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Archives Fellow | California State Railroad Museum posted Mar 26, 2026

125 I Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
United States
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Salary: $27,390, which allows for 1,500 hours at the rate of $18.26 per hour, with no benefits.

California State Parks in the Capital District (Sacramento Region) seeks to hire two graduate students or early-career professionals with an interest in libraries and archives for a fellowship program. Fellows will undertake an archival project at the California State Railroad Museum Library & Archives and present at a district-wide symposium at the conclusion of the program. Career development opportunities will be offered. Archives Fellows will conduct background researc h, audit the photo archives, and explore digital asset management systems. The nine-month program begins July 27, 2026, and ends April 9, 2027. All work is in-person at the California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento, CA.

For more info: Archives Fellow

How to apply:

If interested, please submit a cover letter and resume or curriculum vitae through this form: https://forms.gle/cn4u9fLEqQa1Xf7WA

Contact:

Melanie Tran
melanie.tran@parks.ca.gov
n/a

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Assistant Account Manager | Preservation Arts posted Mar 10, 2026

743 47th St
Oakland, CA 94609
United States
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Salary: $85,000 - $95,000/yr

Preservation Arts seeks a qualified Assistant Account Manager to provide excellent support to management and account managers, acting as the main point of contact for project communication and coordination. The effective management of clients necessitates demonstrable skills in project management, communication, and organization. A primary function of the Assistant Account Manager is the cultivation and preservation of strong client relationships, thereby contributing substantially to the organization's success. The ideal candidate will be a focused, efficient team player who thrives in a demanding, fast-paced environment and has a basic understanding of the conservation field.

For more info: Assistant Account Manager

How to apply:

See full job description and how to apply on our website: https://www.preservation-arts.com/careers

Contact:

Preservation Arts
jobs@preservation-arts.com
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Assistant Registrar | Columbus Museum of Art posted Mar 10, 2026

480 E. Broad St.
Columbus, OH 43215
United States
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Salary: $35,000-$40,000

The Assistant Registrar plays a critical role in supporting the Chief Registrar, Associate Registrar and Curatorial team in the stewardship of the museum’s collections. This position contributes to the care, management, and documentation of both the permanent collection and special collections, and provides essential support for exhibition planning, implementation, and loan activity.

The Assistant Registrar is responsible for a range of administrative, registration, and logistical tasks with a particular focus on special collections. Key duties include coordinating the intake of new acquisitions, managing object care and documentation for permanent collection installations, maintaining rights and reproductions records, overseeing the Art in Public Spaces (APS) program, and assisting with environmental monitoring and preventive conservation efforts. The Assistant Registrar also ensures the accuracy and integrity of collection records, monitors object movement and location tracking, facilitates internal and external access to the collection, and contributes to ongoing inventories and special projects. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• In coordination with the Collections Coordinator, oversee the intake of new acquisitions to the permanent collection, including shipping, measuring, photography, storage, and processing.
• Manage the Aminah Robinson Estate Collection, including database updates, location tracking, and storage and care.
• Assist with the care and use of the collections by ensuring proper storage, handling, conservation, and exhibition methods. Monitor environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, light), support integrated pest management, and perform object housekeeping in storage areas.
• Coordinate arrangements for selected permanent collection rotations, including condition reporting, framing, installation, deinstallation, and photography. 
• Oversee the care and handling of loaned works during installations.
• Manage Rights and Reproductions requests related to the permanent collection and special exhibitions.
• Occasionally supervise access to artworks for research, exhibition planning, and study.
• Coordinate the Art in Public Spaces (APS) program, including loan request processing, transportation, installation, recordkeeping, and storage management.
• Participate in collection-related special projects, including inventories of the collections.
• Maintain departmental and storage supplies and participate in weekly staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

How to apply:

To apply: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=3691752f-aac5-4580-8f97-d1b3df8c085a&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US&a&jobId=521636

Contact:

Laura Gustafson
employment@cmaohio.org
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Assistant Registrar | The Crosby Company of New Hampshire posted Feb 20, 2026

11 Keewaydin Dr.
Salem, NH 03079
United States
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Salary: $55,000 - $65,000

The Crosby Company is a family office responsible for wealth management and preservation for multiple branches and generations of a single family. The Crosby Company provides middle and back office services to various individual businesses including Curatorial, Foundations, Investments, Trust, Tax and Private Real Estate.

The Assistant Registrar is an integral member of the Curatorial team responsible for assisting various stakeholders with the documentation, movement, and care of multiple active private collections. Assignments include accessioni ng new purchases, coordinating domestic and international shipping, completing regular collection inventories, managing assigned outgoing loans, and supporting or leading special projects as needed. This position also provides administrative, research, and project support to the Manager of Registration and Collections Management, as well as to the Head of Private Curatorial.

