Art Crating, Inc., a high-end art handling company of 40 years located in Greenpoint (Brooklyn, NY), is seeking an Operations Assistant to join the team.The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, meticulous attention to detail, professional demeanor, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast paced office. They should be a motivated, independent individual who can collaborate well within a team dynamic to facilitate and support departmental needs.Daily routine includes fielding phone calls and a high volume of emails, cultivating and preserving client relationships, working within a customized FileMaker Pro database, administrative tasks such as processing paperwork, maintaining filing systems, and data entry, and assisting the department with generating estimates and scheduling jobs as needed. Applicant will be required to work within established departmental structures while seeking to create efficiencies that maintain standards and benefit the team. The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both clients and their colleagues across departments is essential.Applicant must have related work experience and a familiarity with the industry. BFA/MFA is preferred. Knowledge of materials and the handling of art and/or artifacts is beneficial. The company works on a Mac-based platform, and familiarity with FileMaker Pro, Microsoft Suite, and Google Docs is required.Art Crating, Inc. offers a benefits package that includes a profit share plan rewarding longevity. The company is an equal opportunity employer.
