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Art Preparator I | Chrysler Museum of Art posted Jun 18, 2026

One Memorial Place
Norfolk, VA 23510
United States
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Salary Range: $21.00 To $24.04 Hourly

Primary Purpose:

Art Preparator I will collaborate with Registration, Exhibitions, and Curatorial teams to install exhibitions, handle and transport artwork, manage storage, conduct condition assessments, and support conservation efforts. They ensure proper mounting, lighting, and environmental controls while maintaining museum standards for preservation and security.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI):

Job Knowledge, Respect, Opennes s, Growth, Dynamism, Communication, Collaboration, Efficiency and Precision

Essential Functions:

Technical & Operational Performance

• Exhibition Installation Accuracy - Ensuring artworks are mounted, lit, and displayed correctly according to curatorial and conservation guidelines. Prepares artwork for display (e.g. matting, framing, mounting, glazing, installation of hardware.) Installs and de-installs temporary and permanent exhibitions.
• Artwork Handling & Transport Efficiency - Safely packing, moving, and storing artworks with minimal risk of damage or loss. Participates in all phases of art movement within the museum for works in the collection, loans, and incoming and outgoing exhibitions.
• Assists with the preparation of labels and text panels.
• Maintains exhibition and gallery lighting.
• Provides technical support for all exhibitions (e.g. setting up and managing audio-visual equipment, and preparation of temporary walls and e xhibition furniture, etc.)
• Storage & Inventory Management - Maintaining organized, secure, and accessible storage spaces for artworks and exhibition materials.

Quality & Safety Standards

• Condition Reporting & Documentation - Review and interpret reports to monitor artwork status and preservation requirements. Ensure proper handling based on documented information and maintain awareness of collection care protocols. Recognize potential condition issues and notify Registrars or conservators as needed, ensuring proper handling and care of artworks.
• Compliance with Museum Standards & Protocols - Adhering to conservation-approved handling methods, safety regulations, and environmental controls.
• Timely Execution of Projects - Completing installations, deinstallations, and preparation tasks within designated deadlines.
• Prepares artwork for travel (e.g. lining crates, soft packing, etc.). Provides transport as necessary.
• Assists with care of the museum's collection and collection storage areas.

Collaboration & Communication

• Effective Coordination with Departments - Working closely with Curatorial, Registration, Conservation, and Exhibition teams to execute projects seamlessly.
• Problem-Solving & Adaptability - Addressing unforeseen installation challenges and adjusting displays as needed.
• Teamwork & Contribution - Supporting colleagues and fostering a cooperative, efficient work environment.
• Serves as an ambassador for the Museum locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High School or equivalent education.
• Must have at least 1 year of experience in art handling and/or exhibitions installation.
• Must be meticulous and able to work as part of a team to accomplish challenging tasks.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• BA/B S; background in Museum studies, fine arts, art handling, or a related field is preferred.
• Prior Museum experience is strongly preferred.
• Carpentry experience.
• Audio Visual technology experience.
• Matting and framing experience.

Working Conditions:

• Position will be based in busy environments, be subject to frequent interruptions, and require interaction with the public.
• Position requires the individual to be able to work with power tools of various types.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to climb ladders and work at varying heights.
• Must be able to lift and carry delicate and awkward items weighing up to 75 lbs. without assistance.
• Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching, and bending throughout the workday.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.

How to apply:

Apply fo r Art Preparator I using the link below:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=a0168458-7b20-4d14-b64f-f4efa9dcec11&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=539131&lang=en_US

Contact:

Devon Dargan
ddargan@chrysler.org
7579652049

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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
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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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Associate Registrar for Exhibitions | Philadelphia Museum of Art posted Jun 18, 2026

2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19130
United States
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Salary Range: $56,292

