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Archivist | Mexican American Civil Rights Institute (MACRI) posted Nov 25, 2024
PO Box 12085
San Antonio, TX 78212
United States
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Salary: $50,000-$60,000
Terms: This is a Mellon funded-position for a 2-year term. A pathway to permanency will be sought during this time.
Reports to: Executive Director
The Archivist will provide leadership, vision, and direction in overseeing the MACRI's small physical collection of archival materials, as well as lead MACRI's efforts to establish an online archive portal. The Archivist will collect and make publicly available (via the portal) primary resources related to Mexican American civil rights history. MACRI will prioritize post-custodial collections from both established archives and personal family collections, and will serve a primary audience of K-12 teachers and students. The Archivist must be able to cultivate and develop relationships with established archives and families with relevant collections. This position may occasionally require travel and work on evenings and weekends.
Duties & Responsibilities
. Partners with a consultant to implement the technical infrastructure for a collaborative online archive with a public portal.
. Continues the management of the online archive, facilitates partner contributions to the online archive, and regularly publishes content to the public portal.
. Desig ns and manages digital collections by selecting the metadata schema, descriptive practices, and controlled vocabularies; and exercising quality control of the software, equipment, and catalog records.
. Implements policies and procedures for managing MACRI's archive with long-term preservation and access as the focus; to include: digital file ingest, storage, preservation, organization, description, and access.
. Oversees the preservation and management of born-digital and digitized collection assets.
. Supports collection access by determining the appropriate intellectual organization and digital storage structure for the collection, analyzing the intellectual content of the source material, and conducting historical research for the preparation of collection and item descriptions.
. Helps to preserve the physical archival material by determining the need for document cleaning, repair, deacidification, re-humidification, or isolation.
. Provides access to a rchival collections by compiling finding aids, creating collection and item-level records descriptions, and maintaining collection storage space allocation.
. Travels on an as-needed basis to the Visitor Center, offsite storage, and community events.
. Initiates and perpetuates collection development activities by maintaining donor contacts, conducting field surveys, evaluating potential collections, and acquiring/accessioning collections which meet MACRI's collection development policies.
. Work with online archive partners to identify appropriate material for the portal
. Promotes awareness and use of the collections with presentations, talks, and/or interviews to the media, library groups, historical societies, and elementary through college classes.
. Collaborates with the Executive Director to incorporate archival holdings into MACRI's exhibits.
. Contributes to MACRI's success by performing other duties as assigned.
. Collaborate with Develo pment Manager on grants to support the archival work.
. Manage budgets for archival activities.
. Serve as backup spokesperson for the organization.
. Represent the MACRI Archives at associated conferences and national meetings.
How to apply:
Please send the following to: info@somosmacri.org
. Resume
. Cover Letter
. A link or attachment of position-related work you've completed as part of c ourse work, internship, or past employment. There's no need to create new work.
Contact:
Rachael Cristine Woody
rachael@relicura.com
5039223402
Assistant Archivist | America's Packard Museum posted Dec 2, 2024
420 S Ludlow St
Dayton, OH 45402
United States
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Salary: $22 per hour
America's Packard Museum seeks an Assistant Archivist to support the Archivist & Registrar in the stewardship of the museum's archives and collections. This includes aspects of processing and documenting the collection in accordance with museum best practices and standards. Under the supervision of the Archivist & Registrar, Curator, and Executive Director, the Assistant Archivist will provide day-to-day support in the creation of a Finding Aid for the museum's Automobile Quarterly (AQ) collection as well as participate in digitization and digital preservation ef forts.
This is a part-time position ($22 an hour for 25 hours per week) funded by the National Historical Publication and Records Commission.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
-Process and create inventories of archival collections following the highest standards and best practices of the field
-Rehouse, arrange and describe collection materials
-Assist with research of subject matter for accuracy in documentation
-Contribute to various department initiatives, as needed
-Act as an enthusiastic advocate and personal representative for the Museum in the community by promoting its resources, programs and services.
How to apply:
Please send a cover letter and CV or resumé to acarpenter@americaspackardmuseum.org
Contact:
Abigail Carpenter
acarpenter@americaspackardmuseum.org
n/a
Assistant Collection Manager | George Eastman Museum posted Dec 19, 2024
900 EAST AVE
Rochester, NY 14607
United States
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Salary: Full time, 37.5 hours per week, Non-Exempt $19.50 to $21.50 per hour
Inspect and prepare motion picture prints for film screenings, shipping, and archival storage.
Job Duties:
- Inspect, clean, repair and evaluate film elements.
- Complete print condition reports, cataloging forms and monthly reports.
- Review the storage standards and conservation of audio-only materials from the vaults and returns them to the vaults as necessary.
- Monitor pending film loan schedule and prioritize workload to ensure compliance with deadlines.Inspect, prepare, catalog, pack, and ship loans requests to external venues (both domestic and international), in conjunction with the Registrar's office. Note any damage and alert the Head of Information, Research, and Access and Senior Curator for compensation, if necessary, on return inspection.
- Give tours of the vaults when requested by administration.
- Track shipment and return of film elements.