For more info: Assistant Registrar

How to apply:

To apply: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=827b4c34-c253-4cd2-a670-ecc675a74001&ccId=2640974896_2859&jobId=564555&source=CC2&lang=en_US

Contact:

Mark Sweet
msweet@thecrosbyco.com
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Assistant/Associate Registrar, Collections and Exhibitions | The Menil Collection posted Mar 28, 2026

1533 Sul Ross St
Houston, TX 77006
United States
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Salary: $52,000-$78,500

Reporting to the Associate Director of Collection Management, the Assistant/Associate Registrar, Collections and Exhibitions, bridges the gap between logistics and collections registration. This position is charged with coordinating smaller collection-based exhibitions and gallery refreshes; coordinating incoming loans as assigned; and managing electronic and physical files per established protocols. Special projects as assigned.

Specific Duties
1. Coordinate all registrarial aspects for permanent collection-based exhibitions and gallery refreshes (rotations) as assigned. Essential functions include:
a. Actively coordinate with members of the Curatorial, Conservation, and Exhibition Design Departments to establish schedules;
b. Disseminate information to all departments for effective communication; and,
c. Prepare and monitor budgets for areas related to Registration and Art Services for assigned exhibitions and rotations.
2. Coordinate all asp ects of incoming loans as assigned, including but not limited to The Museum System (TMS) tracking/entry, loan contracts, insurance coordination, packing/crating, security, and shipping.
3. Act as the lead registrar for the de Menil's residence and coordinate all art-related logistics and movement.
4. Coordinate the insurance valuation update process for the permanent collection; track and adhere to the limit of requests with outside verbal valuation contractors.
5. Maintain accurate and organized exhibition and loan files (both physical and electronic).
6. Adhere to written departmental and museum policies and procedures as well as professional standards.
7. Assist with inventory management; create and update records in TMS to accurately document and track objects.
8. Additional special projects as assigned.

For more info: Assistant/Associate Registrar

How to apply:

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume, contact information for three professional references, and a cover letter indicating the position for which you are applying to: https://tally.so/r/3y12ZB.

Contact:

Perla Mancillas
pmancillas@menil.org
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Chief Registrar | Telfair Museums posted Mar 19, 2026

PO Box 10081
Savannah, GA 31412
United States
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Salary; $63,000-$75,000

Telfair Museums seeks an organized, team-oriented individual to lead collections management as part of the curatorial department. Reporting to the Director of Curatorial Affairs, the Chief Registrar plays a key role in overseeing the policies and procedures for Telfair Museums' permanent collection and loans and is charged with the care, preservation, and risk management of the Museum's collections. The Chief Registrar works in close collaboration with the Director of Curatorial Affairs and curatorial staff to realize exhibitions and installations of works from the collection, as well as loan and touring exhibitions, including the securing of loans, and the coordination of venues and tours. This position serves as the principal contact for internal and external colleagues on loan procedures, insurance and government indemnities, contracts, and lender negotiations. Working within the overall exhibition schedule and budget as supervised by the Director of Curatorial Affairs, the Chief Registrar supervises registrars and collaborates with the Chief Preparator & Exhibition Designer to create installation and work schedules for art movements and exhibitions. This position works closely with the Director of Curatorial Affairs on forward planning, forecasting, and management of resources.

For more info: Chief Registrar

How to apply:

Please provide the following as part of your application:
. Complete CV or resume including references and salary expectations.
. A cover letter addressing both your interest in Telfair Museums and your qualifications for this position.

Application:
. Indicate "Chief Registrar" on the subject line of the email or in the body of the cover letter
. Applications in electronic format preferred and accepted at hr@telfair.org.
. Mailed applications: Telfair Museums, Attn: HR, PO Box 10081, Savannah, GA 31412.

Contact:

Human Resources
hr@telfair.org
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Collections Associate | Holocaust Museum LA posted Mar 19, 2026

100 The Grove Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90036
United States
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Salary: $20/hour

Holocaust Museum LA is seeking a highly organized Collections Associate to join our team on a temporary part-time basis (3 full days a week). This role will be to organize, research, and catalogue materials from the Museum's collection, including personal papers, photographs and manuscripts, official documents, three-dimensional artifacts, and oral histories.

The Collections Associate will utilize pre-determined metadata standards, and work within the Museum's Collection Management System (CMS) to create object records for unprocessed materials and also work to enhance e xisting catalogue records where needed, to make the collection discoverable and accessible to researchers, scholars, students, and the public. This position reports to the Collections Manager, with oversight and guidance from the Vice President of Collections and Exhibits.

Key Responsibilities include:
. Create object records in the Museum's CMS for newly donated collections, including descriptive information about the artifact and its history, as well as inventory numbers, subject terms, location, date, and country of origin, and provenance.
. Scan and/or photograph objects from the collection, as well as attaching any finding aids, transcripts, translations, summaries, or other appropriate material, to the object record.
. Preserving, catalog uing, and digitizing primary source artifacts such as personal papers, photographs and manuscripts, official documents, three-dimensional artifacts, and oral histories.
. Conduct necessary background research into artifacts in the collection, including information about the specific object, its provenance, and any relevant historical context.
. Work collaboratively with the Collections Manager, Associate Collections Manager, Vice President of Collections and Exhibits, and Chief Impact Officer (as needed) to ensure consistency of metadata to enhance access and discoverability of the collection and update existing procedures where needed.
. Apply proper collection handling care and preservation techniques when dealing with objects in the collection, including proper handling and housing/storage of artifacts, utilizing museum best practice.
. Provide support to the Collections Manager and Vice President of Collections and Exhibits where needed.