• Manage & coordinate all details and logistics pertaining to exhibitions and traveling exhibitions including packing, shipping, insuring, installation, storage and courier arrangements
• Review and negotiate loan agreements with lenders
• Organize complex domestic and international shipments with couriers & organize installation schedule
• Oversee and document the unpacking, condition check and installation of loans
• Negotiate and arrange fine arts insurance for exhibitions
• Prepar e and submit US Government indemnity applications & applications for Immunity from Seizure, and oversee the arrangements for indemnified exhibitions
• Collaborate with conservation, installations & packing, exhibition design, curatorial, protection services and facilities to coordinate exhibitions
• Supervise lender requirements & distributes information to appropriate departments.
• Travel as courier for exhibitions and loan shipments as assigned
• Complete condition reports as needed
• Release/Receive shipments before or after hours to meet international and domestic shipping schedules
• Archive closed exhibitions
• Participate in Registration Department activities assisting in achieving overall departmental goals under the direction of the Director of Registration.
• Other duties related to the movement and inventory of the collections as required
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned

How to apply:

To apply: https://philamuseum.applytojob.com/apply/UDucrYeNzx/Associate-Registrar-For-Exhibitions

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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Chief Exhibitions and Collections Officer | The Saint Louis Art Museum posted Jun 18, 2026

1 Fine Arts Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63110
United States
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Salary Range: $210,000 to $240.000

Position Summary
The Chief Exhibitions and Collections Officer (CECO) of The Saint Louis Art Museum (SLAM) will lead and integrate SLAM's exhibitions and collections operations. The CECO will oversee the planning, logistics, care, movement, installation, and preservation of SLAM's collections and exhibitions, ensuring the highest professional standards across all related functions.

The CECO will serve as the primary operational partner to the Deputy Director and Chief Curator, translating curatorial vision into executa ble plans that are financially responsible, logistically sound, and aligned with institutional priorities. The CECO will enable ambitious exhibition programs, complex international and domestic loans, long-term and rotating permanent collection installations, and capital projects affecting galleries and collection storage.

For more information, please visit https://artsconsulting.com/opensearches/the-saint-louis-art-museum-seeks-chief-exhibitions-and-collections-officer/

How to apply:

To submit a cover letter and resume with a summary of demonstrable accomplishments (electronic submissions preferred), please click here or visit ArtsConsulting.com/OpenSearches. For questions or general inquiries about this job opportunity, please contact: SLAM@ArtsConsulting.com

Contact:

Nagham Wehbe
SLAM@ArtsConsulting.com
(888) 234-4236

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Collections Manager | Anchorage Museum posted Jun 9, 2026

625 C St
Anchorage, AK 99501
United States
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Salary Range: $26.25-$27.50 per hour

The Collections Manager plays a key role in overseeing the physical and intellectual care and management of the Museum's cultural heritage items and artworks collection. This position ensures the proper documentation, care, handling, storage, movement, and exhibit install and deinstall of items and artworks in accordance with museum standards. The Collections Manager engages with communities in Alaska related to the permanent collection and ensures ethical and culturally appropriate stewardship practices. The position requires excellent organizational and communication skill s, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with efficiency and discretion. Please visit the Anchorage Museum website for full job duties.

How to apply:

To apply, please visit the following link: https://anchoragemuseum.applicantpool.com/jobs/1300876

Contact:

Janet Northey
jnorthey@anchoragemuseum.org
9079299243

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Collections Manager, Archaeology | Natural History Museum Los Angeles County posted Jun 18, 2026

900 Exposition Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90007
United States
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Salary Range: $71,000

The Collections Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of the archaeology collection, maintain and improve object records in NHMLAC's EMu database and other repositories, conserve and organize objects, improve and enhance the collection through physical improvements and digitization projects, facilitate the use of the collection by researchers and other users (including descendent communities), train and supervise volunteers and students, and support the needs of other NHMLAC departments including Exhibitions, Education and Programmin g, and Communications. The Collections Manager will also assist the NAGPRA Officer with Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and California Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (CalNAGPRA) records and transactions affecting the Archaeology collection. Please see full announcement at: https://nhm.org/careers-our-museums/careers-natural-history-museum

How to apply:

The application deadline is July 17, 2026. Submit a current resume, a cover letter describing how your experience, knowledge, and interest qualify you for this position, and the names and contact information for three professional references using the link on the Museum's employment site at https://nhm.org/careers-our-museums/careers-natural-history-museum.

