erika.katayama
07-14-2016, 08:34 AM
The Oakland Museum of California values are fundamental to our institutional culture and guide our work together.
Excellence: We are committed to excellence and working at the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.
Community: We believe everyone should feel welcome and part of our community, both within the Museum and with our visitors and neighbors.
Innovation: We embrace innovation and calculated risk-taking to achieve our mission.
Commitment: Our work at the Museum demonstrates a sense of purpose and a shared accountability for the institution’s success.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Registrar implements professional museum practices to acquire, document, maintain, and preserve Museum collections, and to maintain the Museum collection records and collection management systems. The position oversees risk management for incoming and outgoing loans and leads collection projects involving the acquisition, registration, preservation, display, exhibition and storage of Museum collections. The Registrar may coordinate exhibition and gallery rotation projects as appropriate. This position has a collections storage emphasis and requires work both at the Museum and at a collections storage facility. This Registrar coordinates NAGRPA compliance and access.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following reflects OMCA’s definition of essential functions for this position, but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. OMCA may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Support the Museum’s mission, values, vision, and core commitment to the visitor experience, community engagement, and institutional relevancy for the future
Contribute to and support the OMCA strategic plan, annual priorities, and institutional initiatives such as diversity advancement
Contribute to a positive organizational culture based on mutual respect, a spirit of collegiality, cooperation, and openness to many perspectives
Participate in a culture of ongoing learning, collaboration, innovation, creativity, and community engagement
POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Collections Care
Document and maintain museum collections, including legal documents, catalog information and digital imaging
Maintain museum collection storage and oversee packing and movement of collections between museum and offsite storage
Track collections and risk management
Document incoming and outgoing loans, shipping, insurance and condition reporting
Coordinate collection access for Curators, researchers, and the public
Work closely with conservation and preparation staff to coordinate collections activities such as gallery rotations or exhibitions, rehousing and inventory projects, collections transportation and packing, and collections grant activities
Maintain collections management system and keep current on digitization practices in the museum field
Participate in collection management policy review and ensure implementation throughout the museum
Maintain NAGPRA compliance and access
Lead Assistant and Associate Registrars in collections projects
Exhibition
Collaborate regarding installation and security requirements for objects on loan in exhibitions
Lead Assistant and Associate Registrars in exhibition projects
Coordinate correspondence with lenders, shippers, venues, etc. for museum exhibitions
Work with conservation staff to review condition and make recommendations for objects on loan for exhibitions
Work with conservators on a variety of exhibition issues including environment, display, mounting, pest control and artifact processing in preparation for exhibition
Registration
Participate in physical access of storage, collections, gallery access and installation
Maintain records of monetary value of collection objects for insurance purposes
Assess risk to collections
Maintain traditional and digital collection records
Provide information from collection records to stakeholders as needed
Responsible for record, accession, and maintain inventory of all artifacts and specimens
Scan and photograph prioritized collection materials, integrate images and data, perform data clean up, and update collections records with academic and educational content
Conduct research; keep abreast of collection management principles and procedures in the profession
Participate in Museum Collections Information Systems selection, implementation and maintenance
Research and implement artifact preservation, storage, safe handling, and transportation techniques
Assess and mitigate risk to exhibitions
Administration
Participate in the enforcement and education of staff in collections policies and procedures
In coordination with key staff, participate in general collections activities including loans/insurance/acquisitions
Review, create, manage and disseminate legal contracts related to incoming loans, insurance, travelling exhibitions, changing exhibitions, and risk management
RequirementsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A combination of experience and education that demonstrates possession of the necessary knowledge and abilities for this position is required as noted:
B.A. degree in related field required
M.A. degree in related field preferred
6-8 years related experience required
2 + years supervisory experience preferred
NAGPRA and CSpace experience preferred
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to perform all related functions of Associate Registrar
Ability to participate on and lead cross-functional project teams and act as liaison between centers
Manage timelines and budgets
Collect, interpret, analyze and communicate complex data and information
Ability to communicate professional museum standards and ensure staff adherence to those standards
Supervise and coordinate work in specialized areas of registration including emergency response
Proficient in preventive conservation standards
Ability to commute between multiple museum locations
Advanced knowledge of collections management software, digital standards for collections, insurance and risk management practice, and legal issues surrounding museum collections
Valid CA drivers license
Valid U.S. Passport
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently exposed to the following:
Noise, such as groups of people working in enclosed areas
Typical office environment
International courier duties may apply
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
Ability to work standing/walking for extended periods
Ability to work at multiple sites
EEO STATEMENT
The Oakland Museum of California is a multicultural organization, committed to diversity and practicing equal opportunity employment in recruitment and hiring. Qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for open positions.
