Temporary Registrar, Museum Department

Skirball Cultural Center • Los Angeles, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Skirball Cultural Center seeks an enthusiastic team player to serve as on-call Temporary Registrar. This limited-term, on-call position is responsible for assisting with installation and the de-installation of the museum’s robust schedule of rotating exhibitions. This position works closely with other members of the museum department to include: registrars, curators, preparators, administrative staff, and exhibition coordinators. This is an on-site position running through October 23.

Requirements

• Demonstrated skills in condition reporting, artifact handling, and knowledge of museum best practices.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Excellent IT tool proficiency, demonstrated ability to utilize Office 365 applications and PDF Expert.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree, with coursework in Museum Studies, History, Art History, Archaeology or closely related field is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop collaborative relationships across the institution.

Responsibilities

• Creates digital condition reports of incoming loans.
• Tracks mounting and framing needs of loans to facilitate Preparators in readying loans for display.
• Assists with exhibition installation.
• Object handling with regard to installing, deinstalling, packing, shipping, and storage.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level