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Aso O. Tavitian Project Preparator | Clark Art Institute posted May 11, 2026

225 South St
Williamstown, MA 01267
United States
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Salary Range: $63,689 - $70,394

The Clark Art Institute seeks a skilled Preparator to assist in preparing and optimizing art storage and preparation spaces in anticipation of new objects from the Aso O. Tavitian Foundation. This role will support the integration of 331 artworks gifted to the Clark and contribute to planning for the new Aso O. Tavitian Wing, set to open in 2028. This is a two-year, term-limited project position with the possibility of an extension.

Please see the full position description and apply here: https://clarkart.bamboohr.com/careers/41

How to apply:

Please submit your application materials and apply here: https://clarkart.bamboohr.com/careers/41

Contact:

Patricia Tainter
ptainter@clarkart.edu
413-458-0541

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Assistant or Associate Registrar for Exhibitions & Loans In | Seattle Art Museum posted May 14, 2026

1301 1st Street
Seattle, WA 98101
United States
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Salary Range: $63,500 - $84,700

While the position is posted as two roles, it is actually one opportunity, with the title and level to be determined by experience, see web for more details, here are the basic responsibilites.

Assistant Registrar LEVEL:
- Assist with organizing incoming loans for special exhibitions and temporary loans to the permanent collection
- Support the review and execution of SAM and lender loan agreements
- Coordinate logistics with lenders, shippers, and partners for safe wall-to-wall transport of artwo rks
- Prepare documentation including condition reports, shipping receipts, crate lists, and pro forma invoices
- Oversee unpacking and deinstallations of loans as assigned, maintaining related records
- Support the development of exhibition and incoming loan budgets
- Ensure accurate data entry in The Museum System (TMS), including object, loan, and shipping records
- Participate in occasional art handling and courier duties as assigned
- Maintain working knowledge of Registrar's Office procedures
- Assist in establishing and maintaining the Exhibitions and Loan In Policy and Procedures in consultation with supervisor, along with other exhibition-related policies and procedures necessary for inclusion in the Collections Management policy
- Contribute to an institutional focus of delivering exceptional, welcoming, and inclusive customer service-creating positive, meaningful experiences for visitors, every time
- Participate in institution al learning opportunities to grow in our collective understanding and integration of antiracism, cultural competency, and equity values into SAM's work

Associate Registrar LEVEL:
- Organize all aspects of incoming and outgoing movement of artwork for special exhibitions, and temporary loans into the permanent collection, across all three museum sites
- Review and negotiate loan agreements and communicate special terms and conditions to relevant museum departments, ensuring that all contract requirements and obligations are met and adhered to
- Prepare, maintain, and ensure accuracy of all loan and shipping documentation, both physical and digital
- Coordinate the fabrication of crates and other vendor services in partnership with conservation as needed for proper handling or use of appropriate inert materials
- Arrange insurance, packing, shipping and courier logistics for wall-to-wall transport of artworks
- Oversee unpacking, deinstal lation, movement, and condition review of objects
- Develop and monitor exhibition and loan in budgets in conjunction with supervisor
- Cultivate and maintain relationships outside the museum with fine arts vendors and shippers for domestic and international shipments
- Occasional art handling and courier duties as assigned
- Maintain a general working knowledge of all procedures used by the Registrar's Office
- Assist in establishing and maintaining the Exhibitions and Loan In Policy and Procedures in consultation with supervisor, along with other exhibition-related policies and procedures necessary for inclusion in the Collections Management policy
- Contribute to an institutional focus of delivering exceptional, welcoming, and inclusive customer service-creating positive, meaningful experiences for visitors, every time
- Participate in institutional learning opportunities to grow in our collective understanding and integration of antiracism, cultural competency, and equity values into SAM's work

This is a wonderful time to join SAM as we continue building a healthy, supportive, and thoughtfully paced workplace where people can truly thrive. The selected candidate will receive strong mentorship, training, and support to help them grow and succeed.

Along with competitive compensation and excellent benefits, we're deeply committed to professional development and creating meaningful opportunities for our team.

How to apply:

Please follow link:

Assistant Registrar LEVEL: https://jobs.lever.co/seattleartmuseum/d1903fda-12a9-4411-8b4d-9ad120830dd2

Associate Registrar LEVEL: https://jobs.lever.co/seattleartmuseum/a26e0823-cf39-4e68-a116-09bc54b8ddf5

Contact:

Jennifer Garpner
jgarpner@seattleartmuseum.org
N/A

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Assistant Registrar | Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art posted May 14, 2026

600 Museum Way
Bentonville, AR 72712
United States
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Salary Range: $21.20 - $22.24/hour (equivalent to $44,100 - $46,250 annually)

Crystal Bridges has an opening for an Assistant Registrar. This position is responsible for registration functions related to collection activation, exhibitions, incoming/outgoing loans, campus art and other initiatives of Crystal Bridges and The Momentary (a satellite of Crystal Bridges).

In this position you will help coordinate logistics for artwork activations and initiatives (including loan paperwork, packing, transit, storage, insurance and installation/deinstallation arrangements and prepar ation of condition reports). In collaboration with the rest of the Art Management team, you will ensure proper care, preservation and display of objects in the collection on loan.

How to apply:

For more information (including the full job description and qualifications) and to apply, please go to: https://crystalbridges.org/careers/.?

Contact:

Leesha Alston, Head Registrar
Leesha.Alston@crystalbridges.org
(479) 418-5700

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Assistant Registrar | Philadelphia Museum of Art posted Apr 17, 2026

2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19130
United States
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Salary: $45,205

Responsible for a broad range of registration functions but specializing primarily on Collections documentation and organizing safe and efficient transport of art objects for loan, purchase, gift, bequest, off-site storage, and overseeing installations in an outdoor sculpture garden and some temporary exhibitions.  The person best suited for this position is extremely detail-oriented, meets deadlines, and is a successful multi-tasker. Computer knowledge is imperative. 