Working Schedule:
Approximately 23 hours a week between Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm.

How to apply:

To apply, please send cover letter, resume and references to: jobs@hmla.org
Holocaust Museum LA is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that having staff, interns, and volunteers with diverse back grounds enables us to better meet our mission.

Contact:

Human Resources
jobs@hmla.org
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Collections Manager - Independent Contractor | Mat-Su Trails and Parks Foundation posted Feb 20, 2026

642 Alaska St.
Suite 215
Palmer, AK 99645
United States
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Salary: $28 hour not to exceed $19,040 - maximum payable under the contract

Mat-Su Trails and Parks Foundation, in cooperation with Alaska State Parks, is seeking a Collections Manager to complete a project-based inventory of historic collections at Independence Mine State Historic Park. This is a grant-funded, project-based, independent contractor position. The total compensation under this contract shall not exceed $19,040. This amount represents the maximum payable for all service rendered under the contract which is to be complet ed during the contract period (mid-June 2026 through October 2026). Work hours may vary based on project needs, site access, and weather conditions. The Collections Manager will work under the general direction of the Alaska State Park Technician I and is responsible for inventorying artifacts, artworks, and historic objects, including documentation of condition, location, and photographic records.

Duties
. Locate, identify, and inventory historic objects
. Create and maintain digital collection records and photographic documentation
. Ensure data integrity and adherence to documentation and cataloging standards
. Serve as an advocate for the collection when interacting with volunteers, visitors, concessionaire staff, donors, children, and other partners
. Work collaboratively with site staff, including the Alaska State Park Technician I

How to apply:

Submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to traftery@matsutrails.org and/or jodi.swanson@alaska.gov by April 1, 2026.

Contact:

Taylor Raftery
traftery@matsutrails.org
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Collections Manager - Private Collection | Private Home posted Apr 5, 2026

945 Back Ranch Road
Bonny Dune, CA 95060
United States
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Salary: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour - Temporary

A private collection seeks an experienced Collections Manager to organize, document, and maintain collection materials and records. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with experience in collections, archives, museums, libraries, or private estates.

The role involves inventory management, cataloging, preservation practices, and maintaining organized storage systems in a residential or ranch setting.

Key Responsibilities

. Maintain and update collection inventories and records
. Conduct physical inventories and reconcile discrepancies
. Organize files, binders, and archival materials
. Implement proper storage and handling procedures
. Monitor condition of collection items
. Assist with documentation for insurance, appraisals, and audits
. Coordinate packing, storage, and transport of materials as needed
. Maintain confidentiality regarding collection information

For more info: Collections Manager - Private Collection

How to apply:

Please email resume and cover letter to lagunaranch945@gmail.com

Contact:

Jennifer Robinson
lagunaranch945@gmail.com
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Collections Specialist | McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture posted Apr 5, 2026

1327 Circle Park Dr
Knoxville, TN 37996
United States
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Salary: $52,000 - $58,000

Reporting to the Collections Manager & Registrar, the Collections Specialist manages aspects of the McClung Museum's permanent collections (which includes archaeological material, cultural collections, and paleoethnobotany) by overseeing documentation, safety, access, and direct care. Working with historic collections that include sensitive information, this position serves an important role in preparing, maintaining, and securing the documentation of the museum's permanent collection such as accession files, catalog records, data reports, condition reports, and loan agreements. This position serves as a point of contact for local, state, and federal agencies as well as staff, students, partners, and others when requesting access to permanent collections. The Specialist collaborates with Curators and Exhibitions staff to provide guidance and assistance for exhibiting, installing, and de-installing permanent collections objects. This position also plays an important role in implementing and enforcing the Collections Management Policy across all collections areas.

For more info: Collections Specialist

How to apply:

Apply on UT's website: https://fa-ewlq-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/7571/?utm_medium=jobshare&utm_source=External+Job+Share

Contact:

Rebecca Styers
rkelley7@utk.edu
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Collections Specialist | The Trustees of Reservations posted Mar 4, 2026

200 High Street, 4th FL
Boston, MA 02110
United States
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Salary: $19.23 - $21.64 per hour

Join us as a Collections Specialist to support the migration of records from deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum's former collection management program to The Trustees' statewide collections management tool, Qi. As a Collections Specialist, you will work with deCordova's curatorial team and with state-wide Historic Collection and Archives colleagues. T his important, on-going work will ensure the long-term management and care of deCordova's permanent collection. This position is well suited for those with experience in archives, collections management systems, museum registration, and/or library science. We are looking for someone who would enjoy working within a team, is detail-oriented, and can learn and work with our collection management system (CMS), Qi.

