Art Storage Assistant - NY

Atelier Fine Art Services and Storage,  is seeking a highly motivated, responsible and organized  Art Storage Assistant. The Art Storage Assistant is an integral member of the team responsible for the efficient operation and maintenance of the Atelier Fine Art Services (“AFAS”) Storage Facility in The Bronx, New York  according to Atelier and fine art services industry best practices. This is a full-time position that reports to the Storage Manager and Director of Storage.

About Atelier Fine Art Services

Atelier Fine Art Services is a full-service fine art services company with locations in New York, Philadelphia and Delaware. Atelier works directly with major cultural institutions, prominent private collections, auction houses as well as major national and international galleries. Atelier FAS has several museum-quality storage facilities on the East Coast, and employs staff in the areas of Client Services, Logistics, Operations, Art Handling, Registration, Fabrication, Storage and Security.

Reports to:    Storage Director, Storage Manager

Primary working relationships: Logistics, Client Services, Facilities, Registration, Art Handling, Security

Experience Level: Art Handler

Primary Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the receipt or release of shipments at/from Atelier Storage including but not limited to: 
• direct loading/offloading from/to long-term or temp storage areas
• sign eBoLs as shipper or consignee as appropriate for property in transit
• ensure accuracy of cross-docking fields on eBoLs to maintain accurate inventory of all property in temp storage 
• Organization and Maintenance of the following areas to facilitate best industry practices:
• maintain temp and long-term staging areas
• loading dock & any other associated areas
• follow best industry standards and practices to make sure that  areas are kept free of debris and kept clean at all times. 
• Assist the Director of Storage  and the Storage Manager with management of Atelier Storage, including but not limited to: 
•  install and reconfigure racking and cage units 
• escort and monitor contractors
• general building maintenance, improvement, and repair. 
• Provide in-house art handling and packing for storage-related projects, including: 
• install or stage works of art in the viewing room or gallery
•  unpack/repack works in storage as requested by clients
• accompany/assist conservators, photographers, appraisers, framers, and other fine art service providers
• condition reports. 
• Organize and maintain supply storage and works area(s); maintain inventory of supplies, tools, and equipment, and ensure all tools and equipment are in good working order.
• Other duties that  may be required. 

Essential requirements:

• Meticulous work habits and attention to detail; excellent time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as a productive team member
• Competency with general office computer programs (e.g. Google Workspace); competency using Zoho suite of programs strongly preferred
• Demonstrated mastery of digital BoLs using Zoho iOS iPad app
• Same physical, visual, and hearing requirements as Art Handlers
• Physical Requirements:
• lift objects weighing up to 80 pounds
• move objects weighing up to 150 pounds
•  climb ladders up to 20 feet 
• work on scaffolding and lifts of at least 30 feet
•  use hand tools such as drills, hammer, screwdrivers, pliers, and wrenches

Desired Qualifications:

• BA required; BA or BFA in Fine Art, Art History, Museum Studies or related field preferred
• One year of demonstrated art-handling or related experience
• Familiarity with museum standards and best industry practices related to storage methods and materials.

Atelier Fine Art Services offers a host of benefits after 60-days of full-time employment including: PTO, sick time, holiday pay, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and various other voluntary insurance offerings. ​​Atelier also offers a 401k after 90-days with the company. 

Email a short cover letter in the body of your email and a resume as a PDF attachment(s) to [email protected]. In the subject line, please include the position you are applying for (Storage Assistant) and location (NY).