Atthowe
09-08-2023, 12:53 PM
JOB POSTING
Atthowe Fine Art Services is excited to hire a Crew Manager to develop our Art Handling team.
Title: Crew Manager
Reports to: Head of Logistics
Schedule: Full time, Hourly
Base pay range: $41-$52/hour DOE, plus benefits, bonuses, overtime and profit-sharing potentials
Open until filled. Send resume and cover letter to jobs@atthowe.com
About us:
In business since 1928, Atthowe is now a worker-owned company exclusively dedicated to the handling of fine art. We provide temperature and humidity-controlled art storage solutions, air and ground transportation support as well as crating, mounting and installation services. Our company has changed and grown over time, but always with the same focus of providing outstanding, quality service in a friendly and caring environment. We pride ourselves on our decades of outstanding service and our art-loving, hard-working, dedicated team. We cherish our long history, but we also value our forward thinking, innovative practices. Atthowe Fine Art Services is an equal opportunity employer. We do not and shall not discriminate based on race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, our clients, and our community.
About the role:
Atthowe is looking for a Crew Manager - a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on art services technician and leader with an expert skill set. This will be someone who will continue to build and lead our team of art handlers, someone who will motivate and train others, and provide impeccable customer service with museum quality art installation services for both private and public domains. This person will report to the Head of Logistics and will help develop and implement training programs that assess and strengthen the skillsets of each crew member. They will work closely with the Head of Special Projects, Head of Packing and Crating, project managers, and schedulers to allocate properly trained crew and resources for multiple simultaneous jobs, all with competing demands and requirements of expertise. This is an exciting time to join our employee-owned cooperative and become part of its continued growth as an unparalleled leader in the art services field.
Check out what we do:
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Core Responsibilities of the Crew Manager:
Work with management on the hiring, training, evaluation, and management of crew, setting clear expectations for quality of work
Consult on the schedule and allocation of crew resources, prioritizing efficiency, safety, quality of service, and cross-departmental coordination
Possess and continually improve knowledge of industry and museum art-handling standards as well as the typical parties and agreements involved
Effectively support team cohesion, cultivating a culture of accountability, cooperative problem solving, and inclusivity
As needed, work with crew at jobsites, participating in the hands-on lifting and manipulation of artworks for their transportation, packing, crating, installation, storage, and display
Manage and stock crew tool kits in consultation with head technicians and management, prioritizing sustainability, quality, and cost-savings when ordering supplies
Perform other hands-on art handling and/or supervisory tasks as needed
Core Accountabilities for all employees:
Safety of people: Never act in a way that would endanger you, a co-worker, or any other person
Safety, protection, and stewardship of all artwork and objects in our custody
Excellent communication, cooperation, and attention to detail with clients, colleagues, and other parties
Knowledge of and adherence to company standards and policies
Protect all confidential information, including client information, job details, images, and privileged company information
Maintain, clean, and safe-guard all tools, trucks, equipment, and other company property, both personal and shared
Professionally represent the company in the community, building effective relationships with clients and other stakeholders
Physical Demands:
Desk work and field work
Regular use of mobile phone required for workflow
Regularly required to walk, stand, sit, bend, lift, and use hands, sometimes for extended periods of time
Regularly use tools and potentially work on boom-lifts, scissor lifts or ladders
Regularly be in truck cab and must exhibit physical agility to enter and exit trucks and/or trailers
Exposed to outside weather conditions
Must be able to frequently lift up to 60lbs unassisted and up to 300lbs with assistance of mechanical equipment
Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years of art handling and packing experience
Minimum of 2 years of management/coordinator experience
Possess a valid California driver’s license and a clean driving record at the time of, and for the duration of employment
Complete and pass STA (Security Threat Assessment) application and verification
Strong understanding of museum- and industry-standard art handling protocols, methods, and materials
Solid knowledge of MS365 applications, Google apps, productivity tools (Asana), or similar, etc.
Able to work a flexible schedule as weekend, overtime, overnight, out of town, and holiday work may be necessary
Benefits:
In addition to working with a friendly, art loving team, Atthowe also provides the following benefits:
100% coverage of health insurance premiums through Kaiser (includes vision)
Dental and additional vision coverage through Principal
17.5 days of PTO for full time employees (increases with seniority)
12 holidays
401K with 3% match
Cell phone reimbursement of $60/month
Eligibility to become a worker owner after two years of employment
Employee bonuses
How to Apply:
Send your cover letter and resume to jobs@atthowe.com. Put Crew Manager in the subject line of the email.
Atthowe Fine Art Services is excited to hire a Crew Manager to develop our Art Handling team.
