erika.katayama
07-12-2017, 11:51 AM
Now announcing our new position for a full-time Registrar for Cultural
Projects at the Indian Arts Research Center (IARC), a division of the
School for Advanced Research (SAR). A minimum one-year position with the
possibility of extension. The successful applicant will serve as project
lead and manager for IARC’s innovative Collection Review program. Through
the Collection Review program, IARC works in partnership with Native
American source communities to review each object in the collection
originating from those communities. The goals are to correct inaccuracies
in the object records, to add new information that community
representatives want to see included, and to provide updated records to
source communities for their own use. A core objective of the program is to
create and maintain thorough, accurate, and culturally appropriate records
that will serve as an ongoing resource for IARC staff, community members,
and researchers.
Job description available below and also at the following link:
http://sarweb.org/index.php?employment_registrar
*Registrar for Cultural Projects*
*Indian Arts Research Center*
*FUNCTION:* Project lead and manager for IARC’s innovative Collection
Review program. Under supervision and guidance of the IARC registrar, is
responsible primarily for performing related data entry in a highly
accurate manner; most aspects of project development and implementation,
including developing and managing associated expenses; and coordinating
logistics for collections reviews and collections seminars. Provides a
welcoming environment for all participants and visitors to the IARC.
Participates in collection-based seminars and performs all related data
entry for those projects. This position is full-time, nonexempt, for the
duration of the grant.
*CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES:*
- Works under the guidance of IARC registrar on all data management
activity in relation to the collection review and collection seminar
projects. Carries out collection review project goals and methodology with
each community. Following the establishment of collection review agreements
by IARC director with community cultural authorities, serves as main point
of contact for collection review projects.
- Performs pre-review and pre-seminar data entry in The Museum System
(TMS) collections management database to ensure all existing information
about each collection item (catalog info, provenance, conservation
documentation, etc.) is available during activities. Works closely with
registrar to ensure data is entered in accordance with IARC data standards.
- Coordinates with IARC registrar and collections manager regarding
selection of collection objects to be reviewed or discussed in seminars.
Provides list of selected objects to director for final review and approval.
- Works closely with IARC administrative assistant regarding
arrangements for lodging, transportation, and food logistics of reviews and
for payment of same. Communicates with community cultural authorities and
their designees regarding logistics for review participants.
- During collections review, responsibilities include welcoming
participants upon arrival; making presentations to orient participants to
the review process; ensuring that participants sign appropriate releases or
waivers; ensuring that complete reports for each object are available
during reviews; managing voice and video recording during reviews; taking
thorough notes. Adheres to established mutually agreed upon (between
communities and IARC staff) processes for navigating matters of cultural
sensitivity for the purposes of discussion, documentation, and subsequent
data entry.
- Performs post-review and post-seminar data entry in TMS to ensure all
information gathered is entered into the database records. Works closely
with registrar to ensure data is entered in accordance with IARC data
standards and to devise and implement new standards as needed.
- Reviews voice and/or video recordings to note the time stamp where
discussion about each reviewed item begins and ends. When appropriate,
arranges for transcription of recordings via a transcription services
company.
- Following data entry portion of reviews, archives physical files and
recordings resulting from reviews. Devises and implements procedures to
safeguard any culturally sensitive information contained in the physical
files or recordings. At the end of each collection review project, develops
a final report to document the outcomes.
- Coordinates contract photography for collection objects. Works closely
with collections staff to ensure safe and efficient movement of objects
between vaults and photography area.
- Assists other IARC staff members as needed: helps set up for and clean
up after IARC meetings and events and occasionally helps with tours.
*SUPERVISOR:* This position reports to the registrar.
*REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:* Bachelor’s degree in museum studies or
anthropology and a minimum of two years experience in the museum field, or
an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have
demonstrated knowledge of Southwest Native American art and culture and its
safe-keeping. Excellent communication and writing skills. Ability to
synthesize information from a variety of sources into concise, cohesive
database entries for use by diverse audiences. Strong interpersonal skills
and experience working effectively with diverse groups of people. Ability
to accommodate varying work schedules. Knowledge of The Museum System (TMS)
or similar collections management database.
*DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:* Advanced degree in museum studies or anthropology
and/or previous work experience in registration as a registrar or
collections management.
*SPECIAL PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:* Must be comfortable with climbing
ladders and stairs. Able to lift up to 40 pounds. Close visual acuity.
Possible exposure to residual chemicals used as pesticides on collection
objects.
*SALARY RANGE:* $16.46 to $17.86, depending on benefit options.
*TO APPLY:* Please e-mail sandoval@sarsf.org. Please include *in a single
.pdf* your cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references.