Specifically, you will:

• Arrange and coordinate the transfer of artwork to and from the museum including transportation, couriers, security, insurance, unpacking, storage and related details
• Assign loan numbers, generate receipts, loan agreements and other legal museum forms and documentation
• Enter information into the collection management system (TMS)
• Mark or label permanent collection objects with accession numbers
• Oversee installations in the Sculpture Garden, historic park houses and other outdoor spaces
• Coordinate installation for exhibitions
• Assist in the coordination of large-scale reinstallations of the permanent collection galleries
• Assist in the preparation of budgets for the packing, shipping and insuring of loans
• Assist Collections Registrar with accessioning and deaccessioning
• Some domestic and international travel required
• Receive or release shipments after hours
• Complete condition reports on a range of object types
• Other duties related to the movement and inventory of the collections and miscellaneous duties as assigned
• Participate in Registration Department activities assisting in achieving overall departmental goals under the direction of the Director of Registration.

How to apply:

To apply: https://philamuseum.applytojob.com/apply/BAHKlBISl5/Assistant-Registrar

Contact:

Morgan Webb
Morgan.Webb@philamuseum.org
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Associate Registrar, Collections | PEREZ ART MUSEUM MIAMI posted Apr 22, 2026

1103 BISCAYNE BLVD
MIAMI, FL
United States
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Salary Range: $55,000 to $65,000

Reporting to the Associate Director of Registration, 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.
 
Essential Functions included, but are not limited to: 
- Oversees all Acquisitions in preparation for quarterly Acquisitions and Loans Meetings:
- Prepares and disseminates temporary loan agreements, COI’s, Gift Offer Forms, makes
packing/shipping arrangements to PAMM, receives shipments, and conducts unpacking, creates
unpacking notes and incoming condition checks in collaboration with Preparation.
- Prepares presentation of objects selected for viewing by Acquisitions and Loans Committee, in
collaboration with Preparation.
- Supports viewing logistics of Acquisitions and Loans Meetings.
- Processes payment and gift paperwork.
- Processes vendor payments, donor Deeds of Gift, and returns denied acquisitions as necessary.
- Completes formal accessioning process, consistently updating the museum’s database - TMSC.
- Maintains all relevant forms and records for new acquisitions. Responsible for making past and
incomplete digital and hard copy collection files current.
- Oversees all Outgoing Loans from the permanent collection:
- Receive, track and disseminate new loan requests to Associate Director of Registration and Chief
Curator for review at monthly review meetings. Insure included on quarterly Acquisitions and Loans Meeting
- Requests and reviews borrower GFR and fine art insurance policy toward the loan review
process, provides feedback to Associate Director of Registration and aid in institutional decision-
making process.
- If approved: assembles formal approval letter and informs borrower’s registrar. Creates project plan and timeline for coordination of all packing, crating, production of condition report, packing notes, and any installation instructions, courier requirements, and international shipping requirements borrower must follow including all related costs borrower is responsible for.
- Creates, manages, and negotiates Outgoing Loan Agreement in consultation with Associate Director of Registration and Legal Counsel as appropriate.
- Conducts all post approval logistics to ensure safe transportation, handling, install/deinstall, and
care of loans in borrower’s custody.
- If denied assembles formal denial letter and informs borrower.
? Processes and manages all Long-Term Loans to the permanent collection as necessary.
? Oversees and process all Deaccessions, if necessary.
? Responsible for tracking and managing RH/Temp needs in onsite art storage and galleries:
- Tracks RH/Temp level fluctuations across three platforms to identify trends and garner statistics
to ensure consistency.
- Addresses fluctuations and communicates concerns to Associate Director of Registration and
Director of Facilities to bring levels back to range.
- Ensures the maintenance, cleanliness, and organization of PAMM’s onsite storage in collaboration
with other Registrars and Preparators.
- Responsible for the intra-museum safe packing and transit of all permanent collection works relating
to onsite storage optimization when capacity limits are reached.
- Coordinates photography of all permanent collection works.
- Maintains all permanent collection records in TMSC, digital and paper files following PAMM’s
established standards. Advises on new and improved approaches to optimize workflow and long-term
file preservation and accessibility.
- Updates permanent collection records related to exhibitions, including condition reports, exhibition
history, and object location changes.
- Drafts, updates and keeps current the Acquisitions and Outgoing Loan Policies and Procedures.
- Assists in the implementation and compliance of PAMM’s Acquisitions and Collections Management
Policy and Procedures.
- Addresses, researches, and resolves all collection conundrums.
- Coordinates regular maintenance and annual conservation treatment of outdoor sculpture.
- Coordinates necessary conservation evaluation and treatment of permanent collection objects as part
of ongoing collection care.
- Performs quarterly collection audits of works located onsite and at offsite storage facilities.
- Provides 30% oversight of Registration Assistant related duties supporting the Collections program.
- Serves as (and assigns) courier, virtual or in person, for all Outgoing Loans, when needed.
- May support onsite exhibition installation and de-installations, when needed.
- May be assigned interns or fellows.
- Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
Required Degree: Bachelor’s Degree/4-Year Degree

Qualifications:
- Degree in Art, Art History, Museum Studies, Museum Administration or closely related field.
- Minimum three (3) years of museum registration experience, or a combination of education and
experience.
- Broad knowledge of current trends in museum registration methods, techniques, and best
practices.
- Must have excellent research skills and an aptitude for attentiveness to detail with special
attention to accuracy.
- Strong knowledge and experience with collection management databases (preferably with
TMSC).
- Proven capability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects
simultaneously while maintaining the ability to change priorities flexibly.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Experience focused on collections management preferred
- Firm understanding of U.S. laws pertaining to the ownership, custody, transfer, and disposal of
artworks and tax laws relating to charitable donations.

