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Art Registrar | The David C. Driskell Center at the University of Maryland posted Nov 15, 2024

1214 Cole Student Activities Building
College Park, MD 20742
United States
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Salary: $58,656 - $70,000

Serving as a member of the senior administrative team of the David C. Driskell Center, the Registrar supervises all aspects of registration activities pertaining to the permanent collections, loans, implementation of policies and procedures for acquisition, documentation, inventory, management, and disposition of the permanent collection and other objects in the Center's custody. The Registrar also manages collections storage, and will be the l ead staff member on an upcoming migration to a new collections management database.

This is an in-person position. Telework may be available up to two (2) days per week, subject to approval.

For more info: Art Registrar

How to apply:

Only applications submitted on the University of Maryland's job board will be accepted.

ejobs.umd.edu
Position number 130060
Direct Link: https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/124175

Contact:

Rashonda Lazar
rlazar20@umd.edu
301 - 314 - 2616


Assistant Registrar | Meadows Museum posted Oct 28, 2024

5900 Bishop Blvd
Dallas, TX 75205
United States
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Salary: $48,000-52,000

Working closely with the Director of Collections and Exhibitions, the Museum Assistant Registrar will primarily support the museum’s exhibitions efforts. The Museum Assistant Registrar will have additional responsibilities for the coordination of the SMU’s University Art Collection (UAC) and Master of Fine Art’s Collection (MFA) as well as the Meadows Museum's incoming and outgoing long-term loans.  

Essential Functions:

  • Exhibitions Management - Coordinates logistics for exhibitions, including corresponding with lenders and their agents, coordination of packing/shipping arrangements, and preparation of loan agreements. Schedules mounting, framing, and conservation. Facilitates courier arrangements (hotel, per diem, airline tickets, itineraries, etc.). Works with Museum Security to oversee overtime deliveries. Coordinates exhibition construction and graphics production. Coordinates sharing exhibition timelines. Produces object labels for installations. Assists with installation and deinstallation of exhibitions in galleries. Archives assigned exhibitions at completion.
  • University Art Collection - Oversees new acquisitions to the UAC, including coordination with donors, packing and shipping, incoming condition reports, and liaising with University and Museum staff. Coordinates on-campus loans, meeting with perspective borrowers and arranging installation. Enters, tracks, and maintains inventory records in EmbARK. Creates and manages physical object records
  • Long-term Loans - Updates and performs condition reports. Prepares and mails new and renewal loan agreements. Coordinates all packing and shipping arrangements. Prepares and mails updated certificates of insurance, correspondence, etc. Enters, tracks, and maintains incoming loan records in EmbARK. Archives long-term loans upon completion.
  • Collections Management - Coordinates photography of exhibitions and new acquisitions. Assists with object cataloging and physical file management. Assists with gallery rotations.
  • Art Handling - Receives or releases incoming or outgoing shipments. Assists with matting and framing of works on paper. Prepares crates, pedestals, and mounts for exhibitions or gallery rotations.
  • Travel - Acts as courier for Meadows’ collections and exhibitions as assigned. This includes knowledge of packing, art handling, condition examinations, installation, customs documentation, etc.
  • Other Job Functions - Represents the museum with a high level of integrity and professionalism. Adheres to museum policies and support management decisions in a positive, professional manner. Conforms to the code of ethics governing the museum and museum registrar profession set forth by the American Association of Museums and the Registrar’s Committee of the AAM. Performs other duties and special services as assigned by the Director of Collections and Exhibitions.
  • Occasional evening/weekends hours will be required for shipment or installation needs. 
  • Occasional domestic and international travel will be required. 
For more info: Assistant Registrar

How to apply:

Please apply to the SMU taleo site directly.
Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by November 22, 2024 .
This position is open until filled.
Feel free to send me specific questions!

Contact:

Anne Lenhart
alenhart@smu.edu
2147682727


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


Conservation Specialist, Framer | Carnegie Museum of Art posted Oct 20, 2024

4400 Forbes Avenue
Pittburgh, PA 15213
United States
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Salary: $47,000-$57,000

