Art Handler Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Art Handler State of North Carolina – Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources Wake County, NC Job Details Full-time $31,200 – $44,348 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health insurance Parental leave Loan forgiveness Retirement plan Qualifications Carpentry Management Mid-level High school diploma or GED Driver’s License Rigging 1 year Hand tools Full Job Description Description of Work This position is located at: 2110 Blue Ridge Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27607

Primary Purpose of Position:

The North Carolina Museum of Art is seeking an enthusiastic team member to be part of our wonderful organization! The Art Handler will handle, install, pack, and transport art from the Museum’s collection and all work on loan to the Museum. Position is responsible for preparing works for hanging or storage with minimal risk to the object. This position will be the lead on artwork and art movements from the permanent collection and loans to the permanent collection galleries. Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Working with the Director of Art Services and Installation to manage object installations and deinstallations of permanent collection objects, loans to the collection, and outgoing loans from the collection. Determining equipment needs, crating, storing, and safe handling of artworks. Partnering with the Registration department to coordinate receiving, unpacking, and returning of art objects. Working with Art Handling colleagues on the installation and deinstallation of 2D and 3D works of art at the NC Museum of Art, the NC Museum of Art Park, the NC Museum of Art Winston-Salem, and other museums, galleries, and private lenders’ homes and offices as required. Judging the most appropriate hardware for the security of the artwork. Participating in the proper loading of art objects into trucks and ensuring the safe transit and delivery in the Museum’s custom art delivery truck. Managing the art storage areas by working with supervisor and Collections Management Department to provide a safe, clean, and secure environment for works of art. Serving as a courier for loaned works of art both nationally and internationally as needed. Tracking art movements in TMS software. Mounting, matting, and/or framing objects as assigned.

Position/Physical Requirements:

Must be able to work Monday through Friday; 40 hours. Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 lbs. with or without r easonable accommodation. Must have a valid driver’s license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment. Must have ability to work at heights up to 50 feet in a motorized personnel lift and up to 18 feet on a ladder. Must have ability to drive and oversee the transport of works of art in the Museum’s art truck. North Carolina Museum of Art – North Carolina Museum of Art Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must have or be able to: Demonstrated knowledge and experience in art preparation, art movement, and art handling techniques. Demonstrated experience in carpentry with a familiarity of hand tools and installation hardware. Demonstrated experience working with various stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to work on multiple complex projects. Must have ability to judge risk and effectively minimize the danger to valuable art.

Management Prefers:

Rigging experience or experience moving large sculpture is a plus. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See of oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma AND one year of experience as related to knowledge, skills, and abilities in area of assignment. OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information Division Description:

The North Carolina Museum of Art, a division of the Department of Cultural Resources, is the State’s premier visual arts institution. The statutory purpose of the Museum is to acquire, preserve, and exhibit works of art for the education and enjoyment of the people of the State, and to conduct programs of education, research, and publication designed to encourage an interest in and an appreciation of art on the part of the people of the State [

GS 140-5.12

]. The Museum occupies a growing complex of buildings, grounds, and facilities located on Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Museum’s campus includes some 160+acres of land, including lawns, landscaped areas, pastures, and forestland with trails. Facilities include two main museum buildings, a Welcome Center, a large outdoor performing arts facility, parking lots, and bike trails. North Carolina Museum of Art –

North Carolina Museum of Art Agency Description:

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. The Department’s vision is to be the leader in using the state’s natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team! The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence. We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community. Application Process Please watch our video here that walks you through each step of the application process. Be sure to complete the application in full . Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. “See Resume” or “See Attachment” will NOT be accepted. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the “Work Experience” section of the application, to support your answers. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are “Under Review” and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks. Degree/College Credit Verification Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more. 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CONTACT INFORMATION

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Division of Human Resources Angela Avant Jones 109 E. Jones Street Raleigh, NC 27601

Phone:

919-814-6670

NOTE:

For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.