Teamwork Skills:  
- Be an enthusiastic, helpful, and positive member of the team.  
- Be professional, responsible, and mature in conduct and behavior.  
- Be understanding of, encouraging to, empathetic, and friendly with all colleagues.  
- Be self-motivated and use time wisely.  
- Maintain and promote an open line of communication with each department on pertinent information. 
- Maintain effective communication by means of meetings and memorandums.  
- Adhere to all workplace rules, procedures and policies established by the company including, but
not limited to those contained in the employee handbook.  
 
Physical Demands:
- Walk, bend, lift (up to 15 pounds) files, office supplies and electronic equipment
- Finger dexterity to pick up paper and use computer keyboard
- Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures;
transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading
- Ability to hear in normal tones including telephone and face-to-face conversation
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to analyze problems and make decisions and recommendations

How to apply:

Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter. Applicants can apply directly online at the following link:

https://secure.saashr.com/ta/5CET.careers?ShowJob=503645190

Contact:

JOSE VELEZ
hr@pamm.org
(786) 345-5680

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Curator of Archaeology | Denver Museum of Nature & Science posted May 26, 2026

2001 Colorado Blvd
Denver, CO 80205
United States
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Salary Range: $65,000 - $70,000

Are you interested in doing research and collections work in a highly collaborative and outwardly focused museum environment? We are looking for a rising star to collaborate with us to propel new and existing museum scholarship. The Denver Museum of Nature & Science (DMNS) invites applications for the position of Assistant Curator of Archaeology. This role is designed for a versatile early-career scholar-practitioner who bridges the gap between traditional curatorial oversight and advanced laboratory archaeological science. The successful candidate w ill manage the intellectual integrity of the collections while driving research through high-level analytical techniques.

The Curator of Archaeology will oversee the documentation and preservation of archaeological collections at the Museum. Beyond traditional duties, this individual will lead the institution's archaeological analytical initiatives, utilizing laboratory-based methods to obtain new data from both legacy museum holdings and active field projects. In addition, ideal candidates will be strong communicators with experience in informal education, outreach, and community engagement. We seek a collegial individual, especially from groups traditionally underrepresented in science, who will help the Anthropology Department grow its scientific and public impact.

The DMNS Archaeology Collection comprises over 580,000 objects, primarily from the Rocky Mountain and Plains regions, spanning deep time to the modern era. While it includes global materials, its core consists of professionally excavated Paleoindian and Archaic collections from landmark sites like Folsom, Dent, Jones Miller, and Magic Mountain, as well as the significant research opportunities presented with the newly cataloged WS Ranch collection, a Mogollon site in New Mexico. These holdings serve as a vital resource for multidisciplinary study and 21st-century multi-vocal curation, fostering collaborative relationships with Native American Tribes and source communities to provide robust teaching, outreach, and inclusive scholarship.

Job Class: Full Time
Hiring Range: $65,000 - $70,000
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, weekends and evenings as needed
Direct Reports: 0

Key Responsibilities:
Analytical and Field Research:
- Design and implement research protocols using techniques, not limited to, but such as XRF (X-ray Fluorescence), stable isotope analysis, proteomics, residue analysis, ceramic petrography, palaeobotanical methods and/or zooarchaeological methods.
- Oversee or consult on excavation projects, ensuring that sampling strategies in the field align with laboratory requirements for post-excavation analysis.
- Publish and present research in appropriate scholarly, professional, and public venues.
Elevate the impact of the Anthropology Department within and beyond the Museum.

Curatorial Stewardship:
- Ensure the ethical curation, storage, and digitization of archaeological materials according to national and international standards.
- Work closely with collections management and conservation staff to ensure responsible care.
Support digitization and access initiatives, including culturally responsive data practices.

Community Collaboration and Ethics:
- Build and sustain long-term relationships with Indigenous and source communities.
- Engage in collaborative and co-curated projects t hat share authority and decision-making.
- Lead or contribute to provenance research, repatriation, and culturally appropriate access initiatives.
- Advise on ethical collecting, interpretation, and collections care practices.
- Maintain NAGPRA (or relevant regional heritage laws) compliance and adhere to rigorous ethical standards regarding destructive sampling and invasive testing.

Public Engagement:
- Translate complex scientific findings into accessible narratives for exhibits, publications, and public lectures.
- Possess a broad knowledge of the discipline of archaeology, with the ability to communicate effectively to the public about topics outside one's specific specialty/ region.

Institutional Engagement:
- Work collaboratively with a wide range of DMNS departments, including in fields outside of their scholarly expertise, to ignite community passion for science and nature.
- Mentor interns , fellows, and early-career museum professionals.
- Represent the department in internal committees and external partnerships.
- Contribute thoughtfully to institutional conversations around equity, representation, and public accountability.
- Collaborate with community scientists, interns, and volunteers to produce scholarship, improve collections, and/or conduct outreach.
- Grow new non-scholarly relationships and networks in support of departmental and museum goals.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:
- Ph.D. in Anthropology, Archaeology, Archaeological Science or a related field.
- Proven proficiency in an analytical sub-discipline of archaeology (paleobotany, zooarchaeology, petrography, etc.)
- Minimum 3-years of supervisory experience in archaeological fieldwork and/or laboratory work.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Scholarly productivity, including peer-reviewed publications.
- Record of a field, laboratory- and/or collections-based research program.
- Record of extramural grant acquisition and/or private fundraising skills.
- Experience utilizing and/or curating archaeological collections.
- Experience with lab equipment.
- Public speaking ability, including experience with, or interest in, developing skills in a wide range of science communication styles and media.
-Expertise in archaeology complementary to those of existing Anthropology Department curators.