The Role:
As a Collections Specialist, you will be working to complete the movement of deCordova's permanent collections records to The Trustees' statewide collections management tool, Qi.

In 2022, deCordova began the process of moving the 3,500+ permanent collection records from the museum's existing CMS (Mimsy) to a new system, Qi. This was part of a larger organization-wide project to transfer the records across all Trustees collections and archives, spread across multiple programs, to Qi. The Collections Specialist will only be responsible for entering the remaining deCordova records into Qi, however, a successful applicant will have familiarity and/or understanding of integrated, comprehensive systems that serve multiple and unique needs.

This position is anticipated to begin in June 2026 and can be a hybrid position with a homebase at deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum in Lincoln, MA. This grant-funded Collections Specialist position is an 18-month position intended to complete, clean, and finalize the transfer of all remaining records in Mimsy to Qi, and manage the transfer of existing images of artworks.

For more info: Collections Specialist

How to apply:

Please apply through The Trustees Careers Page: https://thetrustees.org/program/careers-at-the-trustees/

Contact:

Aurelia Grant Wingate
agrantwingate@thetrustees.org
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Contract Registrar | Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum posted Mar 26, 2026

2 East 91st Street
New York, NY 1028
United States
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Salary: $55 - $75/hour

The Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum seeks to contract one individual from August 17 - August 28, 2026, as Registrar Assistant for the de-installation of the exhibition "Art of Noise".

The Request for Quote (RFQ) and Statement of Work (SOW), which contain the details regarding this contract opportunity are available upon request until April 6, 2026. Requests to obtain these documents will not be accepted after that date.

Bids are due by 5:30pm EST on April 10, 2026.

How to apply:

All correspondence regarding this request should include the subject line "Contract Registrar: Art of Noise".

Please submit your request for the RFQ, SOW, and any questions to:

Winona Packer
Associate Registrar
Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum
packerw@si.edu

Contact:

Winona Packer
PackerW@si.edu
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Curator of Collections | Ladew Topiary Gardens, Inc. posted Mar 19, 2026

3535 Jarrettsville Pike
Monkton, MD 21111
United States
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Salary: $58,000 - $63,500

The Curator of Collections is responsible for overseeing a historic collection of approximately 4,000 objects including: The Manor House and its collection of furnishings, textiles, artwork, and ephemera; the garden follies and interior collections therein (Tea House), The sculpture throughout the historic gardens, the original Ladew artwork / photographs displayed in the Studio and the Gardeners Cottage and historic buildings. The Curator of Collections also oversees and ensures museum best practices are adhered to and enhanced in collections care/conditions and collections management of the institutional archives of the museum, the library and all loans and exhibits. This position manages the day-to-day operations of the permanent collection as it relates to special exhibitions, research, interpretive and educational program use, conservation, preservation, and restoration. This includes their storage, public display as appropriate, and restoration. Additionally, development and delivery of training and education on the proper use and conditions of collections and related objects for Ladew staff and volunteers.

For more info: Curator of Collections

How to apply:

For the full job description and to apply visit: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/5df598df-507d-488e-b059-ee49bc861120/Ladew-Topiary-Gardens-Inc

Contact:

Ladew Gardens
information@ladewgardens.com
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Exhibitions Program Manager | New Jersey State Archives posted Mar 28, 2026

225 West State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625
United States
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Salary: $45 - $58/hour, commensurate with experience. This equates to $81,900 - $100,100 annually (fulltime)

Under the direction of the Executive Director and/or Bureau Chief and/or a Supervising Archivist, oversees New Jersey State Archives' exhibitions program and related functions; assists with budgeting, identifying funding sources (e.g. grants), and administrative duties relating to exhibitions; plans, supervises and evaluates the work of subordinate employees; collaborates with the other units of the State Archives, external organizations, and contractor s to develop exhibitions and related programming; recommends exhibition content, operations, strategies, and exhibitions-related policy to management; other duties as required.

