The Art Supply Co. is hiring Art Handlers

Position Title: Art Handler

Job Type: Contractor

Hours: As needed

Location: In-Person at various locations

Pay Range:

Commercial Day Rates

  • Half Day: $200.00 

  • Full Day: $400.00

  • Additional hourly: $50.00 

Nonprofit Rates

  • Half Day: $140.00 

  • Full Day: $280.00

  • Additional hourly: $35.00

Casey Droege Cultural Productions (CDCP) is an artist-run, woman and disability-owned business founded in 2016. With a two pronged approach, CDCP works towards promoting the growth of the arts economy. Our community focused arm, operating under the CDCP brand, offers meaningful art programs, exhibits, and platforms for artists to interact with the public. Our commercial arm, The Art Supply Co., offers consulting services that connect clients with living, local artists to help create dynamic, art-forward spaces. Working with us contributes to the development of a vibrant creative community where artists and arts workers get paid.

The Art Supply Co. is seeking experienced Art Handlers who are available on a project-by-project basis. Art Handlers will work closely with our Lead Art Handler to ensure the safe installation of valuable 2D and 3D artworks for corporate and private clientele. General tasks include installation, de-installation, packing and un-packing, and movement and storage of objects.

Art Handlers must supply their own basic tools for installation. If specialty tools or supplies are needed, TASC will provide. Art handlers will be reimbursed for any supplies they purchase, if approved in advance by the Director or Lead Art Handler. 

Physical Requirements:

  • Must have the ability to climb and work on ladders for extended periods of time

  • Ability to reach work with hands above shoulder level

  • Ability to move and lift up to 50 lbs 

  • Ability to stand or walk for an eight-hour work day

Knowledge and Skills Required: 

  • Dedication to and alignment with CDCP’s values

  • Experience with installation of 2D, 3D, and digital/time-based media artwork in a variety of settings

  • Experience with packing and storing valuable works and ensuring safe and secure transportation and storage

  • Bring your own tool kit, appropriate to cover basic art installation needs

  • Basic woodworking skills and knowledge of hand and power tools

  • Demonstrated accuracy and strong attention to detail

  • Operates equipment and tools in a safe and proper manner; makes minor repairs as directed; promptly informs supervisor regarding damaged equipment or the need to replace or service equipment

  • Works professionally and cooperatively with all installation personnel and other employees, contractors, artists, and couriers

  • Shares responsibility for maintaining safe, clean, and orderly work areas

  • Ability to creatively problem solve and adapt to client feedback

  • Hard-working, responsible, punctual, flexible to last-minute changes, disciplined, able to take direction and learn new skills 

  • Self-motivated and able to work independently

  • Strong customer service skills and commitment to preserving and building positive and respectful relationships with clients, artists, vendors, venues, etc.

  • Open to work some occasional evening and weekend hours

Preferred but not required:

  • Current drivers license

  • Able and willing to drive a box truck

  • Reliable transportation to install locations throughout Pittsburgh and up to 100 miles out of the city

  • Understanding of best practices in different settings, including museums, galleries, private residences, etc.

To apply, please email Nick Sardo, our Lead Art Handler, at nick@caseydroege.com with your resume, a brief description of your art handling experience, your current availability, and two references.