How to apply:

A Ph.D. must be in hand at the time of application; current and ABD doctoral students will not be considered. Applications must include a single merged PDF that contains: (1) a one- to two-page cover letter stating the rationale for interest in this position and how you think you might strengthen the DMNS Anthropology team; (2) a one-page statement on your current and future research interests; (3) a one-page statemen t outlining your experience and vision for collections, and (4) a curriculum vitae that includes dates of conferred degrees and a list of names and contact information of three references.

Please submit your resume by 6:00 p.m. MT on Friday, June 12th. Applications will not be accepted after this time. DMNS reserves the right to close the position prior to this date. Applications may only be accepted electronically via the Museum's website. https://www.dmns.org/about/careers/current-openings/?p=job%2FozI7zfwH

Contact:

Courtney Vlaming
courtney.vlaming@dmns.org
3033706430

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Exhibitions and Loans Specialist | Smith College posted May 26, 2026

42 West St
Northampton, MA 01063
United States
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Salary Range: $54,166.35 - $73,283.89 middle of range

Job Summary
As a member of the Collections Management team at the Smith College Museum of Art, the Exhibitions and Loans Specialist will provide day-to-day oversight of the museum's exhibition program as well as incoming and outgoing artwork loans. This position plays a critical role in coordinating amongst museum departments to ensure that gallery rotations and exhibitions operat e smoothly and efficiently.

Take appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.

*This is an in-person role.

Essential Functions
Manage all phases of planning and execution for both in-house and loan exhibitions and rotations in partnership with staff and guest curators, including overall scheduling, initial budgeting, creating loan contracts, collaborating on exhibition layout, design, and installation. (35%)

Oversee logistics and installation of gallery rotations taking into consideration; works needed for loan, rotations of light-sensitive works of art, other environmental considerations, curators' requests for changes to the permanent collection displays and college reunion accommodation. (35%)

Manage loan arrangements, including but not limited to cross-departmental communication, agreements, incomin g and outgoing shipping and logistics, and documentation. (10%)

Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping are completed, following AAM standards, for loans and exhibitions, including but not limited to inbound and outbound paperwork, receipts, and condition reports. (10%)

Assist with the creation and maintenance of physical and digital loans and exhibitions files, as well as data entry in a collection management database, in accordance with department protocol. (10%)


Perform other duties as assigned by management.

MINIMUM REQUIRED Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree, Field: Art, Art History, or related
5 or more years experience, Area: Museum Exhibitions or Collections Management

Knowledge of:

Project management experience

Loan management experience

Experience with project management tools

Experience with relational databases

Skills:
Project Management tools
Relational databases
Preferred Qualifications:

Graduate Degree, Field: Museum Studies or Related
8 or more years experience, Area: Museum exhibitions or collections management
Skills
Experience with AirTable Project Management

Compensation
In addition to a competitive benefits package, annualized pay for this role is typically between $54,166.35 - $73,283.89 covering the middle half of market compensation. Actual compensation will vary based on individual qualifications and work schedule if less than full-time.

How to apply:

https://smithcollege.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/smithcollege/job/Smith-College/Exhibitions-and-Loans-Specialist_R-202600278

Contact:

Julie Servis
jservis@smith.edu
4135852265

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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
n/a

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President and CEO | Historic Deerfield posted May 26, 2026

80 Old Main St
Deerfield, MA 01342
United States
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Salary Range: $200,000 - $275,000

Historic Deerfield, a nationally recognized, AAM-accredited museum and historic village in Deerfield, Massachusetts, seeks a thoughtful, dynamic, and mission-driven leader to serve as its next President and Chief Executive Officer. Stewarding one of the best-preserved villages and rural landscapes in North America, Historic Deerfield offers immersive encounters with the people, places, objects, buildings, and stories that have shaped New England and the United States. The next President and CEO will build on Historic Deerfield's strong foundation, advancing its mission, expanding its reach, strengthening its national profile, and guiding the organization through its next phase of growth and impact.

About Historic Deerfield
Historic Deerfield is a cultural nonprofit that stewards one of the best-preserved historic villages and rural landscapes in North America, with a mission centered on understanding and interpreting American history and culture through its built environment, collections, scholarship, and programs. Set in the Connecticut River Valley of western Massachusetts, the site encompasses more than 50 historic structures and more than 100 acres along a mile-long streetscape that still follows its original 1671 plan. The village retains an extraordinary degree of integrity, with eighteenth- and nineteenth-century houses situated on their original lots and restored with careful attention to architectural detail, including historically accurate paint palettes that reflect the vibrant colors of the period.

Historic Deerfield was i ncorporated in 1952 to sustain the work of collectors and preservationists Henry and Helen Flynt, who began acquiring and restoring the historic houses in the 1930s. Through a careful and sustained effort, the Flynts preserved the architectural and cultural fabric of the village, establishing the foundation for what has become a nationally recognized museum and historic site.

At the heart of Historic Deerfield are twelve historic houses, the The Henry N. Flynt Library, and the Flynt Center of Early New England Life, which display and interpret a collection of more than 55,000 objects spanning the seventeenth through twentieth centuries. These include furniture, textiles, ceramics, metalwork, paintings, books, manuscripts, and other forms of material culture widely regarded as among the finest in the field. A defining strength of Historic Deerfield is the extent to which these collections are experienced in context, within the historic buildings and landscapes for which many wer e created or used.