- Access, catalog, and process backlogged donated prints. Make recommendations for deaccessioning and/or long-term preservation of such prints. Communicate with Senior Curator and Preservation Manager about the status of decomposing or unique prints.
- Participate in the student activities and curriculum of The L. Jeffrey Selznick School of Film Preservation, including, but not limited to supervising project, mentoring students during rotations and assisting with student field trips, splicing workshops and film inspection training for the practicum exam.
- Assi st and train staff members, interns, and volunteers.
- Assist the Head of Information, Research, and Access in any research reports that need extra attention/information. This includes any level of inspection for titles that may have no information in TMS and requiring basic cataloging/documentation.
- Perform other duties and projects as assigned by the Collection Manager, including, but not limited to Collection Management projects at the Louis B. Mayer Conservation Center and off-site storage.
How to apply:
To be considered for this position, please email a cover letter and a current CV or resume to Deborah Stoiber, Collection Manager at dstoiber@eastman.org
Contact:
Deborah Stoiber
dstoiber@eastman.org
5853274840
Assistant Registrar | Art Bridges Foundation posted Nov 25, 2024
A 300 SW 24th St, Suite 200
Bentonville, AR 72717
United States
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Salary: $49,600 - $60,000
Art Bridges Foundation is looking to hire an Assistant Registrar to support our Partner Loan Network. This role involves coordinating various aspects of artwork loans including scheduling, logistics, communications, insurance, and data management. The Assistant Registrar will work closely with the Director of Collections and Exhibitions, Partner Loan Network Manager, Partner Loan Network project coordinator, the curatorial team, and outside stakeholders to ensure the smooth operation and success of projects in their portfolio, playing a key role in fostering collection sh aring and collaborative partnership building.
Qualifications and Skills
. Bachelor's degree in art history, museum studies, arts or business administration, communications, or equivalent degree/experience required
. 3+ years' experience in museum registration and/or collections care required
. 2+ years' demonstrated project management experience in a museum or gallery
. Knowledge of current museum best practices for collections care and traveling artwork
. Documented success in exhibitions logistics coordination and meeting deadlines within fast-paced work environments
. Proficiency in Microsoft 365 is required, additional experience with Asana, TMS, Salesforce, SharePoint, and Workday preferred
. Willingness to work weekends and evenings, and adjust hours, as required
. Ability to travel domestically as needed to support loans and art exhibitions
For more information: Assistant Registrar
How to apply:
To apply: https://awe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Art_and_Wellness/job/Bentonville-AR/Head-Registrar_JR1195
Contact:
Andi Phillips
andi.phillips@artbridgesfoundation.org
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Assistant Registrar for Loans and Collections | Glenstone posted Dec 23, 2024
12100 Glen Rd
Potomac, MD 20584
United States
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Salary: $47,500 - $64,000
The Assistant Registrar for Loans and Collections will support the Registrar and registration department by performing a variety of professional tasks to support the loans and exhibition program at Glenstone. Primary duties include coordinating the outgoing loans program, managing framing projects, supporting new acquisitions, ongoing file management, and supporting gallery rotations. This position will support activities across Glenstone's 60,000 square feet of exhibition space as assigned. A qualified candidate must have a solid knowledge of, and experience in, hands-on aspects of museum registration work, including coordinating domestic and international artwork movements, and is expected to work both independently and as part of a team.
For more info: Assistant Registrar for Loans and Collections
How to apply:
To apply: https://www.glenstone.org/about/careers/
Contact:
Annie Farrar
annie.farrar@glenstone.org
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Associate Registrar for the Villa | J. Paul Getty Museum posted Dec 9, 2024
1200 Getty Center Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
United States
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Salary: $60702.72-$94097.12 Yearly Salary
The J. Paul Getty Museum seeks an experienced professional for Associate Registrar in the Registrar's department located at the Getty Villa. Reporting to the Villa Registrar, the experienced individual will be responsible for managing the budgeting, loan processing, recordkeeping, shipping and courier arrangements for assigned exhibitions as well as collection-related projects at the Museum. They will ensure that the highest standards in the safe, professional handling of works of art are followed. Maintains frequent contact with Museum curatorial, conservation, preparation, exhibition and administrative staf f, Getty Risk Manager, representatives of other museums and institutions, brokers, dealers, lenders, hotels, and shipping and crating vendors. Assists with other exhibitions and special projects at the Getty Center as needed and available.
For more info: Associate Registrar for the Villa
How to apply:
Apply online: https://www.click2apply.net/6yLDb5uYXdBNdUDjxTO6JV
Contact:
J. Paul Getty Trust
HR@getty.edu
310-440-6523
Associate Registrar, Collections | Perez Art Museum Miami posted Dec 19, 2024
1103 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33132
United States
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Salary: $50000.00 - $55000.00 / Year
Reporting to the Director of Collections and Exhibitions Planning, and drawing from a growing collection of 3,400+ artworks, the Associate Registrar, Collections serves as an integral role managing the museums Acquisitions and Outgoing Loan programs, including responsibilities pertaining to the stewardship of PAMM’s permanent collection, insuring the overall safety, preservation, and documentation of all accessioned artworks on view, in storage, and on loan. This position safeguards protocols and carries out the daily management and related activities associated with the permanent collection.
For more info: Associate Registrar, Collections
How to apply:
To apply: https://secure.saashr.com/ta/5CET.careers?CareersSearch=&lang=EN
Contact:
Human Resources
HR@pamm.org
Associate Registrar/Repatriation Coordinator | Yale University posted Jan 17, 2024
Provided Upon Request
New Haven, CT 06520
United States
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Salary: $15.80 Hr
The Yale Peabody Museum is committed to repatriation and developing positive and long-lasting relationships with its Tribal partners. Reporting to the Repatriation Registrar, the Repatriation Coordinator will support this commitment by advancing the Museum’s repatriation efforts. Daily duties include organizing and facilitating physical repatriations, including repatriation related to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), conducting provenance research using culturally responsible methods of collection care, and other duties as needed.
At the Yale Peabody Museum we are working on Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion institutional priorities so that we can learn to better serve our communities, amplify marginalized voices and perspectives, and create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. The ideal candidate will be ready to share their experience with and interest in contributing to this work. Please address in your cover letter how Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion relate to your professional experience and goals.
Essential Duties
1. Inventory object collections, human skeletal remains, and documentation for editing or amend the Museum’s collections database following established guidelines and museum standards. 2. Initiate, manage, and complete NAGPRA inventories and summaries in consultation with Native American Tribes. 3. Coordinate all aspects of NAGPRA compliance including, but not limited to: NAGPRA claims to process; initiating and coordinating consultation with Native American Tribes; organizing and facilitating physical repatriations; drafting, submitting, and distributing NAGPRA Federal Register notices (as well as addenda to past Notices); drafting proposals for and implementing NAGPRA grants; attending National NAGPRA Review Committee meetings; and documenting/archiving the Museum’s NAGPRA compliance activities. 4. Research the history of ownership and the origin of anthropological and other relevant collections. 5. Document bibliographic, stratigraphic, archaeological, geographical, or taxonomic collections histories using the Museum database and other sources of information. 6. Photograph collections and upload images to the Museum’s collections database. 7. Utilize curatorial practices that ensure special care, security, and cultural sensitivity in handling items and in consultation with Native American Tribes and the Peabody’s Native American Collections Manager. 8. Collaborate with Peabody collections managers, including but not limited to the Senior Collections Manager of Anthropology, Native American Collections Manager, and Pacific Ethnology Collections Manager, regarding culturally appropriate storage, access, and interpretation of collections. 9. Communicate with other museums, government agencies, and Native American Tribes. 10. Participate in national and regional networks of institutions holding Native American collections. 11. Monitor the activities of volunteers and students.
For more info: Associate Registrar/Repatriation Coordinator
How to apply:
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4908738
Contact:
Yale University
N/A
(203) 432-4771
Collections Center Relocation Registrar | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston posted Nov 25, 2024
465 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
United States
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Salary: $73,967
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, seeks a full-time Collections Center Relocation Registrar to fill a fixed-term position anticipated to end in spring 2028.
Under the general direction of the Director of Registration and Collections Management, and reporting to the Collections Manager: Lead the organization and implementation of the collections move from the current offsite location to the new Collections Center.
Essential Functions:
- Plan and implement the relocation of collections housed at current offsite location to the new Collections Center.
- Work with MFA staff, vendors, and consultants to develop, plan, and complete safe packing for the move.
- Work with MFA staff, vendors, and consultants to develop secure transit plans and schedule shipments of artwork to Collections Center.
- Hire, train, and supervise staff assisting with the move to Collections Center.
- Work with collections database stakeholders to coordinate documentation of object movement, including barcoding of artworks, and object inventory documentation, including photography, as needed.
- Track costs, approve invoices, plan future budgets, and review contracts with vendors as needed.
- Work within department and cross departmentally with curators, conservators, Facilities staff, and consultants to design workspaces and storage spaces in Collections Center.
- Communicate effectively with all stakeholders inside and outside the Museum.
- Compile documentation and statistics about the move for reporting purposes, and present to staff and Trustees concerning project as requested.
- Participate with departmental staff in scheduling and space use conversations to accomplish goals and meet deadlines.
- Respond quickly and effectively in crisis situations to ensure safety of MFA staff and collections while in transit or onsite.
- Comply with MFA Collections Policy and other procedures, and have knowledge of and preserve highly confidential information.
How to apply:
Application materials must be received by January 6, 2025. For consideration, please submit letter of interest and résumé using the online portal at mfa.org. Additionally, one letter of recommendation must be sent to conservation@mfa.org by the respective author and indicating clearly the applicant's name and Relocation Registrar position. Please contact conservation@mfa.org with any questions.
Contact:
Jill Kennedy-Kernohan
jkernohan@mfa.org
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Collections Manager and Chief Registrar | The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art posted Dec 9, 2024
125 West Bay Rd
Amherst, MA 01002
United States
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Salary: $60-$75K per year depending on experience
As the Collections Manager and Chief Registrar you are responsible for the general safety, management, cataloguing, conservation, storage, transport and access to The Carle's collections. As a key member of the Collections Team, you supervise the associate and assistant registrars, and works collaboratively with the curators, and other collections project staff, including work study students and i nterns, to support the museum and contribute to The Carle's mission. In addition, you have oversight over the safe transport and appropriate display of all display artifacts (either from the museum's collections or on loan) and the traveling exhibition program logistics.
