Sotheby's
Temporary Property Handler
New York, United States · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$25k-$40kDetected 36 days ago
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About the role
- Sotheby's is looking for Property Handlers to support a variety of Specialist departments, responsible for the handling of a large spectrum of artwork, furniture and other types of extraordinary objects.
- This is a temporary contract position.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with Specialist Departments, Registrars, and Operations staff to move property throughout the building
- Maintain safe property handling
- Maintain cleanliness and appropriate presentation of exhibition and back of house spaces and equipment
Requirements
- Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported by a leading technology platform and a global network of specialists spanning 40 countries.
- Perform other tasks consistent with these responsibilities as required
- Property handlers must be well groomed and in the proper uniform which must be worn and pressed at all times
Nice to have
- Substantial lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying of property required.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 75 pounds.
- Overtime and weekend work required
- Prior fine art handling experience a plus
Compensation
- $25k-$40k
Visa & Work Authorization
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