Together, the village creates a setting that functions as a living laboratory, offering insight into Indigenous histories, colonial settlement, evolving New England communities, and the changing social and cultural life of the region over time. Historic Deerfield is widely recognized for its scholarly contributions and educational programs, including exhibitions, symposia, lectures, publications, and its Summer Fellowship Program, which has long served as a training ground for emerging scholars, decorative arts and museum professionals. The organization also collaborates with the Five Colleges consortium and other academic partners across the region.

At the same time, Historic Deerfield serves a broad public audience through exhibitions, guided and self-guided tours, and more than 75 annual programs. In recent years, the institution has expanded its interpretive framework to include a wider range of voices and perspectives, including the installation of "Witness Stones" commemorating enslaved individuals who lived in Deerfield, and new offerings around the roles of women in the vibrant Arts & Crafts community that emerged in the late 1800s. These efforts reflect an ongoing commitment to exploring the experiences of Indigenous communities, enslaved and free African Americans, women, immigrants, and others whose stories are integral to the region's history.

The organization operates with approximately 48 full-time and more than 100 part-time staff, supported by a dedicated corps of volunteers. Its activities extend across the village and include the Deerfield Inn, a museum store, and a range of residential and agricultural properties. Together, these interconnected elements contribute to the visitor experience and reflect Historic Deerfield's multifaceted operational model. Historic Deerfield welcomes more than 15,000 museum and program visitors annually, in addition to approximately 77,000 guests associated with the Deerfie ld Inn and related hospitality operations.

Historic Deerfield is governed by an engaged Board of Trustees of approximately 25-30 members. The organization operates with an annual budget of approximately $10 million and an endowment of roughly $70 million, supported through a combination of philanthropy, endowment income, admissions, programs, retail, hospitality, and property revenue.

Guiding its work is a strategic plan focused on growing visitation, enhancing the visitor experience, broadening the range of stories told, strengthening scholarship, addressing preservation and collections needs, and building the organizational capacity necessary for long-term success.

Opportunities and Strategy
Historic Deerfield offers a distinctive leadership opportunity: to guide a nationally respected museum and historic site with exceptional collections, an extraordinary physical setting, a strong financial foundation, and a deeply engaged Board and staff. The ne xt President and CEO will build on the organization's strong leadership legacy and its recent momentum, advancing Historic Deerfield's mission while helping shape its next phase of growth, visibility, and public impact.

At its core, this is a role that calls for balance. Historic Deerfield's strength lies in its ability to bring together rigorous scholarship, preservation of an extraordinary historic environment, meaningful public engagement, and sound organizational management. The next leader will be asked to sustain and deepen this integration, ensuring that the organization continues to serve as both a center for intellectual inquiry and a welcoming, accessible destination for a broad and evolving audience.

The President and CEO, in partnership with the Board and staff, will focus on several key opportunities and strategic priorities:

• Expanding audience and visibility. Build on Historic Deerfield's strong reputation to broaden awareness, deepen engagement with existing audiences, attract new and younger visitors, and strengthen the organization's profile regionally and nationally.
• Advancing interpretation and storytelling. Continue Historic Deerfield's evolving interpretive approach by deepening and expanding the stories it tells, including those of historically underrepresented individuals and communities, while remaining grounded in scholarship, collections, and place-based experiences.
• Strengthening philanthropy and organizational capacity. Support the organization's long-term ambitions by working with the Board and development team to grow philanthropic support, enhance organizational capacity, and align resources with strategic priorities.
• Evaluating facilities and infrastructure needs. Work with the Board and staff to assess opportunities related to collections storage, program space, preservation priorities, and other long-term capital and infrastructure needs that will support Historic Deerfie ld's mission and visitor experience.

Responsibilities, and Expectations
The President and Chief Executive Officer will be a thoughtful, dynamic, and collaborative leader with experience in nonprofit or mission-driven organizations such as museums, historic sites, academic environments, or related fields. The successful candidate will bring strategic judgment, organizational and financial acumen, fundraising capability, and a genuine passion for history, preservation, and public engagement. They will be comfortable working at the intersection of scholarship and visitor experience and will demonstrate the ability to lead a complex organization while building strong relationships with staff, trustees, donors, scholars, and community partners. Expectations include:
Provide strategic leadership and direction. Guide the implementation and ongoing refinement of Historic Deerfield's strategic plan, setting clear priorities and aligning resources to achieve institutional goals.

• Advance fundraising and external engagement. Lead fundraising efforts in partnership with a talented development team and the Board, strengthening philanthropic support and helping advance the organization's long-term ambitions. Serve as Historic Deerfield's primary ambassador and cultivate relationships with donors, collectors, scholars, community leaders, legislators, and regional partners, including Deerfield Academy, Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, and the Five Colleges consortium.
• Oversee a complex and multifaceted organization. Provide leadership across a broad enterprise that includes historic properties, collections, educational programs, the Deerfield Inn, and the museum store, ensuring effective operations aligned with mission and strategy.
• Preserve and steward historic assets. Oversee the conservation and preservation of Historic Deerfield's buildings, landscapes, and collections, and work with the Board and staff to plan for and support future capital and infrastructure initiatives.
• Partner effectively with the Board of Trustees. Build strong, collaborative relationships with an engaged Board, supporting governance, facilitating informed decision-making, and working closely with Trustees on strategic and fundraising initiatives.
• Lead and support a talented staff. Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing organizational culture; support professional development; and ensure clear communication, accountability, and alignment across departments.
• Strengthen financial performance and sustainability. Oversee budgeting and financial management; work with the Board and staff to grow and diversify revenue through both contributed and earned income; and steward the endowment in partnership with the Board.
• Enhance the visitor experience and public engagement. Support the continued evolution of exhibitions, programs, interpretation, and marketing to ensure Historic Deerfield r emains dynamic, relevant, welcoming, and grounded in scholarship and authenticity.
• Support scholarly and interpretive excellence. Ensure that Historic Deerfield continues to be recognized nationally for the quality of its collections, exhibitions, scholarship, educational programs, publications such as Historic Deerfield Magazine, and contributions to the broader museum and history fields.

