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Assistant Registrar | Atelier Fine Art Services, LLC posted Jul 15, 2025
PO Box 56316
Philadelphia, PA 56316
United States
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Salary: $49,275 - $52,489
- Act as liaison between Client Services, Logistics, and Storage staff to coordinate the receipt and/or release of property at its Delaware locations.
- Document items entering storage to ensure that the data Atelier maintains is accurate, consistent, retrievable, and up-to-date.
- Act as lead registrar for large collection moves into/out of long-term storage.
- Conduct regular inventory location audits to confirm the reliability of data; produce client inventories.
- Examine objects and produce detailed condition reports
- With the Director of Registration, develop, implement, and disseminate procedures designed to streamline and systematize inventory management at all Atelier storage facilities.
- Other duties include producing storage agreements, receipts, and labels for incoming works of art, general art handling support, and other duties as may be required.
How to apply:
Please send a cover letter in the body of email with a resume in pdf format to resumes@atelierfas.com with position Assistant Registrar DE in subject line.
Contact:
Maureen McCormick
maureen@atelierfas.com
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Assistant Registrar | Artis-Naples posted Jul 13, 2025
5833 Pelican Bay Boulevard
Naples, FL 34108
United States
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Salary: $47,000-$49,000
The Baker Museum is seeking an Assistant Registrar to support the preservation, care, and stewardship of our permanent collection and loans. The role supports all registrar functions related to exhibitions and contemporary art projects, including planning, shipping, insurance, installation, and deinstallation. The Assistant Registrar oversees logistics for incoming and outgoing loans and provides administrative and registration support with a focus on exhibition coordination. This role maintains departmental records, documentation, and correspondence and collaborates with len ders, partner institutions, and artists to ensure compliance with museum standards for artwork handling, transportation, and storage, while working closely with museum staff and across departments.
For a full description, please see the job posting here: https://secure3.entertimeonline.com/ta/6096756.careers?CareersSearch=&lang=en-US (opens in a new window)
How to apply:
To apply: https://artisnaples.org/about/employment
Contact:
Monica Alvarez
malvarez@artisnaples.org
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Associate Registrar | Santa Barbara Museum of Art posted Jul 6, 2025
1130 State Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
United States
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Salary: $29.87 / hour
Santa Barbara Museum of Art is 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, long term loans, 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.
BA degree is required, preferably in Art History, Studio Art, or Museum Studies, and knowledge of art media and art handling/packing/shipping methods is preferred. Excellent record keeping, computer and clerical skills required. TMS data base knowledge and experience is required. Five to seven years' experience in Registration/ Collections Management in an art museum is expected. Must be able to occasionally lift art objects up to 50 pounds.
How to apply:
Please submit your cover letter, résumé, and SBMA Application with contact information for three professional references to:
Email: hr@sbma.net (preferred)
Mail: Human Resources Department
1130 State Street
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Fax: 805-966-6840
Contact:
Margot Dement
hr@sbma.net
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Chief Art Preparator | Wadsworth Atheneum posted Jun 5, 2025
600 Main St.
Hartford, CT 06105
United States
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Salary: $60,000
The Chief Preparator assists the Chief Registrar and Director of Exhibitions and Collection Management by providing direct support to the implementation of the Collection Management Policy as it relates to the direct care, installation, and documentation the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art’s collection and exhibition programs. This position is directly responsible for ensuring the physical safety, best handling and installation practices of the permanent collection as well as borrowed objects while on view, in preparation for movement, and while in storage. This position contributes in the planning of the Wadsworth Atheneum’s short and long term exhibition and gallery rotations and schedules. The Chief Preparator is an integral stakeholder in the overall care of the collection, providing recommendations and strategies to Registrars, Curators, Conservators, Exhibition Designer, Installation Production Manager, and Collection Manager.
The Chief Preparator oversees the art preparators and is responsible for ensuring best practices for art handling & installation; safety measures are upheld; work assignments are clearly communicated; and schedules are implemented. This position is responsible for leading the team by example, providing supervision and training, designation of individual or collaborative assignments, and meeting assigned deadlines. The Chief Preparator is ultimately responsible for ensuring the highest level of standards in process and final presentation.
