Overview

Position: Fabrication & Installation Specialist

Location: Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Powerhouse Arts is a not-for-profit established to create a robust platform for art production and employment in the arts. Powerhouse Arts’ programming includes education, employment opportunities, and public engagement to increase access and opportunity for participation in the arts for all New Yorkers. For the past six years, Powerhouse has been stewarding the redevelopment of the former Brooklyn Rapid Transit Power Station in Gowanus. We recently relocated to our permanent home which houses fabrication services, production spaces, and member workshops for artisans. We are expanding our team and hiring for key staff roles as we expand our offerings.

Powerhouse Arts is seeking a highly skilled Fabrication & Installation to join the Public Art department. Reporting to the Director of Public Art the Fabrication & Installation Specialist will work collaboratively with the Public Art team to fabricate artwork of all types and sizes at public squares, galleries, museums, parks, and building commons.

Responsibilities:

  •  Artwork fabrication, in-shop and in-field, corresponding to specialty and ability
  • Assembly, troubleshooting, and staging of artwork
  • Coordinate with team members to ensure that fabrication and installations are completed on schedule
  • Packing, handling, installing, deinstalling, cleaning, and documenting artwork and equipment
  • Preparing, cleaning, and organizing shops, work areas, and exhibition sites
  • Loading and unloading vehicles
  • Traveling to exhibition sites
  • Equipment and materials procurement research and errands
  • Completing timesheets, project logs, and special training, as needed
  • Adhere to safety protocols and regulations to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and others
  • Executing any of the above tasks outdoors, as needed

Qualifications:

If 80% of what you read fits you, or if you are not professionalized in formal ways, but have the skills needed for the job, please apply.

  • 2-years fabrication experience in any field
  • Expert in one or more of the following crafts: CNC operation, carpentry, metalwork, painting, designing, drawing, art-handling, textiles, lighting and electronics, etc.
  • Experience using any kind of lift (forklift, scissor-lift, boom-lift, etc.)
  • Works well in teams and independently
  • Patient with the artistic process of discovery
  • Detail-oriented, spatially-aware, fastidious, and communicative

Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions

  • Work on tall ladders, scaffolding, and lifts, with proper safety training and equipment
  • Maneuver large and heavy objects with proper assistance and proper tools
  • Safely lift a 50-pound tote-bin without assistance
  • Visit sites and buildings that have stairs
  • Use public transportation

Powerhouse Arts is a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds and walks of life. We strongly encourage you to apply if you are from a marginalized or underrepresented group. The requirements listed are guidelines, you don’t have to satisfy every requirement or meet every qualification listed. If 80% of what you read fits you, or if you have transferable skills, please apply. 

Compensation & Benefits: Salary range is $55,000- $65,000 and commensurate with experience. Benefits include health insurance, an employer-sponsored retirement plan, generous paid vacation, and a Citibike membership. Some weekend and evening hours will be requested where needed during special projects.

Powerhouse Arts is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration without regard to race, age, ethnicity, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. We’re committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

For more information, visit: www.powerhousearts.org