Experience, Skills, and Attributes

• Leadership experience: A minimum of seven years of senior-level leadership experience in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization such as a museum, historic site or organization, academic environment, or related field.
• Strategic leadership: Demonstrated experience developing and implementing strategic plans, setting priorities, and guiding an organization through a period of thoughtful growth and change.
• Fundraising success: Track record of securing major philanthropic support, including cultivating and stewarding do nor relationships, working effectively with boards and development staff, or more limited experience paired with the capacity and willingness to lead in this area.
• Financial acumen: Experience overseeing budgets and organizational resources, with an understanding of complex revenue models that include both contributed and earned income.
• Board engagement: Experience working effectively with governing boards and navigating diverse perspectives.
• Team leadership: Experience leading and managing professional staff, fostering collaboration, and supporting a positive and inclusive organizational culture.
• External presence and relationship-building: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to serve as a visible and effective ambassador and build relationships with donors, scholars, community partners, legislators, and other stakeholders.
• Commitment to audience engagement: Interest in broadening and diversifying audiences and creating meaningful, accessible visitor experiences.
• Passion for history, preservation, and public engagement: A genuine enthusiasm for Historic Deerfield's mission, with the ability to engage credibly with scholars, collectors, curatorial staff, and a broad public audience.
• Scholarly engagement: Advanced academic training, curatorial experience, or demonstrated engagement with scholarship, collections, or interpretation is valued, though not required.
• Education: A bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience is required. Advanced degrees are valued but not required.

We recognize that candidates may not bring every qualification listed above. If this opportunity aligns with your experience and interests, we encourage you to apply.

Compensation
The salary range is $200,000-$275,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package, commensurate with experience. Housing is provided for the President/CEO in an important historic house in the vill age.

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 resume.
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.

Questions should be directed to Dan Yaeger or Ken Turino, Senior Search Consultants, Museum Search & Reference, via SearchandRef@museum-search.com.

Contact:

Dan Yaeger
searchandref@museum-search.com
6034327929

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Registrar | Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum posted May 26, 2026

1 Brookings Drive
MSC 1214-203-208
St. Louis, MO 63130
United States
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Salary Range: $53,100.00 - $90,600.00 / Annually

The Registrar of the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum in the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts is responsible for the organization and maintenance of orderly forms, legal documents, files and retrieval systems associated with acquisitions, accessions, deaccessions, cataloging and loans. The Registrar plays a key role in overseeing the care and management of the Museum's 8,000+ object permanent collection and works in close collaboration with the curatorial staff to review loans and realize exhibitions and installations of works from the collection. T he Registrar actively participates in the formulation, regular review, and execution of associated policies and procedures as they relate to the management of the collection. Supervises part-time student assistants, vendors, contractors, and interns.

Required Qualifications:
*M.A. or 3 years equivalent experience in art history, museum studies, or related field.

*Familiarity with best practices as they relate to professional museum standards and procedures, including registration, conservation, art historical research, and collections management and care.

Preferred Qualifications:
*Experience in an academic art museum.

*Experience with domestic and international loans.

*8 years of related experience.

*Demonstrated knowledge and application of best practices and procedures for fine art collections management including the handling, preservation and installation of art, regist ration methods, electronic collection records, loan administration, and fine arts insurance.

*Ability to supervise student assistants, vendors, contractors, and interns.

How to apply:

https://wustl.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/details/Registrar-Museum---Sam-Fox_JR94362?q=sam%20fox

Contact:

Charis Norell
charis.norell@wustl.edu
3149355490

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Registrar | Portland Museum of Art posted May 14, 2026

7 Congress Square
Portland, ME 04101
United States
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Salary Range	$69,016.00 - $89,721.00

The Portland Museum of Art (PMA) is seeking a skilled and experienced professional for the position of Registrar. The successful candidate will report to the Head of Registration and Collections, working in partnership to help implement departmental objectives and fostering a collaborative, high-performing registration team.

The Registrar oversees the Associate Registrar and together will support the entire Art and Exhibitions department by managing vital registration functions to ensure best practices in preservation and museum standard s. Responsibilities include conducting inventory audits, managing records for the permanent collection and loans, enforcing care and safety protocols, and coordinating exhibition logistics. The Registrar also facilitates communication with donors, lenders, and vendors.

This position is a dynamic team member who brings a commitment to organizational excellence and deep understanding of stewardship within our cultural landscape, supporting the PMA's mission of Art for All.

JOB FUNCTIONS
COLLECTIONS CARE AND HANDLING
- Manages handling, movement, transportation, installation, and deinstallation of objects, including loans and exhibitions at the PMA and at offsite storage locations.
- Develops and enforces care and safety protocols for the permanent collection, exhibitions, and loans, including handling, storage, deaccessioning, and general art movement.
- Oversees cataloging, condition reporting, housing creation, and material s management for collections care.
- Advocates for safety and risk mitigation in collection care and movement while allowing for engaging installations and visitor experiences.
- Conducts inventory audits and condition checks and identifies works requiring conservation or re-housing.
- Advances sustainable practices and green museum protocols with integrated pest management and climate monitoring, ensuring environmental responsibility is integrated into all facets of collection care and exhibition planning.

