REGISTRAR OF INTERPRETIVE COLLECTIONS

About the position

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at the California African American Museum (CAAM). Founded in 1977, the California African American Museum's (CAAM) mission is to research, collect, preserve, and interpret, for public enrichment, the history, art, and culture of African Americans. In 1984, CAAM moved to its 44,000-square-foot home at Exposition Park, South of Downtown Los Angeles. With an emphasis on California and the western United States, the museum's permanent collection houses 4,000 objects, including paintings, photographs, film, sculpture, historical documents, and artifacts. CAAM avidly supports the work of under-represented artists of color to genuinely represent how people of the African diaspora have contributed to American culture and the world at large through temporary art and history exhibitions and public programming for visitors of all ages. CAAM seeks a Registrar of Interpretive Collections to fill the role of Collections Registrar. Under the general direction of the Deputy Director, the Registrar of Interpretive Collections performs work to support the California African American Museum's collection management. Under the working title, Collections Registrar, the incumbent is responsible for the cataloging, care and preservation of all art objects related to the collection of California African American Museum and traveling exhibitions. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining an accurate database and ensuring proper storage for art and compiling the legal documents relating to museum collections and loans.

Responsibilities

• Support the California African American Museum's collection management.
• Catalog, care, and preserve all art objects related to the museum's collection and traveling exhibitions.
• Maintain an accurate database for the museum's collections.
• Ensure proper storage for art objects.
• Compile legal documents relating to museum collections and loans.

Requirements

• 5-10 years of progressive experience in record keeping, cataloging, and preserving art and artifacts in a museum or cultural institution.
• A bachelor's degree in Museum Studies, Public Administration or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing art loans, exhibition contracts, and insurance coverage.
• Expertise in packing, crating, and transporting artworks and artifacts while ensuring compliance with museum regulations.
• Understanding of climate control, storage conditions, and object safety protocols.
• Demonstrate ability to effectively apply and interpret policies, regulations, and laws.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact with tact, diplomacy, and good judgment.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, colleagues, management, and external representatives.
• Strong computer skills and experience, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other applications.
• Exceptional business writing skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally.

Nice-to-haves

• Creative problem-solving skills, with a focus on generating innovative solutions.
• Experience working effectively in fast-paced, dynamic environments and collaborating professionally within teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working in a team environment.
• Strong presentation skills, with the ability to speak effectively in front of a group.

Benefits

• Free parking is available to employees.
• The building is within close distance to public transportation, including the Metro Expo Line and a variety of restaurants.