For more info: Collections Manager and Chief Registrar
How to apply:
To apply: https://carlemuseum.org/about/work-volunteer/job-listings/collections-manager-and-chief-registrar
Contact:
Stephanie VanZandt
stephaniev@carlemuseum.org
4135596305
Director of Registration | Seattle Art Museum posted Dec 16, 2024
1300 First Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
United States
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Salary: $115,000 - $135,000 annually
The Director of Registration heads the Department of the Registrar, a 6-person department responsible for maintaining records on all works of art owned by or entrusted to the care of the Seattle Art Museum, and for the location, safety, movement, and transport of these works of art, proactively minimizing risks to the works of art and to SAM. More info at: https://seattleartmuseum.applytojob.com/apply/QcHUOOqj0Y/Director-Of-Registration-Full-Time
How to apply:
To apply: https://seattleartmuseum.applytojob.com/apply/QcHUOOqj0Y/Director-Of-Registration-Full-Time
Contact:
Human Resources
HR@seattleartmuseum.org
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Director of Registration | Saint Louis Art Museum posted Nov 1, 2024
1 Fine Arts Drive
Saint Louis, MO 63110
United States
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Salary: $86,604 - $107,580
To manage and direct the documentation, care and long-term preservation of the more than 36,000 objects in the Museum's custody; also to ensure the safe and secure handling, transport and care of works of art.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensures that the Museum’s Collection is accurately documented and that professional and legal guidelines are followed:
- implements the acquisition process and ensures that proper title and documentation is obtained for all new objects
- in consultation with the Museum’s legal counsel produces/reviews all legal contracts relating to works of art including acquisitions or loans, making sure that agreements are entered into legally
- oversees the collections database system (TMS) and its use by Museum staff making sure that all Collection information is accurate and properly maintained; sees that adequate security is provided to protect confidential information and prevent any miss-use of the system
- reviews existing provenance for new acquisitions and collection works to make sure that proper due diligence is completed in adherence to collections management policy and relevant cultural property laws
- ensures that all works of art are located and accounted for and that accurate records are maintained of all object movement into and out of the Museum; as well as from one internal location to another
- oversees the deaccessioning process including approvals, contracts, and arrangements with auction houses
- responsible for compiling and maintaining periodic inventories of all objects in the Museum’s custody and making sure that inventory checks are done in accordance with AAM best practices
- oversees the handling of inquiries and the dissemination of collection information to staff, outside scholars, and the general public both from paper and electronic records
- participates in, and facilitates several processes in compiling all information associated with the Museum’s quarterly Collections Committee meetings held regularly for all art acquisitions including special meetings as needed; works with the Museum controller and legal counsel to develop purchase agreements
How to apply:
To apply: https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/slam/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/1145
Contact:
Brittany Klenke
brittany.klenke@slam.org
3146555294
Executive Director | Ellen Noël Art Museum posted Nov 15, 2024
4919 E. UNIVERSITY BLVD
Odessa, TX 79762
United States
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Salary: $140000 - $160000
The Executive Director will provide leadership during a time of institutional growth and change, stewarding a new level of relevance and engagement with the community. The ED, along with ENAM's Board and staff, will focus on several initiatives that make this an outstanding time to offer an important contribution. They plan to:
. Successfully open the Museum's new facility and introduce it to stakeholders and the public.
. Complete the capital campaign supporting new facility construction and operations, with $6 million remaining to meet the target goal.
. Undertake a strategic planning initiative that focuses on opportunities generated by the new facility, including increasing revenue streams through event rentals and sponsorships, improving financial stewa rdship, refining operational efficiencies, and expanding the staff.
. Create policies and procedures for more efficient governance, recruit a new generation of Board Directors, and re-envision board/staff collaboration.
. Leverage the Museum's AAM accreditation and Smithsonian Affiliate status for greater impact and community engagement.
For more info: Executive Director
How to apply:
To apply in confidence, submit application by January 2, 2025, to: Dan Yaeger, Senior Search Consultant, Museum Search & Reference, via SearchandRef@museum-search.com.
Please include:
1) A cover letter expressing interest in the position and giving brief examples of past related experience.
2) A résumé.
3) The names and contact information for three professional references able to evaluate the candidate's leadership and work, indicating their relationship with the candidate.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early as candidates will be considered on a rolling basis. Nominations are welcome. All applications and nominations are kept confidential; we will not contact references without your permission. For more details, visit: www.museum-search.com/open-searches.
Contact:
Dan Yaeger
searchandref@museum-search.com
6034327929
Manager, Cataloguing and Collections Information | National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution posted Nov 5, 2024
12th & Constitution Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20013
United States
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Salary: Starting salary GS-13 - $117,962 annually, plus an excellent benefits package
The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History invites applications from information professionals for the position of Manager, Cataloging and Collections Information. This exciting new position will play a key role in the museum's efforts to make its 1.8 million objects and 21,000 square feet of archival material more accessible, discoverable, and useful for curious people around the world.