Title: Crew Manager
Reports to: Head of Logistics
Schedule: Full time, Hourly
Base pay range: $41-$52/hour DOE, plus benefits, bonuses, overtime and profit-sharing potentials
Open until filled. Send resume and cover letter to jobs@atthowe.com
About us:
In business since 1928, Atthowe is now a worker-owned company exclusively dedicated to the handling of fine art. We provide temperature and humidity-controlled art storage solutions, air and ground transportation support as well as crating, mounting and installation services. Our company has changed and grown over time, but always with the same focus of providing outstanding, quality service in a friendly and caring environment. We pride ourselves on our decades of outstanding service and our art-loving, hard-working, dedicated team. We cherish our long history, but we also value our forward thinking, innovative practices. Atthowe Fine Art Services is an equal opportunity employer. We do not and shall not discriminate based on race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, our clients, and our community.
About the role:
Atthowe is looking for a Crew Manager - a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on art services technician and leader with an expert skill set. This will be someone who will continue to build and lead our team of art handlers, someone who will motivate and train others, and provide impeccable customer service with museum quality art installation services for both private and public domains. This person will report to the Head of Logistics and will help develop and implement training programs that assess and strengthen the skillsets of each crew member. They will work closely with the Head of Special Projects, Head of Packing and Crating, project managers, and schedulers to allocate properly trained crew and resources for multiple simultaneous jobs, all with competing demands and requirements of expertise. This is an exciting time to join our employee-owned cooperative and become part of its continued growth as an unparalleled leader in the art services field.
Check out what we do:
Atthowe Fine Art Services (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atthowe.com%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cjcrane%40atthowe.com%7C513a4b7c495f 4047016d08dba5a9df46%7C1399685d4ce249b89c206d258ae 8275a%7C0%7C0%7C638285921244434406%7CUnknown%7CTWF pbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBT iI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=RrwaMX0a5zQx3P%2Bm1u2x0iT73dMNP06dJwZdBFagvE o%3D&reserved=0)
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Core Responsibilities of the Crew Manager:
Work with management on the hiring, training, evaluation, and management of crew, setting clear expectations for quality of work
Consult on the schedule and allocation of crew resources, prioritizing efficiency, safety, quality of service, and cross-departmental coordination
Possess and continually improve knowledge of industry and museum art-handling standards as well as the typical parties and agreements involved
Effectively support team cohesion, cultivating a culture of accountability, cooperative problem solving, and inclusivity
As needed, work with crew at jobsites, participating in the hands-on lifting and manipulation of artworks for their transportation, packing, crating, installation, storage, and display
Manage and stock crew tool kits in consultation with head technicians and management, prioritizing sustainability, quality, and cost-savings when ordering supplies
Perform other hands-on art handling and/or supervisory tasks as needed
Core Accountabilities for all employees:
Safety of people: Never act in a way that would endanger you, a co-worker, or any other person
Safety, protection, and stewardship of all artwork and objects in our custody
Excellent communication, cooperation, and attention to detail with clients, colleagues, and other parties
Knowledge of and adherence to company standards and policies
Protect all confidential information, including client information, job details, images, and privileged company information
Maintain, clean, and safe-guard all tools, trucks, equipment, and other company property, both personal and shared
Professionally represent the company in the community, building effective relationships with clients and other stakeholders
Physical Demands:
Desk work and field work
Regular use of mobile phone required for workflow
Regularly required to walk, stand, sit, bend, lift, and use hands, sometimes for extended periods of time
Regularly use tools and potentially work on boom-lifts, scissor lifts or ladders
Regularly be in truck cab and must exhibit physical agility to enter and exit trucks and/or trailers
Exposed to outside weather conditions
Must be able to frequently lift up to 60lbs unassisted and up to 300lbs with assistance of mechanical equipment
Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years of art handling and packing experience
Minimum of 2 years of management/coordinator experience
Possess a valid California driver’s license and a clean driving record at the time of, and for the duration of employment
Complete and pass STA (Security Threat Assessment) application and verification
Strong understanding of museum- and industry-standard art handling protocols, methods, and materials
Solid knowledge of MS365 applications, Google apps, productivity tools (Asana), or similar, etc.
Able to work a flexible schedule as weekend, overtime, overnight, out of town, and holiday work may be necessary
Benefits:
In addition to working with a friendly, art loving team, Atthowe also provides the following benefits:
100% coverage of health insurance premiums through Kaiser (includes vision)
Dental and additional vision coverage through Principal
17.5 days of PTO for full time employees (increases with seniority)
12 holidays
401K with 3% match
Cell phone reimbursement of $60/month
Eligibility to become a worker owner after two years of employment
Employee bonuses
How to Apply:
Send your cover letter and resume to jobs@atthowe.com. Put Crew Manager in the subject line of the email.