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Assistant Registrar | Norton Museum of Art posted Dec 5, 2025
1450 South Dixie Hwy
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
United States
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Salary: $60,000-$65,000
The Assistant Registrar is an essential member of the three-person Registration team in the Curatorial Department, reporting directly to the Senior Registrar & Collections Manager (SRCM). This role is crucial for ensuring the stewardship, preservation, and risk management of the Norton Museum's collection and loans, which encompasses over 10,000 objects. The Assistant Registrar provides critical administrative and operational support across the full spectrum of collections management. They serve as the primary coordinator for all rights and reproductions for both permanen t collection works and objects on loan. Additionally, this role supports the SRCM and Registrar in managing logistics for 10-15 exhibitions (of varying scales) annually and coordinates with the Director of Exhibition Design and Installation (DEDI) and Museum Technicians to ensure the safe handling, packing, and shipping of artworks.
For more info: Assistant Registrar
How to apply:
To apply: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=258961&clientkey=37B223EC3A687EF5892CDA6580EDF4E5
Contact:
Sarah Zorn
zorns@norton.org
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Assistant Registrar | Clark Art Institute posted Oct 20, 2025
225 South Street
Williamstown, MA 01267
United States
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Salary: $26.00-$28.90 per hour
The Assistant Registrar supports the institute's registration team in the management, care, documentation, and logistics of artworks in the institute's custody. Working under the supervision of the Senior Registrar and Registrar for Exhibitions, the Assistant Registrar helps to coordinate object movement, maintains collection records, assists with exhibition and loan logistics, and ensures adherence to museum standards for object care and documentation.
For more info: Assistant Registrar
How to apply:
To apply: https://theapplicantmanager.com/jobs?pos=L7322
Contact:
Patricia Tainter
ptainter@clarkart.edu
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Associate Registrar | Sheldon Museum of Art posted Dec 5, 2025
12th & R Streets
Lincoln, NE 68588
United States
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Salary: $48000-$52000
The Associate Registrar is responsible for care, conservation, and documentation of the museum's permanent collections of about 13,000 artworks; identifying condition and conservation needs; contracting for and overseeing conservation treatments; and assistance in maintaining collection database. The position oversees daily care and use of permanent collections, including outdoor sculpture, striving for a balance between accessibility and preservation. Associate Registrar manages requests for copyright use and reproduction of works in the permanent collection as well as image rights and other contracts for museum publications. Some travel, both domestic and international, is required.
For more info: Associate Registrar
How to apply:
To apply: https://employment.unl.edu/postings/98598
Contact:
Monica Babcock
mbabcock1@unl.edu
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Associate Registrar - Full-Time | Santa Barbara Museum of Art posted Dec 12, 2025
1130 State Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
United States
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Salary: $29.87/hour
The Santa Barbara Museum of Art is one of the finest museums on the West Coast and is celebrated for the superb quality of its permanent collection and temporary exhibitions. Its mission is to integrate art into the lives of people through internationally recognized exhibitions special programs, as well as the thoughtful presentation of its permanent collection. Nestled between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Santa Barbara is about 90 minutes from downtown Los Angeles, and the city has a vibrant, walkable downtown with concert venues, restaurants, live theater, dance, classical music, and a farmer's market close to the museum. Three local universities, including the University of California, Santa Barbara, contribute to the cultural richness and energy.
The Registration Department takes pride in being a collaborative and positive environment that aims to give staff opportunities to learn and grow. We are seeking assistance for our Collection Areas: 19th and Early 20th European Art, Asian Art, Contemporary Art, and Photography & New Media. The Associate Registrar helps to manage documenting and cataloguing permanent collection and loan artworks, including tracking and documenting locations, and updating Registration files. Works on the museum's art collection database (TMS) to create and update artwork records. This position works on permanent collection exhibitions and gallery rotations as assigned and supports department in managing exhibition loans, traveling exhibitions, short term and long term loans (including opportunities for courier trips), and permanent collection acquisitions. Works on projects designated by the Registrar which may include physical inventory and monitoring storage and environmental conditions of loans and permanent collection. Substantial art handling may be required for completion of some duties.
For more info: Associate Registrar
How to apply:
To apply: https://www.sbma.net/about/careers/associate-registrar-full-time
Contact:
Margot Dement
mdement@sbma.net
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Collections and Office Manager | Historic Stranahan House Museum posted Dec 22, 2025
335 SE 6th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
United States
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Salary: $40-45,000
The Historic Stranahan House Museum seeks a versatile, organized, and detail-oriented professional to serve as Collections and Office Manager. This full-time role combines responsibilities across collections management, office operations, marketing, and general administrative support. The successful candidate thrives in a dynamic environment, is comfortable being responsible for multiple tasks, and is committed to supporting the museum's mission to preserve and share Fort Lauderdale's history.