Applications must be received by Monday July 31.
Projects at the Indian Arts Research Center (IARC), a division of the
School for Advanced Research (SAR). A minimum one-year position with the
possibility of extension. The successful applicant will serve as project
lead and manager for IARC’s innovative Collection Review program. Through
the Collection Review program, IARC works in partnership with Native
American source communities to review each object in the collection
originating from those communities. The goals are to correct inaccuracies
in the object records, to add new information that community
representatives want to see included, and to provide updated records to
source communities for their own use. A core objective of the program is to
create and maintain thorough, accurate, and culturally appropriate records
that will serve as an ongoing resource for IARC staff, community members,
and researchers.
Job description available below and also at the following link:
http://sarweb.org/index.php?employment_registrar
*Registrar for Cultural Projects*
*Indian Arts Research Center*
*FUNCTION:* Project lead and manager for IARC’s innovative Collection
Review program. Under supervision and guidance of the IARC registrar, is
responsible primarily for performing related data entry in a highly
accurate manner; most aspects of project development and implementation,
including developing and managing associated expenses; and coordinating
logistics for collections reviews and collections seminars. Provides a
welcoming environment for all participants and visitors to the IARC.
Participates in collection-based seminars and performs all related data
entry for those projects. This position is full-time, nonexempt, for the
duration of the grant.
*CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES:*
- Works under the guidance of IARC registrar on all data management
activity in relation to the collection review and collection seminar
projects. Carries out collection review project goals and methodology with
each community. Following the establishment of collection review agreements
by IARC director with community cultural authorities, serves as main point
of contact for collection review projects.
- Performs pre-review and pre-seminar data entry in The Museum System
(TMS) collections management database to ensure all existing information
about each collection item (catalog info, provenance, conservation
documentation, etc.) is available during activities. Works closely with
registrar to ensure data is entered in accordance with IARC data standards.
- Coordinates with IARC registrar and collections manager regarding
selection of collection objects to be reviewed or discussed in seminars.
Provides list of selected objects to director for final review and approval.
- Works closely with IARC administrative assistant regarding
arrangements for lodging, transportation, and food logistics of reviews and
for payment of same. Communicates with community cultural authorities and
their designees regarding logistics for review participants.
- During collections review, responsibilities include welcoming
participants upon arrival; making presentations to orient participants to
the review process; ensuring that participants sign appropriate releases or
waivers; ensuring that complete reports for each object are available
during reviews; managing voice and video recording during reviews; taking
thorough notes. Adheres to established mutually agreed upon (between
communities and IARC staff) processes for navigating matters of cultural
sensitivity for the purposes of discussion, documentation, and subsequent
data entry.
- Performs post-review and post-seminar data entry in TMS to ensure all
information gathered is entered into the database records. Works closely
with registrar to ensure data is entered in accordance with IARC data
standards and to devise and implement new standards as needed.
- Reviews voice and/or video recordings to note the time stamp where
discussion about each reviewed item begins and ends. When appropriate,
arranges for transcription of recordings via a transcription services
company.
- Following data entry portion of reviews, archives physical files and
recordings resulting from reviews. Devises and implements procedures to
safeguard any culturally sensitive information contained in the physical
files or recordings. At the end of each collection review project, develops
a final report to document the outcomes.
- Coordinates contract photography for collection objects. Works closely
with collections staff to ensure safe and efficient movement of objects
between vaults and photography area.
- Assists other IARC staff members as needed: helps set up for and clean
up after IARC meetings and events and occasionally helps with tours.
*SUPERVISOR:* This position reports to the registrar.
*REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:* Bachelor’s degree in museum studies or
anthropology and a minimum of two years experience in the museum field, or
an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have
demonstrated knowledge of Southwest Native American art and culture and its
safe-keeping. Excellent communication and writing skills. Ability to
synthesize information from a variety of sources into concise, cohesive
database entries for use by diverse audiences. Strong interpersonal skills
and experience working effectively with diverse groups of people. Ability
to accommodate varying work schedules. Knowledge of The Museum System (TMS)
or similar collections management database.
*DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:* Advanced degree in museum studies or anthropology
and/or previous work experience in registration as a registrar or
collections management.
*SPECIAL PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:* Must be comfortable with climbing
ladders and stairs. Able to lift up to 40 pounds. Close visual acuity.
Possible exposure to residual chemicals used as pesticides on collection
objects.
*SALARY RANGE:* $16.46 to $17.86, depending on benefit options.
*TO APPLY:* Please e-mail sandoval@sarsf.org. Please include *in a single
.pdf* your cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references.
Applications must be received by Monday July 31.