Contact:

HR
jobs@nhm.org
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Controller | Atthowe Fine Art Servies posted Jun 18, 2026

PO Box 996 12
Emeryville, CA 94662
United States
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Salary Range: $85,280-$110,024 DOE, plus benefits, bonuses, and profit-sharing potentials

About Atthowe Fine Art Services:
In business since 1928, Atthowe is now a worker-owned company exclusively dedicated to the handling of fine art. We provide temperature and humidity-controlled art storage solutions, air and ground transportation support as well as crating, mounting, and installation services. Our company has changed and grown over time, but always with the same focus of providing outstanding, quality service in a friendly and caring environment. We pride ourselves on our decades of outstanding service and our art-loving, hard-working, dedicated team. We cherish our long history, but we also value our forward thinking, innovative practices. Atthowe Fine Art Services is an equal opportunity employer. We do not and shall not discriminate based on race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, our clients, and our community.

About the role:
Atthowe Fine Art Services is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Controller to support our Fi nance team. As a sole proprietorship founded by Scott Atthowe in the 1970s and continuing as an employee-owned California cooperative founded in 2021, Atthowe Fine Art Services has a proud history of stewardship and collaborative problem-solving for the needs of artworks and cultural treasures. We value transparency, shared responsibility, and thoughtful stewardship-principles that make accurate and timely financial information essential to our work. The role requires a high degree of coordination, ad-ministrative rigor, and knowledge of accounting systems and programs, as well as an understanding that numbers tell important stories about people and projects. Ideal candidates will bring strong accounting fundamentals, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and experience in or curiosity about the arts, construction, small business, and/or cooperative principles. As is common in a collaborative small-business environment, the Controller will occasionally work beyond the t raditional boundaries of accounting, so flexibility, initiative, and a willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced, client-focused setting are keys to success.

Core Responsibilities and Typical Tasks:

• Maintain financial health of the company in partnership with CEO and Board of Directors
• Oversight and direction of the Finance Department, adhering to standard accounting policies and procedures
• Oversight of financial essentials such as payroll processing, customer billing, A/P, A/R, and collections
• Monitor quarterly financial performance metrics
• Prepare financial statements and oversee departmental reports for regular review with CEO, management team, and Board
• Coordinate and prepare external financial reports and coordinate activities of external auditors
• Manage company's tax filings, insurance, business licenses, transportation authorities, and other compliance requirements, including necessary cooperative accounting reports according to company's CPA firm
• Manage the budget process, working with the management team in the allocation of resources to projects and departments
• Manage the company's risk profile and insurance coverage to protect against financial risks, as the main point of contact with insurance brokers. Oversight of company-wide contracts and risk management issues
• Oversight of human resources, including employee benefit program, workers compensation and required training and safety program
• Provide performance reviews for finance department employees. Participate in joint reviews for management and crew members, as needed

Core Accountabilities for all employees:

• Safety of people: Never act in a way that would endanger you, a co-worker, or any other person
• Safety, protection, and stewardship of all artwork and objects in our custody
• Excellent c ommunication, cooperation, and attention to detail with clients, colleagues, and other parties
• Knowledge of and adherence to company standards and policies
• Protect all confidential information, including client information, job details, images, and privileged company information
• Maintain, clean, and safe-guard all tools, equipment, and other company property, both person-al and shared
• Professionally represent the company in the community, building effective relationships with clients and other stakeholders

Qualifications:

• B.S. or M.A. Accounting, with a minimum of 7 years of experience with progressive leadership roles
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and communication skills - verbal and written
• Able to meet tight deadlines and multi-task in a sometimes-hectic environment
• Curious, adaptable and committed to continuous learning

Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit for extended periods and climb stairs regu larly
• Manual dexterity for computer work
• Occasionally lifting objects weighing up to 20 pounds

Benefits:

• In addition to working with a friendly, art loving team, Atthowe also provides the following benefits:
• 100% coverage of health insurance premiums through Kaiser (includes vision)
• Dental and additional vision coverage through Principal
• Roughly four weeks of PTO, increases with tenure
• 12 holidays
• 401K with 3% match
• Cell phone reimbursement of $60/month
• Eligibility to become a worker owner with profit sharing after two years of employment
• Employee bonuses

How to apply:

Send your cover letter and resume to jobs@atthowe.com. Put Controller in the subject line of the email.

