Employment Opportunity - Art Handler & Shipper

Art Handler & Shipper

Location: Federation Gallery, Granville Island, Vancouver

Part Time - 24 hours per week

Saturday - Monday with some evenings

$21 per hour

3 Month Probation Period

Benefits Offered after successful 3 month probation

The Federation of Canadian Artists is a nonprofit, charitable visual arts organization, founded in 1941 by members of the Group of Seven. We are committed to the visual arts community! Today, with over 2,800 members across Canada, we support emerging and established artists throughout Canada. From our permanent gallery location on Granville Island, we host between 18 to 20 exhibitions annually, which are free for the public to enjoy!

We also help the careers of artists by creating sales networking and educational opportunities across a variety of platforms, and at various locations, both in person and virtually.

Job Description: The Federation of Canadian Artists is looking for someone to join our team as our Art Handler/Shipper! As Art Handler/Shipper you will care for artwork as it makes its way through its journey within our gallery from receiving the art to displaying it to shipping it onwards! We are a supportive team of 10 people; however you will be working particularly closely with the Sales Team and reporting to the Gallery Manager.

Responsibilities:

The following offers insight into the responsibilities of this job:

1. Maintenance: Maintain gallery, office, classroom, and studio spaces, including repairs, cleaning, equipment movement, and painting.

2. Inventory Management: Manage the art and shipping inventories, maintain records, and recycle excess packaging.

3. Artwork Handling: Unpack, handle, store, and retrieve artwork with care to prevent damage.

4. Logistics Coordination: Inform Gallery Manager of deliveries, ensure timely art collection and shipping.

5. Artwork Preparation: Prepare artwork for display, including minor repairs, framing, labeling, and mounting.

6. Condition Reporting: Document artwork condition, generate reports, and address any damage issues with artists.

7. Invoicing: Invoice and collect payments from artists for framing, repairs, and shipping fees.

8. Artwork Storage: Organize artwork for pickup and secure fragile items for return delivery.

9. Shipping Management: Handle art and other items' shipping, ensuring safe delivery to clients or artists.

10. Exhibition Support: Oversees the uninstallation of every exhibition. Assists in exhibition installations, as needed, working with the installation team.

Who you are and your qualifications:

Ideally you have a background in Art Handling and Shipping, particularly with experience in fine art shipping companies or galleries. Proficiency in high-quality art handling, including furniture and large sculptures, would be highly valued, but fine art packing and uninstallation is a must! You have previous experience in shipping. You will be a flexible team player who manages their time and can solve problems – of a technical or organizational sort. Proficiency in computer and administration tasks is essential, along with the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively within a team. While not necessary, experience in framing and artwork restoration would be valuable.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

How to Apply:

Please email your resume and cover letter in one document to gallerymanager@artists.ca with the subject heading “Art Handler & Shipper position”.