Examples of work:
. Supervises the day-to-day operations of the State Archives' Exhibitions Program.
. Plans exhibition schedule (long-term, changing and/or virtual) for the State Archives.
. Organizes, develops and/or supervises the development of exhibitions featuring (primarily) materials from the collections of New Jersey State Archives. This includes, but is not limited to, research, outline and script, project timelines, object checklists, loan negotiation, insurance, design decisions, and oversight of fabrication and installation.
. Conducts exhibit-related research and selects artifacts for exhibition in consultation with exhibition planning team and appropriate Archives staff.
. Collaborates with, and supervises staff, consultants/contractors/vendors, interns a nd volunteers as needed, as relates to all aspects of long-term and changing exhibits; ensures that consultants/contractors/vendors meet requirements of work orders/contracts.
. In consultation with appropriate Archives staff and any contracted conservators, recommends installation methods to ensure maximum protection and preservation of artifacts on view.
. Analyzes the scope of projects to be completed; determines the type, quality, and quantity of materials and supplies to complete steps in agreed-to time frames.
. Works with Archives staff, staff of other state agencies, and non-governmental organizations, as needed, to: address loan requirements and determine methods of artifact exhibition; and oversee the preparation of loan agreements and insurance documents for borrowed objects.
. In collaboration with exhibition project team, develops and/or edits didactic, informational, interpretive texts and materials; plans and implements high- and low-tech educati onal interactives when appropriate, for visitors of all ages; develops, schedules, and executes public programming relating to exhibits.
. Drafts and/or assists in the development of exhibit guides, educational hand-outs, catalogs and/or promotional materials, and/or works with curators, Archives staff, designers, and others, in the development of same.
. Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships within the other State Archives' functional units, with other state agencies (primarily cultural agencies), and non-governmental New-Jersey-history and material-culture-related organizations.
. Prepares budgets, supply/equipment orders, correspondence, timelines and reports related to the duties described herein; maintains paper and electronic files and file directories accordingly, in a logical, organized, and accurate manner on an ongoing basis.
. Is or becomes proficient in the use of guides, indexes, databases, and other resources for research in the State Archives' and other historical and material culture collections.
. Interacts with historians, collectors, genealogists, reenactors, curators, archivists, interns, volunteers, and others as appropriate in relation to the duties described herein.
. Recommends potential acquisitions to support the exhibition program in accordance with the State Archives' collecting policy.
. Advises Archives leadership on procedures, especially as relate to the operations of the Exhibits Program and its ability to collaborate with the Archives' other functional units and external organizations.

How to apply:

Applicants should contact with a resume and cover letter:

Joseph R. Klett, Executive Director
New Jersey State Archives
Email: joseph.klett@sos.nj.gov

Contact:

Joseph R. Klett
joseph.klett@sos.nj.gov
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Lead Art Handler/Assistant Preparator | Shelburne Museum posted Jan 28, 2026

6000 Shelburne Rd
Shelburne, VT 05482
United States
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Salary: $23-$24/hour

Responsible for the packing, movement, and transportation of museum objects for exhibitions, loans, conservation, and special projects. Responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of objects on exhibit and in storage.  Manage weekly calendar for task requests and complete data entry for object location updates. Assist with exhibition installations, object inventories, and organization of objects in storage.    

Essential Job Functions:  

• Manage weekly calendar of requests for object moves and other special requests. 
• Prepare and pack/unpack objects for movement throughout the museum campus and for truck shipments. 
• Pick up and deliver objects throughout museum campus using department vehicle. 
• Maintain and clean collections in exhibition and storage spaces. 
• Ensure the safety and security of objects in exhibition and storage spaces. 
• Assist with installations and de-installations of permanent and temporary exhibitions, including fabricating and installing labels and signage, and some exhibition furniture, and assisting with framing. 
• Assist with inventories of collections and tracking object movement. 
• Enter object locations into the collections management system for all objects moved. 
• Assist with handling art for special projects such as photo shoots, filming, research, and in storage. 
• Assist with truck shipments and travel for local courier trips. 
• Perform other duties as assigned to accomplish the museum’s goals. 

How to apply:

To apply, please email our Human Resources department, HR@shelburnemuseum.org, and provide a Cover Letter and an updated Resume (pdf format preferred). For further information, please visit our careers page, https://shelburnemuseum.org/about/employment/. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a clear background check.

Contact:

Human Resources Department
hr@shelburnemuseum.org
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Manager of Collection Services | Yale University posted Mar 28, 2026

1111 Chapel St
New Haven, CT 06520
United States
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Salary: $65,000.00 - $101,000.00

The majority of the collection which is not on view is stored in an offsite facility devoted to teaching, scientific research, digital reproduction, and conservation treatment.  

How to apply:

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/7026899

Contact:

Human Resources
noemails@jobelephant.com
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Manager of Collection Services | Yale University posted Dec 22, 2025

1111 Chapel St
New Haven, CT 06520
United States
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Salary: $65,000.00 - $101,000.00

The Manager of Collection Services oversees the physical storage, packing and movement of all collection objects and manages the staffing, operation, and maintenance of all collection storage spaces. Housed in a West Haven, Connecticut research and storage location with total facility storage square footage of over 60,000 square feet, the Yale University Art Gallery collection is comprised of over 300,000 objects in media ranging from painting and textiles to coins, works on paper, and sculpture and overseen by 11 curatorial/collection departments. Over 40,000 of the collection's small three-dimensional objects and 1,300 of the collection's furniture examples are housed in dedicated collection-study centers, allowing direct curatorial and visitor interaction with collection objects.