The person in this position will lead the collaborative development of user-centered standards and best practices for describing historical collections; design and coordinate cataloging procedures and workflows; envision, plan, and direct data remediation and transformation projects; and provide technical oversight and planning, including administration of the museum's collections information system.
Qualified candidates will have experience contributing to the development of shared standards or procedures for describing historical, cultural, archival, or museum collections, building on professional best practices for cataloging and classification. Additionally, candidates should possess skill in guiding collaborations with stakeholders, ability to manage multiple projects, and knowledge of modern museum collections information technologies and concepts. Please refer to the job announcements listed below for specific information as you prepare your application.
For more info:
Current & former Federal status employees & special appointing authorities should apply to the announcement here.
Public and apply here.
How to apply:
Open through November 22nd, 2024. For more information and to apply, please visit www.si.edu/ohr/jobs and click on the links for the announcement numbers listed below:
Open to the public
25R-SA-311580-DEU-NMAH
Current & former Federal status employees & special appointing authorities should apply to the announcement # below & may also apply to the above public announcement
25R-SA-311580-MPA-NMAH
Contact:
Applications
NMAHApplications@si.edu
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Mount Maker + Preparator | Museum of Pop Culture posted Dec 3, 2024
325 5th Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109
United States
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Salary: $30.77 - $32.91 / hour, FLSA Non-exempt
The Mount Maker/Preparator is responsible for designing and constructing museum-quality artifact mounts from initial design through completed fabrication. This role is key to ensuring the safety and well-being of MoPOP's permanent collection and loans, maintaining collection storage facilities, safe handling, packing, presentation, installation, transport, and storage of museum collection artifacts. Working closely with the Director, Collections + Registration, Registrar, Associate Registrar and Registration Assistant, the Mount Maker / Preparator preserve the history of pop culture hosted in MoPOP's collection.
For more info: Mount Maker + Preparator
How to apply:
Submit application at https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=154522&clientkey=F92B512A03014D8D68A8910278240902
Contact:
Briana Lozada
brianal@mopop.org
n/a
Museum Collections Registrar | IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts, Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) posted Mar 13, 2024
83 Avan Nu Po Road
Santa Fe, NM 87508
United States
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Salary: $45,000 - $50,000
Under the direction of the Curator of Collections, the Museum Collections Registrar will be involved in all aspects of the physical care, handling, documentation and outgoing loans of the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA)'s collection.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Registration responsibilities and duties include the following but are not limited to:
- Responsible for the registration process of new and existing acquisitions to the collection including gifts, purchases and bequests.
- Develops and maintains database(s) of collection items and images; compiles and verifies collection documents, to include both manual and computerized records and forms.
- Provides oversight of the collections digitization including collections photography, metadata creation, and contributes to the development of policies, guidelines, and best practices.
- Provides direct oversight to grant funded staff, student workers, interns and volunteers.
- Provides online and in-house research assistance to patrons of the collection including on-site visits, database reports, and photography.
- Oversees Rights & Reproductions requests of the collections.
- Responsible for the oversight of outgoing loans of the collection (loan agreements, facility reports of borrowing institutions, insurance etc.), including project management of traveling exhibitions from the permanent collection.
- Oversees the care and use of the collection ensuring proper storage, handling and preventative conservation.
- Ensures compliance with established insurance regulations and/or protocol in the movement, packing, and shipping of objects.
- Prepares Acquisition Committee Agenda for bi-monthly meetings and maintains acquisition meeting minutes.
- Functions as courier or designate courier for loans from the collection and as needed, identifies and engages outside contractors for conservation, rigging, packing, crating, shipping, photography and/or insurance services of the collection.
- Helps to maintain a stable and secure environment of the collection.
- Additional responsibilities and duties include the following but are not limited to:
- Attendance of meetings at museum, campus and other locations.
- Assists with the installation/de-installation and condition reporting of exhibitions, as needed.
- Provides information of the collection to other departments as needed.
- Monitors legal and ethical implications and standards from and into the permanent collection.
- Aids other institutional departments, as needed.
- Contributes to MoCNA’s Social Media accounts.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
How to apply:
Please apply online: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/2286799
Contact:
Elizabeth Lucero
elizabeth.lucero@iaia.edu
(505) 424-2329
Museum Technician - Collections Assessment | Historical Society of Princeton posted Nov 25, 2024
354 Quaker Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
United States
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Salary: $25 per hour
The Historical Society of Princeton (HSP) seeks an organized, detail-oriented Museum Technician to assist with the assessment and rehousing of collections impacted by a recent mold bloom. This position will support the ongoing evaluation and documentation of objects and archival materials housed in an offsite 2,251-square-foot storage space. The successful candidate will work closely with HSP staff, conservators, and contractors to ensure the safety and integrity of the collections during this process. This is a part-time, temporary position for one year, with the possibility of extension.
For more info: Museum Technician - Collections Assessment
How to apply:
To Apply: Please submit your resume/cv with a cover letter to Stephanie Schwartz, Curator of Collections and Research, at stephanie@princetonhistory.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Contact:
Stephanie Schwartz
stephanie@princetonhistory.org
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Preparator | Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum posted Dec 9, 2024
25 Evans Way
Boston, MA 02115
United States
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Salary: $70,000 - $75,000 Yearly Salary
Working under the direction of the Senior Preparator and reporting to the Head Registrar, the Preparator is a team-member that supports the dynamic, award-winning exhibition program and diverse permanent collection uniquely installed in the historic Gardner Museum. Participation in the execution of six exhibitions per year includes art handling activities related to installation and deinstallation; assistance with art shipments; packing and unpacking materials; object handling; and, fabricating exhibition furniture and mounts. Support for permanent collection needs includes conservation work, collection photography, scholarly research, and gallery refurbishments in the historic building.
