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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 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 | Raclin Murphy Museum of Art, University of Notre Dame posted Jan 9, 2025
Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
St. Andre Way
Notre Dame, IN 46556
United States
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Salary: $21.15 - 22.11 per hour
The Raclin Murphy Museum of Art seeks an enthusiastic and highly organized Assistant Registrar. They will report to the Museum Registrar and work on a team that includes a three-person Exhibition and Art Handling Team. He/she should be able to work at a busy pace, multitask, have excellent interpersonal skills, and be a good problem solver. The Assistant Registrar assists the Museum Registrar in managing the Raclin Murphy Museum's collections. She/he will be responsible for a broad range of registration functions, including organizing a rtwork transport and storage, participating in the collection inventory, condition reporting, loans, labels and transportation of art for exhibitions, image reproduction requests, object study requests, and the various tasks related to accessioning a new art object (database entry creation, photography, proper storage, etc.). Being able to both work independently and as part of a team is critical.
Please note: This is a two-year, limited-term, full-time staff position with the possibility of extension.
For more info: Assistant Museum Registrar
How to apply:
Please submit all applications directly through the University's HR website [https://jobs.nd.edu/postings/36749].
Contact:
Victoria Perdomo
vperdomo@nd.edu
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Assistant Registrar for Exhibitions & Loans | Milwaukee Art Museum posted Jan 9, 2025
700 N Art Museum Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53202
United States
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Salary: $45,000, negotiable with experience
Under general supervision of the Director of Registration, the Assistant Registrar for Exhibitions and Loans is responsible for registration functions related to loan-based exhibitions and in-house collections-based exhibitions; budget development; coordination and shipping of incoming/outgoing loans; management of electronic and physical files; and other related duties assigned by Senior Registrar. The Assistant Registrar, Exhibitions and Loans works collaboratively with Curatorial, Conservation, D esign, Art Preparation, as well as the Exhibitions Manager.
Please visit this jobs listing on our job board for a complete job description at: Assistant Registrar for Exhibitions & Loans
How to apply:
To apply: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/2958774
Contact:
Jeffery Korinek
jeff.korinek@mam.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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Assistant Registrar or Associate Registrar | Figge Art Museum posted Jan 8, 2025
225 W. 2nd St.
Davenport, IO 52801
United States
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Salary: $40-$50K
The Figge Art Museum seeks an Assistant Registrar/Associate Registrar to assist the curatorial department in the stewardship of collections. This position maintains and updates the museum's collection database system (Vernon) and monitors the museum's collection website for completeness of informat ion and accuracy. This individual maintains the permanent and temporary collection galleries checking the galleries daily to make sure all exhibitry (graphics, platforms, cases, and pedestals) and artwork are in sound condition and reports any issues should they arise. The Assistant Registrar/Associate Registrar helps manage email correspondence related to acquisitions, exhibitions, and loans; releases and receives shipments of artwork when needed and answers inquiries from Figge staff and researchers in support of the museum's mission. Art handling and installation is required of this position. Reporting to the Co-Senior Curators, the Assistant Registrar/Associate Registrar plays an integral role in tracking object movement and updating and adding new object records to Vernon.
For more info: Assistant Registrar or Associate Registrar
Contact:
Dena Border
info@figgeartmuseum.org
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Associate Registrar (F/T Hybrid) | The Barnes Foundation posted Jan 8, 2025
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
Philadelphia, PA 19130
United States
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Salary: $60-65,000
The Associate Registrar reports to the Director of Registration and Exhibition Management and is responsible for managing the logistical aspects of incoming loans for the institution’s exhibition program at Calder Gardens, and other duties, as assigned.
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Art History, Museum Studies, or a related field.
- Minimum of three years of experience in museum registration including experience with exhibitions and loans.
- Demonstrated knowledge of standard museum practices and procedures.
- Collections management database experience (TMS preferred) and a proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and Google applications.
- Fluency in a foreign language is preferred.
- Must be a well-organized, detail-oriented and deadline-driven individual who is cool under pressure, multitasks gracefully, takes initiative to support others and solves problems proactively.
How to apply:
Apply directly using this URL link: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=57a31989-d414-4f1f-9309-a4a1f71a652d&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=534096&lang=en_US&source=CC2
Contact:
Human Resources Barnes Foundation
humanresources@barnesfoundation.org
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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
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
Collections Manager, Ethnography | IU Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (IUMAA) posted Jan 9, 2025
416 N Indiana Ave
Bloomington, IN 47408
United States
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Salary: Up to $60,000 per year based on education and experience
The Collections Manager, Ethnography partners interdepartmentally and across disciplines to manage collections and support research, curation, the development of collections access policies, repatriation, and the implementation of shared-stewardship and culturally conscious conservation models in the ethnographic collections. This position will work closely with operations, the learning and community engagement team and with students.
