Associate Museum Registrar (3554) - SFO - 163999

City and County of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Museum Registrar is an essential position within the SFO Museum Collections Department, supporting a rapidly growing volume of donations. Under the supervision of the Curator in Charge of Collections Management, the Associate Museum Registrar assists Registrars, Senior Registrars and the Curator in Charge of Collections Management in all permanent collection acquisitions, inventories, outreach, and special projects. The Associate Museum Registrar is responsible for assisting with all aspects of donation accessioning for the permanent collection, which now numbers over 181,000 objects.

Requirements

Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in art, art history, museum studies, arts administration or a closely related field.
Two (2) years of verifiable museum registration experience.
Computer literacy in word processing, database management and a computerized registration system.
Physical ability to push, pull, carry and lift up to 51 lbs. of objects or equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with museum principles and practices.
Experience with museum object care, documentation, and classification.
Experience with computer database systems, particularly FileMaker Pro.
Experience with a commercial aviation collection or knowledge of commercial aviation history.
Experience with environmental controls, pest management, security, and risk management.
Experience with digital scanning processes and programs, particularly Adobe Photoshop and Bridge.
Proven ability to multitask and problem solve.
Experience working in a team-oriented environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proven ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and the public.

Responsibilities

Assist with acquisition procedures, including inspecting, labeling, documenting, and cataloging of collection objects.
Assist with the tracking, movement, storage, care, and maintenance of collection objects.
Maintain and update computerized and manual records related to collection objects.
Assist with arranging and maintaining insurance documentation for collection objects.
Assist with processing donation documents and contracts for donations, purchases, and transfers to the museum's Permanent Collection.
Assist with coordinating the shipment and transportation of collection objects, including arranging logistics and serving as a courier when required.
Monitor exhibitions and storage areas to ensure compliance with established environmental and security standards.
Perform other functions as outlined in the 3554 Associate Museum Registrar job classification.