Contact:

Michelle Nye
jobs@atthowe.com
5106546816

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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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Preparator | The Baker Museum posted Jun 9, 2026

5833 Pelican Ba y Boulevard
Naples, FL 34108
United States
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Salary Range	$26/hour

The Preparator supports museum operations by planning and executing fabrications, installation and deinstallation of museum exhibitions. The role troubleshoots and coordinates collections preparation activities including fine art handling, packing and transport, location tracking and storage maintenance. Responsibilities include oversight of artworks installed throughout the Artis-Naples cultural campus, supporting maintenance, lighting, signage, and long-term preservation efforts. Working collaboratively across departments, the role contributes to exhibition logistics, disaster preparedness and problem-solving in both exhibition and art storage environments. Committed to upholding the museum's standards of excellence and captivating design, the Preparator fosters a creative, collaborative and efficient approach to exhibition operations and collections preparation, supporting the multidisciplinary mission of Artis-Naples and the integral role of The Baker Museum within a dynamic performing and visual arts institution.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under the direction of Director of Museum Exhibitions and Operations, prepares, handles, installs and deinstalls works of art in accordance with museum standards and best practices as outlined in the American Alliance of Museums Collections Stewardship Standards and Core Standards for Museums.
• Coordinates with registrars on artwork packing, transportation preparation, location tracking and docu mentation, storage methods and display solutions for artworks traveling to and from the museum or between offsite locations.
• Leads and maintains lighting of exhibitions and storage in keeping with contractual requirements/ current best practices. Maintains lighting storage.
• Oversees artworks installed throughout campus, including coordination of maintenance and signage.
• Careful long-term planning to improve safety, detail, and accuracy multiple steps in advance.
• Works collaboratively with Artis-Naples staff across departments.

EXHIBITION PREPARATION & DESIGN

• Leads the preparation, installation and deinstallation of exhibitions under the direction of the Director of Museum Exhibitions and Operations. Ensures projects are completed safely, efficiently and in alignment with institutional timelines, coordinating installation teams and exhibition production schedules and collaborating with curatorial staff, registrars, contractors and v endors.
• Develops installation layouts, exhibition drawings and planning documents; distributes exhibition plans to installation teams to support clear communication of installation requirements and day-to-day operations.
• Collaborates with the Director of Museum Exhibitions and Operations and Curatorial to create accessible and engaging labels, interactives and other interpretive elements for exhibitions.
• Manages graphic design production for exhibitions, meeting season exhibition timelines. Includes working with external graphic designers as needed and, at other times, executing graphic design tasks under the direction of Director of Museum Exhibitions and Operations and Curatorial.
• Oversees preparation of gallery spaces, including wall preparation and painting; manages the fabrication, preparation and installation of exhibition furniture, mounts, casework and structural display components.
• Maintains working relationships with fabricators, vendors and contractors; assists with vendor coordination and procurement processes as required.
• Operates specialized equipment, including forklifts and rigging systems, to support the safe movement and installation of large-scale artworks and exhibition materials.
• Maintains exhibition audio visual media equipment and ensures the proper operation of digital and video components within exhibitions.
• Assists in operational planning for museum programs or special events involving exhibition spaces or artwork movements.