This position will bring a passion and dedication for collections care, ensuring descendant community requests are honored, respected, and integrated collection management procedures for the associated items.
For more info: Collections Manager
How to apply:
Please apply at https://hrms.iu.edu/psc/PH1PRD_PUB/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&Action=U
If link does not work, search job posting 314124 at https://jobs.iu.edu/
Contact:
Jean-Luc Howell
jehowel@iu.edu
Collections Manager/Curator | Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History posted Jan 6, 2025
1 Park Street
Middlebury, VT 05753
United States
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Salary: $60,000
The Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History (HSM) seeks a Collections Manager and Curator to oversee the physical and intellectual care, preservation, and documentation of its Museum collections, comprised of thousands of objects that primarily document the everyday life of Middlebury and Addison County residents in the late 18th and 19th centuries. The Collections Manager/Curator works to ensure the highest level of stewardship of the Sheldon Museum's permanent collection in compliance with museum standards. The Collections Manager/Curator will report to th e Executive Director and work in close coordination with the Archivist and Public History Fellow. For a full description, please see the job posting here: https://www.henrysheldonmuseum.org/work-at-the-sheldon
How to apply:
nterested candidates please send a letter of interest, resume, writing sample and three references to cmoseley@henrysheldonmuseum.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and position is open until filled. All materials will be confidential, and references will not be contacted without advance permission. No phone calls please. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work and learning environment and look forward to future team members who share that same value.
Contact:
Coco Moseley
cmoseley@henrysheldonmuseum.org
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Deaccession Specialist (Project) | Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture posted Dec 31, 2024
2316 West First Ave
Spokane, WA 99201
United States
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Salary: $3,317.00 - $4,410.00 Monthly
You will create and deliver systematic presentations and reports about materials under evaluation to museum staff and collaborate to organize collection evaluations, research and document, catalogue, and photograph collections, and manage associated computer files, based on biennial work plans and assignments. You will record deaccession decisions and file permanent records and archives records about deaccessions and arrange for Deaccession disposal, including with third party sources such as Waste Management, Auction Houses, and other Museums, Tribes, and Heritage Organizations.
For more info: Deaccession Specialist (Project)
How to apply:
To apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4770931/deaccession-specialist-preservation-museum-specialist-2-project
Contact:
Brooke S Wagner
brooke.wagner@northwestmuseum.org
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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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Exhibits Coordinator | Holocaust Museum LA posted Jan 6, 2025
100 The Grove Dr
Holocaust Museum LA
Los Angeles, CA 90036
United States
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Salary: $48,000-$50,000
Holocaust Museum LA is seeking an Exhibits Coordinator to work with the Vice President of Collections and Exhibits; the Chief Impact Officer; and the Museum's Archive team. This position will be responsible for managing the rotation of special exhibitions within the Museum, both those curated by Holocaust Museum LA, as well as visiting from other inst itutions. This role involves coordinating all aspects of exhibit transport, outreach, and promotional activities, and ensuring smooth operations for exhibitions at the Museum. This position with report to the Vice President of Collections and Exhibits.
Key Responsibilities:
. Plan, organize, and manage logistics for both traveling Holocaust Museum LA curated exhibits and in-house temporary exhibits brought in from other institutions, ensuring smooth coordination and efficient transitions.
. Collaborate with the Vice President of Collections and Exhibits, Chief Impact Officer, visiting curators, graphic designers, and HMLA's education and operations teams to meet exhibit requirements.
. Develop and assemble materials for exhibit hosts, including educational and promotional resources for traveling exhibits.
. Oversee shipping, packing, and transportation logistics to ensure the safe and efficient delivery, installation, and deinstallation of exhibits.
. Coordinate with external vendors, shippers, partner institutions, and stakeholders to facilitate exhibit movement, set-up, and presentation.
. Manage schedules, budgets, and logistics for exhibit installation and deinstallation, working closely with all involved teams to ensure seamless execution.
How to apply:
To apply, please send cover letter, resume and references to: christie@hmla.org
Contact:
Christie Jovanovic
christie@hmla.org
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Head Registrar | Art Bridges Foundation posted Dec 31, 2024
300 SW 24th St, Ste. 200
Bentonville, AR 72714
United States
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Salary: $70,600 - $95,000
Art Bridges seeks a Head Registrar to manage the registration team and oversee all registration functions across Art Bridges portfolio. This is a senior level position and is responsible to maintain the highest stewardship standards related to the Art Bridges collection and other art sharing programs. The successful candidate will have experience in all areas of collection and exhibition management, a clear communication style, a proven history of proactively balancing multiple tasks, and an eye towards sustainability and past supervisory experience.