For more info: Manager of Collection Services

How to apply:

To apply: https://careers.yale.edu/us/en/job/131173WD/Manager-of-Collection-Services

Contact:

Human Resources
noemails@jobelephant.com
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Manager of Installations and Packing | Philadelphia Museum of Art posted Mar 10, 2026

2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19130
United States
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Salary: $75,900

The Manager of Installations and Packing provides senior operational leadership for all art handling, packing, crating, transportation, and installation activities across exhibitions, the permanent collection, and offsite storage. The role oversees a large, highly skilled technical team and is responsible for planning, coordination, and execution of complex projects that require close collaboration with Curatorial, Registration, Conservation, Exhibition Design, Exhibition Planning, Facilities and Operations, and external partners.

This position combi nes people leadership, technical judgment, scheduling oversight, and cross-departmental coordination to ensure that artworks are handled, installed, and transported safely and efficiently, in accordance with professional museum standards.

For more info: https://philamuseum.applytojob.com/apply/UHTZa9h4BF/Manager-Of-Installations-And-Packing

How to apply:

To apply: https://philamuseum.applytojob.com/apply/UHTZa9h4BF/Manager-Of-Installations-And-Packing

Contact:

Morgan Webb
HR@philamuseum.org
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Museum Registrar | Roswell Museum posted Mar 10, 2026

PO Box 1838
Roswell, NM 88202
United States
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Salary: $51,929 - $75,641 + benefits

The Roswell Museum in Roswell, New Mexico, seeks a Museum Registrar to manage and care for the Museum's collections and loan items. Located in southeast New Mexico, the Roswell Museum is a department of the City of Roswell and presents exhibitions, classes, lectures, film screenings, planetarium programming, festivals and other special events related to art, history and science for visitors of all ages. The Museum opened as the Roswell Museum Federal Art Center on October 6, 1937 as one of nearly 100 Federal Art Centers established nationwide by the Works Progress Admini stration (WPA) during the Great Depression. With the WPA's dissolution in 1941, the City of Roswell took over administration of the Museum. Today, the Roswell Museum is among only a handful of WPA Federal Art Centers still in operation and is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The collection includes approximately 9,500 art and historical items and related archives.

The successful candidate will join a small, dedicated team of museum professionals working to navigate an unprecedented chapter in the Museum's history. Following a catastrophic flood in October 2024, the institution is engaged in a complex, multi-year recovery effort while simultaneously planning for its future. During this period of recovery and transition, the Registrar will play a central role in coordinating conservation efforts, maintaining rigorous collections documentation, and ensuring the responsible care of objects, both directly and indirectly impacted by the disaster. The positio n will also lead compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), including consultation and relationship-building with Tribal communities, ethical custodianship of Indigenous cultural materials, and the facilitation of repatriation where appropriate.

For more info: https://www.roswell-nm.gov/1948/Employment-Internships-Volunteer-Opportu

How to apply:

For best consideration, please apply by April 10, 2026.

Application Instructions: Applications must be submitted through the City of Roswell to be considered. Full details here: https://www.roswell-nm.gov/746/Employment-Opportunities

Please include a letter of interest, a resume/CV, and names and contact information for at least 3 references.

Contact:

Aaron Wilder
a.wilder@roswell-nm.gov
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Project Manager - Cultural | MGAC posted Feb 12, 2026

730 11th St NW
Washington, DC 20001
United States
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Salary: $100,000 - $120,000

MGAC is a global boutique consultancy dedicated to managing and representing our clients’ best interests. Our success is rooted in hiring exceptional people who are driven to do challenging work with the unique blend of experience, integrity, creativity, and commitment that separates us from our competitors.

We have three simple goals: to do the most interesting and challenging work, to have fun working together, and to build a successful business in the process.

This position requires hybrid and on-site support in Washington, DC and potentially other locations based on client and company need. 

This is a unique opportunity to join MGAC’s Cultural and Museum team on a multi-year capital improvement project for a major Washington, DC museum, managing the planning, deinstallation, and reinstallation of a new permanent exhibit as part of a collaborative project team.

• While this role will be focused on one client over the next few years, this role offers a unique opportunity to join a team delivering some of the most prestigious museum projects in the country.
• 5+ years of experience in construction project management with a thorough understanding of the building and design process.
• Significant experience in the Cultural/Museum Sector
• Construction management experience related to collection logistics, museum capital improvement projects, exhibits management or facility operations.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, problem solving, presentation, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills 
• Proficient in essential software applications, including MS Office, MS Project or Primavera P6, Adobe Acrobat or similar PDF tools (e.g., Bluebeam, Nitro).