The Conservation Specialist is primarily responsible for the care, repair, handling, design, fitting, alteration, and fabrication of frames for objects in the Carnegie Museum of Art's collection and on loan to the Museum, encompassing a wide range of frame styles and periods, for exhibition, storage, and travel. Working closely with the Senior Manager of Conservation, the Conservation Specialist is a partner to the Museum's in-house Conservation and Curatorial staff and contract Conservators in reviewing, preparing, matting, hinging, mounting, glazing, framing and/or rehousing collection objects. They possess a strong knowledge of materials, an understanding of the strengths and limitations of different types of paper compositions, weights, orientations, and art-making processes in order to make appropriate decisions about the long-term storage and/or display of a work, both independently and in tandem with recommendations outlined by the Senior Manager of Conservation. The Conservation Specialist will manage the operations of framing at the Museum, including but not limited to creating and managing the schedule, workflow, material inventory, communication, and staffing for all frame and paper housing projects. They work in close collaboration with staff across Carnegie Museum of Art, including Art Preparation & Installation, Registration, Exhibitions, Collections Information, Curatorial, Design & Publishing, and Education. As a member of the Conser vation department, the Conservation Specialist is expected to participate in a proactive fashion in the preservation of the Museum's collections. The Conservation Specialist will have professional learning and training opportunities to expand and enrich their toolkit and hand-skills in a manner relevant to forthcoming Museum projects.

For more info: Conservation Specialist, Framer

How to apply:

Please apply on the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh website: https://us241.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/car/Posting/View/8924

Contact:

Mary Wilcop
wilcopm@carnegieart.org
412-622-1978


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
For more info: Director of Registration

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 | Museum of the Southwest posted Nov 15, 2024

1705 W Missouri Ave
Midland, TX 79701
United States
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Salary: $130000 - $160000

The Museum of the Southwest Executive Director will begin their tenure during a period of change and challenge. For a variety of reasons, the Museum over the past few years has experienced fluctuations in executive leadership, staff, and revenues. The Board of Trustees has made substantial headway in addressing these issues by creating new pathways toward financial stability, strategic clarity, organizational vigor, stakeholder engagement, and staff support.
The new ED will be responsible for leading the Museum and embracing its legacy in the community as it looks toward the future. Together with the Board, they will develop a strategy and business plan, deepen engagement with supporters, expand visibil ity and visitation, and cultivate community partnerships that enhance the organization's mission, relevance, and sustainability.

The ED, along with the Museum's Board and staff, will focus on several initiatives that make this an outstanding time to offer an important contribution.
. Lead a strategic planning and rebranding initiative which includes facility upgrades, unifying the Museum campus, and realizing potential for growth in visitation and revenues.
. Develop a business plan along with relevant policies and procedures that address financial stewardship and sustainability.
. Provide leadership support for a capital campaign starting with the Museum's 60th anniversary in 2026 focusing on creating a new Visitor Center from adaptive reuse of the Museum's historic stables, increasing staffing support, and endowment growth.
. Leverage the Museum's status as an AAM accredited institution for greater visibility, impact, and community engagement.
. Support the Museum's commitment to attracting diverse talent at staff and board levels in an effort to reflect the footprint of the community it serves.
. Usher in the next chapter of organizational maturity and sustainability with the support of an energetic professional staff team and an effective, policy-oriented board.

For more info: Executive Director

How to apply:

To apply in confidence, submit application by December 20, 2024, 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


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


Head Art Preparator, Collection & Exhibitions | Studio Museum in Harlem posted Oct 20, 2024

144 W 125th St
New York, NY 10027
United States
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Salary: $75,000 - $85,000

The Head Art Preparator, Collection & Exhibitions develops and directs a team of art handlers who implement exhibition and collection activity. They ensure and establish high standards of museum art handling and collection care from acquisitions to conservation to display. Working closely with the Collection & Exhibitions Management team and the Curatorial team, the Head Preparator oversees the successful execution of all art-related activity, employing skills and awareness in the areas of packing, crating, transportation, handling, and installation of works in the museum's custody and galleries.

For more info: Head Art Preparator, Collection & Exhibitions

How to apply:

To apply: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/STU1005TSTMU/JobBoard/441d24c0-24d4-4ed7-b4fe-5cd4e3aad214/Opportunity/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=1c9869c5-ab75-4848-b823-487d0c90f681&sourceId=40b25215-43ef-495f-875c-a3b95c74db45

Contact:

Cierra Allen
callen@studiomuseum.org
3328670081


Head Registrar | Studio Museum in Harlem posted Oct 20, 2024

144 W 125th St
New York, NY 10027
United States
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Salary: $75,000 - $85,000

The Head Registrar is an essential leadership position responsible for overseeing the art-related operations, management, documentation, and care of the Museum's collection. This includes the development and implementation of policies and procedures for the permanent collection, as well as incoming and outgoing loans to the Museum. This role ensures the highest standards of collections management while leading a dedicated team. Strong candidates for the position will have extensive knowledge of museum registration practices, a keen interest in contemporary art history, and a commitment to the Museum's mission.

