erika.katayama
04-08-2014, 03:23 PM
Manages all aspects of Maltz Museum long-term exhibitions, An American Story and The Temple- Tifereth Israel Gallery, as well as temporary exhibitions, including shipping, insurance, conservation, condition reporting and installation. Researches and identifies temporary traveling exhibitions and coordinates all aspects of their presentation at MMJH. Assists with curating exhibitions originated by MMJH and coordinates all aspects of traveling MMJH exhibitions to other institutions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Permanent Exhibitions:
Act as liaison between MMJH, Western Reserve Historical Society, The Temple-Tifereth Israel, lenders and donors.
Generate loan agreement forms and deeds of gift.
Maintain and update artifact database.
Plan and facilitate rotation of artifacts in the collection.
Have replicas fabricated and rotated with original paper artifacts.
Walk through museum on a weekly basis to check artifacts.
Coordinate opening of cases for access to artifacts and cleaning.
Work with mount makers to maintain and repair/replace mounts.
Arrange for conservation of artifacts.
Manage creation and production of wall texts, including design, proofreading, fabrication, and installation.
Manage images for museum exhibitions including sources, credit lines and rights and reproduction issues.
Maintain files and books used in museum research.
Remain informed of collection management principles and procedures in the field.
Special Exhibitions:
Manage all logistics and documentation for incoming/outgoing loans and in-house traveling exhibitions, including but not limited to handling, numbering, packing, and condition reporting. · Generate the Museum’s standard facility report and review facility reports of prospective loan venues.
Oversee installation and deinstallation of exhibitions.
Manage contracted preparators.
Prepare/negotiate loan agreements for all exhibition and collections loans.
Coordinate with outside shipping companies, freight forwarders, customs brokers and lending institution/organizer to arrange shipping.
Manage creation and production of wall texts, including design, proofreading, fabrication, and installation.
Work with Director of Operations on budget, shipping, insurance, and storage.
Oversee photographic documentation of all temporary exhibitions.
Curatorial:
Research potential temporary exhibitions.
Assist with curating and organizing traveling exhibitions and those originated by the Maltz Museum.
Work with Executive Director to coordinate exhibition schedule.
Coordinate Exhibition Committee meetings.
Evaluate and respond to all exhibition proposals.
Assemble post-exhibition reports for originating institutions.
Desired Skills and ExperienceQualifications:
Strong command of American Alliance of Museums (AAM) standards and best practices for collections management.
Understanding of exhibition development process.
Proficient with collections management software. Knowledge of EmbARK a plus.
Must be detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
Visual acuity for object inspection and reading fine print.
Physical dexterity for working with cumbersome or fragile materials.
Able to follow safe work practices.
Education and Experience:
Master’s degree in museum studies, history, art history, library science or related field strongly preferred.
Completed coursework in collections management.
Three years of experience as a registrar in a museum, gallery, private collection or other cultural organization.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Permanent Exhibitions:
Act as liaison between MMJH, Western Reserve Historical Society, The Temple-Tifereth Israel, lenders and donors.
Generate loan agreement forms and deeds of gift.
Maintain and update artifact database.
Plan and facilitate rotation of artifacts in the collection.
Have replicas fabricated and rotated with original paper artifacts.
Walk through museum on a weekly basis to check artifacts.
Coordinate opening of cases for access to artifacts and cleaning.
Work with mount makers to maintain and repair/replace mounts.
Arrange for conservation of artifacts.
Manage creation and production of wall texts, including design, proofreading, fabrication, and installation.
Manage images for museum exhibitions including sources, credit lines and rights and reproduction issues.
Maintain files and books used in museum research.
Remain informed of collection management principles and procedures in the field.
Special Exhibitions:
Manage all logistics and documentation for incoming/outgoing loans and in-house traveling exhibitions, including but not limited to handling, numbering, packing, and condition reporting. · Generate the Museum’s standard facility report and review facility reports of prospective loan venues.
Oversee installation and deinstallation of exhibitions.
Manage contracted preparators.
Prepare/negotiate loan agreements for all exhibition and collections loans.
Coordinate with outside shipping companies, freight forwarders, customs brokers and lending institution/organizer to arrange shipping.
Manage creation and production of wall texts, including design, proofreading, fabrication, and installation.
Work with Director of Operations on budget, shipping, insurance, and storage.
Oversee photographic documentation of all temporary exhibitions.
Curatorial:
Research potential temporary exhibitions.
Assist with curating and organizing traveling exhibitions and those originated by the Maltz Museum.
Work with Executive Director to coordinate exhibition schedule.
Coordinate Exhibition Committee meetings.
Evaluate and respond to all exhibition proposals.
Assemble post-exhibition reports for originating institutions.
Desired Skills and ExperienceQualifications:
Strong command of American Alliance of Museums (AAM) standards and best practices for collections management.
Understanding of exhibition development process.
Proficient with collections management software. Knowledge of EmbARK a plus.
Must be detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
Visual acuity for object inspection and reading fine print.
Physical dexterity for working with cumbersome or fragile materials.
Able to follow safe work practices.
Education and Experience:
Master’s degree in museum studies, history, art history, library science or related field strongly preferred.
Completed coursework in collections management.
Three years of experience as a registrar in a museum, gallery, private collection or other cultural organization.