How to apply:

To apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/mgac/jobs/4114418009

Contact:

Esther Moasser
esther.moasser@mgac.com
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Registrar | Artis Naples posted Apr 5, 2026

5833 Pelican Bay Blvd
Naples, FL 34108
United States
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Salary: $60,000 - $65,000

The Registrar is responsible for the coordination and management of incoming and outgoing loans, traveling exhibitions and the care and documentation of the permanent collection in a fast-paced, exhibition-focused environment. This role supports the execution of approximately 10-15 exhibitions annually, ensuring the timely movement, documentation and installation readiness of artworks across multiple concurrent projects while maintaining stewardship of a permanent collection comprising more than 3,000 objects. Oversees registration functions for exhibitions, including scheduli ng, shipping logistics, condition reporting, packing, transport and location tracking, ensuring clear, accurate and accessible records. Responsible for core collections management, including inventory, storage, housing, environmental monitoring, integrated pest management, disaster preparedness, rights and reproductions and object documentation. Ensures the integrity, tracking and long-term care of the permanent collection in alignment with museum standards. This role enthusiastically embraces the multidisciplinary mission of Artis-Naples and recognizes The Baker Museum's integral role within a dynamic performing and visual arts institution.

For more info: Registrar

Contact:

Monica Alvarez
malvarez@artisnaples.org
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Registrar | Henry Morrison Flagler Museum posted Mar 28, 2026

One Whitehall Way
Palm Beach, FL 33480
United States
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Salary: $50000

The Registrar serves as the primary steward of the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum's permanent collection and loan activity, ensuring the physical safety, legal integrity, and intellectual control of all objects in the Museum's care. Working in close partnership with the Chief Curator and curatorial staff, this position oversees all aspects of collections documentation, movement, and risk management within a National Historic Landmark, a historic museum environment.

The Registrar plays a critical role in upholding the professional, ethical, and interpretive standards of the Flagler M useum, stewarding a collection that includes Gilded Age decorative arts, furniture, fine and applied arts, archival materials, and historically significant objects related to Henry Flagler, the Florida East Coast Railway, and turn-of-the-century American life.
This is a hands-on, detail-driven role suited to a collections professional who takes stewardship personally and is comfortable balancing administrative rigor with careful, physical collections work in a historic structure.

Duties & Responsibilities
Collections Management & Documentation
. Maintain the permanent collection database (Collector Systems) with accuracy, consistency, and adherence to current museum data standards
. Execute and oversee accessioning, deaccessioning, and cataloging of collection objects
. Create, maintain, and audit object records including provenance, ownership history, donor restrictions, bibliographic references, rights and reproduction status, and location dat a
. Conduct regular physical inventories and reconcile object locations within galleries, storage, and exhibition spaces
. Maintain organized digital and physical collections files in compliance with museum policy
Loans - Incoming & Outgoing
. Manage all aspects of loan administration for incoming and outgoing loans, including drafting, negotiating, and executing loan agreements
. Serve as the primary point of contact for institutional lenders and borrowers
. Coordinate facilities reports, packing specifications, fine art shipping, courier arrangements, and installation/deinstallation schedules
. Track loan deadlines, renewals, and return requirements through a comprehensive loans calendar
. Ensure appropriate insurance coverage for all loaned objects from point of departure to return

How to apply:

To apply: http://www.flaglermuseum.org/

Contact:

Monica Buzek
mbuzek@flaglermuseum.org
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Registrar, Exhibitions Program | New Jersey State Archives posted Mar 28, 2026

225 West State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625
United States
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Salary: $35 - $45/hour, commensurate with experience. This equates to $63,700 - $81,900 annually (fulltime)

Supports and assists the State Archives' Exhibitions Program Manager in the development of exhibitions and their planning, scope, scheduling, and installation; gathers and compiles visitor feedback and conducts surveys and other evaluative processes for exhibitions after they are installed; monitors and maintains exhibitions; works with other units of the State Archives, external organizations, and contractors to help effectuate exhibitions and rela ted programming, as directed by the Exhibitions Program Manager; other related duties as required.

Examples of work:
. Supports the day-to-day operations of the State Archives' Exhibitions Program.
. Assists the Exhibitions Program Manager with developing the exhibition schedule for the State Archives.
. Assists with the organization and development of exhibition content planning primarily featuring materials from the collections of New Jersey State Archives. This includes, but is not limited to, research, outline and script, project timeline, object checklist, loan negotiation, insurance, installation design and fabrication.
. Conducts exhibit-related research; identifies and recommends items for exhibition in consultation with the Exhibitions Program Manager, management, guest curators, and advisors.
. Assists in collaborations with consultants/contractors/vendors, interns and volunteers as needed, to design, fabricate, install, and deinstal l long-term and changing exhibitions; ensures that consultants, contractors, and vendors meet requirements of work orders/contracts.
. In consultation with the Exhibitions Program Manager and appropriate Archives staff and any contracted conservators, recommends installation methods to ensure preservation of artifacts on view.
. Assists with analyzing the scope of projects to be completed, including the type, quality, and quantity of materials and supplies needed to complete projects in agreed-to time frames.
. In a subordinate role, works with Archives staff, staff of other state agencies, and non-governmental organizations, as needed, to: address loan requirements and determine methods of artifact exhibition; and oversee the preparation of loan agreements and insurance documents for borrowed objects.
. Monitors gallery, including but not limited to daily gallery/object checks, reviewing environmental conditions, replacing exhibition lamps, dusting/cleaning exh ibition furniture, casework and vitrines, restocking interactive supplies, checking functionality of technology components; reports issues relating to any of the above to the Exhibits Program Manager or other designated staff in an expeditious manner.
. Maintains, orders, and manages inventory of equipment and supplies for Exhibitions Program.
. Assembles information and/or images, including associated use rights, for use in exhibition didactic materials, gallery guides, educational hand-outs, catalogs, or promotional materials.
. Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships within the other State Archives' functional units, with other state agencies (primarily cultural agencies), and non-governmental New-Jersey-history and material-culture-related organizations.
. Prepares budgets, supply/equipment orders, correspondence, timelines and reports related to the duties described herein; maintains paper and electronic files and file directories acco rdingly, in a logical, organized, and accurate manner on an ongoing basis.
. Is or becomes proficient in the use of guides, indexes, databases, and other resources for research in the State Archives' and other historical and material culture collections.
. Interacts with historians, collectors, genealogists, reenactors, curators, archivists, interns, volunteers and others as appropriate in relation to the duties described herein.
. Recommends to the Exhibitions Program Manager or other Archives staff as appropriate, new or amended procedures related to the operations of the Exhibitions Program and its ability to collaborate with the Archives' other functional units and external organizations.