For more info: Preparator
How to apply:
To apply: https://www.click2apply.net/4xRrXVFYqyWVAfYjwIVrnD
Contact:
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
HR@isgm.org
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Registrar | Museum for Art in Wood posted Dec 19, 2024
141 N 3RD STREET
Philadelphia, PA 19106
United States
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Salary: $50,000 - $55,000
The Museum for Art in Wood, the international leader for contemporary art and creativity in the material of wood, maintains a position for a detail-oriented and self-motivated Registrar.
The Registrar supervises collections care and management for the Museum's permanent collection of artwork, its archives, and its library. Additionally, the Registrar works with exhibitions staff on temporary exhibition projects to coordinate loans of artworks, arrange object packing and shipping, manage installation and de-installation of exhibitions, conduct object condition reporting, an d maintain files and documentation. The Registrar also supports and oversees the digitization of the collection, manages image requests and copyright or clearances, and works collaboratively with curatorial staff, conservators, and the entire Museum team.
For full job description, click this link: https://museumforartinwood.org/about/job-opportunities/
How to apply:
To be considered, please submit a cover letter, résumé, and three relevant references to hr@museumforartinwood.org.
Contact:
Fred Kaplan-Mayer
FRED@MUSEUMFORARTINWOOD.ORG
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Registrar | Museum of Contemporary Art-North Miami posted Aug 1, 2024
770 N.E. 125th Street
North Miami, FL 33161
United States
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Salary: $55,000.00 per year
The Registrar is responsible for a broad range of registration functions of which primary duties include the care, maintenance, and preservation of art works in the Permanent Collection and the performance of registration functions relative to temporary exhibitions including loan agreements, condition reports, insurance, transit arrangements and documentation. The Registrar develops and refines record keeping systems; establishes new records; develops and enforces protocol for storage, transport, and all movement of objects. The Registrar reports directly to the Curator.
Major Areas of Responsibility
Exhibition Planning and Realization
•Prepares and distributes loan agreements
•Facilitates the shipment and transit of all exhibition objects
•Coordinates Fine Art Insurance for museum collection objects and incoming and outgoing loans.
•Responsible for incoming and outgoing condition reporting
•Maintains Embark software to reflect all MOCA exhibitions and insurance coverage.
•Supports curator and Exhibitions Manager in the development of temporary and permanent collection exhibitions as needed.
•Coordinates and clears rights and reproductions.
•Ensure that all installation crew members follow best practices for the handling of fine art.
Collection Management
•Maintains Embark collections management software, which includes: updated artist, donor,and object information; condition report and, if applicable, conservation history; appraisal orvaluation; location record; id photos and, as needed, high resolution photos for reproductions.
•Secures on-site and off-site storage for the permanent collection as well as objects on loan.
•Coordinates activity for the care of the collection with outside contractors including but notlimited to conservators and photographers.
•Prepares collection objects for use on the MOCA website, insuring the quality of the imagesand “tombstone” information is accurate.
•Oversees the preparation of collection objects for display in well as in cameo exhibitions
•Contributes to the development of budgets for collection storage, conservation,documentation and presentation.
•Receive, photograph, catalog, research, and prepare for display or storage all objects,photographs, archival documents, and library materials entering the museum's collection.Manage all paper and digital documentation related to accessions, loans, transfers, and othercollections-related transactions.
•Insures that the environmental conditions in the MOCA facility meet the standards of theAmerican Alliance of Museums (AAM). Responsible for the monitoring of the storage andexhibition space in regards to temperature/ humidity, environmental hazards safety,cleanliness, and ongoing maintenance concerns.
•Manages loans to outside institutions.
•Takes part in the implementation of the Museum’s Emergency Plan.
•Monitor climate conditions to ensure that MOCA meets museum standards.
For more info: Registrar
How to apply:
Applicants: Please email a cover letter, resume, and three references to awilford@mocanomi.org with subject REGISTRAR. No phone calls please.
Contact:
Adeze Wilford
awilford@mocanomi.org
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Registrar and Exhibition Production Manager | Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis posted Dec 12, 2024
3750 WASHINGTON BLVD
St. Louis, MO 63108
United States
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Salary: $60,000-$70,000 annually
The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis (CAM) seeks an experienced Registrar and Exhibition Production Manager to manage the logistics, design, and installation of exhibitions. Reporting to the Ferring Foundation Chief Curator, the Registrar works closely with the curatorial team, artists, and other stakeholders to execute CAM’s ambitious exhibition schedule, on time and on budget. This position is responsible for taking excellent care of artwork, including creating and maintaining loan agreements, insurance certificates, and condition reports; managing the installation of exhibitions, including hiring and supervising a crew; handling and coordinating the transportation of artwork, planning construction projects, and working directly with artists and curators to realize their vision. This position is also responsible for maintaining and upholding national and international museum standards and best practices. The ideal candidate has at least five years of relevant experience and possesses excellent project management skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to devise creative and cost-effective solutions.