COLLECTIONS RECORDS AND POLICY OVERSIGHT
- Maintains accurate records for the permanent collection, exhibitions, and loans, including provenance research, location tracking, and image management.
- Prepares and manages reports related to acquisitions, deaccessions, and other collection activities.
- Assists in developing and implementing museum-wide policies and procedures that ensure best practices.

COLLECTION AND EXHIBITION SUPPORT
- Communicates with donors, lenders, and vendors, and coordinates visits with conservators as needed.
- Manages registration functions and logistics related to permanent collection and exhibition gallery rotations as assigned.
- Manages loan documentation, condition reporting, and compliance with loan agreements.
- Prepares reports and documentation for collection management and exhibitions.
- Organizes logistics for domestic and international artwork shipments as needed, including fine arts insurance and customs paperwork.

TEAM LEADERSHIP
- Directs daily team operations, ensuring staff are trained, museum standards are met, and organizational objectives and goals are achieved.

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE AND DATA UTILIZATION
- Supports strategic financial planning by assisting in departmental budget management.
- Collects, analyzes, and reports key performance metrics to d rive informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Leverages data systems to optimize workflows, resource allocation, and overall departmental efficiency.
- Ensures data accuracy, security, and compliance with the PMA's policies and regulatory standards.

INTERDEPARTMENTAL COLLABORATION
- Actively participates in cross-departmental working groups and committees to boost organizational effectiveness and collaboration.
- Collaborates on special projects, as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participates in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring staff.
- Manages onboarding and offboarding, scheduling, coaching, counseling, training and development, performance evaluations, discipline, documentation, and terminations, with support of Human Resources.

QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in museum studies, art history, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7-10 years of experien ce in collections management or registration in a museum or similar environment.
- A combination of related education, certifications, and experience may be considered.
- Experience in collections care protocols, inventory management systems, and managing collections management systems.
- Substantial experience in handling, installing, transporting artwork, and coordinating logistics for both permanent collections and traveling exhibitions.
- Experience in negotiating rights, managing image services, and coordinating with various stakeholders, preferred.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
- Proficient in computers and common software (e.g., Microsoft Office).
- Manages large amounts of data accurately and efficiently.
- Maintains confidentiality and discretion at all times in handling sensitive information.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for documentation and collaboration.
- Capable of developing reports, presentations, and summaries to support decision-making.
- Basic financial awareness to interpret reports and manage budgets.
- Skilled in analyzing data, identifying root causes, and problem-solving.
- Ensures high standards of accuracy and quality in all tasks.
- Demonstrates adaptability, resilience, and a continuous learning mindset.

STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE
- Strives to maintain a friendly and welcoming attitude toward all.
- Builds positive relationships through kindness, respect, and attentiveness.
- Respects and is sensitive to diverse cultures, orientations, and perspectives.
- Supports inclusivity by promoting equity and addressing barriers.
- Communicates effectively and professionally.
- Adheres to the PMA brand charter and style guide.
- Delivers exceptional customer service in all visitor areas.
- Works collaboratively to achieve common goals.
- Inspires and motivates others.
- Demonstrates responsibility, reliability, and ethical behavior.
- Always follows safety protocols and procedures.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Successfully pass a background check and any required pre-employment screenings.
- Valid State of Maine Class C driver's license.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Occasional regional, national, or international travel as needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work Environment:
In-person at the PMA or affiliated sites, including galleries, storage areas, conservation labs, and offices.

Physical Demands:
Frequent standing, walking, and bending; fine motor skills for handling delicate objects and documentation; lifting and moving collection objects up to 40 lbs.; extensive computer use for records management and loan co ordination.

Exposures:
Varying lighting and temperature conditions; dust and chemical exposure from conservation materials; fluctuating noise levels in exhibition areas; collaboration with curatorial, conservation, and preparation teams.

Flexible Workday Agreements allowing employees to work remotely one day per week may be available to eligible employees consistent with the PMA's Flexible Workday Policy.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
This job description outlines the primary duties, responsibilities, and expectations for this role. The employer reserves the right to modify or update job functions as needed.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The PMA is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are provided in accordance with the ADA and the Maine Human Rights Act.

BENEFITS AND EMPLOYEE PERKS
(Relocation benefit may be available)

Paid Time Off:
- Vacation Leave - 4 weeks annually to start
- Sick Leave - 10 days annually
- Paid Holidays - 13 paid holidays per year, including a floating holiday

Family and Medical Leave:
- Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML)

Health and Insurance Benefits:
- Medical insurance with employer cost-sharing
- Dental and vision insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage

Retirement and Financial Benefits:
- 403(b) with up to 4% employer match

Employee Support and Well-Being:
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Museum-Related Employee Perks:
- PMA admission and membership privileges
- Reciprocal museum admission programs

Benefits and compensation practices are governed by applicable laws and PMA policies.

Compensation will be determined based on expe rience, skills, and internal equity.

How to apply:

To apply please visit - https://secure.ipsonline.net/ta/PMA.careers?ApplyToJob=839000897&full_apply=&jobid=839000897

Contact:

Mitch Asanza
masanza@portlandmuseum.org
207-807-7364

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Registrar | New Museum of Contemporary Art posted Apr 28, 2026

235 Bowery
New York, NY 10002
United States
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Salary Range: $72,340.39 Annually

The New Museum of Contemporary Art seeks a skilled professional for the position of Registrar. The successful candidate will report to the Chief Registrar and will partner with the Lead Registrar and the entire Exhibitions Department to complete the needs of temporary exhibitions, from the planning stages through installation and dispersal. The successful candidate will work closely with the Curatorial Department, Preparators, Installation Crew, and Operations Staff.

