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Art Registrar | Blanton Museum of Art at The University of Texas at Austin posted May 16, 2025
200 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Austin, TX 78712
United States
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Salary: $55,000
The Registrar provides support to the Collections and Exhibitions department by implementing the Museum's collection policy with primary responsibility for duties related to the museums outgoing loans, and permanent collection rotations. The position ensures continuity of collections care and facilitates the maintenance of the highest standards in the stewardship of the Museum's collections.
This position is responsible for duties of a highly sensitive and confidential nature, and is one that works directly with trus tees, donors, lenders and borrowers, and the director as needed, to implement various types of logistics.
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How to apply:
To apply: https://utaustin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UTstaff/job/Art-Registrar_R_00039519
Contact:
Amanda O'Quinn, PHR, SHRM-CP
amanda.oquinn@blantonmuseum.org
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Associate Museum Registrar | Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art posted May 8, 2025
1430 Johnson Lane
Eugene, OR 97403
United States
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Salary: $21.42 - $32.55 per hour
The Associate Museum Registrar coordinates and executes a wide variety of museum registration duties in support of museum exhibitions and services. Duties include serving as the lead stakeholder for the management and coordination of exhibition related incoming and outgoing loans, coordinating exhibition installation and de-installation, preparing and processing loan and exhibition related contracts, and planning and monitoring domestic and international loan items. This position is also responsible for coor dinating loan objects in transit to and from the JSMA, including shipping, packing, unpacking, transport, and documentation. This involves working with lenders, fine art shippers, shipping agents, and museum and other institutional staff to coordinate international loan and exhibition shipping details.
In addition to their exhibition duties, the Associate Museum Registrar undertakes a wide variety of assigned museum projects from set-up to completion and makes determinations with minimal guidance from a supervisor. This position researches, collects data, compiles information, and prepares documents, schedules, budgets, and plans associated with museum loans, exhibitions, curricular uses, and displays. This position also develops procedures, systems, and forms to ensure efficient workflow in compliance with program policies and guidelines. The Associate Museum Registrar may provide formal training or workshops on museum rules, regulations, processes, procedures, and compl iance, and may provide oversight to student volunteers and interns.
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How to apply:
To apply: https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/535366/associate-museum-registrar
Contact:
Christopher E White
CEW@UOREGON.EDU
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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Collections Manager & Registrar | Revolutionary Spaces, Inc. posted Apr 22, 2025
310 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02108
United States
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Salary: $55,000 - $62,000 annually
The Collections Manager & Registrar is responsible for the care of Revolutionary Spaces' artifact, archives and library collections. Reporting to the President & CEO, this role will play a key role in helping to integrate and set long-term direction for the care of the collection, which combines the holdings of the Bostonian Society and the Old South Association, our predecessor organizations that were among the first nineteenth-century historic preservation organizations.
The responsibilities of the position include overseeing the documentation, storage, preservation, handling, and responsible display of objects, as well as managing outside requests for research access and loans.
An entrepreneurial mindset, excellent project management skills, and an ability to work both independently and in a team setting are essential.
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How to apply:
Application requires a cover letter and resume. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to hr@revolutionaryspaces.org.
For more information about Revolutionary Spaces, visit www.revolutionaryspaces.org.
Contact:
Human Resources
hr@revolutionaryspaces.org
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Collections Manager/Registrar | Maryhill Museum of Art posted May 8, 2025
35 Maryhill Museum Drive
Goldendale, WA 98620
United States
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Salary: $49,000-$59,000 per year DOE
The collection at Maryhill Museum of Art contains diverse material including textiles (French couture and folk clothing); Indigenous baskets, beadwork, and carvings; oil and watercolor paintings; prints; furniture; religious icons; metal sculptures; art glass; chess sets; archival documents; and historic photographs.
Basics:
Reports to and works closely with the Curator of Art. The Collections Manager/Registrar oversees all aspects of the collection and is responsible for its care and safety. This includes managing acces sions and deaccessions; incoming and outgoing loans; all record keeping related to collections and loans (both hardcopy and digital); environmental monitoring for storage and exhibition spaces; condition reporting and assessing conservation needs; and organizing and maintaining archival storage. They will act in accordance with the museum's mission statement and values, and industry-best practices.