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How to apply:
To apply: https://workforcenow.cloud.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=7deced99-06fe-4779-9977-2febbfc5465c&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=17724&source=CC2&lang=en_US
Contact:
Brian Barbeau
bbarbeau@accountingresourcesinc.com
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Collection Cataloger | The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza posted May 29, 2025
411 Elm Street
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
Dallas, TX 75202
United States
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Salary: $44,000-$66,000
The Collection Cataloger will support a cross-departmental team working to research and catalog the Museum's collection. The primary goal of this position is to populate an electronic collection management system with fully researched and standardized data on the collection. This database will serve as the central repository of curatorial information and related documentation on the collection and will support the Museum's goals of intellection control of public access to the collection. This role will also support cataloging and circulation of the Library Collection.
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How to apply:
To apply: https://www.paycomdfw.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=48226&clientkey=AAFFBF9A3E1862AF02FDFB348E57070A
Contact:
Human Resources
hrcontractor@jfk.org
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Collections Care Technician | Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research posted Jan 20, 2025
PO Box A
Phillips, ME 04966
United States
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Salary: Starting at $22/hr
Contract job opportunity with a private collection in rural Western Maine. The Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research is seeking a project-based collections care technician for a material culture collection with the primary directive to assist with a local collections move. To be considered, applicants should have prior experience with collections care tasks including object handling, packing, surface cleaning, and rehousing. The collections care technician will report directly to the collections manager. Professional degree i n museum studies or related degree preferred. Starting hourly rate of $22/hr; flexible work timeline (during spring-fall); two-month trial period with possibility for extension up to 6 months.
How to apply:
To apply for this opportunity, please submit a resume, cover letter, professional references, and your availability to The Firebird Foundation's Collections Manager, Anne Olivares @ anne@firebirdfoundation.org
Contact:
Anne Olivares
anne@firebirdfoundation.org
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Curator of American Art | Newfields posted Jul 1, 2025
4000 Michigan Road
Indianapolis, IN 46208
United States
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Salary: $90,000 - $115,000
The Curator of American Art will join Newfields at a pivotal moment of institutional renewal and curatorial reinvention. As the Museum reimagines its exhibitions, public programs, and interpretive strategies, this role offers a unique chance to shape the future of a significant American art collection within a forward-thinking and collaborative environment. Key opportunities include:
- Strategic Leadership: Contribute leadership to the reimagining and strategic planning of the Museum's curatorial department.
- Gallery Transformation: Lead the deinstallation and reinstallation of the American permanent collection galleries as they undergo renovation, with a strong focus on inclusive storytelling, accessibility, and impact.
- Collection Visibility: Create and implement str ategies to rotate works from the permanent collection, increasing visibility and public access.
- Collection Development: Build the collection through thoughtful and strategic acquisitions that fill historical and thematic gaps, particularly with regards to pre-1975 works of art.
- Exhibition Excellence: Organize and curate exhibitions that showcase Newfields' world-class collection while balancing scholarly rigor and broad audience appeal.
How to apply:
To apply: https://museum-search.com/all-searches/2025/6/30/newfields-american-art
Contact:
searchandref@museum-search.com
Dan Yaeger
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Director of Collections & Exhibitions | Metal Museum posted May 21, 2025
374 Metal Museum Drive
Memphis, TN 38106
United States
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Salary: $55,000-$65,000
The purpose of this position is to supervise the presentation of artwork on loan to the Museum from other institutions and private collectors and in the Museum's collections through in-house temporary exhibitions, outside traveling exhibitions, and permanent exhibitions. To supervise the documentation and preservation of the Museum's intellectual and physical collections, library holdings, and archives through routine registration duties and development and
management of collections and special projects.
This position will also serve as part of a leadership team overseeing the overall wellbeing and growth of the Museum as it transitions into its new facilities in 2026. This includes, but is not limited to, moving the permanent collection to the new location, developing the exhibition schedule, and overseeing the art commission and installation of the sculpture walk.