For more info: Head Registrar

How to apply:

To apply: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/STU1005TSTMU/JobBoard/441d24c0-24d4-4ed7-b4fe-5cd4e3aad214/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=04458c97-49ac-4f77-9959-c3664ca78a66&sourceId=40b25215-43ef-495f-875c-a3b95c74db45

Contact:

Cierra Allen
callen@studiomuseum.org
3328670081


Manager of Collections Operations | Harvard University posted Nov 1, 2024

32 Quincy Street
Cambridge, MA 02163
United States
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Salary: $80000 - $95000

The Harvard Art Museums has an exciting management opportunity in their very active Collections Management team. Reporting to the Assistant Director for Collections, the Manager of Collections Operations will provide critical leadership within the department, leading operations of the Harvard Art Museums' storage and the Art Study Centers located in both Cambridge and Somerville, and supervisin g the staff charged with the care of and access to the collections. The Harvard Art Museums collections are comprised of more than 250,000 objects housed in a state-of-the-art facility. In both the galleries and the Art Study Centers, the collections are widely used by staff, Harvard faculty, students, and visitors for research and study.

Position Description

  • Ensure that the Museums’ collections are handled, transported and stored in a safe and secure manner, facilitating collections care and access according to professional and institutional standards.   
  • Enhance management of and access to the collection through exploration and expansion of technologies, procedures and workflows


How to apply:

Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/yA6Zowtw4Mdy5fOpQf6OLQ

Contact:

Susan Sachar
susan_davis@harvard.edu
6174969248


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
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


Preparator | Williams College posted Nov 15, 2024

880 Main St
Williamstown, MA 01267
United States
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Salary: $25/hour

WCMA is seeking a skilled contributor to the art preparation team. The preparator assists in all aspects of object care for temporary exhibitions and in the maintenance of the permanent collection. The preparator will be familiar
with and adhere to current professional standards for collection management and the archival care of art objects both on display and in storage. They will be familiar with all aspects of gallery installation including matting and
framing, light carpentry, display fabrication, mount making and lighting. The preparator must also be familiar with current digital technologies used in exhibitions including those required for video, film, and sound installations. The
preparator will maintain clean, efficient, and organized storage areas and workspaces. Proactive participation in professional development, day-to-day initiative, and creative problem solving are essential to this position, as well
as a knowledge  of current best practices in art handling, collections care, conservation, and installation.

For more info: Preparator

How to apply:

To apply: https://apptrkr.com/5794800

Contact:

Human Resources
hr@williams.edu
(413) 597-3131


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 & Exhibitions Coordinator | Florence Griswold Museum posted Oct 7, 2024

96 Lyme St
Old Lyme, CT 06371
United States
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Salary: $60,000 to $68,000

Reporting to the Curator as programming requires, with a secondary reporting relationship to the Curator of Exhibitions, the Registrar & Exhibitions Coordinator oversees the Museum’s collection management processes and works with the professional staff, the Collections Committee, volunteers and others, as necessary to implement the Collections Management Policies and Procedures as approved by the Board of Trustees. Registrar & Exhibitions Coordinator oversees the logistical planning and implementation of special exhibitions and collections-based installations.

For more info: Registrar & Exhibitions Coordinator

How to apply:

Resume and cover letter to HR@FloGris.org

Contact:

Human Resources
HR@FloGris.org
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Registrarial Assistant | Petersen Automotive Museum posted Oct 24, 2024

6060 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036
United States
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Salary: $20-22/hr

The Registrarial Assistant will assist the Registrar in all aspects of registering of collection and loan vehicles and artifacts, including Library materials; generates, processes, maintains all loan, accession and disposal paperwork, database records and documentation.

