erika.katayama
05-23-2014, 03:37 PM
Associate Registrar
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is seeking an Associate Registrar for our Research & Collections Department. This position is responsible for accessions, outgoing loans, and the organizing of exhibition information. Reports to the Chief Registrar, Director of Collections & Research Resources. Acts as department head of the Registrar’s Office in the absence of the Chief Registrar.
Primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
Outgoing Loans: Processes, updates, and maintains the records for outgoing loan transactions (including insurance documentation, renewal, and returns) in the registrar’s database; drafts customized loan agreements for loans to exhibitions.
Accessioning of Collection Items: Processes all accessions into the permanent collection including donations, purchases, and field trips.
Exhibits: May work on multiple exhibits simultaneously; budgeting for exhibits; creates accurate crate and object lists; coordinates logistics with Museum staff and outside parties; makes arrangements with shippers and packers and oversees freight loading/unloading, installation/deinstallation, and storage of exhibits.
Collections Support: Assists the Research & Collections department as needed in obtaining quotes, establishing budgets, and coordinating installation/deinstallation, packing, movement, and storage of collection specimens and artifacts.
This position has the following requirements:
Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in museum studies, anthropology, history, biological sciences, art/art history, information management, or a related field.
At least five to seven years museum registration/collections management and object-handling experience with a strong knowledge of complex exhibition procedures.
Possess strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple activities and effectively set priorities.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Exercise sound judgment and discretion in the handling of confidential matters.
Demonstrates strong computer skills, with a proficiency in word-processing, spreadsheet, database (KE-EMu), and/or other type of software applications.
Possess strong supervisory and interpersonal skills; is detail-oriented; has the ability to work well alone as well as in a team setting.
Salary is commensurate with experience plus excellent benefits. This is a full-time, regular, non-exempt position.
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until position is filled. Interested candidates please visit www.nhm.org/jobs (http://www.nhm.org/jobs) and click the link of the position for which you are interested.
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please- No Phone Calls, Faxes, or Emails.
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is seeking an Associate Registrar for our Research & Collections Department. This position is responsible for accessions, outgoing loans, and the organizing of exhibition information. Reports to the Chief Registrar, Director of Collections & Research Resources. Acts as department head of the Registrar’s Office in the absence of the Chief Registrar.
Primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
Outgoing Loans: Processes, updates, and maintains the records for outgoing loan transactions (including insurance documentation, renewal, and returns) in the registrar’s database; drafts customized loan agreements for loans to exhibitions.
Accessioning of Collection Items: Processes all accessions into the permanent collection including donations, purchases, and field trips.
Exhibits: May work on multiple exhibits simultaneously; budgeting for exhibits; creates accurate crate and object lists; coordinates logistics with Museum staff and outside parties; makes arrangements with shippers and packers and oversees freight loading/unloading, installation/deinstallation, and storage of exhibits.
Collections Support: Assists the Research & Collections department as needed in obtaining quotes, establishing budgets, and coordinating installation/deinstallation, packing, movement, and storage of collection specimens and artifacts.
This position has the following requirements:
Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in museum studies, anthropology, history, biological sciences, art/art history, information management, or a related field.
At least five to seven years museum registration/collections management and object-handling experience with a strong knowledge of complex exhibition procedures.
Possess strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple activities and effectively set priorities.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Exercise sound judgment and discretion in the handling of confidential matters.
Demonstrates strong computer skills, with a proficiency in word-processing, spreadsheet, database (KE-EMu), and/or other type of software applications.
Possess strong supervisory and interpersonal skills; is detail-oriented; has the ability to work well alone as well as in a team setting.
Salary is commensurate with experience plus excellent benefits. This is a full-time, regular, non-exempt position.
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until position is filled. Interested candidates please visit www.nhm.org/jobs (http://www.nhm.org/jobs) and click the link of the position for which you are interested.
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please- No Phone Calls, Faxes, or Emails.