erika.katayama
03-04-2015, 10:46 AM
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
ORGANIZATION: National Museum of Women in the Arts
POSITION: Assistant Registrar
DEPARTMENT: Curatorial
SUPERVISOR: Registrar
Position Summary
The Assistant Registrar works in all areas of collection management to maintain the physical and intellectual control of the Museum’s collection and objects on loan.
Major Responsibilities
· Maintain and improve the collections database system
· Coordinate and assist with collections rotations and special installations
· Assist with collections inventory and maintaining collections storage
· Prepare correspondence, execute necessary documentation for objects coming into and going out from the collection; track object movement; process new acquisitions, catalogue objects
· Coordinate logistics including packing, shipping and insurance arrangements for new acquisitions, outgoing and incoming loans
· Assist in collections conservation projects with contract conservators
· Process third-party image requests and seek copyright permissions for collection objects
· Assist Registrar in preparing budgets, writing grants, researching and updating disaster preparedness plan, de-accessioning plan, facility report and collections management policies and procedures
Qualifications
Education/Experience: The position requires a graduate degree or undergraduate degree and a minimum of 2 years museum experience or equivalent experience working with a fine art collection
Successful applicant will possess:
· The ability to travel when necessary and a valid Passport
· Excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse staff, artists, other museums, galleries and private lenders
· Strong computer skills, and ability to learn new technologies
· Knowledge of ethical principles and professional practices governing museum registration, proper art handling techniques and an understanding of basic preventative conservation methods, fine art packing and shipping standards (preferred)
Please email cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to HR@nmwa.org no later than March 9. The National Museum of Women in the Arts is an equal opportunity employer.
ORGANIZATION: National Museum of Women in the Arts
POSITION: Assistant Registrar
DEPARTMENT: Curatorial
SUPERVISOR: Registrar
Position Summary
The Assistant Registrar works in all areas of collection management to maintain the physical and intellectual control of the Museum’s collection and objects on loan.
Major Responsibilities
· Maintain and improve the collections database system
· Coordinate and assist with collections rotations and special installations
· Assist with collections inventory and maintaining collections storage
· Prepare correspondence, execute necessary documentation for objects coming into and going out from the collection; track object movement; process new acquisitions, catalogue objects
· Coordinate logistics including packing, shipping and insurance arrangements for new acquisitions, outgoing and incoming loans
· Assist in collections conservation projects with contract conservators
· Process third-party image requests and seek copyright permissions for collection objects
· Assist Registrar in preparing budgets, writing grants, researching and updating disaster preparedness plan, de-accessioning plan, facility report and collections management policies and procedures
Qualifications
Education/Experience: The position requires a graduate degree or undergraduate degree and a minimum of 2 years museum experience or equivalent experience working with a fine art collection
Successful applicant will possess:
· The ability to travel when necessary and a valid Passport
· Excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse staff, artists, other museums, galleries and private lenders
· Strong computer skills, and ability to learn new technologies
· Knowledge of ethical principles and professional practices governing museum registration, proper art handling techniques and an understanding of basic preventative conservation methods, fine art packing and shipping standards (preferred)
Please email cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to HR@nmwa.org no later than March 9. The National Museum of Women in the Arts is an equal opportunity employer.