How to apply:
Send a cover letter detailing fit and interest in position, resume, and three references to Quamesha Brown, Operations Manager, at quamesha@metalmuseum.org. Please reference "Director of C&E" in the subject line. Please, no phone calls.
Contact:
Quamesha Brown
quamesha@metalmuseum.org
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Exhibitions and Digital Production Specialist | Alabama State Council on the Arts posted Jun 11, 2025
201 Monroe Street
Suite 110
Montgomery, AL 36104
United States
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Salary: $40-000-$60,000 annually
The Alabama State Council on the Arts (ASCA) is seeking a highly skilled Exhibitions and Digital Production Specialist to support the development, production, and installation of exhibitions, including both in an on-site gallery and traveling exhibitions. This role requires expertise in fine art handling, exhibition installation, large-format digital printing, and digital image reproduction. The successful candidate will work closely with artists, exhibition venues, and Council staff to execute high-quality exhibitions and maintain best practices in art handling and display.
This position reports to the Visual Arts Program Manager and plays a key role in managing the Georgine Clarke Alabama Artists Gallery, which hosts 5-6 exhibitions annually. Additionally, the position supports the design of traveling exhibitions by producing high-quality printed reproductions of artworks and coordinating logistics for installation at venues across Alabama.
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How to apply:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Alice Free via email. Applications will be reviewed starting in late June and will be accepted until the position is filled.
For inquiries, please contact Alice Free at Alice@arts.alabama.gov
Contact:
Elliot Knight
ELLIOT.KNIGHT@ARTS.ALABAMA.GOV
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Lead Preparator | Sheldon Museum of Art posted Jul 6, 2025
12th & R Streets
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE 68588
United States
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Salary: $50,000
Sheldon Museum of Art, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, seeks a lead preparator to work as part of the collections and exhibitions team. The lead preparator will plan, manage, and supervise exhibition installations. Coordinate the safe handling, packing, and transport of artwork. Manage artwork storage and prep room administration. Identify, develop and perform fabrication needs for art installations. Provide direct supervision for assistant preparator and on-call exhibition technicians. May require evening and weekend hours. Some domestic and international travel is required. This positi on reports to the chief curator and associate director for curatorial affairs.
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How to apply:
To apply: https://employment.unl.edu/postings/97454
Contact:
Monica Babcock
mbabcock1@unledu
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Museum Registrar (permanent, full-time) | Williams College Museum of Art posted Jun 23, 2025
15 Lawrence Hall Drive, Ste.2
Williamstown, MA 01267
United States
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Salary: $60,000- $70,000
The Williams College Museum of Art (WCMA) is seeking an experienced Museum Registrar to implement its registration and management of incoming and outgoing loans for exhibit, while ensuring the preservation, safe handling and transport of these artworks. This role requires a high degree of expertise in shipping logistics, packing, condition checking, insurance, curatorial practices, and museum standards, with an emphasis on expanding access to collections, engaging visitors in the galleries, and supporting educational initiatives. Implementing co llections policies and procedures that support the multidisciplinary use of the collections and loans in support of teaching is crucial.
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How to apply:
For more details: https://wd5.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/williamscollege/External_Career_Site/job/Williamstown-MA-Main-Campus/Museum-Registrar_JR10000000794
Contact:
Rachel U Tassone
rtassone@williams.edu
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Registrar | American Federation of Arts posted Jul 22, 2025
305 East 47th Street
10th Floor
New York, NY 10017
United States
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Salary: $80,000-$90,000
The AFA seeks a highly experienced, financially savvy Registrar to join our dynamic exhibitions team. The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of demonstrable expertise in managing traveling exhibitions, with a strong emphasis on financial oversight, and multi-project budgeting. This role is central to the logistical success of multiple traveling exhibitions and involves coordinating current tours and overseeing the planning of future projects. Reporting directly to the Director of Registration, the Registrar plays a critical role in aligning exhibition logistics with institution al goals, maintaining lender relations, ensuring contractual and regulatory compliance, and working collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
How to apply:
Please send a resume and cover letter to hr@amfedarts.org by August 8, 2025.