COLLECTIONS PREPARATION

• Assists with the organization, care and operational support of collections storage areas, including determining appropriate storage locations and maintaining storage systems.
• Manages appropriate collection, crate and pedestal documentation as required.
• Safe movement and handling of all collections objects and exhibition furniture, meeting industry standards.
• Supports long-term preservation effort s to optimize storage management and object re-housing.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Competencies, Core Values, Education and Experience
Competencies

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should possess and demonstrate the following competencies:
• Diversity: Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Ethics: Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works ethically and with integrity; upholds organizational values.
• Financial: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and confidently, listens and gets clarification; participates constructively and thoughtfully in meetings.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Teamwork: Fosters a cooperative work envi ronment by actively participating with colleagues, set priorities and solves problems.
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of computerized information systems used in office systems.
• Quality Management: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; varies writing style to meet needs; presents information effectively.

Organizational Core Values

• Collaborative: Working internally and externally to accomplish something together that we may not be able to accomplish separately in order to realize shared goals.
• Transparency: Behaving and communicating in a manner that exudes openness and sheer honesty.
• Excellence: A standard of performance that surpasses ordinary standards.
• Accountability: The acceptance and assumption of responsibility for actions, decisions and results.
• Patron-first: Placing the patron at the center of our efforts.
• Integrity: A commitment to the highest standar ds, values and principles through every action and decision.

Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree in museum studies, fine art, art history, studio art, history or similar required.
3-5 year museum/collection experience or equivalent education required or strong knowledge base for design and fabrication.

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of art handling, art storage and display methods, installation techniques and procedures.
• Principles and practices of museum exhibit and display design, construction, materials and repairs
• Exhibition scheduling and coordination techniques
• Working knowledge with the Microsoft Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and computer-aided design programs such as Vectorworks, AutoCAD or SketchUp, and TMS (The Museum System database by Gallery Systems) are preferred.
• General understanding of budget and fiscally responsible processes and procedures
• Experienced with matting and framing of artwork
• Crate fabrication, object packing, object storage housing
• Forklift and personnel lift certification
• Knowledge of art/museum security systems and procedures.
• Experienced with hand and power tools, carpentry and metal fabrication

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work requires physical activity; handling of objects that can weigh up to 50 pounds (or greater mass that require mechanical assistance). Standing or walking may occur up to 75% of time. Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment. Work may be performed in an of fice, museum, storage facility or field environment.

Work Environment
The work environment is consistent with general office conditions, with moderate noise followed by long spans of installation in the museum, with exposure to vibrations, noise, electrical connections and outdoor weather conditions. Long periods of standing, exposure to chemicals associated with the conservation and production of works of art.

This position description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

How to apply:

Please submit your cover letter and resume to the role on our careers page:
https://artisnaples.org/about/employment

Contact:

Monica Alvarez
hr@artisnaples.org
239-254-2655

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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 | Atthowe Fine Art Servies posted Jun 18, 2026

PO Box 99612
Emeryville, CA 94662
United States
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Salary Range: $32-39/hour, Full Time

About Atthowe FIne Art Services:
In business since 1928, Atthowe is now a worker-owned company exclusively dedicated to the handling of fine art. We provide temperature and humidity-controlled art storage solutions, air and ground transportation support as well as crating, mounting and installation services. Our com pany has changed and grown over time, but always with the same focus of providing out-standing, quality service in a friendly and caring environment. We pride ourselves on our decades of outstanding service and our art-loving, hard-working, dedicated team. We cherish our long history, but we also value our forward thinking, innovative practices. Atthowe Fine Art Ser-vices is an equal opportunity employer. We do not and shall not discriminate based on race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, our clients, and our community.

About the role:
Atthowe Fine Arts Services is seeking a meticulous Storage Registrar with a keen eye for detail. The ideal candidate will be adept at safeguarding and handling museum grade object s, ensuring their secure storage and seamless transportation. Proficiency in contemporary museum registration methods and packing standards is essential, as well as a commitment to continually enhancing this knowledge. A knack for database maintenance, inventory records, and adeptness in creating and managing essential documentation are integral to this position. Coordination skills are vital, as the Storage Registrar will collaborate cross-departmentally and schedule storage activities, all while maintaining museum-standard warehouse protocols. The candidate should also be proficient in integrated pest management strategies and the maintenance of a clean and safe environment. The role requires dexterity in driving large vans and a willingness to familiarize oneself with commercial trucks, while adhering to relevant regulations. Experience in forklift operation, and the ability to lift 60 lbs. are prerequisites. Candidates must be con-summate professionals, vigilant about safety, an d dedicated to the protection and stewardship of artwork and objects under Atthowe's care.