Anticipate 40 hours/week, 10:00AM - 6:00PM, Monday - Friday. T he position requires occasional work on weekends and evenings as necessary and may require some traveling. This is a union-represented position subject to the terms of the Museum's agreement with Local 2110, UAW, and is eligible for the New Museum's employee benefits programs.

ABOUT THE MUSEUM

The New Museum's mission is simply "New Art, New Ideas." Founded in 1977 by curator Marcia Tucker with a bold vision of presenting contemporary culture in a critical and scholarly context, the New Museum has been a leader among contemporary art museums for over 40 years; and is among the most respected internationally for its risk-taking curatorial program. The New Museum is a center for exhibitions, information, and documentation about living artists from around the world, focusing on emerging and under-recognized voices, and providing a platform for the artists who are defining our cultural moment. In 2007, the New Museum made history with the inauguration of its first permanent buildin g at 235 Bowery designed by the Tokyo-based firm SANAA. Since that time, over 4 million have visited or attended programs and events, and the Museum has 155 exhibitions featuring over 600 artists from 60+ countries in our galleries, as well as over 1,200 public programs ranging from live performances, conferences, residencies, screening, after-school programs, and family days. For more information about the New Museum and its programs, please visit www.newmuseum.org.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the planning and installation of assigned exhibitions, including correspondence, exhibition checklist management, condition reports, insurance certificates, and loan agreements
• Responsible for making arrangements for transportation, crating, storage, completing receipt/release forms for assigned exhibition loans
• Execute detailed condition reports for outgoing and incoming exhibition loans
• Oversee load-out and delivery of crates
• Be present on the gallery floor during installation and work directly with Chief Preparator on delegating tasks to installation crew and advise on packing
• Work integrally with the installation crew on the ga llery floors to ensure that extreme care is being taken with the handling of each object and that the movement of crates and other activities taking place on the gallery floor is done in an organized manner to mitigate all risk to artworks
• Multi-task continuously to maintain effective time management in order to meet tight deadlines
• Coordinate and provide administrative support for domestic and international traveling exhibitions, including transport, liaison with venues, courier arrangements, custom requirements, and installation at venues
• Review of loan agreements, loan restrictions, and insurance requirements
• Contribute to the development and management of exhibition budgets with the Chief Registrar, Director of Exhibitions - Management and Curatorial department
• Perform maintenance of exhibitions as needed, including participating in daily on/off procedures, pedestal and platform cleaning, vacuuming and sweeping, etc.
• Light art handling as needed or re quired

How to apply:

To apply, please visit: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=1f6b9d4e-d9c9-4a65-9886-3ae2bc274c25&ccId=19000101_000001&source=CC2&lang=en_US&selectedMenuKey=CurrentOpenings&jobId=514655

Contact:

Registrar Search
info@newmuseum.org
2122191222

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Registrar and Collections Manager | Laguna Art Museum posted Apr 14, 2026

307 Cliff Drive
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
United States
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Salary: $73,000-$90,000

Laguna Art Museum is seeking an experienced, visionary and meticulous Registrar and Collections Manager to join our team during a transformative moment for the museum. Reporting directly to the Deputy Director, this position will be a key architect in the preservation of the museum's institutional legacy, ensuring the safety, rigorous documentation and physical integrity of our permanent collection, archives, research library and loaned artworks for special exhibitions. As the museum actively pursues accreditation with the American Alliance of Museums per our 5-yea r Strategic Plan, this position will lead the charge in establishing the highest standard of excellence in compliance across our on-site galleries and storage as well as our off-stie storage facilities. We are looking for a dynamic team member who balances technical expertise with a commitment to organizational excellence, someone who understands that stewardship is a vital contribution to our cultural landscape and to the sustainability of the Laguna Art Museum.

For more info: Registrar and Collections Manager

How to apply:

Please email a cover letter and resume to Victoria Gerard, Deputy Director, at vgerard@lagunaartmuseum.org. Please use "Registrar and Collections Manager" as the email subject line.

Contact:

Victoria Gerard
vgerard@lagunaartmusuem.org
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Traveling Exhibitions Manager | Art Bridges Foundation posted May 26, 2026

850 Museum Way
Bentonville, AR 72712
United States
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Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000

Reports to: Director of Collection Loans and Exhibitions
FLSA Classification: Exempt - Full time
Location: Bentonville, Arkansas (On-site)

Art Bridges is looking for a skilled leader to manage our traveling exhibitions team.

The Traveling Exhibitions Manager leads the planning and execution of Art Bridges' Traveling Exhibitions program, providing day-to-day oversight of logistics, schedules, and partner communications across a portfolio of exhibitions. Working in close partnership with internal teams and external stakeholders, thi s role leads complex, cross-functional projects from proposal through closeout, ensures alignment on scope and deliverables, proactively escalates and resolves issues, and supports the department director in advancing program priorities and operational processes that support the circulation and care of traveling exhibitions within the program.

Success in this role requires strong project management, organizational, and relationship-building skills, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities, support cross-functional collaboration, and lead operational execution in a fast-paced environment. The role also requires sound judgment, attention to detail, adaptability, and a collaborative approach to supporting exhibitions, partners, and departmental initiatives.

How to apply:

For more information (including the full job description and qualifications) and to apply, please go to: https://artbridgesfoundati on.org/traveling-exhibitions-manager.

Contact:

Andi Phillips
andi.phillips@artbridgesfoundation.org
4793154613

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