For more info: Registrar and Exhibition Production Manager
How to apply:
To apply: https://camstl.org/about/work-with-us/jobs/registrar-and-exhibition-production-manager/
Contact:
Jen Nugent
jnugent@camstl.org
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Registrar and Exhibitions Manager | Bronx Museum of the Arts posted Dec 12, 2024
1040 Grand Concourse
Bronx, NY 10456
United States
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Salary: $63,000 to $65,000 per annum
Reporting to the Director of Curatorial Programs, the Registrar and Exhibitions Manager provides logistical and administrative support to ensure the Curatorial Department achieves its mission. The position supports the planning and production of exhibitions (onsite and traveling) and curatorial-related programs; manages a Permanent Collection of approximately 2,000 contemporary artworks in all media, focused on works by artists of African, Asian and Latin American ancestry reflecting the dynamic communities of the Bronx, and works by artis ts for whom the Bronx has been critical to their artistic practice and development; expands and deepens Museum holdings through research, documentation, and acquisitions as directed by the Director of Curatorial Programs; assists the production of Curatorial publications; and interfaces with artists, researchers, students, community members, colleagues, funders and other stakeholders.
For more info: Registrar and Exhibitions Manager
How to apply:
Please email a resume and cover letter to careers@bronxmuseum.org and include "Registrar and Exhibitions Manager" in the subject line.
Contact:
Eileen Jeng Lynch
ejenglynch@bronxmuseum.org
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Registrar, Exhibitions and Collections | Smart Museum of Art posted Dec 20, 2024
5550 S. Greenwood Ave.
Chicago, IL 60637
United States
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Salary: $70,000 - $85,000
The Registrar, Exhibitions and Collections reports to the Deputy Director and directly manages the Assistant Registrar, Chief Preparator, registration and exhibition interns, and temporary exhibition and collections staff; and provides shared supervision of the Smart's Art in Public Spaces staff. This role oversees all aspects of the management of the Smart Museum collection and loans made to it, from their public facing use in loans, exhibitions, and classes, to their behind-the-scenes care in transit, conservation, and storage. This position also manages the exhibition calendar and ensures the planning and coordination of work required to meet deadlines and budgets.
Qualified candidates will have experience in museum registration and collections management, including domestic and international exhibition coordination, loan management, and shipping, with a strong understa nding of museum standards for art care, handling, and legal/ethical considerations. They also have management experience and are skilled in using relational databases like The Museum System (TMS) and related Gallery Systems products for managing loans and exhibitions. With meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment, they excel in communication and interpersonal interactions, representing the museum to various stakeholders.
For more info: Registrar, Exhibitions and Collections
How to apply:
To apply: https://uchicago.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Chicago-IL/Registrar--Exhibitions-and-Collections_JR28442
Contact:
Ellen Peterson
epeterson4@uchicago.edu
Rights and Image Coordinator | Clark Art Institute posted Nov 11, 2024
225 South Street
Williamstown, MA 01267
United States
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Salary: $25.50/hr
The Rights and Image Coordinator oversees the acquisition, organization, rights/licensing, and use of non-event photography (and other media/materials) for the Clark, as well as the distribution of the Clark’s permanent collection images. This position works with departments across the entire institute to acquire materials, identify rights issues, and collaboratively set and manage policies and procedures involving intellectual-property rights for related to exhibitions, programs, and the permanent collection.
The position manages rights and materials to be used in publications, exhibitions, multimedia guides, websites, activity guides, public programs, advertising, promotions, and merchandise, including images, texts, film footage, music, and other audiovisual elements. The position also serves as point person for requests to the Clark for images, manages the Clark’s open access image program, and serves as the Clark’s contact with Bridgeman Art Library (which manages image uses for permanent collection objects under copyright).
For more info: Rights and Image Coordinator
How to apply:
To apply: https://theapplicantmanager.com/jobs?pos=L7284
Contact:
Anne Roecklein, Managing Editor
aroecklein@clarkart.edu
413-458-0589
Senior Registrar for Collections | Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago posted Aug 1, 2024
220 E Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
United States
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Salary: $62,750 - $81,570 a year
How to apply:
Apply on MCA Chicago's website: https://jobs.lever.co/mcachicago/f6769ec0-e67f-4857-9545-63bb7134d52e
Contact:
Claire Renaud
crenaud@mcachicago.org
312-397-3881
Special Projects Preparator | John Michael Kohler Arts Center posted Dec 9, 2024
608 New York Avenue
Sheboygan, WI 53081
United States
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Salary: $22.97 - $27.03 per hour
Are you looking to expand your experience as an art handler/preparator? Does it excite you to collaborate with community partners to plan and provide resources for offsite exhibitions? Would you like to be a part of a team known for building and leading art installations that generate an immersive and interactive experience for art enthusiasts? If you answered yes to these questions, then we may have the opportunity for you!