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How to apply:
Please e-mail cover letter and résumé to Steven L Grafe, Curator of Art, at careers@maryhillmuseum.org before June 15, 2025. Review of applicants begins on May 15, 2025.
Contact:
Steven L. Grafe
steve@maryhillmuseum.org
Collections-Assistant Registrar | The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art posted May 16, 2025
125 West Bay Rd
Amherst, MA 01002
United States
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Salary: $22-$26 per hour
As the Assistant Registrar you provide registrarial support to the Collections Manager & Chief Registrar and assist with the documentation, handling, and physical care of the museum art collections and loans, in accordance with best practices. You support in-house exhibitions and select traveling exhibitions and assist with the appropriate display and safe transport of artifacts.
As a member of the Collections Team, you report to the Collections Manager & Chief Registrar and work collaboratively with the Associate Registra r, Curator, and other collections project staff, including work study students and interns, to support the museum and contribute to The Carle's mission.
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How to apply:
For full job description as well as to apply please visit our website https://carlemuseum.org/about/work-volunteer/job-listings/assistant-registrar
Contact:
Stephanie VanZandt
stephaniev@carlemuseum.org
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Contract Registrar | Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum posted May 29, 2025
2 East 91st Street
New York, NY 10128
United States
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Salary: $50 - $65/ hour
The Cooper Hewitt Design Museum of the Smithsonian Institution seeks to contract one individual to provide Contract Registrar services on a full-time temporary basis for a period not to exceed seven weeks. The Contract Registrar will assist with the de-installation of the exhibition "Making Home: Smithsonian Design Triennial".
The Request for Quote and Statement of Work, which contain the details regarding this contract opportunity is available upon request until June 5, 2025. Requests to obtain these documents will not be accepted after that dat e.
All correspondence regarding this request should include the subject line Contract Registrar, Triennial.
How to apply:
Please submit your request for the RFQ, SOW, and any questions to:
Winona Packer
Associate Registrar
Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum
packerw@si.edu
Contact:
Winona Packer
PackerW@si.edu
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Curatorial Assistant | Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum posted Apr 8, 2025
10 Polar Loop
Brunswick, ME 04011
United States
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Paid: 20.50 -$21.50/per hour
Start Date for Internship 06/01/2025
End Date for Internship 06/01/2027
Bowdoin's Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum is dedicated entirely to all things Arctic. It is named after Arctic explorers and Bowdoin graduates Robert E. Peary (Class of 1877) and Donald B. MacMillan (Class of 1898). In 1967 Bowdoin opened the Arctic Museum. MacMillan, who worked in the Arctic from 1908 to 1954, added to the museum's growing collections, donating his expedition equipment, anthropological objects, films, photographs, natural history specimens, archival papers, and library to the college.
Under the direction of the Director and Curator, the Curatorial Assistant is responsible for (1) encouraging and facilitating K-12 school groups' use of the Arctic Museum exhibits and helping manage docent-led tours; (2) undertaking a major project related to one of the Arctic Museum's initiatives; and (3) maintaining the Arctic Museum's social media presence. In addition, the Curatorial Assistant will perform routine tasks throughout the museum, including assisting with exhibition installations, docent training, routine collection care, community outreach, and research support.
This is an entry-level, two-year post-baccalaureate appointment. A Bachelor's degree is required, with a major in Anthropology, History, Arctic Studies, Native American Studies, Earth and Ocean Systems, or Environmental Studies is strongly preferred. Excellent research and writing skills required, as well as an ability to engage with the public.
Experience working in museums preferred. Familiarity with Arctic environments and Inuit cultu res preferred. Ability to work with MS Office required, Adobe CS desirable. Skilled in social media account management.
This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours/52 weeks per year, (0.94 FTE) with occasional evening or weekends as required. Standard administrative hours are 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. This is an on-site role, and candidates must be able to work in person on Bowdoin College Campus in Brunswick, Maine.
The hourly range for this position is expected to be: $20.50 -$21.50/per hour. Compensation based on your skills and experience.