For more info: Collections and Office Manager
How to apply:
To apply: https://stranahanhouse.org/jobs/
Contact:
Jennifer Belt
director@stranahanhouse.org
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Collections Management Database Administrator | Missouri Historical Society posted Dec 12, 2025
5700 Lindell Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63112
United States
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Salary: $50,000
The Collections Management Database Administrator serves as the technical expert and administrator for the Missouri Historical Society's collections management database. This position is responsible for the daily management and maintenance of the museum's current Mimsy XG database. As a member of the collections team, they work to use the collections management database to improve processes, automate workflows, and increase efficiency for users. They also promo te and support expanded use of the database for a wider array of museum projects. This position will play a vital role in our promise to share more of our collections than ever before - a key pillar of our mission and the We Are St. Louis campaign. The Administrator will help establish and enforce data standards and document data entry procedures in accordance with best practices in collections management and database administration. The Administrator will collaborate with staff on projects requiring electronic access to collection information and oversee database security.
For more info: Collections Management Database Administrator
How to apply:
To apply: https://mohistory.aaimtrack.com/jobs/1265942
Contact:
Amanda Cooper
ACooper@mohistory.org
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Collections Manager, Archaeology | Indiana University Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology posted Nov 3, 2025
416 N. Indiana Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47408
United States
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Salary: $55,000 - $60,000
The Indiana University (IU) Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (IUMAA) is Indiana University's newest museum. The IUMAA takes aspects of the former Mathers Museum of World Cultures and the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology and combines them into 1 cohesive experience. With an impactful long-term vision focusing on purposeful storytelling, stewarding collections, and bringing these items to communities, the IUMAA thoughtfully houses and displays over 5 million artifacts that span across a broad range of the hum an experience. The IUMAA is accessible for research as well as teaching and is culturally connected to our broader community through partnerships with Indigenous communities, advisory boards, and other IUMAA community members.
For more info: Collections Manager, Archaeology
How to apply:
Visit https://jobs.iu.edu/ and enter Job Opening ID: 317394
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Contact:
Jean-Luc Howell
jehowel@iu.edu
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Collections Move Technician | Missouri Historical Society posted Nov 24, 2025
5700 Lindell Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63112
United States
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Salary: $37,440
The Missouri History Museum is seeking candidates to join a team that will undertake a move of the Objects Collection in preparation for the installation of compact shelving within three object storerooms. The primary goal of this project is to ensure that the collection of over 80,000 objects are safely moved to a temporary location within the current storage facility while recording reliable location information into Mimsy XG, the museum's collections management database. After construction is completed within each storeroom the objects will be moved back and given a new permanent location. The move team will work under the supervision of the Collections Manager and Objects Preservation Administrator.
This position is temporary and project-based with an anticipated end date of March 2027 with possibility for extension.
For more info: Collections Move Technician
How to apply:
To apply: https://mohistory.aaimtrack.com/jobs/1261453
Contact:
Amanda Cooper
acooper@mohistory.org
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Director of Registration | Baltimore Museum of Art posted Nov 24, 2025
10 Art Museum Drive
Baltimore, MD 21218
United States
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Salary: $91,838
The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) seeks a dynamic and experienced Director of Registration to lead all aspects of collections care, documentation, and stewardship for one of the nation's foremost art museums. The Director oversees a team of six professionals (five Registrars and one Art Packer) and fosters a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation. The ideal candidate is a good communicator, stellar team player, and positive leader with a "can-do" attitude who inspires excellence across departments.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned museum professional with experience in medium-to-large sized art museums and deep expertise in both collection management and complex exhibition logistics. The Director of Registration reports to the Eddie C. and C. Sylvia Brown Chief Curator and co llaborates closely with colleagues in the Curatorial, Exhibitions, Conservation, Installation, and Finance and Administration departments.
For more information: Director of Registration
How to apply:
Research suggests that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this posting describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.
Please send a cover letter with salary requirements and resume to HR@artbma.org with "Director of Registration" your first and last name in the subject line.
Incomplete application materials will not be considered.
Position will be posted until filled.
No phone calls please.
Contact:
Kevin Tervala
KTERVALA@ARTBMA.ORG
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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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Museum Registrar | The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures posted Dec 22, 2025
5235 Oak Street
Kansas City, MO 64112
United States
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Salary: $18.87-$21.63
Working closely with the collections manager and the curator / senior manager of collections, the museum registrar has an integral role in ensuring that the actively growing collection is properly documented and well maintained. They create and maintain appropriate collection documentation, including legal documents, files, and retrieval systems associated with collections, acquisitions, accessions, deaccessions, cataloging, loans, packing, shipping, customs, inventory, insurance, and stora ge. The registrar interfaces with potential donors, collectors, lenders, volunteers, and interns.
For more info: Museum Registrar
How to apply:
To apply: https://erecruit.umsystem.edu/psc/tamext/KCITY/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&SiteId=7&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=7&JobOpeningId=58233&PostingSeq=1&
Contact:
Amy McKune
mckunea@toyandminiaturemuseum.org
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Registrar | The Art Students League of New York posted Dec 12, 2025
215 West 57th Street
New York, NY 10019
United States
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Salary: $64,000-$68,000
The Art Students League of New York seeks an experienced Registrar to join its small but dynamic Gallery Department. Reporting to the Gallery Director & Curator of Exhibitions and Programs, the Registrar will be a vital member of a dedicated four-person team and will be responsible for all aspects of permanent collection maintenance, the handling and processing
of incoming and outgoing artwork including borrowed works, as well as the implementation of policies and procedures to support the League's ambitious exhibition program.
