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Wednesday, August 12, 2026 · No. 223
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Specialist - Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium & Arts of Africa

Art Institute of Chicago · Chicago, Illinois, United States · Posted 11 August 2026

The Specialist plays a key role in caring for, installing, and moving artworks within two dynamic curatorial departments. This position works closely with curators, the collection manager, installation crews, registrars, conservators, facilities, and security teams to ensure artworks are handled safely and thoughtfully. You’ll support gallery rotations, reinstallations, exhibitions, and storage care—helping maintain the highest standards of art handling, environmental monitoring, and object documentation.

This role is hands‑on, collaborative, and

essential

to keeping our galleries and storage spaces running smoothly.

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