erika.katayama
11-02-2017, 09:23 AM
This position’s main responsibility is the record-keeping for the Perot Museum’s gem and mineral acquisitions and loans. The successful candidate will be able to meticulously handle tracking, record keeping/administration and the logistics related to gems and minerals handling, shipment, and installation.
The Gems & Minerals Registrar reports to the Director, Gems & Mineral COE (Center of Excellence).
Key Accountabilities:
Catalogue acquisitions and keep appropriate records and archives.
Registration – Incoming Loans: Administers the registrar’s records for all incoming loans.
Registration – Temporary Relocation of Collections: Processes and tracks all short-term/temporary transfers of objects from the Museum’s collections.
Assess and create condition report for incoming exhibit pieces.
Coordinate shipments to confirm arrival of new pieces for an exhibit.
Unpack and prepare pieces for display.
Arrange transportation of gems and minerals to and from the museum.
Ensure correct installation and deinstallation of the loaned specimens.
Research Support: Provides assistance to outside researchers and curatorial staff with research projects relating to museum collections records.
Maintains the registrar's records and digital files in the Collections Management System.
Designs and/or revises paper and electronic forms pertaining to acquisitions, incoming research loans, receipts, shipments and/or release of borrowed objects and specimens, as directed by the COE Director.
Work with museum CFO to arrange for insurance of objects on loan or special exhibition.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred (e.g. Cultural Studies, Museum Studies, or natural science).
Minimum 2 years of experience and skill in museum registration and/or collections management, preferably working with natural history and/or cultural collections, and knowledge of object/specimen handling and condition reporting at an AAM accredited institution.
Strong computer skills and proficiency with a Windows PC and MS Office. Experience with relational databases such as Microsoft Access, Re:Discovery Proficio, or similar museum collections management software.
Knowledge of museum registration methods and collections management best practices.
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to proofread documents effectively for accuracy and consistency.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with ability to ably manage multiple tasks and prioritize work independently to meet deadlines.
Must be a self-starter, detail-oriented, have strong interpersonal skills, and be able to work well alone as well as in a group setting in order to interact effectively with a wide variety of good judgment.
Essential Functions:
Position will be based in a busy office environment and will be subject to frequent interruptions. Must be able to lift and carry delicate and awkward items weighing up to 50 lbs. Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching, and bending throughout the workday. Must be able to see and hear, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
The Gems & Minerals Registrar reports to the Director, Gems & Mineral COE (Center of Excellence).
Key Accountabilities:
Catalogue acquisitions and keep appropriate records and archives.
Registration – Incoming Loans: Administers the registrar’s records for all incoming loans.
Registration – Temporary Relocation of Collections: Processes and tracks all short-term/temporary transfers of objects from the Museum’s collections.
Assess and create condition report for incoming exhibit pieces.
Coordinate shipments to confirm arrival of new pieces for an exhibit.
Unpack and prepare pieces for display.
Arrange transportation of gems and minerals to and from the museum.
Ensure correct installation and deinstallation of the loaned specimens.
Research Support: Provides assistance to outside researchers and curatorial staff with research projects relating to museum collections records.
Maintains the registrar's records and digital files in the Collections Management System.
Designs and/or revises paper and electronic forms pertaining to acquisitions, incoming research loans, receipts, shipments and/or release of borrowed objects and specimens, as directed by the COE Director.
Work with museum CFO to arrange for insurance of objects on loan or special exhibition.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred (e.g. Cultural Studies, Museum Studies, or natural science).
Minimum 2 years of experience and skill in museum registration and/or collections management, preferably working with natural history and/or cultural collections, and knowledge of object/specimen handling and condition reporting at an AAM accredited institution.
Strong computer skills and proficiency with a Windows PC and MS Office. Experience with relational databases such as Microsoft Access, Re:Discovery Proficio, or similar museum collections management software.
Knowledge of museum registration methods and collections management best practices.
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to proofread documents effectively for accuracy and consistency.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with ability to ably manage multiple tasks and prioritize work independently to meet deadlines.
Must be a self-starter, detail-oriented, have strong interpersonal skills, and be able to work well alone as well as in a group setting in order to interact effectively with a wide variety of good judgment.
Essential Functions:
Position will be based in a busy office environment and will be subject to frequent interruptions. Must be able to lift and carry delicate and awkward items weighing up to 50 lbs. Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching, and bending throughout the workday. Must be able to see and hear, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.