Contact:
Human Resources Manager
hr@amfedarts.org
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Registrar | Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum posted Jul 13, 2025
One Brookings Drive
St. Louis, MO 63130
United States
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Salary: $53,100 - 90,600
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 fro m the collection. The 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.
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How to apply:
Interested candidates should apply here: https://wustl.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/details/Registrar--Hybrid----Sam-Fox_JR89260?q=registrar%20kemper
Contact:
Mark Ryan
mark.a.ryan@wustl.edu
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Registrar | James A. Michener Art Museum posted Jun 16, 2025
138 South Pine Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
United States
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Salary: $50,000 - $55,000 per year
The Michener Art Museum in Doylestown, PA, seeks a Registrar to provide support to the Curatorial and Exhibitions departments by overseeing the care, maintenance, and safety of the museum's permanent collection, exhibition loans, and their related digital and physical records. The Museum houses a collection of nearly 4,000 paintings, sculptures, works on paper, and other artworks, with strengths in Pennsylvania Impressionism and modern and contemporary art and craft. It presents approximately six temporary exhibitions a year which draw visitors from across the region. The Registrar reports to the Museum's Gerry and Marguerite Lenfest Chief Curator and works closely with the Assistant Curator, Director of Exhibitions, Exhibitions Manager, Preparators, Director of Building Operations, and external vendors, including art shippers, art handlers, and conservators, to coordinate and assist with the transportation, storage, installation and deinstallation of artwork. The Registrar is also the administrator of Axiell Collections, the Museum's collections management database, and manages rights and reproduction requests for collections objects.
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How to apply:
Please apply directly with the following link:
https://jobs.gusto.com/postings/james-a-michener-art-museum-registrar-a31efdf5-7f01-4afc-a4f5-ebf1f9805820
Contact:
Gina Old
gold@michenerartmuseum.org
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Registrar | Hagley Museum & Library posted Jun 11, 2025
PO Box 3630
Wilmington, DE 19807
United States
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Salary: $50,000.00-$53,000.00 annually
Join the highly motivated Museum Collections Team at Hagley Museum and Library and become a part of an organization that inspires all people to be innovative in their own lives through investigation and exploration of our historical collections, original DuPont powder yards, and online resources. The Registrar plays a meaningful role in the documenting of, and access to, the museum's nearly 70,000-piece permanent collection.
Job Purpose:
Working under the supervision of the Curator of Collections, the Registrar oversees accessioning and process ing of new acquisitions, cataloging, documentation, deaccessioning, outgoing and incoming loan agreements/renewals (domestic and international), condition reporting, coordination of packing and shipping, and courier arrangements. This position is also responsible for the maintenance of the museum's collections management system, Vernon, and the department's server.
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How to apply:
Please reply to:
Kyle Montgomery
Hagley Museum and Library
P. O. Box 3630
Wilmington, DE 19807
E-mail: careers@hagley.org
Contact:
Sharon Fickeissen
sfickeissen@hagley.org
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Registrar | The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza posted May 29, 2025
411 Elm Street
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
Dallas, TX 75202
United States
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Salary: $50,400-$75,600
A vital member of the Collections department, the Registrar plays an essential role in documentation and logistics of the preservation, care, and day-to-day stewardship of the collection. Works closely with the Collections team to ensure standard museum practices are followed and work is documented appropriately. The position will also collaborate with other departments to make collections accessible for the purpose of exhibition, digitization, publication, and research.
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How to apply:
To apply: https://www.paycomdfw.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=25087&clientkey=AAFFBF9A3E1862AF02FDFB348E57070A
Contact:
Human Resources
hrcontractor@jfk.org
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Registrar and Exhibitions Manager | Bronx Museum of the Arts posted Dec 12, 2024
1040 Grand Concourse
Bronx, NY 10456
United States
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Salary: $63,000 to $65,000 per annum
Reporting to the Director of Curatorial Programs, the Registrar and Exhibitions Manager provides logistical and administrative support to ensure the Curatorial Department achieves its mission. The position supports the planning and production of exhibitions (onsite and traveling) and curatorial-related programs; manages a Permanent Collection of approximately 2,000 contemporary artworks in all media, focused on works by artists of African, Asian and Latin American ancestry reflecting the dynamic communities of the Bronx, and works by artis ts for whom the Bronx has been critical to their artistic practice and development; expands and deepens Museum holdings through research, documentation, and acquisitions as directed by the Director of Curatorial Programs; assists the production of Curatorial publications; and interfaces with artists, researchers, students, community members, colleagues, funders and other stakeholders.