For more info: Registrarial Assistant

How to apply:

To apply: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=164964&clientkey=D098844CBD44A51AA215134B4A3FB864

Contact:

Esmenie Salas
esalas@petersen.org
323-964-6384


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

Reporting to the Director of Collections and Exhibitions Management, the Senior Registrar oversees the care, documentation and maintenance of the MCA’s permanent collection on and off-site; organizes, executes, and documents in-house collections exhibitions; works directly with the Museum’s donors of art to the collection as well as lenders to exhibitions; and researches, recommends, and implements TMS protocols to support the MCA’s permanent collection needs, with minimal oversight from the Director of Collections and Exhibitions. The position supervises the Collections Preparator and collections intern as assigned. To be successful in this role, you must:
 
• Lead assigned collections exhibitions, tasks including, but not limited to: correspondence and agreements with lenders and vendors to arrange, document and meet requirements for packing, shipping, insurance, and conservation; condition reports; courier arrangements; security and billing related to assigned projects; and attend associated meetings.  Assigned exhibitions will focus on collections with special attention to the Calder collection and time-based media works.
 • Work closely with Preparators to successfully install and deinstall exhibitions; hire, schedule, and oversee contract registrars and/or conservators when needed during exhibition turnovers or for special collections projects.
 • Supervise, mentor, train, and oversee direct reports on a day-to-day basis, including oversight of special projects and staff management to ensure the effective and efficient operation of all assigned activities and responsibilities and accountability for results; facilitate strong performance and achievement of key metrics; and provide on-going feedback to assigned direct reports to address, resolve, and/or encourage performance and/or engagement-related matters.
 • Collaborate with Senior Preparator to determine priorities for an assign projects to the Collection Preparator..
 • Collaborate with Senior Registrar for Loans and Exhibitions on advising on outgoing loan needs including conservation, condition reports, and/or packing and crating. 
 • Collaborate with the Registrar for Exhibitions on database research, report generation, and development of the TMS exhibition module.  
 • Create and closely monitor budgets for each assigned exhibition including collecting estimates, tracking costs, flagging potential overages and offering solutions to stay within budget.
 • Coordinate with Visual Arts to prepare all new works for each Collections Committee Meeting including their legal documentation; document, catalog and number new accessions, partial gifts and promised gifts; compile Collections statistics annually for insurance, audit and annual report purposes.
 • Administer the Permanent Collection Funds in concert with the Director of Collections and Exhibitions Management and Finance and Accounting. 
 • Complete tri-annual inventory of the collection in conjunction with Collections Preparator.
 • Collaborate with Development and Visual Arts on the Emerge program and manage object-related logistics including packing and shipping, documentation, installation and return of works the MCA does not acquire.
 • Develop and update best practices in art handling in concert with all C&E staff.
 • Determine collection conservation priorities with Director of Collections and Exhibitions Management; monitor budget for conservation projects and hire and supervise conservators for said projects.
 • Oversee art storage on and off site with Senior Preparator and Collections Preparator
 • Serve as international and domestic courier for MCA collection works and MCA exhibitions as assigned.
 • Interview, hire, and supervise collections intern as assigned. 

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


Storage Registrar | Atthowe Fine Art Services posted Aug 29, 2024

3924 Market Street
Oakland, CA 94608
United States
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Salary: $32-39 per hour plus profit sharing, bonuses, and overtime

Atthowe Fine Arts Services is seeking a meticulous Storage Registrar with a keen eye for detail. The ideal candidate will be adept at safeguarding and handling museum grade objects, ensuring their secure storage and seamless transportation. Proficiency in contemporary museum regis-tration methods and packing standards is essential. A knack for database maintenance, invento-ry records, and skill in creating and managing essential documentation are integral to this posi-tion. Coordination skills are vital, as the Storage Registrar will collaborate cross-departmentally on storage activities, all while maintaining museum-standard warehouse protocols. Candidates must be consummate professionals, vigilant about safety, and dedicated to the protection and stewardship of artwork and objects under Atthowe's care.

Core Responsibilities:
. Safely housing, storing, and moving objects
. Documentation of all storage activities
. Maintain museum-standard warehouse protocols
. Maintain safety of objects according to current museum registration methods and packing standards
. Understand and continually increase knowledge of current museum registration methods and terminology
. Support the full lifecycle of department projects, including workflows, client communications, condition reports, storage receipts, database research and reporting, and other required pa-perwork and supporting documentation needs
. Understand and follow detailed instructions and strict protocols while also utilizing critical thinking to problem solve, sometimes under pressurized time constraints
. Effectively work as part of a team, contribute to cooperative problem solving, and appropri-ately escalate problems to leadership as needed
. Safely and competently drive large vans, and gain experience with box trucks, understanding and abiding by company and DOT regulations
. Complete and maintain safety certificate for forklift operation
. Clean facilities as needed

How to apply:

Send your cover letter and resume to jobs@atthowe.com. Put Storage Registrar in the subject line of the email. Applications due by: ASAP, posted until filled.

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