The Assistant Registrar, Collections is responsible for managing records and performing registration tasks for the Morgan’s permanent collection. The incumbent oversees and coordinates all activity relating to the Morgan’s outgoing loans program and processes incoming objects brought onsite for the purposes of research, study, and acquisition. This role also coordinates temporary collection rotations, as necessary.
This role reports to the Director of Exhibition and Collection Management and works collaboratively with colleagues across the Museum. This is a full-time temporary position for six months with the possibility of renewal.
- Bachelor's Degree in Art, Art History, Museum Studies, Arts Administration or closely related field or professional experience equivalent; Master’s Degree in Museum Studies, Arts, or Non-profit Administration or related field a plus.
- 3–5 years of museum registration experience with loans and collections or a combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in fine art collections management, including the handling, care, preservation, installation, and storage of art, registration methods, electronic collection records, special exhibitions and loan administration, and fine arts insurance and indemnity.
- Must be familiar with international/domestic fine art shipping/crating companies, international crating standards, and TSA shipping and screening requirements.
- Excellent computer skills with a command of the Microsoft Office Suite. Strong proficiency with Excel spreadsheets and/or Google Sheets. Experience using The Museum System (TMS), power user beneficial.
- Keen organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Diplomatic and clear communicator; enjoys working with teams in a collaborative fashion. Has the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with museum staff, vendors, artists, donors, and representatives of borrowing or lending museums.
- Quantitative skills to manage and track budgets. Self-motivated and able to manage time to prioritize tasks in order of importance to meet deadlines.
- Adaptable to schedule changes over a project's life and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Knowledge of additional languages is beneficial.
Additional Requirements:
- May be required for courier travel domestically and internationally. Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.
- Must be able to move about the work area, between galleries and storage areas, ascend and descend stairs, and stand and/or sit for extended periods of time.
- Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekend hours.
- Must complete Security Threat Assessment application and be approved for TSA.
$58,000 annually
Interested applicants should e-mail a cover letter and resume to registrarjob@themorgan.org
Qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for the position using the e-mail address indicated above.