Excellence: We are committed to excellence and working at the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.
Community: We believe everyone should feel welcome and part of our community, both within the Museum and with our visitors and neighbors.
Innovation: We embrace innovation and calculated risk-taking to achieve our mission.
Commitment: Our work at the Museum demonstrates a sense of purpose and a shared accountability for the institution’s success.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Registrar implements professional museum practices to acquire, document, maintain, and preserve Museum collections, and to maintain the Museum collection records and collection management systems. The position oversees risk management for incoming and outgoing loans and leads collection projects involving the acquisition, registration, preservation, display, exhibition and storage of Museum collections. The Registrar may coordinate exhibition and gallery rotation projects as appropriate. This position has a collections storage emphasis and requires work both at the Museum and at a collections storage facility. This Registrar coordinates NAGRPA compliance and access.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following reflects OMCA’s definition of essential functions for this position, but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. OMCA may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Support the Museum’s mission, values, vision, and core commitment to the visitor experience, community engagement, and institutional relevancy for the future
Contribute to and support the OMCA strategic plan, annual priorities, and institutional initiatives such as diversity advancement
Contribute to a positive organizational culture based on mutual respect, a spirit of collegiality, cooperation, and openness to many perspectives
Participate in a culture of ongoing learning, collaboration, innovation, creativity, and community engagement
POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Collections Care
Document and maintain museum collections, including legal documents, catalog information and digital imaging
Maintain museum collection storage and oversee packing and movement of collections between museum and offsite storage
Track collections and risk management
Document incoming and outgoing loans, shipping, insurance and condition reporting
Coordinate collection access for Curators, researchers, and the public
Work closely with conservation and preparation staff to coordinate collections activities such as gallery rotations or exhibitions, rehousing and inventory projects, collections transportation and packing, and collections grant activities
Maintain collections management system and keep current on digitization practices in the museum field
Participate in collection management policy review and ensure implementation throughout the museum
Maintain NAGPRA compliance and access
Lead Assistant and Associate Registrars in collections projects
Exhibition
Collaborate regarding installation and security requirements for objects on loan in exhibitions
Lead Assistant and Associate Registrars in exhibition projects
Coordinate correspondence with lenders, shippers, venues, etc. for museum exhibitions
Work with conservation staff to review condition and make recommendations for objects on loan for exhibitions
Work with conservators on a variety of exhibition issues including environment, display, mounting, pest control and artifact processing in preparation for exhibition
Registration
Participate in physical access of storage, collections, gallery access and installation
Maintain records of monetary value of collection objects for insurance purposes
Assess risk to collections
Maintain traditional and digital collection records
Provide information from collection records to stakeholders as needed
Responsible for record, accession, and maintain inventory of all artifacts and specimens
Scan and photograph prioritized collection materials, integrate images and data, perform data clean up, and update collections records with academic and educational content
Conduct research; keep abreast of collection management principles and procedures in the profession
Participate in Museum Collections Information Systems selection, implementation and maintenance
Research and implement artifact preservation, storage, safe handling, and transportation techniques
Assess and mitigate risk to exhibitions
Administration
Participate in the enforcement and education of staff in collections policies and procedures
In coordination with key staff, participate in general collections activities including loans/insurance/acquisitions
Review, create, manage and disseminate legal contracts related to incoming loans, insurance, travelling exhibitions, changing exhibitions, and risk management
RequirementsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A combination of experience and education that demonstrates possession of the necessary knowledge and abilities for this position is required as noted:
B.A. degree in related field required
M.A. degree in related field preferred
6-8 years related experience required
2 + years supervisory experience preferred
NAGPRA and CSpace experience preferred
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to perform all related functions of Associate Registrar
Ability to participate on and lead cross-functional project teams and act as liaison between centers
Manage timelines and budgets
Collect, interpret, analyze and communicate complex data and information
Ability to communicate professional museum standards and ensure staff adherence to those standards
Supervise and coordinate work in specialized areas of registration including emergency response
Proficient in preventive conservation standards
Ability to commute between multiple museum locations
Advanced knowledge of collections management software, digital standards for collections, insurance and risk management practice, and legal issues surrounding museum collections
Valid CA drivers license
Valid U.S. Passport
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently exposed to the following:
Noise, such as groups of people working in enclosed areas
Typical office environment
International courier duties may apply
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
Ability to work standing/walking for extended periods
Ability to work at multiple sites
EEO STATEMENT
The Oakland Museum of California is a multicultural organization, committed to diversity and practicing equal opportunity employment in recruitment and hiring. Qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for open positions.