Core Responsibilities:

• Safely housing, storing, and moving objects
• Documentation of all storage activities
• Maintain museum-standard warehouse protocols
• Maintain safety of objects according to current museum registration methods and packing standards
• Understand and continually increase knowledge of current museum registration methods and terminology
• Support the full lifecycle of department projects, including workflows, client communications, condition reports, storage receipts, database research and reporting, and other required paper-work and supporting documentation needs
• Understand and follow detailed instructions and strict protocols while also utilizing critical thinking to problem solve, sometimes under pressurized time constraints
• Effectively work as part of a team, contribute to cooperative problem solving, and approp riately escalate problems to leadership as needed
• Safely and competently drive large vans, and gain experience with box trucks, understanding and abiding by company and DOT regulations
• Complete and maintain safety certificate for forklift operation
• Clean facilities and take out trash and recycling as needed

Typical Tasks:

• Receive and release items from warehouses
• Track and document object movement
• Coordinate, locate, pull/receive objects and facilitate client's access
• Maintain storage database and storage inventory records
• Maintain physical condition of warehouses
• Catalog and condition report artworks
• Coordinate storage department activities with collections manager, warehouse manager and other departments such as logistics and special projects
• Perform hands-on lifting and manipulation of artworks and museum objects as needed
• Keep track of storage space availability in warehouses
• Work in close communication with purchasing to determine space and receiving needs for materials and supplies
• Follow integrated pest management strategies
• Perform recurring warehouse activities such as PG&E readings, fire extinguisher inspections, fire alarm inspections, fire door inspections, etc.
• Track billable hours
• Sort used materials into trash and recycling and place in appropriate spots
• Other assigned tasks as required by the job

Core Accountabilities for all employees:

• Safety of people: Never act in a way that would endanger you, a co-worker, or any other person
• Safety, protection and stewardship of all artwork and objects in our custody
• Excellent communication, cooperation, and attention to detail with clients, colleagues, and other parties
• Knowledge of and adherence to company standards and policies
• Protect all confidential information, including client information, job details, images, and privileged company information
• Maintain, clean, and safe-guard all tools, trucks, equipment, and other company property, both personal and shared
• Professionally represent the company in the community, building effective relationships with clients other stakeholders

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in museum services/art services industry
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in art handling
• Solid understanding of current museum registration methods and terminology
• Solid knowledge of MS365 applications, productivity tools (Asana), or similar
• Forklift operation and commercial truck driving experience desired
• Possess a valid California driver's license and a clean driving record at the time of, and for the duration of employment
• Complete and pass STA (Security Threat Assessment) application and verification
• Ability to lift 60 lbs. and exhibit physical agility to enter trucks and/or trailers
• Ability to work cooperatively within a team, follow strict protocols, and adapt to a flexible schedule.

Benefits:
In addition to working with a friendly, art loving team, Atthowe also provides the following benefits:

• 100% coverage of health insurance premiums through Kaiser (includes vision)
• Dental and additional vision coverage through Principal
• 17.5 days of PTO for full-time employees (increases with seniority)
• 12 holidays
• 401K with 3% match
• Cell phone reimbursement of $60/month
• Eligibility to become a worker owner after two years of employment
• Employee bonuses

How to apply:

Send your cover letter and resume to jobs@atthowe.com. Put Storage Registrar in the subject line of the email.