For more info: Registrar
How to apply:
To apply: https://www.artstudentsleague.org/careers/registrar
Contact:
Eric Raff
eraff@artstudentsleague.org
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Registrar - Exhibitions | MoMA PS1 posted Nov 24, 2025
22-25 Jackson Avenue
Long Island City, NY 11101
United States
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Salary: $70,000 - $75,000
PS1 seeks an experienced Exhibitions Registrar to join a team of three registrars in the planning, documentation, and logistics surrounding a robust program of loans, exhibitions, and installations at MoMA PS1. The Registrar monitors fine art holdings at the museum at all times and implements policies and procedures to support the exhibition program and maintain best museum practices.
Supervision
This position reports to the Senior Registrar, Exhibitions, and works collaboratively across all museum departments including Program Production, Curatorial, External Affairs, Visitor Engagement, Security, Operations, and Administration, as well as with lenders, conservators, artists, couriers, and other collaborators. The Registrar works closely with one Assistant Registrar and regularly scheduled contract Registrars. In collaboration with the Assistant Installation Manager, the Registrar guides a team of seasonal gallery installation staff.
For more info: Registrar - Exhibitions
How to apply:
Apply online here - https://www.momaps1.org/en/about/jobs
Contact:
Diana Matuszak
ps1registrar@moma.org
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Registrar for Collections | Yale University Art Gallery posted Dec 4, 2025
Yale West Campus Collection Studies Center
900 West Campus Drive
West Haven, CT 06516
United States
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Salary: $68,00-$120,500
Supervise and assign responsibilities to the Registrar Assistant for Collections, Museum Assistant/Wurtele Center Coordinator, and project registrars with permanent collection and long-term loans responsibilities including packing, shipping, customs compliance, insurance coverage, documentation, accessioning, deaccessioning, loan renewals, loans to campus, and inventories. Ensure legal, ethical, and professional standards are followed through review of paperwork, advising staff, addressing Gallery policies and processes as needed. Maintain collection records. Support continual development and initiate improvements for the collections management database, The Museum System (TMS), and associated procedures. Oversee and adjust workflows and update collection and long-term loan procedures, where needed. Liaise with Office of General Counsel regarding legal contracts and abandoned property. Oversee special projects related to estates/bequests, major gifts, contracts with artists, and collection projects.
For more info: Registrar for Collections
How to apply:
To apply: https://careers.yale.edu/us/en/job/130765WD/Registrar-for-Collections-Yale-University-Art-Gallery
Contact:
Anne Moore
anne.goslin@yale.edu
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Registration Assistant | Perez Art Museum Miami posted Dec 4, 2025
1103 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33132
United States
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Salary: $21.00 to $22.00 per hour
Reporting to the Associate Director of Registration, the Registration Assistant supports the daily operations of the Registration Department by providing essential administrative and logistical assistance to the Registration team. This role is crucial for maintaining organized records, coordinating departmental operations, and supporting collections stewardship and exhibition preparation. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, proactive, and demonstrates a strong interest in museum registration practices and standards.
For more info: Registration Assistant
How to apply:
To apply: https://www.pamm.org/en/jobs/
Contact:
Human Resources
hr@pamm.org
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Senior Registrar | Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston posted Jan 25, 2025
Institute of Contemporary Art Boston
25 Harbor Shore Dr
Boston, MA 02210
United States
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Salary: $95,000
The Senior Registrar oversees the ICA's registration practices and team within the Curatorial Department. This includes registration oversight of the ICA's permanent collection and robust exhibitions program and management of the Associate Registrar and Registration and Preparation Assistant. With a broad knowledge of contemporary art and the inherent complexities of such works, the Senior Registrar works collaboratively to help the ICA attain its ambitious programmatic goals while taking appropriate actions to anticipate issues, to ensure the security of each artwork, a nd to impart best museum practices. This individual serves as an important liaison between the ICA, lenders, and borrowers with utmost professionalism. This role works closely with other museum departments to comply with standards as they relate to collections and exhibitions management. Schedule includes some domestic and international travel and occasional nights and weekend hours in conjunction with installations, gallery incidents, and touring exhibitions. This is a full-time, salaried position.
The Senior Registrar contributes to a culture of collaboration, community, and respect while embodying the principles of ICA's Quality of Service and centers the work of Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, Inclusion, and Belonging in all areas of their work.
For a full description, please see the job posting here: https://www.icaboston.org/jobs/senior-registrar/
How to apply:
Interested candidates should submit resume and letter of interest to jobs@icaboston.org. When applying, please include "Senior Registrar" in the subject line.
Contact:
Robin Joyner
jobs@icaboston.org
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