West Chelsea Contemporary Hiring for Logistics Manager Job at Austin, TX Full Time

West Chelsea Contemporary

Logistics Manager (Austin)

West Chelsea Contemporary is the premier contemporary art gallery in Austin, TX. We create museum-scale exhibitions and WOW experiences that make incredible art accessible to both seasoned and aspiring collectors. We are passionate about the life enhancing value of art for our collectors, our artists, our team, and our community.

With over 20 years of art world experience, we specialize in post war and contemporary art. We currently have the #1 gallery in the Austin market and just opened our second location in New York on November 5th.

We are recruiting for the position of Logistics Manager for the Austin location. It is a full-time salaried position. We are looking for a highly motivated, customer-service oriented individual that is willing and eager to help build and expand upon WCC’s logistical capabilities and processes.

The job requires a thorough understanding and familiarity with conservation grade packing, preparing, installing, and shipping of fine artwork. You will be managing a team of art handlers and will be tasked with coordinating and performing the transport, storage, and installation of high value works of art in our gallery spaces as well as in our clients’ homes. The job involves working alongside the sales department in scheduling installations, deliveries, and shipments, and providing insight, guidance, and direction to the art handlers. There will also be travel involved (we have 4 art fairs scheduled for 2022).

Equally as important, your duties will also involve maintaining the integrity of the gallery’s art collection/gift shop inventory databases by performing thorough and regular intake, transfer, and stock take reports.

Preferred Qualifications and Attributes:

• 4+ years experience in art handling/installation
• Management experience
• Thorough understanding and familiarity with conservation level packing
• Deadline driven, proactive and highly organized
• Experience using our IMS systems artcloud/shopventory (preferred)
• at minimum, capacity to learn new software systems quickly

• Excellent time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and prioritize to meet strict deadlines and expectations
• Must have a flexible schedule as events typically occur outside business hours

Job Type: Full-time, Salary

Pay: From $55-60k per year; commensurate with experience

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule: Weekend availability

Education: Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Willingness to travel: 25%

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 – $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Work Location: One location