How to apply:

Applicants should contact with a resume and cover letter:

Joseph R. Klett, Executive Director
New Jersey State Archives
Email: joseph.klett@sos.nj.gov

Contact:

Joseph R. Klett
joseph.klett@sos.nj.gov
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The John Alchin and Hal Marryatt Curator of Contemporary Art | Philadelphia Museum of Art posted Mar 10, 2026

2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
Philadelphia, PA 19130
United States
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Salary: $110000 - $120000

The Curator of Contemporary Art reports to the Keith L. and Katherine Sachs Curator and Head of Modern and Contemporary Art and works alongside peer-level curators responsible for Modern Art, Design, and Craft and Decorative Arts. Cross-departmental curatorial working groups regularly review exhibition proposals and foster collaboration. Departments of Exhibition Planning, Conservation, Learning & Engagement, Marketing, and Development serve as essential partners in realizing curatorial initiatives.

The Curator of Contemporary Art directly supervises one full-time curatorial fellow (the Daniel W. Dietrich II Fellow in Contemporary Art) and may oversee additional interns or project-based staff. Building on its historic strengths, the contemporary program is actively seeking to broaden representation, particularly in works by Black artists, women artists, and artists connected to Philadelphia, while positioning contemporary art meaningfully within the context of an encyclopedic museum.

Responsibilities and Expectations

• Exhibition Leadership: Conceive, develop, and realize high-visibility temporary exhibitions that reflect creative ambition, intellectual rigor, and broad public appeal. Guide projects from initial concept through research, budgeting, interpretation, installation, and post-opening evaluation in close collaboration with Exhibition Planning and cross-departmental partners.
• Commissioning Strategy: Reinvigorate and expand a dynamic program of artist commissions, identifying opportunities to activate public spaces with innovative, site-responsive work.
• Collections Development and Stewardship: Identify and recommend works for acquisition that strengthen and diversify the contemporary collection. Recommend deaccessions where appropriate. Prepare materials for internal and trustee review, contribute to strategic collection planning, and collaborate with Conservation and Collections Management to ensure best practices in care, documentation, and display.
• Committee and Donor Engagement: Partner closely with the Modern and Contemporary Art Committee to cultivate relationships, advance acquisition priorities, and steward long-term philanthropic support. Engage trustees with clarity, diplomacy, and thoughtful advocacy.
• Public Engagement and Visibility: Serve as a visible ambassador for contemporary art at the PMA through public talks, gallery presentations, community partnerships, and participation in national and international art fairs and professional forums.
• Scholarly Contribution: Conduct original research and contribute to exhibition catalogues, interpretive materials, and related publications. Maintain active engagement with contemporary discourse and professional networks.
• Team Leadership: Supervise the Daniel W. Dietrich II Fellow in Contemporary Art and mentor interns or project-based staff as assigned, fostering a collegial and inclusive working environment.
• Departmental Collaboration: Work in close partnership with colleagues across curatorial departments to situate contemporary art within an encyclopedic context and foster interdisciplinary dialogue. Participate actively in exhibition review and strategic planning processes.
• Operational Discipline: Manage budgets, timelines, and institutional processes effectively, balancing ambition with responsible stewardship of resources.

How to apply:

A complete application should include:
1) A cover letter expressing interest in the position and giving brief examples of past related experience.
2) A CV with exhibition and publication history.
3) The names and contact information for three professional references, indicating your relationship with them, preferably supervisors and/or direct reports.

Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as candidates will be considered on a rolling basis. All applications and nominations are kept confidential; we will not contact references without your permission. Nominations are welcome. For more details, visit: www.museum-search.com/open-searches.

Contact:

Dan Yaeger
SearchandRef@museum-search.com
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