For more info rmation about the position and Art Bridges Foundation please visit
https://artbridgesfoundation.org/head-registrar
How to apply:
Please fill out an application and submit a cover letter at https://artbridgesfoundation.org/head-registrar
Contact:
Andi Phillips
Andi.phillips@artbridgesfoundation.org
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Inventory Assistant | Holocaust Museum LA posted Jan 6, 2025
100 The Grove Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90063
United States
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Salary: $20/hour
Holocaust Museum LA is seeking a highly organized Collections Inventory Assistant to join our team on a part-time basis (3 full days a week) for a 6 month term, to contribute to a pivotal project that will shape the future of the Museum's archival collection. This role is instrumental in preparing the Museum's primary source holdings for a move, ensuring their preservation, accessibility, and accurate documentation.
The Collections Inventory Assistant will work under the guidance of the Vice President, Collections and Exhibits, the Collections Manager, and archive team. Th is position offers a unique opportunity to support a critical initiative that safeguards the legacy and stories held within the Museum's archives, reinforcing the Museum's mission to educate and inspire.
Key Responsibilities:
. Conduct inventory of the Museum's collections, updating object records in the Museum's Collection Management System to track location, condition and other pertinent information.
. Assist in reconciling disassociation issues and reconnecting objects with provenance where possible.
. Support handling and packing of objects as necessary to facilitate the inventory and future move.
. Work collaboratively with the collections team to meet project milestones.
. Maintain adherence to museum standards and best practices in object handling and documentation.
How to apply:
To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to christie@hmla.org
Contact:
Christie Jovanovic
christie@hmla.org
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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Museum Registrar | John Michael Kohler Arts Center posted Jan 9, 2025
608 New York Avenue
Sheboygan, WI 53081
United States
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Salary: $51,769 to $64,711
The John Michael Kohler Arts Center (Sheboygan, Wisconsin), a world-renowned museum with the mission to generate a creative exchange between artists and the public seeks a Registrar to support the exhibitions and collections team by maintaining professional standards of care and risk mitigation in transit, display, and storage; documentation; legal issues as it applies to our collections, loans, and exhibitions.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Administer collection loan procedures, shipments, transportation, lender negotiations and security.
- Examine exhibition contracts and direct the insurance, shipping, security, and installation requirements and rights and reproductions of related images.
- Manage logistics including packing, shipping, receiving, unpacking, installation, and storage of all exhibitions.
- Liaise with artists and help coordinate installations and commissions.
- With the Collections Manager, develop, maintain, and implement the Collections Management Policy, collections storage maintenance, and the collections database.
- Manage, develop, and maintain the shipping and crating budgets.
- Oversee the logistics for loans including courier visits, travel, lodging, and expenses.
- Other duties as assigned.
How to apply:
To apply: https://johnmichaelkohlerartscenter.applytojob.com/apply/XVGNAWdOp2/Museum-Registrar?source=ARCS
Contact:
Tish Schmidt
tschmidt@jmkac.org
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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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Public History Fellow | Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History posted Jan 6, 2025
1 Park Street
Middlebury, VT 05753
United States
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Salary: $60,000
The Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History (HSM) seeks a Public History Fellow for a unique opportunity supported by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to conduct research and develop methods of interpretation that share under told and undiscovered stories of Vermont's history. Using the Museum's extensive archival materials and object collection, the Museum aims to leverage the power of narrative to create exhibitions that attest to the nuances of our human experience, spark conversations and bring people together. The Sheldon's new exhibits seek to embrace a range of experiences and perspectives, beyond the narrow scope of the idealized "Vermont" to tell a story that is civic minded, diverse, inclusive, and relevant. This Fellowship provides the opportunity to help transform our understanding of Vermont's past, while exploring meaningful and relevant ways to connect with today's Museum visitors. For a full position description, please see the job posting here: https://www.henrysheldonmuseum.org/work-at-the-sheldon
How to apply:
Interested candidates please send a letter of interest, resume, writing sample and three references to cmoseley@henrysheldonmuseum.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and position is open until filled . All materials will be confidential, and references will not be contacted without advance permission. No phone calls please. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work and learning environment and look forward to future team members who share that same value.
Contact:
Coco Moseley
cmoseley@henrysheldonmuseum.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
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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