If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number and how you know the reference as well as a writing sample.
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How to apply:
Apply on the Bowdoin College Career page:
https://careers.bowdoin.edu/postings/15896
Contact:
KymNoelle Hopson
khopson@bowdoin.edu
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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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Director of Registration | Milwaukee Art Museum posted Mar 28, 2025
700 N Art Museum Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53202
United States
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Salary: $75,000 - $82,000, commensurate with experience
The Director of Registration at the Milwaukee Art Museum oversees and administrates the Museum's Department of Registration. The Director of Registration works closely with the Chief of Curatorial Affairs as well as other curators, conservators, art preparators, exhibition managers, and designers to develop and implement effective, industry-standard policies and procedures for the Museum relating to exhibitions and collection management. The Director of Registration manages collection records and record-keeping systems for over 30,000 obje cts, helps plan temporary loan exhibitions and coordinate long-term loans, and develops and maintains the departmental budget. A leader in the Museum, this position is a member of the Extended Leadership Team (ELT) and a collaborative advocate for the care and stewardship of all works of art at the Museum.
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How to apply:
To apply: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3141022
Contact:
Jeffery Korinek
jeff.korinek@mam.org
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Museum Collections Specialist | Buffalo Bill Center of the West posted May 12, 2025
720 Sheridan Ave
Cody, WY 82414
United States
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Salary: $65,000 - $75,000
The Center of the West seeks a detail-oriented and highly organized individual to assist with the safe handling, movement, and storage of object collections as part of the Center's Collections Storage Project. This temporary, full-time position offers a unique opportunity to work hands-on with museum artifacts, ensuring their long-term preservation and accessibility.
This role may be filled as either a direct-hire employee or a contractor, based on the needs of the project a nd the selected candidate's experience.
This position requires a strong understanding of museum collections care, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. The ideal candidate will have experience handling fragile and historically significant objects, as well as familiarity with museum databases and best practices in collections management.
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How to apply:
To apply send resume and cover letter to Terry Harley at terryh@centerofthewest.org.
Contact:
Terry Harley
terryh@centerofthewest.org
Public Art Collection Registrar | 4Culture posted Mar 17, 2025
101 Prefontaine Place South
Seattle, WA 98104
United States
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Salary: $75,367 to $83,742
4Culture Public Art commissions, collects and manages art for the King County Public Art Collection, bringing artists' thinking to the spaces we engage with in King County, WA. We are seeking qualified candidates for the position of Public Art Collection Registrar. The Public Art Collection Registrar will manage organizational functions of King County's 2,500+ civic art collection, includ ing archival records, public information and basic art handling in collaboration with 4Culture and King County Department staff. The duties of this position are approximately 75% registrar, focused at the offices of 4Culture with approximately 25% of the work engaging in art handling duties on sites throughout King County.
How to apply:
You will need to log in or create a 4Culture account in order to access the application. Apply online no later than Thursday, March 27, 2025, 5:00 pm PDT.
If you have questions regarding your account or setting up an account, please contact Hello@4Culture.org. Any questions related to your application materials or the position may be sent to Amber Trillo, HR Manager, at 4HR@4Culture.org.
Contact:
4HR
4HR@4culture.org
(206) 296-7580
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 | Artis-Naples, The Baker Museum posted May 8, 2025
5833 Pelican Bay Boulevard
Naples, FL 34108
United States
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Salary: $63,000 to $67,000
The Registrar is responsible for the preservation and care of the permanent collection and the management of incoming and outgoing loans and multiple aspects of traveling exhibitions. Oversee and coordinate the full range of routine collections management activities, including but not limited to processing, inventory, storage, housing, location tracking, packing and transport, integrated pest management, environmental monitoring, disaster preparedness, condition reporting, records management, rights and reproductions, object and installation photography, policy and procedu re creation and retention and troubleshooting both in storage and exhibition spaces.
For more info: Registrar (opens in a new window)
How to apply:
To apply: https://secure3.entertimeonline.com/ta/6096756.careers?CareersSearch=&lang=en-US
Contact:
Libby Harrington
lharrington@artisnaples.org
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 | 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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