Museum Registrar Jobs

About The Position

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.
• Must be located within commuting distance of the Museum (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania).

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and coordination of shipments of artwork to/from the museum for exhibition.
• Help coordinate documentation, transportation, packing, couriers, and internal staff.
• Assist in installation and deinstallations.
• Produce packing notes, create shipping records, compile condition reports, and complete data entry in TMS.
• Coordinate unpacking and packing with Storeroom One personnel and packers.
• Support Outgoing Loans team in processing new loan requests, producing reports for the Board of Trustees, and administrative tasks.
• Archival maintenance of all related files and records.
• Complete Security Threat Assessment application.
• Other duties as assigned.

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