The Job
The Crating Technician is responsible for assisting Fine Art Packer with crate and box building for works of art within the museum according to accepted museum standards.
In this role, you will… 

• Construct shipping crates and boxes, as specified by the Fine Art Packer, for shipment of outgoing works of art from the permanent and loan collections.
• Maintain shop space and tools used for crate construction.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.

Specific Requirements

• High school degree.
• Good carpentry skills and manual dexterity; experience working with hand and power tools.
• Design/construction of crates and art-handling experience in museum.
• Commercial gallery or fine arts shipping business preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to life 50 Ibs. (will be required to life heavier weights with the assistance of lifting equipment and/or staff).
• Ability to work independently or as a part of a team.

Who You Are
You have a passion for art and are an enthusiastic advocate for all things Mia. You are creative and open-minded with positive and effective communication skills.  You strive for self-awareness and leave the drama in the artwork. You give praise freely and seek to learn and grow.
You’re good at and enjoy…

• Recognizing the value in others’ unique perspectives.
• Knowing your success is directly related to visitor satisfaction.
• Setting challenging goals and achieving them.
• Taking advantage of promising opportunities.

Mia Culture
The Minneapolis Institute of Art is an audience-focused workplace where everyone strives to provide excellent service and cultivate honest and positive relationships. Generosity, agility, emotional intelligence, positive energy, and driving results are the core values that define Mia’s culture. Successful employment at Mia includes full embrace and demonstrable indicators of these values by all team members.
To Apply
To be considered for this position, send a cover letter including your interest in the position, what you will bring to the position, and why you are the ideal candidate, along with a resume to miajobs@artsmia.org.
Posting Date & Deadline
Deadline for submissions is Friday, June 1, 2018.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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