The John Michael Kohler Arts Center (Sheboygan, WI) is seeking a Special Projects Preparator to be responsible for the installation of exhibitions, the packing and crating related to exhibitions and collections, and the transportation of works of art for the John Michael Kohler Arts Center and community partners. Responsibilities may also include construction, cleaning, crating, painting, and planning. This position reports to the Director of Exhibitions.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist with long- and short-term planning for exhibitions, collaborating with the Director of Exhibitions and curatorial team on exhibition design and scheduling de-installation and installation of exhibitions for on and offsite exhibitions.
- Collaborate with community partners to plan and provide resources for offsite exhibitions.
- Assist in the care, packing, and shipping of all works of art and related materials loaned to or owned by the Arts Center.
- Manage the installation of eight to ten exhibitions per year as assigned, including several site-specific installations.
- Work closely with the Registrars to oversee the safety and movement of all artworks entering and leaving the facility.
- Oversee all custom fabrication needs including wood, metal and acrylic components.
- Oversee the organization of the workshop, inventory controls, tracking and general maintenance of equipment.
- Work collaboratively both within the Exhibitions department and with other departments in the Arts Center and Art Preserve on special projects.
- Interface directly with artists in all phases of exhibition planning and installation.
- Oversee artwork transportation as well as related materials and equipment for exhibitions and collections.
- Assist with billing and accounting duties per exhibition or project.
- Other duties as assigned.
How to apply:
To apply: https://johnmichaelkohlerartscenter.applytojob.com/apply/JTNn10VhiM/Special-Projects-Preparator
Contact:
Shannon Bordon
Sbordon@jmkac.org
920-694-4530
Temporary Exhibitions Manager & Registrar | Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Harvard University posted Dec 12, 2024
Harvard University
24 Quincy Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
United States
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Salary: $40k-$45k for 6-months (based on $80k-$90k annual salary)
The Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts is hiring a Temporary, non-benefits eligible, Exhibitions Manager & Registrar for a 6-month temporary position beginning January 2025 through July 2025. Reporting to the Director of Administration, Department of Art, Film, and Visual Studies, and working closely with the Carpenter Center's Interim Director, this position is responsible for the management and implementation of exhibition and registration activities surrounding the Carpenter Center's changing exhibition program. The Temporary Exhibitions Manager & Registrar will manage all aspects of artwork loans to the exhibitions, working closely with lenders, artists, and their galleries on all loan and exhibition arrangements. This will include drafting, reviewing and negotiating loan and exhibition agreements, arranging fine arts insurance along with overall artwork risk management, and working with service providers including fine art shippers to coordinate logistics. Working with Carpenter Center exhibition and curatorial staff, this position will act as a project manager for exhibition projects including planning for, scheduling, and overseeing exhibition changeover activities, gallery preparations, and artwork installation/deinstallation. The Temporary Exhibitions Manager & Registrar will be a key part of the Carpenter Center team, working closely with all members of the Carpenter Center staff, as well as internal and external stakeholders.
Job Specific Responsibilities:
- Managing all aspects and logistics related to exhibition loans including loan requests, negotiations, contracts, and arrangements
- Collaborating with artists on exhibitions and the production of new artwork commissions
- Arranging for fine art packing and shipping including releasing/receiving artwork shipments
- Liaising with lenders, artists, galleries, and partner institutions
- Planning, scheduling, and overseeing exhibition changeover activities including gallery preparations and artwork installation/deinstallation
- Completing condition reports and packing notes
- Preparing paperwork to support exhibition activities such as loan and exhibition agreements, receipts, certificates of insurance, etc.
- Collaborating with partner institutions on exhibition tour arrangements
- Ensuring standards of best practices for art handling, movement, installation, packing, shipping, risk management, and insurance
- Tracking exhibition budgets and gathering estimates as needed
- Managing the registration checklist
- Attending and participating in meetings and ongoing communications with internal and external stakeholders on a regular basis
- Providing general support related to the exhibition program and gallery operations
- Performing other duties as assigned
For more info: Temporary Exhibitions Manager & Registrar
How to apply:
To apply, please email your cover letter and resume to Communications and Administrative Coordinator, Laura Céré at laura_cere@fas.harvard.edu.
Contact:
Laura Céré
laura_cere@fas.harvard.edu
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Traveling Exhibitions Coordinator | Art Bridges Foundation posted Nov 25, 2024
A 300 SW 24th St, Suite 200
Bentonville, AR 72717
United States
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Salary: $49,600 - $60,000
Art Bridges Foundation is looking for a Traveling Exhibitions Coordinator to add to our team. This role is instrumental in supporting the development and implementation of Art Bridges' Traveling Exhibitions program. This role involves coordinating various aspects of traveling exhibitions including project management, scheduling, logistics, communications, and data management. The Traveling Exhibitions Coordinator will work closely with the Traveling Exhibitions Manager, Director of Collections and Exhibitions, and the registration team to ensure smooth opera tions and the success of projects in their portfolio, playing a key role in fostering collection sharing, innovative exhibition and program design, and collaborative partnership building.
For more info: Traveling Exhibitions Coordinator
How to apply:
To apply: https://awe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Art_and_Wellness/job/Traveling-Exhibitions-Coordinator_JR1379
Contact:
Andi Phillips
andi.phillips@artbridgesfoundation.org
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