Role OverviewThe Assistant Registrar will assist with the organizing, processing, documenting, and shipping of loans to/from the Museum for exhibition, outgoing loans, and touring exhibitions. The role will provide general support to the Special Exhibitions and Outgoing Loans team, specifically related to the Costume Institute exhibit. The Assistant Registrar will report to the Exhibitions Registrar.
What You Will Do
Assist in planning and coordination of shipments of artwork to/from the museum for exhibition, help coordinate documentation, transportation, packing, couriers, and internal staff, produce packing notes, create shipping records, compile condition reports, and complete data entry in TMS.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have a BA degree or museum studies program, two to three years of registrar or related museum experience, and collections management database experience, especially in TMS. The candidate will be detail-oriented, able to work under pressure, and have strong communication skills.
Requirements
- BA degree or museum studies program
- Two to three years of registrar or related museum experience
- Collections Management database experience, especially in TMS
- Organizational, written, and verbal skills
- Detail-oriented and ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines
- Strong communication skills
- Computer proficiency - MS Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- 403(b) basic retirement plan and optional matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match
- Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account (pre-tax income for eligible health care expenses)
- Commuter benefits (pre-tax income for parking or mass transit expenses)
- Free financial-planning services
- Financial assistance for relevant coursework, seminars, and training programs
- 25% discount for staff in Museum shops
- A subsidized staff cafeteria
- Access to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions
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