Applications due by: ASAP, posted until filled.
Start date: ASAP

Contact:

Michelle Nye
jobs@atthowe.com
5106546816

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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 | 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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Senior Registrar | The Barnes Foundation posted Jun 18, 2026

2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
Philadelphia, PA 19130
United States
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Salary Range: $63,000-$79,000

Primary Function:

Reporting to the Director of Registration and Exhibition Management, the Senior Registrar is responsible for collection and exhibition registration. They ensure that the institution follows best practices for collections management and incoming and outgoing loans at the Barnes Foundation and Calder Gardens.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
* MA in a relevant discipline
* 10 + years of registration experience
* Experience with exhibition registration including international and multivenue exhibitions
* Knowledge of, and dedication to, best pr actice in collections management
* Familiarity with TMS and Microsoft Office applications
* Wide professional network
* Ability to work across teams
* Fluency in a foreign language is preferred

Clearances:

* Criminal Background-National

Physical Activities to Perform Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Moving:
* Approximately 80%+ of time is spent seated while working at a desk.
* Ability to occasionally transport up to 25 lbs. of files, equipment or supplies.
* Ability to move to access files, equipment or supplies.

Vision Requirements:
* This position requires extended time on the computer.

Communication Requirements:
* Clearly communicate in person, by phone, an d by video conference.
* Communicate with others in conversational and written English.

Working Conditions:
* Position operates in hybrid work setting comprised of the Barnes' Philadelphia campus and remote work setting indicated by the employee at their documented home address.
* Position requires extended time on the computer.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Registration for exhibitions including collection works and works on loan. Exhibitions may be international and multi-venue.
* Organizes and manages regular collection inventories.
* Assists with outgoing loans including acting as a courier.
* Responsible for courier training and management.
* Manages exhibitions and activations beyond the scope of the Roberts Gallery including the classrooms, light court, and lower-level lobby.
* Liaises with Conservation and Facilities.
* Works outside of regular office hours when necessary.
* Supports the Director of Registration and Exhibition Management, or other colleagues as necessary.
* Oversees updates to object records in the collections management database for works in the * Barnes Foundation collection, coordinating the work of other departments.
* Working closely with the Visual Resources Manager ensures that digital images of collection objects are attached to the collections management database.
* Maintains collection records digitally in TMS and hardcopy in the object files, ensuring the integrity and quality of data, and of manuals/style guides for data entry.
* Manages offsite storage.

ORGANIZATION-WIDE COMPETENCIES:
1. Accountability:
a. Prepares for work assignments and meetings,
b. Conducts thorough fact-finding, decision-making and/or follow through,
c. Admits mistakes and errors and informs others when one is not able to meet a commitment.

2. Job Quality:
a. Dependably demonstrates job knowledge necessary for the position,
b. Produces timely, accurate, high quality work output,
c. Prioritizes work responsibilities effectively and produces work quantity expected for the role.

3. Service:
a. Identifies problems and collaborate with others to devise and create effective solutions.
b. Interacts and communicates with fellow employees in a manner that promotes a harmonious and cooperative working environment in accordance with our Core Values.
c. Facilitates open communication and keeps an open mind about new ideas.

4. Leadership:
a. Sets a good example for others,
b. Demonstrates ethical decision-making and communication,
c. Makes decisions. Uses a solution-oriented, collaborative approach.

5. Collaboration:
a. Seeks win-win outcomes in decision-making,
b. Shows a proactive, inclusive, helpful, and respectful attitude to colleagues, guests and others,
c. Takes initiative to contribute to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives.

6. Empowerment (Supervisors):
a. Directs others' work effectively with adequate goalsetting, accountability, delegation, supervision, conflict resolution, accessibility to support and resources,
b. Motivates team to meet short- and long-term goals: individual, department and strategic plan,
c. Creates environment for staff development.

7. Administration (Supervisors):
a. Meets goals related to revenue targets, expense control, program fees, etc.,
b. Develops/manages budget in keeping with organizational priorities,
c. Follows protocols and reporting requirements set by other departments (HR, IT, Facilities, etc.),
d. Collects and analyzes data effectively,
e. Documents work accurately and consistently, s hares information appropriately.

How to apply:

To apply please use the following link:
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=57a31989-d414-4f1f-9309-a4a1f71a652d&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=936572&lang=en_US&source=CC2

Contact:

Human Resources at The Barnes Foundation
humanresources@barnesfoundation.org
2152787021

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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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