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How to apply:
Please email a resume and cover letter to careers@bronxmuseum.org and include "Registrar and Exhibitions Manager" in the subject line.
Contact:
Eileen Jeng Lynch
ejenglynch@bronxmuseum.org
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Senior Preparator | Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum posted Jul 22, 2025
25 Evans Way
Boston, MA 02115
United States
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Salary: $78,000 - $82,000 Yearly Salary
The Senior Preparator is a lead team-member that supports the dynamic, award-winning exhibition program at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum by participating in the planning and execution of six shows per year. The incumbent is an integral part of the exhibition planning team and is a thought-partner for the planning, feasibility assessment, and implementation of exhibition design, installations, and deinstallations. The position is primarily dedicated to Exhibitions, but is also responsible for supporting selected permanent collection needs including conservation work, collection photography, scholarly research, and gallery refurbishments in the historic galleries in collaboration with the Conservation and Collections teams. In this regard, the Senior Preparator will function as a lead advisor and strategic planner with colleagues on these teams in order to support collection risk management and safe object movement in addition to performing object moves. The Senior Preparator oversees the daily work of freelance art handlers and contractors with d irection from the Head Registrar. Additionally, the Senior Preparator supports the Head Registrar with oversight and preparation of art shipments, general loans and exhibitions needs, and is responsible for maintaining the cache of packing materials and supplies, art move equipment, and art receiving and storage areas.
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How to apply:
To apply: https://www.click2apply.net/kN5A16fDVEg2QsbynH2bEO
Contact:
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
HR@isgm.org
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Senior Preparator | Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago posted May 16, 2025
220 E Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
United States
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Salary: $70,280-$91,360 Annually
We have an opening for a Senior Preparator who oversees the daily operation of preparator and technician staff and spaces and ensures the successful installations of exhibitions through the supervision of staff, enforcement of best practices in collections care, the achievement of departmental and institutional timelines, and scheduling goals. To be successful in this role, you will:
- Oversee full preparator and technician teams, manage daily schedules and team assignments at storage locations and in galleries, proactively identify schedule conflicts where additional staffing may be required, and conduct daily meetings during installations.
- Supervise, mentor, train, and oversee direct reports on a day-to-day basis, including oversight of special projects and staff management to ensure the effective and efficient operation of all assigned activities and responsibilities and accountability for results.
- Assess installation plans developed by Senior Exhibition Production Manager for feasibility and implementation and provide constructive feedback. Develop daily schedule based on final exhibition installation plan.
- Collaborate with artist(s) featured in exhibitions to install their works as required within budget and on time.
- Manage installation schedules and oversee exhibition fabrication needs for major exhibitions.
- Attend interdepartmental meetings related to exhibition planning.
- Serve as gallery floor lead on all major exhibitions, managing teams for the duration of the installation and deinstallation.
- Manage installation challenges working with Senior Exhibitions Production Manager and Registrars to achieve solutions as needed.
- In collaboration with Registrars, develop plans for all exhibition maintenance and event planning.
- Work with the Collections and Exhibitions department on maintaining best practices for art handling, storage, packing, and crating.
- Oversee maintenance and updates to the woodshop, collection storage, and the MCA warehouse; delegate maintenance tasks to Lead Preparator.
- Serve as international and domestic courier for MCA collection works and MCA exhibitions as assigned.
- Oversee training and compliance with all OSHA related activity within the department.
How to apply:
To apply: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=1bc415bb-9ab8-44bd-be21-aa1ba99436eb&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=515746&lang=en_US
Contact:
Emilie Puttrich
eputtrich@mcachicago.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/ (opens in a new window)
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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