Associate Registrar for Exhibitions

Philadelphia Museum of Art • Philadelphia, PA

9d • $56,292 • Onsite

About The Position

This position will organize and manage large, complicated exhibitions as part of PMA's in-house and traveling exhibitions program.

Requirements

• Minimum of two to four years of related registrar experience; Bachelor’s degree or Master’s in museum studies program, or equivalent experience working in museum collections management
• Well-organized, detail-oriented and knowledge of best practices in museum registration, art handling, packing and shipping works of art
• Experience organizing complex domestic and international shipments with couriers.
• Prior experience with and knowledge of US Government Indemnity procedures and requirements.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines in a team-oriented environment
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Availability to travel as a courier nationally and internationally as needed
• Candidate must complete Security Threat Assessment post-hire
• Upholds the professional standards of the field, always acts in a manner that is consistent with the best interests of the museum and protects and enhances its reputation and standing within the community of museums.
• Adheres to the museum’s code of ethics and Employee Handbook and avoids any real or perceived conflicts of interest.
• Shows respect for co-workers and visitors and an understanding of and appreciation for the diversity of the museum’s staff, volunteers, and audiences.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Adheres to all museum protocols, procedures, rules, and policies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with TMS (The Museum System) preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage & coordinate all details and logistics pertaining to exhibitions and traveling exhibitions including packing, shipping, insuring, installation, storage and courier arrangements
• Review and negotiate loan agreements with lenders
• Organize complex domestic and international shipments with couriers & organize installation schedule
• Oversee and document the unpacking, condition check and installation of loans
• Negotiate and arrange fine arts insurance for exhibitions
• Prepare and submit US Government indemnity applications & applications for Immunity from Seizure, and oversee the arrangements for indemnified exhibitions
• Collaborate with conservation, installations & packing, exhibition design, curatorial, protection services and facilities to coordinate exhibitions
• Supervise lender requirements & distributes information to appropriate departments.
• Travel as courier for exhibitions and loan shipments as assigned
• Complete condition reports as needed
• Release/Receive shipments before or after hours to meet international and domestic shipping schedules
• Archive closed exhibitions
• Participate in Registration Department activities assisting in achieving overall departmental goals under the direction of the Director of Registration.
• Other duties related to the movement and inventory of the collections as required
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned

Benefits

• Free general admission to the museum for you and your immediate family
• Discounted guest tickets for admission
• Discounts on gift memberships
• Special staff tours and presentations from our curatorial and conservation teams
• Discounts at the museum restaurant, museum cafés, and museum retail and online stores
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Fully paid short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, and life insurance
• Health savings or flexible spending account program
• Retirement savings program with museum match
• Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, and holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree