position will be responsible for the physical retrieval, placement, and subsequent tracking of artwork in storage according to archival standards for the purposes the Inventory Project.

This position will be scheduled to work approximately 28 hours per week.

REQUIREMENTS:
B.A. in Art History, Museum Studies, or a related field. Three years of experience in art preparation, handling, installation, and/or conservation. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent must be able to do the following: sit and stand for extended periods; bend and reach for filing and other job-related functions; climb up and down stairs; bend, stoop, and lift to move and retrieve materials; pull, push, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds; reach both above and below shoulder height. Specific visual abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Heavy usage of computers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provide physical assistance in the identification, location, retrieval, and placement of artwork
- Assist with the placement of collection labels
- House and re-house artwork for storage
- Consolidate and organize art storerooms as needed
- Work closely and undergo cross training with other Collection - Inventory staff for better efficiency, enhanced security, and quality control

APPLICATION:
Email resume and cover letter/email to: HR@moca.org. We regret that we are unable to accept phone calls and emails regarding the status of employment applications.

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